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Ate 1/3 cup of mixed seeds with my yogurt.

What are you doing to determine fat loss? If your looking in the mirror, that's not a good indicator. If your not exercising, you may want to start so you can build some muscle.

If you can't be honest, tell a white lie. "I had gastro last night and my tummy still feels a bit off. Don't think I could face fries...." I know that is terrible, I can hear people wanting to criticise but I do understand that family pressure thing. Redefining the relationship is obviously optimal, but if you can't,…

People are passionate both in the way advice is given and received. There is an old saying, that there is nothing worse than the preaching by the converted. I am sure that people genuinely believe they are helping ( and 99% of the time are). Let's face it, the written word doesn't have the subtlety of a face to face…

Try something like vanilla greek Yogurt and strawberries. It feels really rich but is not the same sort of disaster as reaching for icecream.

Awesome, awesome, awesome....

Say to yourself that you must look after yourself to look after others. It may be too hard right now to be strict on yourself, relax a little, but try not to give yourself "permission" to throw all your gains out the window. Aim to keep steady and view that as a huge achievement.

Good luck. What a great goal to have. Plenty of people to give you support here and it isn't threatening, so go for it. It is going to be stressful with your husband away, but nurture yourself so that you can be ready to nurture him on his return.

I do at least two early mornings per week in the gym.

The small goal is good. One kilo please!!!!

Thanks:ohwell: Just got to get on with it. Yes, can think of a few secret desires!:wink:

NAME OF RECIPE: Roasted Marinated Mushroom INGREDIENTS: Portabello mushrooms(10 cals) , 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar ( 4.7 cals), olive oil spray per person (negligible) DIRECTIONS: Place mushroom on tray with baking paper. Spray on the oil, splash on the balsamic inside the mushroom cap and bake for approximately 2o…

All good advice. Other than a chemical cocktail, can someone tell me what is wrong with diet sodas?

Hi from Perth. This is such a useful tool. keeps you honest!

Feel proud. You have done really well.

Me too. But I look and feel so much better already.

Please don't. You have to re-educate yourself to enjoy GOOD food and have a healthy relationship with it. Most shakes also have too much sugar in them, not good for your blood sugar levels and appetite control. Up your vegis, lean, clean protein and complex carbs. Drink water. Avoid sugar and processed foods, and sugar…

Good post. I was always running dry before MFP. I have found that reducing sugar and refined foods has somehow (and I don't know why) got me drinking more water. I use to really struggle but now I drink plenty without a second thought.

Garlic powder? Why not fresh garlic? Can't you get it where you are? Fresh garlic is a wonderful food and tastes so damned good!

Reduce your salt intake. Being hormonal, you may just have to know it is temporary and grit your teeth.:bigsmile:

Thanks Morgan for the links. And everyone for their comments. The -1000 up to 500+ from maintenance is a helpful range to work on

OK. So today, big exercise day, I had an allocation of 1850 calories and ate 1620 calories. Is that OK? Have I eaten too much or too little?

It is Australia Day and almost over. I went for a 10 km run, then worked :( as I am a teacher and school is back on Monday. We had butterflied lamb roast and salad for dinner- meant to be BBQ'd but ran out of gas- and red wine. Nice day overall.

Forget the scales for awhile and take measurements. You'll be surprised!

You really have to watch out for sugar and salt, especially in things promoted as low fat.

PS What is Red Sox Nation?

Had a quick look. The bit on Carbs and metabolism looked interesting. The obesity articles are of less interest as I am not obese, just overweight. I appreciate your effort here, but the practicality is, too busy t wade through. i am studting myself and have enough journal articles to get through!

Yeah, all busy. It may help if you give a topic summary for each URL.

:love: Australia

good luck