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Individual pizzas, different toppings for different tastes or Gyneth Paltrow has what she calls "rice cream sundaes." She gives her kids individual bowls of rice then loads the table with all kinds of toppings - chicken, lean steak, bean sprouts, snow peas, edamame, shredded carrots, soy sauce, oyster sauce, whatever you…

I, luckily do not have a sweet tooth so this is no problem for me. However, I am very found of my alcoholic drinks. YES, I am aware they are sugar, just diff form.

I also have a severe Vit D deficiency and found it WAAYYYY easier to take the Gummy Vites than try to choke down the horse pills. It's also beneficial for my arthritis.

You know you can freeze bread? With just me and the hubby, I immediately cut a loaf in half and freeze half. Even if you don't use it for sandwiches later, you can use it for bread crumbs or as filler for meatloaf or stuffed peppers. I buy only local, artisanal whole grain breads as white and/or processed breads get gummy…

I stopped using sugar years ago and switched to 1/2 n 1/2. It's sweet enough that I don't miss the sugar. I rarely shoot past my fat grams for the day b/c I eat very low protein meat. MOST of the time.:bigsmile:

Started to end use of BP meds and control arthritis symptoms. also hoping to get back into some of my amazing, sexy, expensive dresses I've acquired over the years.

Hub and I buy mostly fresh, organic produce and our bill runs between $120 and $170 a week. fluctuation is due to how much free range, humane meat we get and if it is on sale that week. Farmer's market has been great this summer and keeping our costs down but that comes to an end at the end of the month:sad: this does not…

try mashing carrots w/parm and little olive oil mix potatoes and fennel for gratin recipe on foodnetwork>barefoot contessa parsnips are delish mashed eggplant roasted or grilled w/little olive oil, salt & pepper or make into baba ghanoush jicama is great in salads radishes are lovely roasted salad turnips are also…

this dynamic has changed for hubby and me over 30 years together. when living together he managed and made more, cause I wouldn't bother balancing the checkbook (no overages). Then had kid and stayed home 5 years so he worked and I managed money. After kid in school got job, he made more and I still managed. Then I got…

nope, I do not dread it. I look forward to the occasional treat and I ALWAYS choose a good restaurant that I KNOW will have good tasting, healthy options. If I've not been there before I look up the menu to ensure there is grilled/broiled fish, chicken and lots of non-fried veggies. I always order a salad first, even if I…

I constantly mix it up as I too get bored with the same old every day. Greek yogurt one day, hard boiled egg another, oatmeal another, breakfast burrito another, my new fav - thinly sliced toast w/schmear of cream cheese, mashed avocado and spicy pepper jelly. thinly sliced toast w/mashed avocado and cottage cheese.…

Just came across this slideshow. I actually do many of these at my desk during the day since I can't sit still. http://xfinity.comcast.net/slideshow/news-sittingexercise/8/

i roast then add small chunks to my risotto.

Cooked fennel does not taste like licorice. I lay the fronds on my salmon when grilling or baking. I make this potato fennel gratin all the time and everyone wants the recipe. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/potato-fennel-gratin-recipe/index.html it disappears instantly - just resist the urge to eat the…

Brown grains are more expensive, but also so much more filling that you don't need to eat a bunch to feel full. Also has lower glycemic index so processes more slowly and you feel fuller longer.

I'm 5'3" and 148lbs. I was never heavy until a few years ago. Hubby and I were walking and talking and 2 gentleman pulled to the side of the road to ask directions. Hubby pulls out his smartphone since directions to where they wanted to go were a little complicated. Black SUV pulls up behind and honks, I gesture that there…

I traveled for 16 years and became an expert at microwave cooking to stay away from restaurants. Eggs are quick and easy for breakfast, just be sure to pop the yolk. Chicken breast and salmon fillets do lovely in the microwave - sprinkle with lemon juice and herbs of your liking - they come out poached. Far East brand has…

1 cup of broccoli cheddar - 480 calories, 700 mg sodium. Small burrito wrap NOT Filled - 150 calories. also could cry about plain naan. stopped going to chain restaurants years ago.

Khaki's and a nice long, sleeve shirt w/tie.

Karma

try the veg sneak. Add steamed cauliflower chopped finely into your rice dish. Roasting all veg makes them sweet and caramelly w/nothing more than olive oil, salt and pepper. I LOVE roasting a bunch of carrots (and I hated cooked carrots as a kid), potatoes, onions, garlic, really any veg, throw into a pot with some…

same here. do what you can then stop or just march in place. I've not worked up the nerve to take another class yet (used to do kickboxing and fencing), but still use the ellipitical and weight equipment to burn calories. I also practice slow, stretching yoga in the mornings in my living room. It is relaxing, cheap and…

My prayers are with you. I had never had weight problems until losing my younger sister 4 years ago. I had just started a new job (which turned out to be equally awful after 6 months) and in my first week at a conference in DC she passed leaving 3 children. We weren't close, but somehow this came crashing down on my as I…

just turned 50 this year. 30 years of marriage and one kid 29. Gotta get this weight down to lower my blood pressure and feel good about being 50 when others tell me I don't look it.

10 minute Solution Kickboxing. You really will work out in 10 minutes and it's fun.

He will be amazed at the calorie, sugar and sodium counts in the most benign foods and THAT is a big motivator for many of us. I am a very clean eater, but was astounded this week to find that a small cup of broccoli & cheddar soup from a nice cafe had 480 calories and 700 grams of sodium. Totally blew my macros for the…

I TOTALLY agree that boredom plays a role. One of my teammates and I call each other out when we see we are boredom eating. We try to get up and take a walk around the block or run down to Starbucks for some green tea to break the monotony of the desk job. Also, we are moving offices in a few weeks and I'm getting a…

REALLY HEALTHY EZ AND DELICIOUS DESSERT!! 1 graham cracker or chocolate cookie crust, 1 block silken tofu, 1 package dark chocolate chips. Melt the chocolate chips in microwave or over double boiler till smooth, blend in blender with the silken tofu, pour into cookie crust and refrigerate for a few hours. Taste like a…

I agree, just eat what you want, just don't over do it. If you stress about it or limit yourself, you'll feel worse and then it's SOOOOO easy to give in. Here's what I do. I take that slice of cake or pie and then just take a few bites and toss it. I know it sounds wasteful but I"ve found that if I try to skip or take just…

Agreed