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My activity level is set to sedentary - so I probably log more things as exercise than someone who is more active. That said, I only log something like food prep when I'm canning (which involves hours of peeling, chopping, moving heavy pots, etc.) or when I spent 1 1/2 hours making lasagna. In other words - I only log…

Use Lentils as a taco filling (just cook them in stock with mexican spices) Pasta, a can of beans (great northerns are good), spinach (or other veggies), some diced tomatoes and a bit of parmesan = Fast italian pasta Pasta, a can of black beans, some diced tomatoes, corn, and some greens (chard, etc) with some cheddar…

Then you are one lucky girl! I have those issues all of the time! Maybe it's the way we are built that's the difference? i'm short, but I have broad shoulders and wide hips. Designers don't really cater to my body type. I thought the OP was quite humorous about a subject that quite frankly alot of women deal with.

A spare diaper and baggie of wipes. A sock (from where I got my ingrown toenail cut out - couldn't put it back on over the bandages - I keep forgetting to take it out - the mate is on my dresser). A baggie full of tums from when I was pregnant (my son is almost 10 months old - and I haven't had heartburn since he was…

We had Veggie Lasagna last night too - used zucchini strips like that to cut down on the amout of pasta we used (2 layers of pasta and 2 layers of zucchini). Still used part-skim ricotta, part-skim mozzarella, and a bit of parmesan. It came in at 269 calories for a HUGE slice (like 1/8 of a 13X10 pan!). I LOVE Lasagna!!!…

Veggie Lasagna! YUM!!! I use a red sauce instead of the more traditional white sauce for my veggie lasagna and this time we subbed sliced summer squash (zucchini and crookneck squash) for two of the pasta layers - when I put it in my recipe calculator it was only 269 calories for 1/8 of a 10 X 13 pan!!!

I made some baby food for my son with sweet potatoes, carrots, and some sweet curry powder (it has cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamon, coriander, cumin, & fenugreek). Just cook the potatoes and carrots, put it all in the food processor until smooth. It is so yummy!! I may make something similar for myself - LOL!!

'Yeah - I sweat like crazy - it's not pretty! I'd love to take a walk on my lunch break, but I'd have to find somewhere to take a shower!!

I'll probably get yelled at, but I just estimate. I guess and try to over-estimate rather than under-estimate. It's one meal - if you're doing well the rest of the time it's not going to make that much difference in the long run. JMO

Yummmmm!! I love soup anytime of year! But I, like you, have started craving it with the cooler temps here in WV. :) Eating spicy pumpkin soup as we speak (at least that's what I call it - adapted a recipe from a friend). Also recently made (and loved) Dad's cauliflower soup from Skinnytaste.com. I have a hot and sour soup…

I usually don't comment unless it looks like they skipped a meal or something. Then I might ask if they're ok - sometimes they've had a rough day and appreciate someone checking on them. Otherwise I just don't leave a comment.

I know in our school district (my son is only 9 months old, but I've talked to other parents) - they are not adjusting the serving sizes on the child's age/grade. So a kindergartener gets the same lunch as a 12th grade athlete. Also, if a child brings a packed lunch they have to sit at a special table (in case they might…

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/11/pumpkin-roll-lightened-up.html I love Gina's recipes!! :)

Spicy pumpkin soup! :) 1 large onion chopped 3 Tbsp unsalted butter 3 15 oz cans pumpkin 6 cups chicken broth (I use my homemade stock so there is no added salt) 1/4 tsp. cayanne pepper salt, pepper to taste Saute onion in butter, when soft add the pumpkin and the broth...use your own judgement on the broth you may need it…

WOW! Just WOW! That's awesome!!

Yumm! These sound great! Thanks for all of the ideas! :)

I'm 5'4" - Started at 255 two weeks ago - currently 247. My current goal is 180 - that is what I weighed after 4 months of backpacking on the Appalachian Trail - I wear a size 12 at that weight! Once I get there I shall see - probably aim for between 160 and 170 - I've been 150 and I looked sick!

AWESOME! Lessons we all need to learn. :) (Moderation is my weak spot. I love food - healthy food, bad for me food, I love it all! That's why this site is soooo fantastic - great way to keep your cravings in check!

Check out the Insulin Resistant Diet (http://www.amazon.com/The-Insulin-Resistance-Diet-Revised-Updated-Fat-Making/dp/0071499849). It makes alot of sense. I have to admit I have not been following it - I am losing weight currently just by watching my calorie intake. If (most likely when) my weight loss stalls, this is my…

I'm like the OP - I get up at 5:30 anyway with a baby - I just can't get up any earlier! I've got to get some sleep - and if I go to bed any earlier I won't get to see my hubby at all! Yesterday went on a long walk after dinner WITH the baby - that seemed to work well. And I try to get in a ride on my stationary bike while…

It seems that every calculator out there assumes that if you are pushing a stroller than you are walking at a "leisurely pace". I did find an article that estimated (based on a peer reviewed study) that pushing a stroller burns approximately 18% more calories than walking along (this was at 3.0 mph with varying slopes -…

Wow! You totally inspire me! :) What an awesome display of willpower (and friend power!)! And thanks for the giggle. :) I've been there - and not always done as well as you.

I know others have said the same thing, but I wanted to add my 2 cents. :tongue: I am short (5'4"), have a large rib cage, wide hips and wide shoulders. At my lowest weight as an adult (150 lbs) I was sitll considered overweight by several pounds. I wore a size 8-10 and looked unhealthy (several people thought I was on…

Left over fresh green beans and sauteed squash. Plus an apple and an ounce of extra sharp cheddar cheese. :) Yummy!

Sending u a friend request - You can do this!

Beans - cheap and healthy. Canned beans are great thrown into a soup or salad - and are very inexpensive. Dried beans are even cheaper - they just take a bit more work to prepare. We use lentils alot. They cook relatively fast and are a great source of protein and fiber. One favorite way to fix them is with onions and…

Dried Beans!! If you have a crockpot they're easy and fast. We use lentils to make a filling for tacos/burritos. Yummy! And I second frozen veggies. You can get them on sale (we just stocked up when Kroger had their frozen veggies 10/$10).

So I brought a big salad (which everyone loved by the way!). Then I had a small helping of another salad (it had chicken and lettuce, almonds, and a light vinegrette), a teaspoon of scaloped potatoes (my fave!) and a teaspoon of a casserole that my aunt makes. For dessert I had a big slice of watermelon, a slice of…

Great attitude! I haven't had a bathing suit on in years! I have a really hard time loving my body, but I will try. :)

I sent you a friend request. I have PCOS (and a son named Noah :)). You can do this. I'm starting by just watching my calories. I'm going to see how that works - I know I was majorly overeating so I think this will help for now. Then when (I know it will) my weight loss slows I will start working with the carb/protein…