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Thanks all for your ideas!

Sounds good!

Perfect day for biking outdoors (30 minutes). Drink 8 glasses of water. Increase potassium. Yesterday, I didn't bike as far as planned (needed help to get it down from it's winter spot, hanging from the ceiling). So I walked over a mile before that and then biked 10 minutes.

Nice post - thanks!

I will try that! I bought grapes and will try that too - but a 1/2 cup of grapes take up half my daily sugar allowance (15). So I'll just pop one grape at a time to fend the craving.

Today I will drink 8 glasses of water - which I met as my goal yesterday. I plan to bike two miles.

I like to weigh myself every morning, before my cup of coffee. I do see fluctuations during the week. But at this point, I need that daily reminder; it's a motivator for me.

Thanks everyone for the great tips! I feel I now have a lot of options to handle my sugar cravings and ways to incorporate sugar purposely into my diet. :flowerforyou:

Today I plan to meet my 8 cups of water. Yesterday I met my sugar level and not quite all my calories (because I had a slight headache in the evening), exercised but not quite as long (walking, and short set of lunges and squats), and saw my wt. increase slightly this morning.

I concur :smile:

I entirely gave up sodas over 6 months ago and I feel soo much better. I also stay away from white flour - breads, cakes, etc. I now find that if I eat anything made with white flour that my system actually hurts (growls, etc.). I switched to olive oil about two years ago. I just discovered grapeseed oil and it's my new…

I didn't know this! Great advice!

Not sure if this is good advice, but... maybe share a dessert with another person and don't feel pressure to have to complete your portion (like a fork full or two)?

Wow, you are motivated! You're on a roll!

I love dark chocolate! And the higher the cacoa %, the more the health benefits...in limited amounts, that is. (http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/benefits-of-chocolate)

Way to go! It appears that the cravings lessen as time goes on. I love Skinny Cow Snickerdoodle sandwiches as a special treat. I'm also trying new flavors (seasonings).

I like to save something a little sugary for after dinner too. But I'm finding a lot of my food choices have hidden sugars in them that I didn't expect. For example, I switched from Activia (60 calories) to Dannon Light & Fit (50 calories) and found the latter has more sugar than the first! I switched because I like to…

krk5235 - ...But you did what you could, and that alone is an accomplishment in my book! Embrace that hill, man!

Unaisha8, wow, you are very ambitious! Way to go! ...A new treadmill is a beautiful thing :happy:

Way to go, charlibets! Very inspiring!

Today I will walk 30 minutes and do 15 minutes of beginner detox yoga (Gaiam). I met my goal yesterday and did not exceed my allowed sugar intake and walked 35 (over 30) minutes.

I hit plateaus frequently too and it's somewhat frustrating. Since joining MFP, I found a pattern in my plateau: every 6 to 8 days and then I don't seem to lose until 2 to 3 days later. Occasionally, I'll even see a slight incline my weight before it makes a comeback and drops. I hear change is the trick (because your…

I was curious too and found an answer given by AmyRhubarb on January 16, 2013 in "Fitness and Exercise" message board that I think explains your question very well: "MFP is set up so that you are supposed to eat those calories back. You're daily goal is already at a deficit, so if you eat to that amount and don't do any…

Just like yesterday, I'm going to enjoy the nice weather and take a 30 minute walk in the park with the dog (a little arm exercise, haha). Planning to eat fish for lunch, and to stay within my allowed sugar amount today.

30 minute walk in the park

Occasionally, a diet junkie.

Good morning! Ht: 5'4" Wt: 187 Hip: 44 Waist: 39 Bust: 41 Upper arm: 14.5 BMI: 32.1

Got it!

If I treat myself to a sugary treat, the next day (and a few days after) I crave sugar and I tell myself that a little treat won't make a difference. When I have to confront someone (like my child, a boss, spouse) after a disagreement, I feel like I'm pacing afterword in the kitchen and looking for some food (don't know…

Starting and slowly working on a home improvement project, a long shower, reading magazines, calling a friend, looking up healthy recipes online, planning an (imaginary) exciting vacation