rosemaryhon Member

My husband & bff are 'naturally' thin. I've noticed these differences between them & me ~ they don't butter their bread, they say "no thanks" when I encourage "come on, it's nicely softened". They prefer salad dressed with oil&vinegar as opposed to ranch or Russian (and they always say "yes!" to salad). They turn their…

Well *some* may, but obviously not all 'junk food junkees need to purge'. I mean you have plenty right here in this thread who say they have not gone to that extreme and still they are losing pounds and feeling good. Congrats on you and your buddy's success!

Mightn't not be that easy. I'm thinking maybe they used to enjoy dining out and now hubby doesn't want to? I'm hoping the OP offers more info on exactly what is annoying his wife ~ at this point we'd just be jumping to an assumption that it's because he doesn't shop/cook.

Meh ~ you might see it as "arguing", another (me!) could see it as interesting discussion, debate, sharing ideas/info. I'm thinking the same as another poster wondered ~ maybe *I* am toxic ;). I rather enjoy the more intense discussions. Can't imagine any adult would need all this ^^ info to realize just back away if…

So did your 1/2 portion tally to some 3300 calories for lunch? Wonder what you ate for breakfast & dinner too. Would you mind sharing what your intake was for today? TY! Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 2-layer cake serving (8" or 9" dia, 4" high) Amount Per Serving Calories from Fat 3007 Calories 6528 % Daily Values* Total…

I seriously am not, nor do I let myself get, hungry on my approx. 1300/daily intake. I took a look at your diary for yesterday and I basically ate similar to you except I didn't have a PB&J sandwich as snack ~ to give you an idea how I "do it" (you're welcome to look at my open diary). For *me* I came to discover my…

Well said Di, I agree.

Getting my curves back, instead of the round blob I had become.

I vividly remember the end of 4th grade, on the playground us girls chasing the boys ~ attraction just budding and so exciting. And I thought to myself "this is the happiest time of my life, I want to remember always that *this* is a great age". And that still rings true ~ I'd say for me 9 years old was a wonderful age ~…

I strongly disagree here ^^. Before I had kids, if I met a man who didn't want children, I wouldn't continue a romance long enough to fall truly in love. And that's okay, it's okay for some of us to feel we really want to have children. I'm of the mindset that stepparents should not even want to love other peoples children…

You got some great advice. I know you didn't list it, but I'd order a steak and/or lobster and salad. Have fun!

This ^^ is my thought as well. Last night I made tacos for the family and, like you mentioned, I served myself a big taco salad. With dinner I serve myself up hefty portions of the veggies and salad and less of the gravy I may have made. I don't see why it'd have to go so far as two separate meals ~ most anything can…

Why not make one meal but your portion a healthier version? Earlier you mentioned "He is happy eating chicken schnitzel, pizza, burgers, and tacos" ~ can't you schnitzel his chicken and keep yours plain? When my family has burgers I often opt for a chicken one. Last night I made tacos and just portion controlled mine. Are…

It's been about 6 months, with a bit over 30 lb loss, and for *me* that's made quite a change ~ as in from shopping for plus size clothes to just yesterday buying a few items from the junior department and enabling me to fit in to my old clothes! Another thing that's changed in the last 6 months is that I can cross my legs…

I'll also say 2 or 5 look great! Enjoy :)

This ^^ is a good point.

Opened my diary, nothing to hide here. But than again I'm not making claims that other's are hangry or under nourished. Nope, I don't eat one meal daily ;), and yea, I'm a grandmother ~ was that meant to be some kind of insult?? What would make you reply with nastiness like "whatever crap I stuff my face with"? SMH :noway:…

No, can't say I've had anyone say it to *me*, but oh my, reading your complaint I realize I have said it to others now and than. I'm gonna quit saying that kind of stuff! Thanks for the head's up :)

See, but I checked out your open diary and honest to goodness do.not see that you're eating much more than me (at my 1200, 1300). I too had lasagna yesterday ~ and eggplant parm and a chicken thigh with big salad, and a cheese omelet, and etc. I mean, if I went back to my previous eating style I'd gobble up your daily…

I just took a curious peak at your open diary and despite I usually eat 1200 - 1300 calories a day, I'd say I would truly be hungry on *your* food input. Seems it consists of quite a bit of protein powder. I've had meat/cheese lasagna and eggplant parma for dinner and am now having a late-nite snack of an omelet with…

Zipped up and buckled my old size 10 jeans!, though my muffin top prevents me from wearing them just *yet*. I really only was trying them on as a goof, I didn't expect them to actually fit(ish) :bigsmile: Last winter I couldn't tug them up over my thighs :sick:

I'm a parent (and grandparent) and yes, I would give your points some thought. I wouldn't come out of the gate reacting pissed off, offended, and unwilling to listen. Oh and I agree with the others who have suggested you try to lead your brother by your good example ~ keep it up and it might sink in a bit :)

Oh hands down butter, I luv butter. Like many foods, I eat it in moderation (often a pat daily). I also regularly use butter spray for cooking. I just so happen to favor whipped butter and my quick googling just now suggests that's a better choice: "...The process of whipping adds air to the butter, making it lighter and…

I log after I eat.

I'm no expert, but I might advise to eat at maintenance for a few days/week to give a kick to the scale moving down again once you go back to 1200. That has worked well for me.

Yea, I'm gonna agree here ^ ;)

Com'on, are you kidding? Seriously you must realize it wasn't because potatoes were missing from Irish beef/lamb stew that caused a deadly famine. It was because for hordes of Irish potatoes were their MAIN food source. Usually there'd be NO meat in their diet. From what I've read, the average Irishman's diet consisted of…

This ^ is not true ~ I've been making delicious beef stew for decades and only rarely did I add potatoes (because as I said, I just so happen to find the boiled potatoes boring ~ I used to prefer my stew on noodles cooked separately). As for chili and curry, I've never liked those dishes anyway (and I mean never! LOL)

Well I think the important thing is this ^ may be true for YOU. I have eaten very little potatoes, pasta, rice, bread the past 7 months ~ it's proven to NOT be at all impossible, nor even a bit boring (for *me*!). I eat delicious and satisfying meals every day, I do not feel in the least bit deprived or like I'm suffering…

True, like many here I am having success with this ^ as well. The thing is watching calories and portion control can be tough too. So when I read the statement "eat anything/everything you want within your calories" I understand for some that is easier said than done and it strikes me that portion control is a form of…