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I love this recipe, but I have to be careful when I eat it. This recipe has approx. 2400 calories before you add the veggies and even if you use light cream cheese. So portion size would be crucial. If you add another 200 calories in vegetables and if you divide it into 15 pieces, it's about 175 calories for a rather small…

I know that we as a society have learned that healthy weight is important. However, it amazes me that many years ago being a larger woman was something to brag about because it meant you had the money to eat well (look at the art in your local museum). That meant it was sexy for a woman to undress in front of her husband…

Keep it up Tammylee! Don't get discouraged. You will lose weight because it is really a numbers game. More output than input for you basil metabolic rate. You might also weigh yourself again at the same time every day for the next 3-4 days. You may find that the 3lbs was a water weight issue and not a real weight issue. By…

Dear cmriverside: When I've eaten too much of something, I just have to accommodate that the rest of the day by eating a ton of lettuce or other vegetables and fruits that have very few calories, but are filling. That's the thing that is so good about this. You can eat whatever you want. You just have to adjust your…

The table sugar in the tea will kill your calories for the day and you won't be able to eat enough food to make yourself feel full. Have you tried the Nestle flavored waters--I buy mine at Sams Club because they are cheaper, but they are also available at Walmart. They are flavored and sweet, but no sugar, no calories, no…

AMEN! You CAN do it through Christ! While I'm sure that God loves us no matter what our size--it is easier to do all the things He would have us do, if we have more energy and better health. I'm here for you too! TIP: Don't beat yourself up though if the kids are ill one day and you don't get to the gym. Just stick to your…

I'm so glad to see someone who is still in highschool choosing to lose weight and get fit the right way. This site is a valuable tool and I'm sure it will help you accomplish your goals. Do you have a good support system in your family and friends? Do you exercise everyday? Even just a little exercise every day can make a…

hannah: I agree the Canadian side of the Niagara Falls is the most beautiful. That was part of the last trip I took with my family. I wasn't that thrilled at first that we were supposed to spend the whole day looking at the falls. I wondered how much time you could really kill watching a bunch of water fall over some…

sflanny: Are you closer to Bowling Green, Louisville or Lexington? We live in Henderson, KY.

Does anyone know if you are in danger of going into starvation mode if you don't eat all the extra calories you earn through exercise each day? I've increased my exercise considerably, but I'm used to eating less calories through adding a lot of veggies every day so, I'm not always eating all the calories I can. I really…

Hey kkoziki: what does "ya der hey" mean? We say things in Kentucky like....We're fixin to .....(which means we're getting ready to do something) and also the one that drove me crazy when I first moved here, but now I use, "How much do ya lack?" That means how much longer 'til you're ready to go? My friends from up north…

Howdy! We're in western Kentucky. No, I'm not married to my brother, I do wear shoes and we do have indoor plumbing!! lol Just wanted to clear up a few myths about Kentucky.

I used to swell during exercise, but I found that I simply wasn't taking in enough water. I had a doctor tell me that you are supposed to drink your 8- 8oz glasses of water each day ( anything without caffeine, sugar or alcohol counts) and then you are supposed drink an additional 8oz glass for every 10 lbs you are…

I just recently had a miscarriage and during the 2-3 weeks following the D&C I ate a whole lot of bread. Some of it was emotional. Some of it was because I had to eat something to take medicine and my stomach was feeling queasy most of the time. There was a day that I just had to decide to take charge of the emotional…

my spouse isn't particularly thin, but a nice build. However, my issues are more with my father who is thin, healthy, hypoglycemic and doesn't understand how myself and my mother both struggle with our weight. It has been a self esteem issue my whole life. Soooo.... I recommend highly that you and your husband get this…

Congratulations!!! I really understand your excitement. I started out at 237 and went to 195. I got pregnant and then spent 3 weeks in bed trying not to miscarry. Miscarried anyway and then had some recovery time. With poor exercise and all the comfort food eating due to stress, I'm up to 213...but this website is helping…

I have a less technical question and more of a fitness question. Does anyone have an opinion (expert or otherwise) regarding "Banking" calories. I find that I have a harder time staying within my calorie limit on the weekend, because we eat out on Sunday. Even though I choose wisely, I still seem to go way over because I…

Stick with this program--don't cheat on entering what you eat. If you exercise, eat that amount of calories extra, just like this program says. IT WORKS--Lost 4 lbs in my first week. Also, set more short term goals to reach your long term goal. My first goal is to get back to the 195 I was at last July and to do it by the…

I just buy the blackened salmon individually frozen patties at Sams Club. The convenience and flavor make it something that I can stick to. If I forget to thaw one earlier in the day, I just put one or two in a metal bowl under some warm running water for a couple of minutes, then put it in the oven or the microwave (oven…

Wow! these are great! They don't make you gassy and they are wonderfully high in minerals and fiber. They don't have a strong flavor, so you can throw them in salads (great with lowfat italian dressing and a little feta cheese), spaghetti, corn, tacos, casseroles, turkey or avocado whole wheat wraps, etc.... You will want…

DON'T GO UNDER YOUR CALORIE NEEDS! Your body needs to have enough energy to maintain itself. There are websites that will help you determine your Basil Metabolic Rate (the amount of energy your body needs if you do nothing). This helped me understand that my body really needed the calories that I was hating to eat. You…

You actually have a good problem! The sauces are usually fattening and unhealthy. Why not just grill some chicken tenders (can be cooked from the iced frozen state) with just some seasoned salt and put it with some yummy broccoli, corn, carrots, cauliflower or other vegetables. Throw in a salad with no dressing, just some…