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Thank you! I've actually rcvd several private messages within the past 24 hours from people (avoiding the message boards) with similar advice. I'm really looking forward to eating clean but I know I can't change everything overnight. Baby steps!

This is a true statement.

I'm not mad at all. I suppose I'm just a little dissapointed, I was hoping to get some insight from people who have been eating clean (organic, non-GMO, whatever you want to call it) & get THEIR point of view on things - I'm interested in how it's been working for them... Is that so bad? I knew I would get some negative…

Why are some people so annoying? Are you hungry? Do you need a snickers? This is now a pissing contest on who can make the other look stupid. Not really what I was hoping to get out of this, but I'm glad everyone got a chance to beat on their big man chest & prove their point. :tongue:

:laugh: yes! lol

Thank you!! :happy:

That is great to hear! I went to Trader Joes to pick something up for my office & the prices seem fairly close to what I already pay so I think I can pull it off. Thank you!! :)

Is this MFP or Ebert & Roeper? I was just hoping to get some advice about cleaning up my diet. I don't really care what you think of the documentary. Thanks everyone!

I live in California so I don't know if food is here is more or less expensive than where you are - but I shop at Albertsons every 2 weeks. I spend $130-$150 every 2 weeks (that's just me & my husband I'm shopping for). I look at Albertsons ad's online when making my shopping list.. For example, this week on my list I have…

I use the ranch packet mix on EVERYTHING. :love: I already knew about the greek yogurt ranch, it's great. I use it as a sandwich spread too. I'll sprinkle the ranch mix over cauliflower with garlic & roast it. I mix it with buffalo/hot sauce & put on chicken wings. Add it to my guacamole. I LOVE IT.

Mine is open... I can't say it's perfect, but it's there! :happy:

I usually make my tuna with diced tomatoes, onions, etc. The tomatoes usually moisten it up for me. Also olive oil, sriracha, cholula.

I buy a bag of frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries & blackberries) and process maybe a 1/2 cup in the food processor/blender & mix with a small ammount of lite/regular cool whip! It's ALMOST like ice cream... Almost.. You could also add a few peices of dark chocolate, shredded coconut... You could dress it up to your…

Quinoa!!! :)

Amazing, so inspring! Great job!

Thanks for sharing! Very cool!

With the shredded wheat, whole wheat bread, fruit & more shredded wheat you might be eating too many carbs which spikes your blood sugar making you hungry almost right away. You could try switching the bread & fruit for a high fat - low carb item. The fat will keep you fuller longer. I like tuna packets, hard boiled eggs,…

Fetzer & Beringer are my favorite cheapies! $7-10 depending on the store.

Also, did you know the less water you drink the more water you retain making you feel bloated??

Absolutley! My skin is clear, my nails are growing, my hair is growing, I diegest food so much easier & just feel better in general! My trick is filling up my 32oz Nalgene bottle & adding all four glasses of water at once to my MFP water tracker. I feel it's easier to keep track of that way. When I finish the 32oz I fill…

I don't think I'll be much help but that's interesting! Why workout if it just falls off on its own!! :laugh: Maybe you are losing muscle?? I'm interested to see what everyone else has to say.

Get minty fresh! Whenever my snacking starts snowballing, I run to the bathroom, floss, brush & mouthwash! My white cheddar rice cakes leave a taste in my mouth making me want more! So I think the mint makes that go away. Also, you've just brushed your teeth for the night! You don't want to have do that again later! :laugh:

request sent! I love MFP fam!

Great advice.

Amazing progress! Keep it up! :D

That's a lot to lose in 30 days... I don't know of a HEALTHY way to lose that much that fast but cutting carbs might be a good place to start.

Go for it! Hair will grow back & extentions are always an option if you dont like it! :)

Breakfast is really important althought I personally don't have much of an appetite in the A.M. I really like the EAS protein shakes! Easy & nutritious!

Try to have a long term goal; something you can look forward to a few months from now. A cute Halloween costume, a new dress for 4th of July, a sexy new years eve outfit. My goal is Thankgiving in Las Vegas.. I want to look HOT! I have a picture of my husband & I on Thanksgiving last year as my desktop background as…

I am not at all an expert but I would suggest starting your morning with more protein & less fruit (sugar). Eggs, bacon, even a protein shake?? Having all that sugar will spike your blood sugar & you'll end up craving more later (binging) I know the cycle too well myself! Feel free to add me for support! :)