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To clarify, I use either skinless chicken thighs and legs or boneless, skinless chicken thighs and legs. I noticed that when I compared a rotisserie chicken thigh and leg with skin on, it was far more calories than a chicken leg and thigh with bone in and skin on. Your answers make sense. Too bad though! I thought that a…

I forgot to mention this, and it may sound a little mean to some, but my mom and I both rationed food. For instance, a child only needs 2-3 servings of dairy a day. 4oz of orange juice gives you all of the vitamin C you need for the day, and your body doesn't store extra, so it doesn't do any good to drink extra. Don't let…

Do you have a microwave? You can buy regular oatmeal (NOT instant) and make it in the microwave. It's really fast. That's a super cheap and easy way to feed kids breakfast. Peanut butter and jelly or banana sandwiches provide protein and are cheap and filling too. Go for cheap fresh veggies like carrots, onions, green…

I buy fresh produce, but I keep in mind that fresh produce looses nutrients the moment it's picked off the vine. Even if it doesn't go bad in your fridge, fresh produce will loose most of its nutritional value, other than fiber, well before two weeks is up. When I buy fresh produce, I buy the freshest I can find, try to…

Well....this may seem like a novel idea, but how about not drinking much? Drinking is NOT a requirement for higher education, LOL!!. Drinking until you are blotto is also unattractive, fattening, and as a nurse, I can tell you it is VERY dangerous. I see young people with pancreatitis and liver disease all of the time from…

Take them out, but take them to fewer houses. Or take them out and let them get as much as they want. If it's not eaten in a month, take it to work, or toss it, or donate it somewhere. Trick or treating is too much fun for kids!

Two for the Road (Great Audrey Hepburn/Albert Finney movie)

1. Favorite donut - Pumpkin Spice Cake 2. Favorite pop tart - Chocolate Fudge 3. Favorite pie - if I have to pick one, I'd say rhubarb, with vanilla ice cream of course 4. Favorite cake - Chocolate with buttercream frosting 5. Favorite ice cream flavor - chocolate 6. Favorite non-chocolate candy - tie between Circus…

So happy for you. You definitely inspire me!

I cried and grieved when Gus died in Lonesome Dove. It was awful!

I am putting off buying Halloween candy until right before Halloween. Then I will get things I don't care for but kids like. As long as have something for them, it doesn't matter whether it's the best chocolate or not. I love trick or treater's, but my health is more important. They will just have to do without Reece's…

Of course he should pay support. It's his child too, and he should bear part of the responsibility, even if he chooses not to see the child. I work with several young girls who won't go to court to get child support, because they don't want their ex's to see their kids, but WILL take public support. I greatly resent having…

I don't juice for a few reasons. One - I'd rather eat my calories. Two - I don't want the mess of cleaning up a blender. Three - it takes longer to juice, and I need quick meals in the am and at lunch. Four - I am generally not a picky eater, but I CAN NOT drink anything green. Looks like snot to me. Many juice recipes…

I THINK of myself as I was when I was 125lbs, but when I look in the mirror, I see a 353lb woman, and think, OMG, what happened. I KNOW what happened, but it's still hard to believe sometimes. I literally put on 50lbs the first month my late husband was ill. I get really discouraged looking at clothes too. No matter how…

You are not breaking any rules, so don't be sorry. This is what MFP is here for, to give people support, and you need it. It is NOT too late. You are so young! You can do this. Bariatric surgery is a choice some people make, and I would never judge anyone, but I don't blame you for wanting to try on your own. There are…

Try Pinterest. It is full of great, budget, healthy soup recipes! We love taco soup, chicken chili, chicken corn chowder, chili made with lean ground beef, 15 bean soup, lentil soup, chicken or vegetable barley soup to name a few.

I generally eat nonfat yogurt with flaxseed for breakfast, but if I'm out of yogurt, I will have 2 pieces of whole wheat toast with 1T peanut butter spread on them OR oatmeal with raisins and a T of brown sugar. I often have bread for lunch, and supper often includes a pasta, or a starchy veggie. I don't think complex…

Man after my own heart.

Strictly old school - Twinings English Breakfast or Darjeeling tea. Constant Comment when Aunt Flo visits and I need some comfort.

The scientist with a little scared to death mixed in here. Great post!

I've been fighting to stay away from Candy Corn M&M's all Autumn long!!! I feel your pain!

Roasted parsnips and carrots. Yum. Just spray some Pam onto a baking sheet, cut up your parsnips and carrots, drizzle with a little olive oil, add some salt and pepper and bake for 20-30 min at 400. Yummy. Onions and peppers are good roasted too as are zucchini and summer squash. Have you tried spaghetti squash? Brown some…

I have 220lbs to loose. I have lost 16 in the last 5 weeks. Please give yourself more than one week to loose before you consider surgery. I am a nurse. I have seen many friends and patients go through this surgery, and all but one have had major complications. All but 2 have gained their weight back. I think that it is…

It looks hot pink to me. And I've never heard the "don't wear red to a wedding rule". I think your idea of wearing a cardigan or shrug to "church it up" a bit is a great idea, so you don't shock the minister or upstage the bride, but otherwise, have fun! PS - the fact that so many of us have suggested a cardigan should be…

Why not try boneless, skinless chicken thighs? Only a few more calories, and way more flavor and moisture.

Spaghetti made with whole wheat pasta, ground turkey or lean ground beef and marinara sauce or jarred spaghetti sauce. Grilled cheese and tomato soup. Scrambled eggs and turkey bacon or sausage.

It means nothing without chocolate.

I typically eat lunch or dinner out 3-4 times a week. I always decide where I am going, then look up the menu on line. Almost all chain restaurants give nutrition guidelines that include calorie counts. I decide before hand what I am going to eat, and also choose an alternative, in case my first choice is not available.…

I like to mince red or yellow pepper, carrot and cucumber and mix them in. I prefer my cottage cheese savory as well.

Thanks for sharing. Your determination gives me hope and inspiration. What an incredible comeback!