brewtul Member

Since we are talking about long term, lifestyle changes, I have tried to change habits in a way that is sustainable. I don't think about dieting so much as a different way to eat. I eat pretty much what I want, but I very consciously control proportions. If I want pizza I might eat half a slice. 200 calories, not a big…

Tough day for me. Kids birthday party with chocolate frosted devil's food cake (that I made) and plenty of pizza. Even had a well-deserved beer. Still managed to come in under my calorie goal though. Reset button for tomorrow.

I am trying to lose about 25 lbs too. I was doing great, had lost about 10 lbs, until I had an injury that ended my pick up basketball playing - that was my aerobic exercise. I am struggling for what to do for fitness with a bad wrist and a bad knee. Any suggestions? BTW, are you any where near NYC?

My suggestion is to have a lot of healthy snacks ready to go. That means cut up celery and baby carrots and such. If you have dirty celery in a vegetable draw you will never eat it. Put it on the top shelf of the fridge at eye level so it's the first thing you see when you open the door. Put the cheese and snacks in the…