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I mix 1 TBsp peanut butter and 1 TBsp greek yogurt when I make PB&J sandwiches. It really cuts the calories without feeling like you are skimping on the peanut butter.

I run with my two Boston Terriers and we do a 2.5 mile loop. My tiny 10 pounder Belle runs ahead the whole way. She is good encouragement. I figure if she can do it on her tiny little legs then so can I.

Thanks for the good ideas!

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I was always the biggest girl in my class as a child. Not heavy, just very tall (5'9" by age 12). But I always remember looking at the legs of the girls sitting next to me and then at my legs and seeing that my legs were so much bigger. It took me a long time to realize that my legs are always going to look bigger (no…

Thanks for posting.

FYI my nutritionist said to store flax seed in the freezer after opening or it will start to lose its nutrients.

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I pack my lunch the night before so I go ahead and log everything while I am planning what to make. This has really helped make sure I am packing nutritionally balanced meals and snacks. It also saves me from getting to the end of the day and realizing that I am significantly over on calories, sodium, etc.

I have made the same thing except with quinoa instead of oatmeal. it is one of my favorite things for breakfast.

I had a borderline high cholesterol experience myself. Salmon or other fish with your good omega fats will help increase your good cholesterol and decrease the bad. I also eat a lot of quinoa which is a a good protein source with no cholesterol at all.

sounds great!

My grocery store carries Ole brand whole wheat tortillas (taste and texture are similar to traditional tortillas) they have only 76 cals, 193 mg sodium, 5 g fiber and 5 g protein. This is the best I have found. I have been working really hard to cut the sodium as well. It is challenging, but it has really helped my weight…

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This will be great for my husband. He loves shamrock shakes! Thanks :happy:

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Started a new job where I sit on my butt for 8 hrs a day and gained 15lbs in 4 months! It can certainly sneak up on ya.

Lentils are a good high protein meat substitute. You can use them anywhere you would use ground meat. They work especially well in mexican dishes and chilli because they absorb all the flavor from the seasoning.

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I am giving up caffiene. Time to finally kick that diet Pepsi addiction!

Use Bisquick to make dumplings in a homeade soup or stew and you have a satisfying meal. You can control the size of dumplings you make to fit your nutritional goals.

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I just completed a similar program through my work. We met 3 times a week for a group workout session and weighed in once a week. The challenge lasted 1 month and I lost 10lbs! I came in 2nd place overall for my percentage wt loss. I say go for it and GOOD LUCK!

Yeah! Another great quinoa recipe to try. Thanks!

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Looks like a great recipe!