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I've learned to follow my sister's method of ordering dressing on the side and then dipping my fork in it as I go along...uses a tablespoon or two at the most.
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Skinnytaste has a lot of great looking recipes. Just Google skinnytaste zoodles.
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Tea and water...I don't drink my calories. Gave up Diet Coke since New Years, and feel much better.
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There is an over 60 group on here with several hundred members...so, yes there are lots like you. I am 74 myself, active, and on maintenance.
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They don't serve our huge portions, and the nouvelle cuisine doesn't use the rich, buttery sauces. You'll be fine.
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Pringles makes individual portion containers...much safer.
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I buy the unseasoned ones at Costco, and there are enough to last a long time at a bargain price. My favorite use: spread on Ak-Mak crackers, (or grahams if you prefer) top with a tiny spread of All-fruit preserves, and you have a pseudo-cheesecake to have with tea.
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Mine is very different. I chop and saute onion, red pepper, and fresh tomatoes in a pan lightly coated with olive oil cooking spray. Add a good bottled salsa to taste (hot, if that's what you like) Drop eggs onto this mixture, and sprinkle low fat jack cheese on top. Cover and cook just until the egg whites are cooked…
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They may get away with eating that way now, but give them another 20 years or so, and their metabolisms will probably slow down. Then the weight could pile on unless they change their eating habits. Meanwhile, you are developing good lifetime eating habits, and someday your body will thank you for all those veggies!
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Bet the next picture you post will be a smiling one!
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Sheeee's back! I've really been out of the loop for the last couple of months, although I've posted updates on my home page every day, and photos of our 6 week long trip on Facebook, daily. Internet was iffy in some places, and time was limited, so this group was not on the agenda, but always in my thoughts. Hope you are…
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I also count flavored waters and plain tea, but I carry a water bottle with me in the car, while out walking (I use a bottle holder with a shoulder strap), and always have a glass of ice water with a straw in the house. Be sure to have a bathroom nearby! It's just a matter of developing new habits....not unlike sending the…
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You're all right about those last few pounds...I think they're made of glue! You really won't be on 1200 forever, and your commitment to a healthy diet is terrific. My maintenance is 1470 calories, and the extra evening snack it allows is a wonderful bonus. Try varying your exercise. The long walks are great, but a cardio…
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Will do!
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I copied this from my diary, since some of you are only MFP friends, here... We leave on Sunday morning (Easter Sunday was one of the few open days when we could use mileage for business class.) For those friends who came to my site recently and have asked about our itinerary: We fly first to Paris to spend a few days with…
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The last guests have finally left, most of the sheets and towels have been washed, and our suitcases are in the guestroom, waiting to be packed. Today was my last day at the gym before we leave on Sunday, and I have hair and nails appointments set for tomorrow and Saturday, which will have to keep me looking as good as…
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Clyde's sister and BIL eat healthy, and we made big salads together. Hope that we go for another long walk today. My "big plan"? Gather energy for the inundation of house guests today and tomorrow, arriving from all over for Kari's Memorial tomorrow.
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We power washed and cleaned the deck, and outdoor table and chairs, plus the garden room. Now we can sit outside and visit with Clyde's sister and BIL before the rest of the family arrives for the Memorial. Lovely view of the lake...
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Chris, are you taking Viking or Unaworld? We did that trip on the latter one, and had a marvelous time. The food on river cruises is amazing, but not as ridiculous and over the top as on ocean liners,
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Rebamae: Do you have a microwave? I steam veggies, covered, quickly in a small amount of water on the plate I'll eat on. No extra pans/dishes....just season to taste.
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What I PLAN to do right today: Get to the gym later this morning, (Didn't go yesterday because of Clyde's dental surgery) eat light meals and snacks, pre-plan restaurant dinner menu. We are picking up his sister and BIL at the airport, and they insist on taking us to dinner tonight...my choice, so it should be easy.
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The only way I know to get around the grazing is to plan a specific food and amount that fits into your day's totals. Something filling that lasts a long time like a 100 calorie popcorn pack, or unexciting crackers with a wedge of laughing cow cheese. Definitely not something that you will binge on...
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You will eventually run out of "face fat" and it will start to com off your nether parts. Exercise really does help, too!
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Hi everyone! It's supposed to be high 70's today, and all sorts of Spring flowers are starting to bloom. Janet, the house cleaner who comes every three weeks and talks nonstop on her cell phone while she works, is coming today to get the house ready for all the company we have arriving for the Memorial on Sunday. (Think I…
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I'm much older, but I used online dating for many years and met some really nice guys, especially on Match. com. I agree with telling the truth. Also, try not to generalize...No "loves to walk on the beach." I was always careful to 'vet' anyone that sounded interesting, and always met at a public coffee shop. My son met…
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I could message you directly, but figure some of our other friends here might enjoy reading these posts (let me/us know if you don't). I mentioned on my home page that my sister died a couple of years ago. We used to email every day, and talk on the phone all the time. She was 10 years older than I, and I would see her…
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OK, I admit it...I color my hair. I notice from the pictures here that some of you have lovely silver or white hair, but I'm not ready. Even at 73, I don't feel like going gray, and my family grays prematurely, so I have been coloring it since I was in my late 20's. I was naturally a strawberry blond, but that it a hard…
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Love my Kindle, too! It makes traveling for a reader so much easier! I'll join you in a weekend of good choices. Had to eat a light, veggie filled dinner to make up for eating a bag of chips at Subway today...
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Weather's bound to get warmer everywhere, soon...then more opportunities for walking. I'll try to do some myself, tomorrow! Oldredhen: We'll be in the UK for most of May. Hope there is good weather then, and that the flood conditions in the south are past>
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Smilesback: Your own advice is best...One day at a time. Just stay with it and try not to get frustrated. We didn't gain this weight overnight, and your body will respond if you keep track of what you eat. Maybe, don't add exercise calories for a while and see if that works....
