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My daughter said she was surprised how much skinnier I looked when we were bowling:)

I have such a hard time with fiber, I want to eat it but am having trouble finding things I will actually eat DAILY. I'm not a fan of mixing it up in a glass and drinking it either. What do you do for consistant daily consumption that would be sustainable?

I LOVE before and after success stories, thanks for sharing. You look great:)

m&ms one piece at a time Hersheys Milk Chocolate Nuggets, one nibble at a time - can get 6 out of it Dove Dark Chocolate squares, also one nibble at a time - can get 4 out of it

I think about it more now that I am aware of my own size loss and determination to reduce it. I also am becoming more concerned with both sides of my family who in general still eat without much reserve (farm and comfort foods with dessert always). There is heart, cancer, diabetes, obesity, edema and blood clotting…

cadbury eggs and those little football chocolates

Invite her to come with you next time:)

You can do this, be accountable to yourself starting now and don't look back:)

1) Cake/Cookies/Chocolate - No more daily unlimited homemade cookies, cake or candy from vending machine, now fun sz pkg m&ms to savor one at a time or really good chocolate 2 pieces. Also making sweet potato brownies to help with my cake addiction and if I make cupcakes, I try to eat just one, give my family some and GIVE…

3) only make the recipe when I can give the rest to other people - like for a potluck (food can't be frozen). [/quote] This has worked for me in the past, I will plan for this next time. Thanks!

I grew up on that too with bread and butter every meal and always dessert after supper. You can't make him ready, just do your best to be a quiet example. Your results will speak for themselves and you will be stronger for it. Hang in there, it CAN be done:)

That's tough, I know. I'm lucky my girls eat very similar to me, but my husband likes everything fried and salty. Its so hard to cook supper some days to fit in more veggies than meat and bread. Sometimes I just take the protien, like if we are having burgers or steak, and weigh out a portion and put it over a big salad…

Will power is a broad subject. Pick one thing to change, like logging everyday without fail for example, and you will start to establish a good habit in the right direction. After a month goes by it will just be another part of your day. Add other good habits along the way like your water or fiber goal and you will get…

Great job! You are definately on your way to a sustainable solution for your health. And that is key to your success, something you can do for the rest of your life. Congrats on your results so far and keep up the good work. Safe journey to you!

I'm glad you found something that works for you, thanks for sharing. As for the nay sayers with snarky comments you can pretend you know everyting there is to know but the truth is we are all on our own path. Safe journey to you all.

Sweet potato brownies, super satisfying!

Me too! I have a better chance of success for the day if I pre-log. It helps that I plan the meals at home and take last night's leftovers for the next day's lunch. It also helped me to not fixate on my calories and relieved some stress worrying about having enough at night. My biggest calorie surprise was olive oil (or…

Welcome to MFP! Add me as a friend if you wish:)

Hello and welcome! I started last October at 281 and am now at 234. MFP and my food scale have been the best tools for my sucess so far. Add me if you wish:) -Nancy

eggs, cheap and easy:)

I like the general idea here, and I like to think I eat what I like and tastes good just less of it. I've never been a fan of "diet" foods and I like to try new foods. Here in the US as someone mentioned before, we use our cars to go everywhere when we could be walking or biking shorter distances. Enjoy your new approach,…

Love before and afters, great job!

at 15% and goal will be at 56%

Ditto on the artificial sweeteners. Once I did that, I took a look at sugar. Decided to cut high fructose corn syrup http://www.livestrong.com/article/244778-the-pros-cons-of-high-fructose-corn-syrup/ and http://www.ehow.com/list_5989024_disadvantages-high-fructose-corn-syrup_.html. I switched to limited amounts of raw…

Went out to eat at a place called Brother Sebastians where the waiters dress up in monk's robes and they play gregorian chant music while you wait to be seated, anyway after appetizers, bread, meal, wine and dessert I was soooo out of the ball park and miserable full. I think my total for just that meal was over 2000 and I…

Indeed, we are all unique with our own environments to exist in with many factors which influence our health. We all choose our own path and make the best choices we can for ourselves along the way. Mine are clear, and I refuse to choose lightly.

Personally I love Diet Dr Pepper and Diet Lipton Green Tea BUT - 1. they are not providing any real/significant nutritional value and - 2. are full of chemicals/additives/preservatives. I have chosen after a long battle to only indulge as a treat rarely vs 3 or 4 bottles per day. I have realized that I really do care about…

You look GREAT! I have been purging along the way as things become sloppy. I dumped my entire 22W wardrobe last weekend and have very little left. I have a few jeans and crops that fit good right now (formerly saved "skinny clothes") and I bought some inexpensive tops so I have SOMETHING to wear:) I have a long way to go,…

Welcome back, sounds like you are really thinking things through. I have found that keeping it simple is best for me. I do calories in/calories out and drink the 8 or more cups of water per day, try my best to get 20 to 25 grams of fiber and lastly move everyday if I can for at least 30 committed minutes weather it be…

Dip apple slices in a mix of greek yogurt, natural PB and a little honey. I also eat m&ms, but I count them out and savor them one at a time vs "eating them".