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Thank you ALL so much. Your kind words and encouragement are a huge part of what is keeping me going right now. God bless all of you.

Thank you all so much. Your prayers and words of kindness mean so much to me. The same goes for anyone who posts after I post this.

Thank goodness! I had visions of my two pet turtles (Dooney & Bourke by name) swimming in a nice broth. :sick: :

Thanks so much xenia!

You can always count on Wendy's!

OMG I LOVE fried pickles!!

Thanks lula - I feel the EXACT same way with sugar and carbs - tired and bloated. I'm not much of a drinker anymore so alcohol won't be a problem for me. I don't have a good relationship with alcohol - it makes me want to remove clothing. That is generally not a good thing when you are in public with your husband. :wink:

Fortunately I think once I get past the initial sugar cravings this won't be torture for me. The torture is fighting the cravings. They consume me. Diabetes is rampant in my family. I watched it steal my grandmother's eyesight and any quality of life she enjoyed, and eventually, it stole her life. If I don't cut out the…

I will be INSANELY OBESE if I don't lay off the candy ASAP!

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Thanks for the encouragement! One good thing is I AM allowed 1/2 c of whole wheat pasta as my starch side dish for dinner if I choose, so I don't have to cut the pasta out all together. I'm glad to hear that the sweet cravings are likely to subside after a few weeks. I have been unable to envision my life without Sour…

I absolutely LOVE those Special K Crackers!!! They make a great snack and you get so many!

OMG No Pudge Brownies are great. It is a mix you can buy in the cake mix aisle at some groceries. I found it at my local Kroger. You can make a whole batch, or even an individual brownie. The mix is a little pricey, but well worth it. I also found that if I eat Greek yogurt (0%) with some berries or just sweetened with…

It does not taste like chickpeas. I can't exactly explain WHAT it tastes like, but depending on what flavor you get, it is delicious. I :heart: the garlic flavor.

Welcome loritas!:bigsmile:

I have a Wii and enjoy the hula hoop and boxing segments of the Wii Fit program, but I have to agree that the center of balance crap, etc. is annoying. I also don't like how you have to "unlock" new exercises. I have the My Fitness Coach and I LOVE it. My BFF just bought a Bodybugg and this past week was her first full…

Holy cow! When I think of all of the canned tomatoes and microwave popcorn I have eaten since I became an adult, and all the reproductive and infertility problems I have had resulting in me never having any children... :noway:

Bump! This is a great thread. More recipes, please!

I buy them at Kroger (brand name of them is McCain's) and I have bought them at Whole Foods - Alexia makes them. Alexia has plain ones and chipotle seasoned ones that I just tried last night. They get two thumbs up. I like to dip my sweet potato fries in mustard - gives them that sweet/tart thing that I love.

I went, and I felt SO good afterward! Thanks everyone for the motivation! Brenda, I feel your pain about not affording Jazzercise classes - I had to give up my weekly dinner out with my bff to be able to do it. That hurt! I know what you mean about passing out in aerobics, too. I only felt like I might drop dead during the…

Welcome Mitzee! So glad to have another new person to take the journey with!

OK I'm going, I'm going. Lord knows I would not be able to live with the guilt of putting my Jazzercise people in the unemployment line! Plus, I will just feel better. I will check back later to let you know if my car actually drove me to the class. :wink:

If you like spicy things, try seasoning the fish with Zataran's blackening seasoning. This is a fave of my husband.

FINALLY! Someone else who does not think fish tacos are disgusting!! Every time I mention them to my family and friends, they get grossed out! I am so happy to have found you!

This meal sounds delicious for tonight! I got these same tilapia filets. They are quick, easy and they are delicious! If you like spicy stuff, sprinkle them with Zataran's blackening seasoning. My husband LOVES it.

It's working so far! Thanks! Keep em coming!

I can definitely see a difference! Way to go! Keep up the good work!

My very favorite Leslie Sansone video is her Walk Kick video. It incorporates walking and some light kickboxing moves - nothing too strenuous. I love it!

I LOOOOOVE Greek Yogurt, but if I eat the plain I have to add a little sweetener to make it palatable. I agree, it is pretty expensive, but I found Oikos brand at my local Wal Mart - 4 cups, 4 oz. each, in plain, vanilla or blueberry, for right at $4.00 ($3.86 or something like that). They only have 70 calories per cup and…