thequiltmama

I try to stay under 1200 every day. But go at least 1100 or less for a couple of days a week. Seems to be the only way I can lose any weight. But I am really short too.

I personally have tarsal tunnel syndrome. In case you don't know what that is, it is like carpal tunnel in both my feet. Surgery didn't help, it was too late and I have permanent nerve damage. Instead of taking meds I take a co-enzyme b-complex vitamin and ortho shoes. Needless to say, that has made it difficult to find an…

I know it is great. Just make sure you measure your stuff (refried beans). Oh and I buy the lower cal beans too. But the originals are only 20 more cals if that is what you have in the cupboard. =)

OOPS ...... DAIRY NOT DIARY. =)

One of my favorites for breakfast is Instant oatmeal strawberries and cream. It is already sweet enough and only 130 cals per package. Not a lot to eat but has substance for breakfast. As for lunch, I am all over the place on that. But one of my favorites for under 200 cals is a refried bean taco. 1 flour tortilla 100 cals…

Congrats on the weight loss. I know how you feel because I go through it every day. But hang strong, if you don't want to eat it don't. And be firm if you have too. But if you want to indulge on occasion don't feel guilty. You have come a very long way on the weight loss and should be proud. (of course don't over do it if…

I hope yours is only trying to be nice like mine. Mine says that so I don't feel bad about my size. But I also think they worry sometimes that if we look better we won't want them. Not the case but no one really understands what goes through their minds. Men are confusing sometimes. Best of luck and I think you should just…

I know that I have an insane sweet tooth and because of that I can't have any sugar. If I have one bite I crave more and more. So I had to give up my sweets. It is hard but it does get easier and I don't have so many cravings now. Best of luck to you. :) I hope it gets easier.

Yummy....vodka I am glad to see this posting. I am very curious to find a lower calorie vodka. I prefer Smirnoff but haven't tried the sorbet lites yet. Are they good?

I have one of those but I don't have the space in the neighborhood to really work up a sweat. :frown: Time is also an issue in my house. I can get more time to exercise in the house than I can outside the house. :frown:

thanks. :)

Thanks, I think I have just been spoiled by pork bacon my whole life and can't convince my brain to like anything else. :) haha

I have found the healthy choice frozen greek yogurt is really good. The whole container is 100 calories. But I trick my brain and only eat half a day so I still feel like I got a treat. Just an idea from a serious sweet tooth dieter. I hope things get easier for you on the junk food front. :) keep smiling

First let me say... congrats on meeting (or close to your goal). As for suits.... something I have learned over the years, try, try, try them on. All suits look different on every body type. Maybe make a fun day of it with a friend and enjoy. Cause we all know, shopping is fun when you are at a happy weight. :)