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I've never tried this plan, it will be interesting to follow your posts! Best of luck to you! Logging certainly does help, I know, it keeps the portion sizes from creeping up!:bigsmile: I hope you keep posting, and let us know how it goes!:happy:

just for the record 4 teaspoons of chia has 6.9 grams of fiber, and 4.3 grams of protein along with the antioxidants and omega 3's. I have nothing against flax; I use it too. Chia is however more neutral in flavor and for some uses, especially as an extender or oil replacement, I prefer it. Both are quite good for you of…

I use chia seed. Same benefits as flax, plus.... It never goes rancid stores a good 3 years or more. When made into a gel it can be substituted for oil in recipes and is also 4time as bio- available. It helps keep the body hydrated when consumed with enough water. Great stuff..... I usually buy mine on line. My friends…

I was able to see your before picture. I know you have worked hard and you look great! Thanks for the inspiration!.....

I have an original recipe which I developed that is super delicious. peel and cube butternut squash; steam or boil until tender; peel and steam sliced apples ( I just put them in the top of the squash a little before it is done and put the lid on). Drain. ( Make sure it is well drained by using a colander). In a shallow…

I prefer to use a lowfat yogurt instead of the nonfat with all the artificial stuff. If the Fage 0% fat greek yogurt were sold in my town, it sounds like one I would probably try. Generally I just try to stay away from artificial sweeteners and use a little dab of honey or agave nectar if anything at all. So many fruits…

Do you have the nutritional info on these?

I bought my elliptical from smooth fitness.com. It is their cross-trainer CE. I bought it online as I live in a small community, no stores with ellipticals here. It was fairly expensive, around $1600 with free shipping. It has a life time warranty on the frame and braking system and 3 yr on parts, 1 yr on labor. I got it…

There is no rule against having what we would typically consider a lunch or dinner food for breakfast. Also if you are not allergic, eggs can be hidden in other foods, where they can't be tasted. Just a thought! Write down all of the foods you like, make a list of ones that can be prepared ahead of time in a wrap or…

Well! I don't know if I can keep up with all of you girls, but I did go to Yoga this morning and shovel some deep snow so I could take my garbage can roadside. So now I guess I'd better eat breakfast and do some on the elliptical before lunch! I was able to sing in the Messiah last night with 100+ other voices, and Wow was…

Remember a quote by Winston Churchill and " Never! Never! Give up!"

Don't be afraid, anyone, we are all friends who care about each other and the struggles that are common to all that are striving to take charge of their life and have a healthy body. Let us learn from each other, and grab the bull by the horn, and get with it. There is so much happiness in feeling strong and vibrant in our…

When I log my bread I just have to pick something, as there isn't anything in the database that is quite like it. I've been trying to figure out all of the nutritional values and then perhaps I can post the recipe. It really is good, I just wish there was an easy way to figure it all out correctly. :wink: Anyway that was…

Don't give up! just make better choices tomorrow, and like another friend suggested take a moment to evaluate what led up to your problem! You are worth it, and you can move on! We are all on the same team and are pulling for your success!:flowerforyou: Dry your tears and make the rest of today and the next better!:happy:…

Hi Deb, I'm just learning about strategies for handling those party days. The day before have a low carb day, and the two days after. Eat the day of the party slow and never past moderately full. Head for the protein first at the party and again eat slow so your body has a chance to tell you when you are full. Enjoy it!…

Thanks for the welcome everyone!:bigsmile: It's only worthwhile to give positive interaction in my opinion. If someone slips and has a whole box of Oreos then they probably need some knowledge about the hormones that stimulate appetite to combat that type of experience in the future, not a chewing out!:grumble: Hopefully I…

I've lost another 2 pounds, and boy was I hungry for breakfast this morning. I had a garden veggie omelet on a bed of spinach with salsa. Wow ! was it good:tongue: I also had my GoChi and plan to have a small piece of Xocai chocolate with water of course:drinker: I haven't figured out the rest of the day yet. got to plan…

bump! Love quinoa:heart:

Quinoa is also very good cooked and then chilled and added to a spinach salad or mixed green salad with a lot of color. You can make a main dish salad with meat , Craisins , onions, etc. just whatever you like try a few sweet items, chopped apple,with the other flavors to balance it out.:happy: Really fun to experiment…

You may find the greatest benefit switching back and forth and doing interval work : 2 minutes high intensity, 1-2 minutes low intensity, just keep switching it up! I've just barely started interval training, 2 days ago, and it can really make a difference!:happy: :bigsmile: :drinker:

I guess I would belong on another thread. I'm 65. I had my 7th child when I was 43; boy; girl; boy; girl; boy; girl; boy. My oldest is actually 40, and my youngest is 22. I shed 25 lbs before joining MFP and seemed to be stuck there for a long time. I'm down another 4 lbs now, but I can tell that things will we moving…

No problem, Misreading happens to all of us!:ohwell:

Good afternoon Pes, I went to visit family for Thanksgiving. I didn't do a lot that day, but walked for several hours in a mall the next two days. Getting back in my regular routine again now! Trying some interval training where I keep changing intensity!:happy: Have the rest of a great day!:bigsmile:

I'm talking about a brand of shoes called " Fit-Flop"

No! definitely not dumb! a few possible pointers! go low carb for 2 weeks with 1 cheat day a week where you eat some of your favorites without gorging. Try your workouts ( with doctor's approval) as interval training ( intense 2 minutes, low intensity 2min) for about 8 cycles at a time every other day. Anyway, I'm just…

I didn't mean to post this under recipes, it should be under fitness I guess, but I don't know how to change it at this point!:blushing:

I've read that using mashed :happy: cauliflower instead of potatoes was a very good choice! Now with your Yummy! I'll have to be sure and give it a try.

When we were traveling we ate at Sizzlers. I had vegetables instead of potato, and on the Senior menu they provide a free drink. Since I only wanted to drink water I asked if they would substitute an extra serving of veggies instead. They hadn't ever had that request before, but they did it, so I had a very nice lunch…

:smile: CONGRATS! my Husband has a PhD in Molecular Biology, and I have a BA in Elementary Education.. What an exciting journey you are beginning. Wish you the very best!!!