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I like spinach salads too. Sometimes I add tuna pouches, but my favorite lately is the Tyson southwestern frozen chicken strips. Just pop about 3 ounces of them in the microwave, toss them on top of the spinach, and YUM! I like Ken's lite Honey Mustard dressing. When I have leftovers I will portion them out into containers…

I think you're right about people wanting you to eat it to make themselves feel better about eating it. But also, some people express their feelings through food and find it hurtful when you say no to them. Its almost like you're rejecting them, not the food. In that case, I always "gushingly" make sure I tell them how…

I learned my lesson this summer about taking a break from my diet. Its too hard for me to get back on track if I go off it. I had lost 65 pounds by last July, went on vacation from both by home and my diet, and gained 20 pounds back before I gained control of my diet again in November. It took me that long, yes. Now, I try…

One of my family's favorites is what they call "cold tacos". Its like a modified sandwich, but the kids like it because its interesting. Take a tortilla, add lettuce or raw spinach, meat of some kind (tuna in a pouch, thawed frozen fajita steak strips, or sliced turkey are some favorites), sprinkle shredded cheese or not,…