JaimeMWS

I dislike most forms of exercise, and have bad knees so can't run. Last year I took a rowing class and discovered I enjoy it, so I do that three times a week. In the winter we have a winter conditioning class. For me, having something that is at a particular scheduled time, with other people who are counting on me to show…

If you have access to a pool, swimming is highly aerobic and doesn't put any stress on the knees. Some pools have water aerobics classes that are fun.

I like to start my Thai meal with vegie Tom Kha soup. Soup is lower caloric density than other foods, and all the vegetables help fill me up so I don't eat as much of the main course.

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I adopted a young adult dog who needs lots of walking and training:wink:

I really agree with this. For years I tried to lose weight to satisfy the part of me that was angry at my body (which probably was the part that was responsible for overeating and thought my physical self didn't deserve care). Then I had a breakthrough of compassion for my physical self. For years I neglected it, and then…

small amount of good quality dark chocolate. licorice spice or lemon ginger tea (sweet and no calories) mandarin oranges dark-chocolate-covered brazil nuts

I'm proud that I stayed on my program today despite AM work, a meeting, and cooking dinner for my parents.

Yes - I am a minister, and after church on Sunday we have coffee hour, and I thought people's feelings would be hurt if I didn't eat what they brought. Someone else could have eaten a little bit, and then returned to healthy eating after getting home, but being a carb addict I'm not good at the moderation thing, so once my…

I stir fry it with fresh ginger and put a little sesame oil on it.

What did you eat for breakfast? I find if I eat a "normal American" breakfast of carbohydrates, I am hungry all day. If I eat only fibrous vegetables and protein and fat, I have more energy and don't feel hungry.

Like others, I love food and enjoy eating out, and it is pretty much guessing how many calories are in restaurant meals - even something simple like a salad. My current theory is I will go with my best guess even knowing that it is unlikely to be accurate, because I know that if I stop tracking I will regain weight.…

I'm proud that I stayed within my calorie allowance today despite spending all day in airports being frustrated by my own errors and weather delays.

You can also make protein-rich desserts. Take ricotta cheese and whirl it smooth in the food processor with a little sugar or sugar substitute and vanilla, and use it as a topping for fruit or a substitute for pudding.

Some of the fruits will last longer in fruit salad than others - strawberries don't last long after being cut. Both stir-fries and curries are good ways to use mixed vegetables. Also soups. Turnip adds interest to cream soups.

Breakfast on the go - 2 pieces of string cheese + 2 celery stalks (fiber in celery makes cheese more satisfying) smoothies with protein powder, fruit and greek yogurt (any collection of low-carb recipes will have smoothie recipes you can start with and see what you like) cottage cheese with diced fruit or berries

Get at least a quarter of your daily protein at breakfast.

I'm sorry for your loss. Here is one idea - set yourself a period for mourning. Many cultures have a tradition of some set period during which people follow rituals of mourning. (Jews sit shiva, for example; Roman Catholics may gather as a group of friends to say the rosary each day.) How long would you like to modify your…

A recent study that found high-protein breakfasts reduced evening snacking used breakfasts with 35 grams of protein. I eat a lower amount - 20 grams.

olive oil, roasted almonds, coffee

I weight every day, but average the numbers for the week and log the average. This allows me to see progress (or lack thereof) while even-ing out the daily fluctuations.

I also am dealing with elderly and ailing parents. My father has heart conditions that could carry him off at any time - or he can continue to gradually decline. Your posts made me realize that perhaps my weight gain over the past 6 months is linked to my realization last Thanksgiving that this might well be his last…

First, if I look at my day so far I am on track to eat 6 times without planning to - if you think of three meals plus three snacks it makes more sense. Second, changing habits is hard and takes a lot of attention - hence feeling your diet is taking over your life:) It will get easier and take less attention as you get used…

Peoples' bodies are different, but I couldn't lose weight on your diet, despite the good calorie count, because of the high proportion of carbohydrates, including sugars. If it is working for you, great (although I agree that more vegies would be healthier), but if you find you aren't losing despite staying in your calorie…

Have you been exercising? What do your clothes say? Sometimes we lose fat but put on muscle, so the improvement isn't reflected in the scale.

Salad with lettuce, avocado, tomato and leftover grilled tri-tip steak, with vinaigrette dressing, and a glass of red wine.

Hi, I'm so sorry your best friend died. Please be gentle with yourself, and forgive yourself for having used food to cope with your first grief. It sounds like you are ready to start taking care of yourself in other ways now - good for you!

I'm in! For me, this challenge is linked to another goal - to eat a protein-filled breakfast within an hour of waking up. For some reason, this reduces the night-time cravings.

jg3084 - For me, one key to avoiding evening cravings is to eat a high-protein breakfast. (I don't know why this is so, but recent research shows that I'm not alone) Do you eat a third of your daily protein in the morning? Or is breakfast skimpy as you rush to get out the door to work? I also find it necessary to have some…

Hi everyone - I'm a postmenopausal woman of 56. I've been an inactive desk/book type all my life, and struggled with weight. About 12 years ago I found "Carbohydrate Addicts Lifespan Program," and lost a lot of weight and kept it off for years, but then I left my profession (and the routine that had worked) and went to a…