NancySDA Member

Thyroid...different doctors use different tests. I know that sounds weird but I know a woman that was tested by 3 different doctors and they all told her she just needed to 'not be so lazy' !!!!!!!!!! Then she moved and was getting more tired and putting on more weight so she tried a new endocrinologist and she was…

My suggestions: go for fruit and veggies first where ever possible. Stay away from deep fried foods and sauces. You should do okay then. Always keep in mind portion size when it comes to proteins. As for cocktails...sip slowly. LOL

I don't know but I have been STUCK at the same place for over a month. I have just recently started to eat more calories. I will see in a week if it works. I think every body is different and this just might be a game changer for some of us that get stuck in one spot after losing for a while doing the same thing. You guys…

this just might be a good alternative to the heavy mushroom sauced green bean casserole my son loves. I will try it!

I blelieve your body needs certain amount of nutrients to be healthy. I also believe that WHAT you eat is a bigger factor...such as eating 200 cals worth of ice cream full of fat is not going to help you lose weight as much as 200 calories of veggies. Exericise is a must. The fewer calories you eat, the lower your…

Just in time for EASTER! I always mix us up a cheesecake for Easter dinner dessert. YUM!

I am a BIG emotional eater! but I am determined to do this FOR ME and that I don't want to be over weight ANYMORE! So, yes, you have to plan ahead. You know you have an emotional eating problem. You have to plan for things to be there that you can grab that won't sink your ship totally. If you can redirect what types of…

I wish I could get my youngest sister to do that. She doesn't like to take the time to cook anything. She has 3 little girls...all under 10. They are ALL over weight...including her hubby.

Looking forward to being able to try clothes on and not look in that dressing room mirror and think "ugh! nothing looks any good on that fat old lady...who IS that?" Looking forward to being able to trade clothes with my teenage daughter (not that she has much of anything I would wear cuz...well...she's 35 years younger…

I was 200 lbs. Lost 10 so far. I don't really see a difference but my husband says my face looks a little thinner. Par for the course. I lose weight from the extremities inward. LOL I know it will take me at least 10-15 more pounds before I can see the difference. You are doing the right thing...don't get…

My family likes them in the roaster pan with a can of coca cola poured over them. Makes them really tender and no need for any seasoning. SO simple and good!

I used to do that same thing...my son helps clear the table but I do most of it. I just got it into my head that if it wasn't on my plate I wouldn't eat it...if I was no longer sitting down at the table, I would not eat it. I make up 'rules' for myself in my head. LOL

I read that lots of times when we snack it is out of boredom but most times it is because we are tired and just need sleep at that time. I know when I didn't have a family and dogs to take care of, I would go to bed earlier. I got plenty of sleep and I didn't eat as much. I had no problem controlling my weight then. I had…

I saw those pictures of my at my son's HS graduation. So HUGE! Then, the heart arrythmia started...and stayed. AND, trying to keep up with my husgand just when he walked through a store got me to huffing and puffing. I was SO depressed. I gained 90 pounds in 21 years of marriage. A friend told me about this site and she…

I think I will be happy to just have a muffin top...right now it is a whole pound cake. :laugh:

when I find myself losing interest in exercising and starting down the path of bad habits I just look in the mirror and look at the progress I have made. I give myself a pep talk because I KNOW I NEED to keep working and not lose ground. I have a long way to go and I just do not want to give up and fail anymore. You have…

HI! Glad you made it! You know how I do my exercise time? I found myself stressing over all the things that needed to be done or I should be doing INSTEAD of 'wasting' time exercising. SO, for now, I will squeeze in 15 minutes once I get dinner started...start a load of laundry and do another 15-30 minutes...exercise while…

I have been slowly changing things. More fruit, more fiber, not so much processed food as it has way too much sodium. I am drinking LOTS of water, working out hard for an hour once a day (at this point) and adding a little muscle toning a few times a week. After the first week or two I got the idea that I really shouldn't…

you have to make sure you replace your good bacteria afterwards, that's all I know. I know my daughter's doctor is not someone that likes the idea of them. I tried a detox once but I didn't notice any difference. I did the Jillian Michaels program. Everyone is different.

I want to try this...add a few tsp of benefiber to the mix and use blueberries instead of pineapple. This just might replace the blueberry muffins I love so much!

Thanks! I have been trying NOT to eat my exercise calories but according to Jillian Michaels once you exercise and rev up that metabolism it keeps up the burn for 48 hours. So, with the longer more intense work outs my body is complaining! LOL I will up my calorie intake a bit but make sure it is with good stuff and not…

I would like to help but I have never heard of them.

hi! That is why I am here. A few tips...being able to look at other members' food diaries can give you some ideas about some good things to eat and open your choices. Good luck!

yeah...most likely unrelated. Yesterday I felt badly but moved through it anyway hoping I'd feel better. This morning I am REALLY feeling awful in so many ways. I have decided that I officially have the flu...especially since it has been going around and my son had it then my daughter. My turn, I guess. Just do the best…

I just started doing zumba at home, too. I feel awkward and I KNOW I don't look anything like they do when I am attempting those steps. I do like any form of dance exercise, though.

Sensible eating, exercise...more output than input. As my husband says, "It took your 20 years to get here, it won't take you 20 days to turn it around."

I just ordered a Zumba DVD workout for home and expect it any day now. I was looking for something 'fun' add to my exercise. I LOVED dance aerobics when I was in college. I am so glad to hear from someone NOT on TV that this works really well. I so want to be able to wear shorts this summer again and feel stronger. Thank…

I drink the ice water, eat whole grains, and have blueberries in my diet 6 out of 7 days. Now if I can just make myself move more I'll be good!

I'm 5 foot nuthin' and 50 years old...oh, and I also weigh A LOT!

I'm 50 and have been through surgery to remove half of my thyroid becuz of an autoimmune disease. My thyroid had started having problems after my first child was born 20 years ago. I have gained so much weight but I am giving this a try. I don't care if if comes off one pound a week just do it comes off!