cathyv0409 Member

I am just starting on MFP again after a long absence (in which I gained back what I had lost). Please add me as a friend. I hope to be able to encourage each other. Thanks!!

Welcome to MFP! You might want to make your diary public and ask for advice on the types and portion sizes of the food you are eating. I know when I started in January on MFP portion sizes were a big deal for me. It was also a "new world" learning to cook healthy. Check the recipe boards for some amazing recipes. Do you…

Isn't a great feeling to have your clothes fitting better! That is no small thing. It shows your work is paying off. Congrats!

I almost always cook at home because it is so much easier to control waht goes into the meal. When we do eat out, I stick with grilled chicken or shrimp and steamed veggies. When we have leftovers we freeze them a lot for an easy dinner later. I agree that it is the pits when we do have to throw away food because we didn't…

When I'm working I mark my glasses of water on my day planner for the day. On the go, I use the recycle cup too.

Thanks for the tip! I'm going to try it. I just tried ground turkey in italian sausage flavor for the first time a couple of weeks ago. I bet it would be yummy with the broccoli slaw. I like spaghetti squash too!! I see some spaghetti alternatives in my near future!!

Love it and you are absolutely right!!

I don't have any advice - just wanted to say I'm so sorry your Granddad and family are going through this!!

My doctor commented that the circulation was poor in my leg causing swelling. I think it was just obvious to him what the problem was but it ws enough to make me decide it was time for a change. Even when diabetes, family of heart disease and the aches and pains didn't make me see the truth, the fear of one day in the…

Welcome to MFP!! I was there with you but also have severe arthritis in one ankle and knee and back pain because I didn't "get it" nearly as soon as you have. Congratulations for starting this journey so you have even more of your life ahead of you to enjoy!!! Walking wasn't an option I chose because of the aches and pains…

Thanks for the info! I have saved the site as a favorite!

That is fantastic!! Congrats on the weight/inches lost and also the great A2c numbers!!

Myfitnesspedia - that is great!! I totally agree with you!

Some other foods besides fruit that are high in potassium are artichokes, avocado, beets, brussel sprouts, potatoes, pumpkin, spinach, tomatoes, winter squash, dried beans or peas, nuts and yogurt. The fruits are banana (of course), dates, kiwi, orange, prunes and raisins. Hubby is on a restricted potassium diet so…

What a great way to start the day! It feels so good to have someone notice your hard work!

Welcome srnath and Meredith!! Glad you found us! Wasabi to me is a more "clear your sinuses / take your breath" hot than burning your taste buds. I think I will try the almonds that sounds good. With the wasabi powder it will be more likely to keep me from overindulging :smile: Not much new going on with me. I just wanted…

You are so right!!!

Welcome!! You chose a great site for support and motivation. The people here are fantastic!!

Great post, Dave! You are so right about the life-style change being overused and true. I can't wait to see the day when I think of food as a way to fuel my body rather than entertainment. I do believe with the right mind-set though, I can eventually get to that point! You are doing great! Cathy

Hello Diana! Nice to meet you! I am on my way now to send you a friend request. MFP is a great place with many supportive people!

That is GREAT!!! I love NSVs!!! 20 pounds to definitely NOT an easily attainable goal...you should be very proud!!

That is wonderful!! I know what you mean about before pictures. I was very good at avoiding the camera and destroyed most of the pictures that did get taken.

Welcome Elaine! I'm glad you found us!!

Way to go Jenny and Poleboy on your amazing results at the dr!!! As for endocrinologists not having bedside manner, I kicked one out of my husband's hospital room when he had his heart attack and told the cardiologist if that was the only endo the hospital had on staff....NO THANKS!! He treated Bob like he was a senile old…

:flowerforyou: Awwwww, my new friend :laugh: About all I could come up with is Dr. Pepper and Mountain Dew and those aren't foods. I can pass on the chips and really only like them when the bag has just been opened but can't say I dislike them.

Oh what fun that would be, what a great motivator too. What theme park is in the middle of all of us? I am in california........ I live in Kansas so we can all meet at my house :smile: I promise a quick post because I'm headed for bed. Claudia - I am so jealous that you are losing your arms...not jealous enough to try 30DS…

Joanna, I had to laugh at myself because I actually "practice" crossing my legs in my office just to see what it will feel like when I can actually do it. You should see the contortions I go through to make it feel "natural" to me. One thing I'm looking forward to is going on amusement park rides. I hope to be able to take…

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions about my husband's weight loss journey. Sara, even "quite set in his ways" is a major understatement :smile: I feel better that you agree waiting for him to ask for advice is the way to go. At least he is conscious of when/what he is eating. Jolene, I hope you have a beautiful new…

Wednesday weigh in: Screen name: cathyv0409 March 30th (starting weight): 249 (did I just put that out there for the world to see) :laugh: April 6th: April 13th: April 20th: April 27th: My exercise last week was nil until Sunday when I finally went back to the gym and have been doing elliptical and recumbent bike since…

Hello all! Oh my, you all have been BUSY on here :laugh: I just got caught up with all the posts since this time yesterday. Boo Hiss at the knee surgeon looking down his nose! I have to tell you that I LOVE my doctor and wish you could all have one like him. He has never told me I need to lose weight (gives me credit for…