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I log in advance, plan for the whole day before I start.

My family does the same. It's a similar texture if you give it a whirl in the food processor, healthy, and cheaper.

My favorite sandwich is peanut butter with apple slices (instead of jelly). Tastes something like a caramel apple :-) As a change of pace from tuna salad I make egg salad (we use cottage cheese or plain greek yogurt instead of mayo for both). One of my friends fries up an egg and after it cools puts it in a sandwich…

And we got this one from MMerry5 and love it too!

I got this recipe here on MFP about a year ago from DJMichaels. I toss it in the crock pot, and based on other's suggestions I add a can of diced tomatoes. I put the tortellini in during the last 30 minutes so they don't get over cooked.. It has become one of our family's favorites....

Good for you finding your way here! The tools are indeed amazingly helpful and I'm confident you are going to continue to learn and have great success. I think others are misunderstanding your reply earlier. To me it looks like you're saying you have 120 pounds to loose (to go from your current weight of 290 to your goal…

Salsa, canned,frozen, pico de gallo all good...and, we love to just slice and spritz with olive oil spray then top with dried Italian Seasoning (or basil and oregano) and sprinkle on grated Parmesan cheese yummy!

My dad liked a scoop in the center of a half cantaloupe. We also use it in lasagna and tuna salad. As a kid liked it with sugar sprinkled on top...now more likely to blend it smooth and stir in a ranch dressing seasoning packet to make a veggie dip or baked potato topping, or left plain to make deviled eggs in place of the…

Use the blue bars at the top to get to "my home" and choose profile to go where you need to be to create a ticker :smile:

Me too!:smile:

Sounds like, actually, this time IS different.... You are determined to be disciplined You have done your research, and made a plan This is not going to be a crazy diet that causes you to lose your mind You are going to take it slow and do it right You are going to focus on nutrition instead of the number on the scale You…

A couple more ideas we like.. For an Italian version twist to the salsa chicken you've been making put boneless skinless chicken breasts (or pork loin chops) in your crock pot with a can of stewed tomatoes and sprinkle in some basil, oregano, garlic (or Italian Seasoning, that's easy to keep on hand). Chunk up bell peppers…

Last spring mmerry5 shared this recipe for Beef Lentil Soup that has become one of my family's favorites. Beef Lentil Soup 1 lb lean beef cut into small chunks 1 cup chopped Celery 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped onions 3 cloves garlic chopped ½ - 1 cup quick barley 1 cup lentils 1 cup diced potatoes 2 containers…

Congratulations with your success on the scale. It does slow down for most people so don't panic. In addition to calories, are you tracking protein, fats, and fiber? Are you getting enough of each? If not that might help you feel more satisfied.

Go for a walk, the exercise will help with the stress too. Then, go have dinner with your family and allow them to nurture you too. Make the most healthy choice you can from the menu, eat reasonable portions, and continue to take good care of yourself. It's hard, lean on each other :-)

Congratulations on your incredible weight loss, you clearly know what you're doing. The early weeks of school are incredibly hectic for teachers....strike that....teachers have crazy hectic schedules and brutally long days before and after the bell. You are going to need to plan ahead to have food you can grab on the run.…

You can eat less of the foods that got you into this predicament and loose weight, certainly. For most of us changing habits (exercise more, eat less) are essential to the healthier lifestyle and body we're seeking. Habits are the emotionally "safe" path and feel comfortable because we've practiced them a lot. The old…

Beans, eggs, cheese are already great sources. To add to the good ideas above....also oats, edamame pods or dry roasted edamame, peas, and seeds like sunflower or pumpkin.

I have multiple family members with PCOS who have used metformin with good results. Their doctors also had them exercise and eat lower calories, with an emphasis on protein and lower carbohydrates. Keep working with your endocrinologist, best of luck with your weight loss and fertility!

Congratulations on finding your way to MFP, and jumping in right away! Even better, you're only 23 and are going to solve this issue for yourself while you're very young....so wise of you! Exercise offers great benefits for your health and fitness, kudos for going for it. If you haven't already, begin now to measure and…

Do you like sausage gravy on biscuits? Chipped beef on toast? If you do, you'd probably like creamed tuna on toast. Just drain the liquid from the can into your skillet and stir in a little flour and a pat of butter. Add milk and simmer to thicken, toss in spices you like (at least salt and pepper) and the tuna. Serve on…

Today I am grateful for friends who share delicious home grown tomatoes.

Lentils, beans, rice, tuna, cottage cheese, eggs, frozen veggies, produce in season, and peanut butter are some of my basics.

Tons of great ideas here, so just a different idea to make a sort of game of it to make the next month less stressful. When ever we've moved we always set a stop date for grocery shopping so we don't have to move food, or have it go to waste. Totally opposite way of thinking for you, but the goal of the game is to empty…

Using the broiler in your oven, if you have one, is another option when there is no grill available.

Fabulous!!! Your courage, perseverance, and honesty are inspirational! Thank you!

What a great sister you are! How about beef jerky? Sunflower seeds? Peanuts? Almonds? Goldfish crackers? Popcorn? In the US they come in a wide variety of flavors...like teriyaki, ranch, chili lime, bbq, parmesan etc. but even the original flavors would be savory and keep well.

You are absolutely going to rock this new life you are creating!!

Hold your head up high. You were a loving, honest, and faithful partner. You were treated shoddy and betrayed by someone you trusted, that's on him. It is not a reflection of you or your worth. Virtual hugs for you. It's a free fall for a while, and there will be times that you'll be convinced you don't have a parachute.…

Thanks everyone, so many great ideas!!!