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I was raised in a frugal, but healthy household. My parents did not have much money, so the groceries were carefully budgeted. My brother and sister and I were NEVER allowed to dip our hand into the cookie jar, or open the fridge door without permission. We had a good breakfast of oatmeal, whole wheat toast or simple cold…

I have been a nurse for 17 years, overweight for 17 years, yes, since I became a nurse in my early 30's, and seriously overweight for the last 7 years. During that time, I have either tried fad diets or supplements, or watched my friends do so. Many of them were successful for short periods of time in loosing weight. All…

Widowed and hating it! Miss my hubby. Died too young.

Long hours, night shifts, stress, lack of time to sit down to eat.

Get plenty of sleep. When I worked night shift, I was always exhausted and could not control my emotional eating. Much easier to do when you have had enough zzz's.

WOW!!! So happy for you. Thanks for the motivation!

Age has nothing to do with it. Much younger people get into far more serious accidents. I think that if the person is mentally competent, then his family can certainly suggest giving up the license, but they can't force it. I have a lot of sympathy for older people. I work with them, and they get so much independence taken…

Once a week. I get too discouraged jumping on the scale once or twice a day and seeing the fluctuations. Based on past experience, I know that I will retain a lot of water the week before my period, so for about 10 days (which includes before and during my period) I will either not show a very big loss, or I will show a…

Thanks for sharing. I look forward to trying this.

I've tried this. It's yummy and filling.

Oh - I just got this nifty microwave egg poacher. It's fast and works great. A poached egg on a piece of hot, whole wheat toast with a pat of butter and some freshly ground salt and pepper. Yum.

I love breakfast, but I am all about making it fast, and getting as few dishes dirty as possible. My favorite go to breakfast is nonfat yogurt mixed with 2T of ground flax seed and a banana on the side. In season, strawberries or blue berries are yummy too. The ground flax seed is great for cholesterol and very heart…

Indianapolis, Indiana!

Do you pitch in with laundry, cooking and cleaning? Do you help chauffer the kids to MD appointments, dental appointments, ball practice, after school activities and play dates? She may not feel like she has time to work out, cook healthy, keep the house reasonably clean and keep up the laundry all at the same time. I know…

Dip them in Dijon mustard with a little honey added, then dip them in honey mustard pretzel crumbs and bake as usual. Simmer them in marinara sauce, homemade or jarred, and serve them with linguini or couscous Chop a breast into cubes and make chicken salad using Laughing Cow Light cheese as a binder - 1 or 2 triangles,…

Well done you!

I'd like to loose at least 12lbs, to put me at my first mini goal of 25lbs. I intend for Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day to be my cheat days.

You rock! Thanks for the inspiration!

Chicken, Barley and Garlic Stew in the crockpot. I'm freezing the leftovers.

If she is overweight and has not been successful with weight loss she may feel threatened by your weight loss. She may be afraid that now that you are in great shape, you might not find her attractive, and might be attracted to women who are in great shape. I would bet is has something to do with her own insecurities about…

So excited for you. You look GREAT!!! Congrats. You are an inspiration to me!

Well done you!

DVR set and ready to go. Confession - I think the Governor just needs the love of a good woman!

Raisins - cook them with the oatmeal so that they plump up. Bananas, strawberries or blueberries are good too. Try maple syrup instead of brown sugar for a different kick.

There are times when I have to eat out too, but I plan for it. I look up the menu on line and check the nutrition info for calories. If we are eating at McD's, I get the grilled chicken sandwich without mayo because it is still tasty. I add a side salad with Paul Newman's Own Light Italian Dressing, (God Rest Your Soul,…

I have only been at this a month, and I have had those days. On Monday, I made a big pot of Chicken Tortilla Soup, which was healthy, but tasted so good that I ate three servings and had to have PB and toast with it! I froze the rest ASAP, LOL! Next time I make it, I'll freeze it immediately! What works best for me is…

Congrats!! What an inspiration!

I like to mix a can of tuna with 2 triangles of Laughing Cow Light cheese, some minced pepper and cucumber and some sweet pickle relish. Onion relish would be good too.

I don't think it's abnormal. It's like a woman often will prefer another woman for a doctor. Since you have no choice though, put your worries away and go for it. She is a professional and is there to help you.

Sounds boring and tasteless. I'm afraid you will be irritable, lightheaded, dizzy when you work out and end up going off your diet and eating everything in site. I'd sooner count calories and choose foods I know will nourish me and fill me up.