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lucky1ns- words are truly inadequate to express how tragic this death is for you & your family. you will all be in my prayers. And your comment about not even thinking about healthy snacks is sooo true. that is not what you are thinking about right now, and really not where your focus needs to be. this time is for family.…

Starting weight 244.2 weigh-in Jan.1- 240.2 Jan. 8: 237.4 Jan. 15: 235.2 Jan. 22: 231 Jan. 29: 228.2 Feb. 5: 224.6 Feb. 12: 222.6 (mini-goal 225) Feb. 19: 219 Feb. 26: 215.8 March 5: 213.4 March 12: 211.2 March 19: 208.8 March 26: 205.4 April 2: 201.8 (woo hoo!!!!!!! i made 100 lbs lost, & my May Day goal) April 9: 198.8…

this one is quick & simple- Curried Chicken Skillet large onion, chopped 2 t. curry powder 1 1/3 c. water 2/3 c. whole wheat couscous 2 c. chopped & cooked chicken breast (about 12 oz) 1 c. frozen peas large red sweet pepper, seeded & chopped 1/2 c. light mayo or salad dressing 3 T. bottled mango chutney lightly coat an…

i understand your disappointment in her reaction. my mother came to visit at Christmas. i had lost 60 lbs since she had last seen me in the summer. i had not told her i was dieting. i was so looking forward to seeing her and getting some positive support. (because like you, my mother has also been my most vocal critic.)…

welcome back lenece- glad you are getting a good grip on your diet, now that your health is more under control. i would like to invite you to visit & join a group that i am in. some of us started meeting together in january. we have had others join us since then (& new members are welcome) we are all folks who have had…

our weight will fluctuate during the day, and from day to day. and your weight will be lowest when you get up in the morning. i am one of those people who could drive myself nuts if i weighed every day or several times a day. so i limit myself to a couple of times a week. i only record my weight on wednesdays (cause i…

i like stevia, but haven't found it in bulk where i live yet. i could get a sugar/stevia blend, but do not want the sugar. so, i use truvia packets (stevia) when i want single serve little bits. But cook & bake with splenda. stevia can hold up to cooking, so as soon as i can, i will switch completely. i like that it is not…

i'm 5'4" and started dieting last august 27 at 301. i am still not entirely comfortable telling people i know (in person) where i actually was on the scale when i started working at a healthier life. (however, it is now fun to say i've lost 100 lbs). but i agree getting honest (at least with yourself) is the place to…

before you start eating make sure you have enough water. sometimes thirst can mask as hunger. always drink 8 to 16 oz of water before you grab a snack, wait 10 min you may find the water satisfies at least for a while. make sure you are working at switching to whole grains and fiber rich foods (like- brown not white rice)…

congratulations :flowerforyou: . folks you've not seen in a while must really do a double take, a whole new life. - i am soooo excited to be on my way. i hope to also post pictures of 150 lost some time, too. best wishes- katie

water was a big issue for me when i started dieting. i just wasn't thirsty enough to drink that much water. a few sips and i was fine. Now, i know how many oz of water my kitchen glasses hold & my water bottle at the gym & bottle on my desk at work. one of the rules i made for myself was to fill my 16oz water bottle and…

my favorite is water aerobics. i've got a bad knee (damaged in college) hard to do much aerobically or running on land, but in the water i can do great. and it is a great calorie burner. over 500 calories an hour. an instructor helps keep me moving better & harder than if i were swimming on my own. keep trying different…

i am going to a buffet for lunch, so i'm already mentally planning what i can have, too. breakfast can be harder since there are generally fewer vegies to fill the corners, but lots of fatty meats & breads. spend a little time today looking up numbers so you are mentally prepared. how many calories in bacon, sausage, ham,…

unfortunately real motivation comes from within. you have to get "grit your teeth & do it determination". just wanting it, knowing you should, or wishing it was easier won't do it. have you to reach the point that you can honestly say- that will not taste as good as thin will feel, and walk away. not say -ok, i'll only…

thank you

Starting weight 244.2 weigh-in Jan.1- 240.2 Jan. 8: 237.4 Jan. 15: 235.2 Jan. 22: 231 Jan. 29: 228.2 Feb. 5: 224.6 Feb. 12: 222.6 (mini-goal 225) Feb. 19: 219 Feb. 26: 215.8 March 5: 213.4 March 12: 211.2 March 19: 208.8 March 26: 205.4 April 2: 201.8 (woo hoo!!!!!!!:bigsmile: i made 100 lbs lost, & my May Day goal) April…

dieting is definitely not a "one size fits all" deal. try something for a week or two, then try something else. you will hit on the right combination for you. it may be eating all, some or none of those exercise calories. good luck & be patient. with determination you will find the right combination & things will change.…

how much do you have to lose? if you aren't far away from your goal, it will be hard & slow going. are you eating your exercise calories? despite those here that would argue that extra calories burned must be eaten. following my doctor's advice when starting here, i do not eat my exercise calories. you might see if that…

okay- i have lost .5 lb shy of a full 100 lbs in 7 mos, but i had alot more to lose than where you are. and i was on 1000 calories a day (per doctor's instructions) & not eating back exercise calories. now that i am getting under 200 lbs my daily intake will be back up to 1200. and i expect my weight loss to slow. mfp is…

i've got a recipe in a weight loss cookbook that i've been wanting to try, however, i'm at work. i'll have to get on later when i can post it.

last sushi party we had with friends, the most unique one made was a dessert roll. strawberries, blueberries, bananas & some balsamic vinegar- and it was tasty. otherwise ours are fairly normal ingredients & results. tuna, salmon, shrimp, crab, teriyaki chicken, cucumber, carrot, avocado, cream cheese, tamago, tobiko,…

Starting weight 244.2 weigh-in Jan.1- 240.2 Jan. 8: 237.4 Jan. 15: 235.2 Jan. 22: 231 Jan. 29: 228.2 Feb. 5: 224.6 Feb. 12: 222.6 (mini-goal 225) Feb. 19: 219 Feb. 26: 215.8 March 5: 213.4 March 12: 211.2 March 19: 208.8 March 26: 205.4 April 2: April 9: April 16: April 23: April 30: (205) - looks like i should be aiming…

thank you. it almost looks fried. should please the dh.

saving- i'll add some of mine tonight, opps no got a meeting. well tomorrow i will for sure.

thank you- i plan to print this out for a few friends. great information.

we haven't totally decided yet, i guess it is time to work on that. i did find at thanksgiving that i could make lower calorie mashed potatoes using buttermilk. (i need to try the mixed potato & cauliflower mash that folks on here have talked about, cause that's even better) i did very well both thanksgiving & christmas.…

santa didn't bring me any candy this year, there was no valentine chocolate, and i dare say the bunny will pass me by this year too. (although my kids got plenty of goodies anyway) but i'm winning and glad to deny myself a few treats for the trade off i'm getting.

i really knew i needed to diet & change my lifestyle for years, but just wouldn't. not fear so much as excuses. lots & lots of excuses. knowing that a healthy lifestyle is forever. you can't diet & be done. i kept saying i wasn't ready & wouldn't stick to it. (i did have years of yo-yo dieting when i was younger) and we…

15 calorie popsicles 40 calorie fudgesicles light laughing cow wedges- 35 calorie soft spreadable cheese wasa light crackers- 60 calories vitamuffins or vitatops- 100 calories 10 calorie jello cups 60 calorie pudding cups

thank you.