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Thanks, guys. I was actually looking for a carrot cake "pancake" recipe and messed up when I posted, and left out the word "pancake". :tongue: But I think a carrot cake recipe can probably be modified to make it as a pancake. I had seen a reference to a Carrot Cake Pancake with Cream Cheese sauce on a Weight Watchers…

My son recommended that I watch Food Inc and King Corn. There were gobs of people who had holds on Food Inc at our neighboring libraries, so I had to wait a little to get it, but watching that video certainly makes it a WHOLE LOT easier for me to pass up the fast food. :wink: I plan to pick up King Corn later today.

Good for you! You didn't quit because others close to you told you it wasn't necessary. It's nice to know that they love us as we are, but if we love them in return (as well as ourselves), then we should aim to make ourselves the healthiest we can be. And if along with the healthiness, we happen to acquire a more appealing…

Don't know if it helps, but my husband and I try to eat heavier meals for either breakfast or lunch, and then have a salad every evening (and we try to stop eating about 8pm). This change seems to have made a difference for both of us. It sounds like your mom is doing a lot of good stuff already, so maybe check with her…

To get healthier - AND for the FUN of the Challenge!!! :happy: I just had to see if I could indeed get into the "healthy category" of the weight charts...

Welcome! There are many great people here to cheer you on! And the daily diary is such a wonderful tool for learning about calories, nutrition, and portions. It took me a little while to get going, but now I can pretty much "guesstimate" the value of my meals. Wishing you good luck on this health driven journey.:smile:

Welcome. When I started, I knew I had to lose more, but, like you, I only set a goal of losing 10 pounds, but my time period was "whenever"... :laugh: Having no idea what was realistic, I didn't want to be disappointed if I didn't reach my goal on a certain date. Believe it or not, I was mostly motivated by the knowledge…

Too funny... I was going to post a similar question and never got around to it... :happy: My essentials are: - 35 calorie whole wheat bread - oatmeal - tuna, salmon, sardines, tilapia, and/or shrimp - chicken, turkey, or pork - spices and herbs - eggs (of which I mostly use just the whites) - lots of apples, because I make…

Experiment with eating less later in the day... I find that when I eat late, it tends to affect my weight. So I tend to eat heavier foods during the day and lighter (a salad of greens and veggies) at night. For me, it makes a difference. My husband noted that I was doing this, so he started eating what we call our "evening…

Do you have any hobbies? Or is it possible to take a walk (outside, around the block or down the road a ways, and away from the food)? Do you use the daily diary? Sometimes having to admit how much I consumed helps to motivate me. :smile: Do you have a buddy? Walking this journey with someone who understands what you are…

Have to admit I weigh every morning (about the same time); and for me it works... I love math and science and numbers, so I find "collecting data each morning" really interesting. :smile: And ups and downs are just a part of life. For me I actually was able to discover a kind of pattern that helped me. Ideally, it is…

Gotta add my two cents worth. :laugh: I love bread, and didn't/won't give it up - but I do bypass the high calorie ones, and purchase the 35 calorie wheat ones. For breakfast, I sometimes even enjoy French toast made from the low cal bread and egg whites; and I top it with fresh fruit. Even my husband enjoys it. At 35…

What an interesting thread! Glad you posted it. I was wondering this same question. I don't have "a time" that I exercise, so was wondering if I should make an effort to do it at a certain time of the day... Thanks for the post... :-)

Wow! Welcome aboard the journey of a lifetime!!! This site helped me lose 40 (when I thought I couldn't lose 10), so I KNOW you can do it!!! Find ways to make it fun... I don't believe in the "long face" dieting/exercise... That's just not me! :laugh: You know you the best! Set yourself up for "Success". Lots of great…

Although my husband and I both enjoy the Kraft Light Raspberry Vinaigrette (50 cal for 2 Tblsp), I have to admit that I myself don't use any dressings anymore (NEVER thought I would ever be saying THAT! :O) I used to almost drink the stuff!!!) I make salads that include flavorful veggies that I enjoy, such as jicama,…

A big welcome from an Illinoisan... LOL :happy: My daughter moved to the San Antonio area last year and LOVES Texas! This site provides you with the tools; and if you can provide the motivation and perseverance, then I GUARANTEE success! Peruse the site and be sure to get yourself into the habit of filling in the daily…

Isn't it a GREAT feeling?? In my case, as I got into smaller sizes, I started to wonder how many of my "old clothes" had not yet been donated. I was SO happy to find some of my "favorite OLD clothes" still far back in my closet. I washed them up, ironed them, and found that wearing them brought back some wonderful memories…

Welcome!! You made the first step by joining mfp! My mother always said: take the first step, no matter how small, and the rest will follow... I also took my first step when I joined this site, and now I have my life back - and I didn't even realize that I had lost it! The world looks SO much different to me now then when…

Thx rachiebblue for the info regarding grapefruit and medicines... that's really interesting. I'll share the info with my husband.

Can't answer your question, because I use lemon as my citrus (fat burner) and squeeze the juice of a lemon into my daily pitcher of tea. An aside: My husband and I were discussing citrus the other day... maybe someone reading your post might know about this and email me - my husband and I think that some medicines say…

I've baked with splenda and its directions say to substitute 1 for 1 for the sugar. My recipe called for 1 cup of sugar, but I usually cut back a little (just like I don't use salt, or at least cut back on it), SO I only used 1/2 cup of the splenda instead of a whole cup. For my taste, the result was STILL too sweet, so…

Thanks to everyone for the WONDERFUL suggestions... I plan to have an egg white breakfast with vidalia onions this morning... :laugh:

themetra - OMG that sounds SO good and I can't wait to share it with my daughter. It's the kind of recipe she would enjoy, and she thinks I'm crazy :tongue: when I say that I can find good foods for less than 200 calories a serving... Thx a bunch!!!!!!!:love:

I haven't experienced this. My concern is more with the possible side affects of the artificial "chemical" sweeteners in general. I use quite a bit, but am thinking I should cut back "just in case" there's any validity to the online concerns. My husband is diabetic so we have lots of artificial "chemical" sweeteners in the…

Thanks! I didn't realize there was a site... I'm heading that way now...:wink:

I make a pitcher of peach crystal lite, but I use double the water, and I also add the juice of a lemon to it. I LUV this stuff! The reason I use double water is because I'm a little concerned about the articles I've seen about the side affects of chemical sweeteners, and I do consume quite a bit, so I dilute it to try to…

Wow! Some great ideas! Thanks, guys. :happy: I know the vidalia is a sweeter onion, so I wasn't sure if I could use them the same way as other onions. Sounds like I can use them pretty much like I do other onions. I do love onions in things. My husband particularly likes them sauted with mushrooms to put on almost any kind…

I think many of us share your feelings... MFP has made such an impact on so many people - and I don't mean just its members; I mean also the family and friends of its members. One of the great things about this site is that it has people who can TOTALLY UNDERSTAND frustrations and TOTALLY UNDERSTAND the overwhelming…

Dehydration can do a nasty number on you, so do be careful... For me, I love to make dilluted soups. I enjoy Trader Joe's Butternut Squash soup in a box. I dillute it to double quanitity and it still has a good flavor. I add veggies of choice to it, and I count it toward my liquids for the day. I'm not a water drinker, so…

You've made the first step - joining MFP. Good for you! You sound like how I felt when I started here... I really didn't realize how unmotivated I had become... My decision to lose weight was motivated by health issues, not by a desire to wear a smaller size. I decided to lose 10 pounds, but when I had done that, I…