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  • Example lunch that I pack for spouse: He has now lost almost 60 pounds. Use a 1/2 pint wide mouth canning jar.. (got some plastic screw lids )Fresh fruit + 1 cup cottage cheese. Or, Fresh fruit + 1 cup greek yogurt Cut up apples in a zip-lock bag (maybe a sprinkle of cinnamon or clove) Cut up bell peppers or carrots or…
    in Lunch ideas? Comment by theraylene June 2014
  • I got one to START my weight loss and maintenance focus. A Yin/Yang on inside of wrist. Seeking balance. I weighed 222 on February 22, 2012. So the starting point was easy to remember. The end point--still on my way. I may have to add to the tat when I get to where I want to be. So far, I'm at 190--so 32 pounds gone. I…
    in Tattoo to symbolize weight loss? Comment by theraylene December 2012
  • I'm not vegetarian (but have been in the past) and I am finding my balance and weight loss with lots and lots of raw veggies! I'd love to participate--and I have a lot of recipes;
    in Vegetarian Looking for Dieting Friends Comment by theraylene July 2012
  • I pack a GIANT lunch bag to go to work with--full of water, and several containers of chopped veggies or fresh fruit. My sandwich for the day is in there too, but the idea that I can eat everything in the bag over the course of the day helps me. (I have never eaten everything I've packed)
    in Weird Little Habits that Help Comment by theraylene July 2012
  • I've heard it said "Whatever you do--you'll regret it when you are 40!" I was 35 and 37 for my two children, and was a better mom because I waited.
    in How old were you when you had kids? Comment by theraylene June 2012
  • I don't tolerate artificial sweeteners well, so will instead opt for a "non-beer" at about 70 calories. O'Douls if very very COLD will take care of the beer crave for me. The other option is the cute little bottles of corona called coronitas. Hope these two ideas help.
    in low calorie beer Comment by theraylene June 2012
  • Get a hula hoop? Really, I'm giving it a try, thinking it will help my core muscles--and they are the ones that make your waist small and strong. I'll let you know how it works out. My waist used to be my vanity, when I was slim--and that was too long ago now. Losing weight and working out......taking measurements and…
    in Stomach Questions... Comment by theraylene November 2011
  • I Zumba at FUTSAL (Vineyard) with Cecilia, at BELLA FITNESS (Alpine)with the Zumba twins (they also teach in Springville!) and I just started going to a class at XSI factory in Lehi on Tuesday/Thursday mornings.
    in wanted: utah friends Comment by theraylene November 2011
  • I really like it--but it is tart, and that takes a little getting used to. Try adding it to fruit or putting it with granola to sort of spread the tangy-ness around. It is awesome, plain, on a baked potato--instead of sour cream.
    in Greek Yogurt, yay or nay Comment by theraylene October 2011
  • "Value for my food" Try re-framing that one, friend. (It's taken me a long long long time to realize that statement is dangerous) The value is in the enjoyment--not the amount....... That, and I'm still learning to leave food on the plate. *sigh*
    in AYCE Sushi resturant... Comment by theraylene September 2011
  • California rolls and rolls with just veggies/rice/fish are lower in calories. Stay away from the tempura stuff. Soup helps.
    in AYCE Sushi resturant... Comment by theraylene September 2011
  • Starting weight for this challenge: 206.1 Let's do this!!
    in New Year, New Us.....25lb Challenge!! Comment by theraylene September 2011
  • I live in Utah County, and am looking for some Zumba buds--and maybe someone who could bravely go to the gym with me. I am not much of a hiker or biker though. (Maybe I should have said "Not much of a hiker or a biker, yet: )
    in wanted: utah friends Comment by theraylene September 2011
  • Go for protein late in the day--and the best middle of the night snack is an "instant breakfast" or milk-based item. Fruit canl just make you hungry again in a few hours. I've heard that mountain climbers/winter campers will make sure that they have some fat in the last meal of the day--for the body to use during the…
    in waking up in the middle of the night/early morning hungry Comment by theraylene August 2011
  • Popcorn, with a giant glass of water.
    in Filling snacks that don't have a ton of sugar? Comment by theraylene July 2011
  • I want to join this challenge!
    in New Challenge - Sensational in Six weeks!! Comment by theraylene July 2011
  • Jeepers! Of course you would tell her! I think a "friend" would buy a replacement--whatever is available..... She lent it to you in good faith. (And, it is possible that someday in the future you could find the lost one again=yours now)
    in Body Bug Dilemma (Lost My Friend's) Comment by theraylene July 2011
  • I am using this idea---AND I got smaller plates! Trying to eat HALF of my daily food as raw fruits or raw veggies.....or lightly cooked (asparagus, for example). I loathe the counting of calories--but I can see what half of something is easily, and on the go. So far, so good.
    in What should be on your plate!? Comment by theraylene April 2011
  • Get as much raw food/ veggies and fruits that you can to add to the foods that are brought in for you. A fresh fruit option doesn't require pots/pans utensils, and choice is a big deal to help keep you on the right track.
    in I have to go LIVE at Ronald McDonald's House! Comment by theraylene March 2011
  • Use them if you want, and being aware that you are PLANNING to use them is good! Another thing to think about? Getting over the idea that "junk food" is a treat--go for the good stuff!
    in Treating myself okay? Comment by theraylene March 2011
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