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I reduce my sodium, take an ALEVE and do some light walking:) I love my heating pad, very soothing plus it relieves the pain:)

Thank you, very helpful information!

Hey we both do..but at least we have started the CORRECT way:) My goal weight is 160 current weight is 255

^^^^^^555 what positive encouragement !! thanks, I enjoyed my reading!

I just started MFP this month..sooooooo my realistic goal is to lose 1 lb a week until I reach my GOAL weight of 160 lbs:) I actually weighed like one day and 2 days later..I had already lost 2 lbs..But I truly watching all the categories not just my calorie INTAKE:) Best of Luck to you on your journey!! By this time next…

^5555555555555 I am going to remember this when people say I wish I had the willpower you do...

Way to jerki:) glad you are trying again!!!!!!!

Everyone as an individual as to find "WHAT WORKS" for them..on your profile you stated..you have thrown out your JUNK food..when I deprive myself some of the foods I enjoy..I find myself binge-ing later...I will admit I do not keep potato chips in my house because I cant eat just the serving size I will eat the entire bag…

Diabetes and High Blood Pressure and Heart disease all run in my family...SOOo I do pay attention to sugar,sodium and saturated fat..I dislike when those areas are in the red..even though the calorie intake is usually almost under..I have found which areas I have to watch because I know what makes me feel energetic or…

To make yummy oatmeal from Old Fashioned Oats...just some things I use....I add 6 whole almonds...for sweetness I use AGAVE necatar or 1 Stevia pack ..I have used 1 teaspoon of sugar free syrup b4..You could always sprinkle some cinnamon over it as well..I like mine creamy soo I mix with skim milk b4 cooking.

This I can identify with, I do the exact same, it may seem strange to others but I am glad someone else can relate:)

steam them in a steamer top with BUTTER BUDS, along with steamed carrots and potatoes

You are losing belly fat..OMG I cantell for sure..no better way to lose than slowly right? Keep doing what you are doing..especially if your energy level has improved:) be proud of yourself..

I discovered tonight in the database here..some light beers has nothing but 90 cals..and no sodium soo I suppose your intake of sodium maybe less, some people drink way more beer than food, I have a friend who is very thin because she hardly eats but drinks..the long term effect, of her doing this..may not be healthy.

NOT FAMILAR WITH THIS..bUT I do know..that my loss doesnt show in lbs always..mine starts showing in pants sizes..strange I know but TRUTH..sooo inches I must say...I can relate..instead of losing lbs..maybe similar i'm not sure.

is that the same as acidolphus? I did read today about the benefits of Cinnamon (for digesting) and so many other good things as well:) I need to start taking GOOD bacteria again,..maybe the ulcers and acid reflux will go away:) whats your opinion.

Prenatal Vitamin (not pregnant) B-complex sublingual helps me feel less stressed and Triple Strength Glucosamine/Chondroitin for joint and cartilage support (this truly helps my aching bones as well. Vitamin C=1000 during cold and flu season

Misses Dash, I love this on most meat of any kind:)

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^I want one of these!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! yeah I do..For now, I own just a Ninja blender..which works good with some things:) I havent tried blending peanuts to make peanut butter YET, but it has the ability to do it!

That would be me!

Hmmm but I am considering making some hummus dip with them:) I have never tried to eaten it..

Did you ask your Dr. if it was the caffeine in tea or the sugar that causes kidney stones?

I'm 43, you are welcome to add me.

Scales can be very discouraging to me..because my lbs show up as inches..for a long time..sooo even though Im losing it may not show on scales..I havent weighed since Dec..lol

I have drank water for yrs..mostly just water for drink..it never help me lose anything...because I just recently learned my sodium intake was way too much soo therefore I wa NOT ridding of any fluid or toxins..LOL I drink it because it quenches my thirst..I drank alot of diet cokes when in high school..ackkkkkkkkkkk. not…

Having calories left at the end of the journal is rewarding for when the guts are growling. 2-3pnut butter cracker works for me along with bottle water:)

I have been reading about SODIUM and how it can keep a person from ridding of any excess.