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1/2 Joseph's Low Carb pita [30 calories] 6with 1 tbsp peanut butter [95 calories] or 1/2 an apple [braeburn/fuji have 40 calories for 1/2] and the peanut butter It depends if you're looking for nutrition and flavor or just flavor. The Emerald Cinnamon Almonds are awesome and low sodium. You can have 1/2 apple with that.…

Good start! Ice cream can be a vice of mine, too. I thought I would feel so deprived without it, but when it's not in the fridge it's rarely on my mind. Once a week, I buy a single size Skinny Cow or Edy's ice cream. Some stores carry lower sugar versions, too. This week, I forgot it was "Saturday" [i.e., my ice cream…

Personally, I don't like the texture of the Greek yogurt. Someone once likened it to toothpaste and now I can't get THAT out of my head. :) What I want to try [once I replace my blender] is putting it in a blender with strawberries or blueberries or a mixture thereof and some ice or some almond milk and seeing IF, when…

Greek yogurt has higher protein with lower sugar. I personally don't like the texture, but many do. You could try plain yogurt and "doctor" is up to suit your tastes. Add berries, nuts, low fat granola. I like to add cinnamon and splenda to plain yogurt. Also... I've switched to almond milk, plain, unsweetened. It has 40…

As a single [divorced] woman, thinking I'll be alone IF I don't lose the weight. Also, hoping that once I am in full "rock star mode" that someone who has known me all this time isn't suddenly "interested" in me. I's really rather not have to deal with knowing that someone currently in my life is that shallow. A year ago I…

Do you not want an egg every day for variety.. or bc of fat cholesterol? - you can use egg whites instead of whole eggs to make different types of omelettes: veggie, etc. - tuna, chicken or turkey work well [not typically breakfast foods, but why not? - Kashi cereals [some said already] - there are recipes to bake with…

I agree with several other posters. I do not count my coffee as water bc - - the diuretic factor [it takes water out of the body]. - I try to get in 8-12oz of water in BEFORE my morning coffee, to counter act this. I would think herbal teas would count. Also unsweetened lemonade.. home made. Also.. some "diet" drinks [ie…

Done. Best of luck! [How cool that you asked for prayer here and got positive responses!] Yet another reason I love this site. Can I piggyback? ;) I have a job interview next Wednesday [think Social Worker] for a Family Partner position. It's the top of 3 job openings that I'd like to have, however in this economy, I have…

I work out 6 days each week, for over an hour each time. It allowed me 1440 calories, I believe. But I didn't see many results. I changed my profile to "sedentary" it allowed more like 1280. I've lost 3 lbs in 3 weeks. I go by the 1280 [not, say, 1780 if I burn 500 calories]. I've seen other sites that allow more, too. But…

Now that it's warm weather, I have a large salad every day with: * A can of tuna, low sodium deli turkey, or homemade baked chicken. Depending on calorie/nutritional needs for the day I might add red/black/white beans, fat free shredded cheese, etc. Hummus with veggies is good too! * In warmer months, I like homemade soup.…

Wow. Incredible transformation! What did you do to whittle your waist/abs? I'm jealous.. in a good way ! :)

Nice job! They say it takes 21 days to establish a new habit..and you're well beyond that! I'm learning that I can do..what I think I can .. and vice versa! Keep positive... believe you can and YOU CAN! Surround yourself with positive people.. find what works for you personally, and keep at it. You will be the person you…

On Sundays, I cook up a batch of chicken, in different seasonings. Today I did BBQ on some and Ken's Healthy Options Italian dressing with red peppers on some others. [My favorite is rosemary, thyme, basil, black pepper.] I cut space inbetween the skin and the meat and insert the spices so it steams in. I discard the skin…

I am going to have to try this. And am excited to! I LOVE peanut butter and like another post on here said, I don't bring it into the house because I don't trust myself around it. Today, I bought a single serve [2 Tbsp.. not the ones that say there are singles and have double the amount] and just savored it on a Joseph's…

I LOVE caramel rice cakes with peanut butter, too! PB is a vice of mine, so I don't have too often, but when I do, that's one of my fav ways to splurge!

