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You can add me as well. I have 50 to lose and looking forward to it.

I do all the cooking and prepping ahead of time. I measure my food then place into meal size servings and stack the containers in the fridg. That way I can pull a container out for lunch and know exactly where I am with the calories, fats and carbs. My favorite is chicken salad because it can be made so many different…

You could also make a glaze with 100% fruit juice and powdered sugar...maybe squeeze some fresh lemons and whisk the powdered sugar into it. Just don't count the carbs.

I have never heard of corn thins. What are they?

Fresh fruit with yogurt, carrot sticks with hummus, Special-K bars and in the summer I usually keep some kind of Skinny Cow ice cream around. Once in a while I have celery with LF peanut butter or LF cream cheese on it.

There has been a couple of times where my husband and I had a lot of running to do and we were hungry, but it was to late to fix dinner. We ended up at Subway because if your going to eat a fast food I have found it is 'healthier' then going to the other fast foods. At least I could control the fats and calories there.…

You both look great.

Amazing! I love it when people post pics. lt helps me to stay on the right track. You can be very proud of yourself.

I was diagnosed with Fibro. 19 yrs. ago and it can be a struggle. I was also diagnosed a little over a year ago with bundle block branch. I had been doing aerobics, swimming and walking, but my cardiologist told me it would be best if I didn't do the aerobics. I think it is an adjustment for anyone with any health or…

You can make flavored water. Toss a piece of citrus in it or a slice of cucumber and a mint leaf. You can take a variety of citrus slices. Freeze them in on a sheet try, then put them in a freezer bag. All you have to do is grab a frozen slice when you want one and you are ready to go. You can also buy water fuser's which…

What an amazing testimony. Thank you for sharing this with us. I am sure that many of us can use this testimony to help us stay strong in reaching our goals.

Feel free to add me.

Peanut butter, dill pickle, mayonnaise sandwich. Weird, but everyone who I have gotten to try it, liked it.

I was tired of not feeling well and I was sure most of it was do to weight gain. I didn't have the energy to be active with the family and I hated being on the side lines watching and one thing I really miss is being able to tuck a shirt in and feel good about it. That is my goal. Looking good with a shirt tucked in!

Can you get your omelet made with only egg whites? This would bring your calorie count way down.

I think natural fruits are more then fine. If you aren't doing it because of being diabetic. I would eat 2-3 servings of fruit each day for many reasons. There is also natural sugar in some vegetables. Raw carrots are sweet and crunchy and you gotta love those beets.

I'm not sure where you would buy an apple for $3.00 at?! Putting that aside, I think cooking clean and eating healthy does cost some what more at the time, but is cheaper by far in the long run. Heart disease, diabetes and cancer will cost you more by far in the long run so why not eat healthier now and pay a little more…

I wouldn't focus on his eating, but focus on your own personal goals. If he only has junk food at his house, then when you go over there take the healthy choices that you enjoy. Cook the foods that work for you and eventually he might see that diet change is a good thing. If you stay too focused on him, you maybe setting…

There will be days like that. You need to be true to your food diary for yourself. Make a note at the bottom of it so that you know what was going on and then move forward. You can do this and will feel so good about yourself when you do, do this. Don't beat yourself up too bad. You did good for 11 days. That is the…

I plan all 3 meals in the morning and allow 300 calories for breakfast and lunch. This gives me 600 for dinner if I need to, but since breakfast and lunch always fall short and usually dinner does as well. This helps me plan for a nice snack. I usual have FF vanilla yogurt with fresh fruit in it. It takes care of the sweet…

I think most of us have been in your shoes. If it hasn't been with weight, then with other issue's in our lives. A year ago I left a stressful job of 11 yrs. This was a very active job so, when I was no longer working it I gained 40 pounds in a very short period. This was my lowest, but I am feeling great now. Not just…

I have worked with a cardiologist and a dietician on my diet. I am on a 1200 calorie diet and with the meals and snacks I have been having, it is working for me and I am rarely hungry. I have lost 17 in 2 months. You are more then welcomed to add me as a friend and look at my food diary. One of the things that I do is get…

I log all 3 meals in the morning and allow for a snack. I need my snack in the mid afternoon, but because I had pre-planned ahead I know I can have it without going over my goal.

I tried losing without logging and wasn't losing. Logging my day out in the morning let's me know where I will be at, at the end of the day. It allows me to have a guilt free snack. It has also helped me find all of the hidden calories that I wasn't aware of before. It's made a world of difference to me.

There are so many different styles so you can basically get what fits your needs. I compared it to a 1/2 hour calorie count of aerobics on MFP and there was only 3 calorie difference. I was impressed.

I am actually crammed into 16's also. Eleven years ago I went through a life style change and gained 40 pounds. I am now looking to take at least 50 off and am exercising again. Feels great. You can add me to your list if you want.

I am planning on doing a 5K next summer.

You are amazing. Hold your head up high and be proud of what you have accomplished!

I know my cardiologist told me to forget the meat and eat plant foods. I now allow myself 3-4 oz of fish or chicken per day. I eat about that much red meat every 3-4 weeks. I get the protein from other forms.

Your more then welcomed to add me to your support team. With a good support group you can do this and achieve your goals.