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What you're really saying is that you want to save a few calories each day so you can have a BINGE on the weekend. Now, you need to explain to yourself WHY you refuse to change the way you think as you are changing your size and the way you look. In essence, you are one who will go right back to your old thinking and…

@ seansquared: Thanks for your kind words. I am a retired coronary care RN/educator. I do not believe in playing footsie and giving pretentious platitudes is beneficial to anyone who is definitely heading down the path to continue self-destructive behavior. Being up-front, i.e. directly honest with the reality of the…

Speaking from personal experience of having hyperlipidemia running in our family medical history (genetic cause plus poor lifestyle choices), I ask you to consider one very important question for yourself (but don't answer me with it... pose the question/answer to yourself): Exactly how many times do you want the…

It sounds and looks delicious but, by making such casseroles, it does not appear as though you are revising your lifestyle to become heart-healthy at all. That's a pile of carbohydrates you're taking in with that recipe. Not a wise practice.

STOP!!!! Do NOT take that medication again UNTIL you get your precious self back into that Doc's office. All that severe itching is a RED FLAG~~~~BIG TIME! You are ALLERGIC to that medication. Do NOT allow them to give you the song & dance about having you take another medication to cover up the itching reaction…

FIRST LINE OF "DEFENSE": Your own physician. RESOURCE: http://www.ehow.com/way_5571124_exercises-lumbar-herniated-disc.html Claire :)

STOP~~~No need to panic at all. You must be even more diligent on accurately weighing and measuring as well as recording every single item that goes in your mouth. Switch from regular eggs to EGG BEATERS. Avoid using the frying pan. Up your protein intake (very important for healing). Consult your physician first but I…

Well, it wasn't a huge MACK TRUCK... or, was it? lol In any case, congratulations on your survival. :)

Your kind words are appreciated. I love helping and cheering on MFP friends. If you would like or need help, please feel free to add me to your friends list. (Retired RN/educator). Recently released feature story (today) is on fitbie.com at: http://fitbie.msn.com/slideshow/these-moms-lost-big-weight

Congratulations! Now, you may wish to reconsider your mind-set. How about making this the LAST time around. If you don't, you're going to suffer a life of multiple disease functions and die much younger than the Lord planned for you. I speak from my own past experience of doing the same thing you've started over a 55 year…

FIBER ONE makes a delicious 90 calorie double fudge chocolate brownie too. :)

The Recommended Daily Allowance for everyone, of SODIUM is: 1500 mg. NOT 2300 nor 2500 mg. All prepared, packaged foods including those called SMART ONES (Weight Watcher's brand) are over-loaded with sodium. You would do much better in preparing your own little healthy, balanced meal trays. You will know what's in it, be…

I've known a few friends who have had the surgery. They lost weight for a short few months but the weight loss stopped. That was principally due to their personal lack of commitment and total compliance to stay with their program over the long term. One lady lost about 124 lbs. but then returned to her old cravings and…

Dr. Oz recommends: best time to weigh in: early morning, after finishing "number 1 and number 2" (his words, lol) in the bathroom best time to work out: early morning, before breakfast (after 2 glasses of water). best time for breakfast: after the workout, etc.

Now, who in the world waits 'til midnight? Not me (lol). That's how I ended up doing this program. Yes, I'm a compulsive eater and I'm here to stop that 55 year long struggle for the rest of my life. I'm very determined that no "chest cutter" (heart surgeon) will ever lay his hand near my chest to cut it open to repair…

You've made amazing progress. Please keep up the great program that's helping you meet continued success. Always remember, you are loved and that you're doing an excellent job in saving your own life by becoming more heart healthy. You're a beautiful, vibrant young woman. Believe that and live it. Claire :)

I've been using it. Try going to TOOLS through the MFP site too. It's also available, FREE, through the BLACKBERRY APP WORLD. USE THIS TERMINOLOGY: CALORIE COUNTER AND DIET TRACKER by MyFitnessPal

Mangoes, a tropical fruit: complex carbohydrate. The body digests complex carbs differently than simple carbs (sugary type intake). Your body needs fruit & vegetables for the natural vitamins, for the fiber needed to act as a natural stool softener for the bowel. In the old Weight Watcher program, women were counseled to…

Do you really need the cream cheese and candy for breakfast.

Here's the link to the NUTRITION GUIDE for CHILI'S RESTAURANTS: http://www.chilis.com/en/nutritional%20information/chilis_nutrition_menu_generic.pdf

Probably the BOWL size for the soup. CAUTION: When they set the basket of nice, warm big bread sticks in front of you...remember: ONE of those buttery-tasting warm bread sticks is 150 calories and they're loaded with SODIUM. Get the salad dressing SERVED ON THE SIDE. Take your MEASURING TEASPOON and TABLESPOON with you. I…

http://www.ehow.com/how_2100373_determine-calorie-content-wine.html

Welcome to my world of heart-healthy living. Unless you've already done so: get a digital food scale (best prices: WalMart). Keep a small plastic container on top of it. Keep a set of individual measuring spoons & individual measuring cups and a small, straight blade spatula. Level off ALL EXCESS QUANTITIES. Either weigh…

Revise your meal plan so you are eating smaller meals, every 3 hours: breakfast snack lunch snack dinner snack not less than EIGHT 8 oz. glasses of WATER/daily (more if possible). Stay away from sweets as much as possible. If you have something sweet for breakfast, for example, you may end up with a blood sugar rebound…

And a very pleasant Seder as you are surrounded by your family and friends as well as a very Happy Passover too. Claire :)

I reviewed your food and exercise diaries for the past few days. The recommended total SODIUM allowance is 1500 mg. per day for anyone. When you eat the prepared foods, the sodium intake levels are blown away with much too high numbers in that area. You have developed a great plan for yourself that seems to be working…

Wardrobe malfunctions? Now, that's the best one I've heard in years. It sounds like you gave yourself your own "wake up call". Welcome to my new world of heart-healthy living. You have now embarked on saving your own life. Congratulations! You WILL BE successful if: --- You believe in yourself and that you are "ready" ---…

Keep up the great work. You're already looking more gorgeous.

Yes, you CAN! Stay with your program~~~one meal at a time/one day at a time, faithfully and you will continue to do very well. My first two months, I could not work out due to becoming too short of breath easily. Now, I have much more energy and while I still have some arthritic pain, it is much less than ever before. Hang…

No thanks. Divorced one like that then he died a few months later (when you refuse the recommended treatments to keep cancer in check, you don't live very long.)