LizzieBrayden

-And, I learned something....didn't realize that the exercise calories are supposed to be eaten!! Thank you for this. I have only been dieting for a few days...and working with a nutritionist. However, I missed this altogether. Never had to diet before. Thanks for the help :))

I have just been through breast cancer and a hysterectomy. I stay on my diet like the nutritionist tells me to do because I want my health. Having been deemed in full remission, I want it to stay that way. Diet and exercise are two things that can help make that happen.

it will probably work itself out over the week...that's what my nutritionist has told me anyway. :))

Don't worry about parasites. Worms, lice, those kind of things, are parasitic. I'd not worry about worms anymore than you worry about lice...when and IF you ever have symptoms that can't be explained any other way. It's not as common as you're thinking...it just isn't unheard of in the world.

Wouldn't do it. The experiences I had in high school and in college (4 degrees worth) helped form who I am.

Love quinoa, berries, and fish here :) Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

Just think of what that corn syrup can really do!! I don't drink it as I am allergic to corn (as well as wheat, soy, and casein) :)) Good luck getting the soda out of the way. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

I, too, am not on a diet. I am on a course of lifestyle change. It makes it sooooo much easier to succeed. And, I have found that this site is paramount as I work with my nutritionist to create a healthier me. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools

I should also state that my hubby is a mechanic, a redneck, and a good old boy. I am well educated, hold several degrees, work as an artist and author, and love opera, ballet and symphonies. He goes to his truck pulls, I go to my social events. We have friends that are separate and friends that are shared. And, we always…

I've been married for 25 years now. The passion does go at about the time you are stating. Build the friendship, enjoy interests of your own and share these alone moments and activities when together by talking. Marriage isn't all that exciting, except in the beginning However, it is well worth the effort as the friendship…

I cook fresh fish within two days. (Either the day I buy it or the following day) :)

When I used to have a TOM, I never got the munchies. In fact, I ate less as I just didn't feel hungry at all! I don't have TOMs anymore, and have noticed that those times of absent hunger no longer show up either. :)

NAME OF RECIPE: Cheese stuffed mushrooms INGREDIENTS: 6 medium portebella mushrooms, 6 tbsp garden philedelphia cream cheese, 1 tbsp butter, 1 tablespoon horseradish DIRECTIONS:Wash mushrooms. Scoop out stems and save. saute mushroom caps in butter for 3 minutes. Make sure to turn mushrooms and stir often. Drain mushrooms…

I have one vice...cigarettes...) you are not alone

I'm on a low fat, low sodium diet and at 1200 calories. I am following my doctor's recommendations. I am not on low carb and still easily remain at 1200. I've found that if I eat a majority of my protein in the morning, that I can stick to the diet without feeling a lot of hunger. That and water as well as using carbs for…

Remember, there is no such thing as failure...only altered trials and errors that can be improved upon. Stress is hard to deal with. you might want to try doing a few very quick and rough sketches in a diary to help with this. I put people and situations into very funny cartoons that help me deal with stress. And, it's…

I think I like making it a lifestyle....not a diet. :) I'm going to start thinking of it that way...a choice for a healthier me :)

Reward yourself a different way: A hot bath, a little music, and a wonderfully warm cup of tea (unsweetened, of course). Or take in a good book, watch that movie they won't shut up during, but stay away from the pantry....it is NOT your friend. Lizzie

Hi Jennifer, I just started on here too after being placed on a low calorie, low fat diet that accommodates my food allergies. Have to lose 52 lbs :) On the bright side, there are a lot of people here that also have to lose weight for one reason or another. Don't know if I can help with motivation--the desire to regain my…