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Toning is an excellent outcome of exercise. I find when I hit a plateau that I have to shave some calories. Instead of 1500, drop to 1200 or 1300. Also, I don't think large meals or small meals makes a difference for me unless I'm real hungry. Finally, make sure that you are sleeping well and that your bowel habits are…

I'm logging later this evening. I'm hostess tomorrow for brunch and have been making candy, cookies, and other holiday food galore. I'm heading out to a party this evening. So far, so good. I've been busy so I haven't eaten today so have plenty of calories for this evening. Now..moderation, moderation, moderation! I am…

The sweet smell of success!

I am a life-long asthma sufferer as well. I had settled for life with wheezing upon deep inhalation, during exercise, housework or other physical activity. I used to use my rescue inhaler to reduce the wheeze and take care of the symptom and for immediate relief. I was referred to a pulmonologist by my allergist. He said…

Check to see if they have an exercise guru there that will help you plan your workout. We all need cardio and strength training. I do water aerobics. I try to get to the Y daily but sometimes miss. Best wishes!

Just don't sweat it. Focus on how the tool can help you. The social network is just a side bar in my opinion. Encouraging words are helpful but I depend way more on the real people in my life. Hang in there and work on you! Best wishes!

We cook in 5 to 6 times a week. I don't do fast food and eating out gets expensive. We eat lunch in most days. Breakfast varies. Sometimes I'll make something, sometimes we just skip. I have a real hard time managing my calories when eating out. I love to do it but find it hard to stick to my food plan when we do.

Brains? Tongue? Liver? We don't eat much of this stuff in my region of the US. I wouldn't even know how to begin doing this.

As I am a self-realized sugar addict, I have to watch my sugar calories. I watch the numbers that MFP sets out but I take a look to see where the grams are coming from. Sugars in fruits and veges I don't stress over. The ones from starches and carbs are the ones I consider and work to reduce. For example, I eat sandwiches…

I don't think I'd apologize as your new lifestyle and relationship with food is a great thing, Just try to let it ride. Go eat with everyone. Eat the way you choose. If she's a good friend, she should be apologizing to you.

I've been stuck this month. I have maintained my loss but not lost any more weight. Last time this happened, I reduced my calories from 1800 to 1500. This time I do not want to reduce my intake. I'm like you and have a sugar tooth. Like you, I have to figure out a way to curb it. I know by not eating sugar I don't crave it…

Woolworth's is a store I miss. When I was a kid is was all about going to the soda counter and enjoying a real cherry or vanilla coke. I also used to go shopping with my Grandmother at Rose's. Nice memories.

Traditional manners--opening doors for me, deferring to me in lines (especially in church at communion time,) financial stability, good hygeine, great smell, loyalty. For me, I like dominate men--a little control doesn't bother me. I like to know that he is in control and that I am safe in his protectiveness. Turn off to…

I'll enjoy but log my food and plan out my day. I'm cooking so I know how to plan. We're having homemade fried chicken instead of turkey (we don't really like it.) For me it's more about family although the pumpkin gooey cake and tiramisu pie know me by name as well! Enjoy your holiday! My TOPS group has a contest. We…

I had to drop my calories from 1800 o 1500 in an effort to lose. I get stuck and know it's time to reduce that intake. I pay most attention to the actual number of calories I consume. I pay attention to the exercise credit calories but try not to eat those extra calories. More weight loss for me this way. I think it's…

I have been hospitalized twice in the last 5 months. My gallbladder was removed a few weeks ago...thinking it was that. It wasn't. I have severe reflux. I have cut out all carbonated beverages as they make me miserable. Just about everything I eat causes me problems. First, make sure you are on a good GERD med. I take 40…

8 oz of Country Ribs, corn on the cob and brussel sprouts. If the ribs ever get done!

I started out eating 1750 calories a day. I quickly lost about 15 pounds then I got stuck. I reduced my calories down to 1500 and the pounds are falling off again. Each person has to do it their own way. I personally expect Fridays to be a higher calorie day as we usually eat out. I stay conscious during the weekends and I…

Checking in from Kentuckiana...the sunny side of Louisville! I'm in Southern Indiana but as a suburb of Louisville...we're about as Kentucky as you can get! I am less than a mile from downtown Louisville!

I think we all have struggled with "getting back on track." Hang in there and keep moving!

I just had my gallbladder removed. I think staying away from fried and fatty foods and watching spicey foods is the main thing. Meat, vegetables and starches are fine. Remember spicey is in the eye of the beholder. Things like tacos, spaghetti sauce, and the liberal use of hot sauce and crushed red pepper don't bother me…

Things I do in the bathroom are private between my guy and I. Farting though is another story all together. I have a gut condition and can be pretty loud. We both kind of take it as it comes. I have had *kitten* surgery twice. One just last week. He just made an appointment to have an *kitten* surgery himself. We are more…

I'm betting that you have tried these ideas but here goes... The idea of googling the menu and planning in advance is a great idea. If that isn't an option, try ordering lighter fare. If burritos are a must...get a naked chicken variety. Be careful of flour tortillas and chips! I think I could eat my weight in chips and…

Hey! You have taken the first steps by identifying the need and locating the tools you need. This site has made my life so much simpler. Best Wishes!

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I've been making all sorts of quick breads from our harvest from our peach, apple and persimmon trees. I freeze the breads, coffee cakes, spice cookies, apple crisps, puddings, etc. When I want them for gifts or as a treat for company, I break out the breads, etc! If I know I am freezing it, I tend to stay away from it. It…

I'm a bit older so that may not be an answer for you.

What about water exercise. You can move as fast and hard as you want without the jarring effect of a ground regimen. Why are they not taking that bad boy out? I'm not familiar with a twisting cyst. I'm 46. I had a complex cyst with debris developed after a major surgery a few months earlier. I ended up with a total…

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I'm just seriously getting started but have so far to go! Hang in there. It can happen if we keep working our food program and keep moving. It might help you if you establish baby goals, like loosing ten pounds, then treat yourself to something special like a new pair of earrings or even lunch out with a friend. If your…