Blackberries and blueberries are more tart than sweet. Oranges are a different kind of sweet and grapefruit is not sweet. Maybe just having variety would help? Cut veggies are good [with hommus, yummy!!!] but won't keep for days in your pocket. ;) I keep a box of 100 calorie packs of Emerald Cinnamon roasted almonds in my…

I put 3tbsp of kernels in a paper lunch bag, fold over the end a couple of times, and pop it plain. [Some of the newer microwaves say not to do this? But a Weight Watcher teacher/friend of mine does it all the time. I just don't leave it unattanded.] I then use olivio butter spray.. no calories.. and gives the idea of…

* Mrs. Dash makes no salt marinades that I find are better than the dry herbs. * Garlic, Onion, celery powder [not celery salt] * Jane's crazy mixed up salt * Cooking wine * Crushed red pepper flakes * Lemon * Vinegar [depending on recipe [Added bonus: hot peppers, lemon, cinnamon & vinegar supposedly up your metabolism. I…

That's funny! And encouraging for you! Guess it's a hint to start upping the squats and glute isolator! Way to go!

Can you carry a cooler in your car? If not, a small insulated lunch bag? If not, * Nuts with fruit * Dried high fiber cereal with fresh fruit * Drive thru side salads [if you trust fast food!] * Celery with almond/peanut butter * High fiber bars [Fiber One, etc.] * Protein powder that you can mix into a bottle of…

Will read this later.. ty for sharing.

All natural veggie burgers? Nuts Avacado Olive oil Tempeh Soy Boca and Morning Star Farms make some pretty tasty food. Low cal.. not sure about sodium. [I am hooked on the original grillers meatless burgers! 70 or 80 calories, and yummY!] Maybe check your local library for vegetarian cookbooks. I've borrowed some. I do eat…

Mixing a "sugar" with a protein slows down the absorption of the sugar, keeping you from spiking and crashing. For instance, 1/2 an apple with 1 Tbsp of peanut butter or a serving of nuts. Fruits and vegetables are necessary ingredients in a healthy menu. That said, not all are created equally. You can check the glycemic…

If you like young lit fiction read "13 Reasons Why". I had to read it for a Lit class last year. I was 41 and I enjoyed it. Others in the class were 17 and up and all seemed to get something out of it. :)

Sometimes I post and don't see posts before mine, then I see them once I've hit "post" and I've said the same thing as some others. Sorry for being redundant! :)

* Sugar free jello. * Sugar free pudding [there is naturally occuring sugar in milk- almond milk is lower though]. * EAS Advantage makes a low carb protein shake- 110 calories and 3 net sugars. * Nuts are a great way to eat calories, without a lot of sugar and you get trace minerals, etc. * Hommus or reduced sugar peanut…

Beautiful! You honestly don't even look like the same person. And you look younger now than 3 years ago. Rock on! :)

Oh thanks! I had NO IDEA how to get back to posts I wanted to re-read. Or follow up on. All this time I've been wondering. Thanks for posting! As for the ? about sodium I am no expert, that's for sure. I started with watching calories/protein/carbs/fiber & calcium. When I realized I was never under fiber or calcium I…

@ Tonya. Thank you for posting. I've been worried about eating at night, but due to my schedule, I do on Mon-Fri. I get off work around 5.30, workout, pick up my dog, go home, shower, feed the dog, then me. It's a rare weekday night that I am eating before 8.30 or so. I have rearranged my meals so that I am following the…

:flowerforyou: I would eat a larger breakfast before your day begins. You're probably home and can whip up egg whites or oatmeal and fruit, etc? Your cafeteria: Do they atleast have a salad bar.. fresh fruit? Do you have time to get to your car inbetween classes? If so, you could pack a day's wort of food and not have to…