EatingThisNotThat

Happy Sunday, everyone! Great to see so many people joining in (I don't feel quite as much like the "newbie" with so many other new faces!) It was a weird week for me - crazy busy, and Monday I was *starving* all day and was really struggling to stay on track. By Wednesday, I'm not sure what kicked in, but I found myself…

In the purest sense of the science of what a calorie is as the amount of energy it takes to raise a specific mass 1 degree centigrade, I don't think the OP is necessarily trying to dispute that part of the science. In that way, I agree, a calorie is a calorie. I think the point of the post was that it's just about finding…

Throwing my 2 cents in (and where are all our Aussie friends whose government doesn't even use calories anymore?... Science evolves and there are many studies being conducted that are disputing "a calorie is a calorie" with some interesting results. Here's just one article that discusses this…

What she said :flowerforyou:

Sounds delish, etherlily. I love salads too. One of my favorites is greens (lots of spinach, some romaine, butter or leaf lettuce, and kale typically), raw mushrooms, red onion, glazed pecans (I make my own homemade glazed with honey and spices), raspberries, feta cheese crumbles, and pomegranate vinaigrette. Add a half of…

I'm lucky, I love most fruits and veggies! I prefer 'em raw or my veggies on the lightly cooked side, and fresh as opposed to canned or frozen simply because they taste more flavorful, the texture is more appealing and the nutritional values can't compare. For those of you who don't like this part of the food pyramid,…

Hi all, and Happy Sunday! Since I am still adjusting to my new way of life one step at a time, this week, my focus has been on restocking my pantry and trying to come up with meals and snacks that won't leave me feeling deprived. I've chosen to eliminate refined sugars from my diet because they do horrible things to my…

Dward59 - Thanks for the welcome, for so openly sharing your thoughts and feelings about weight loss struggles and the attitudes we may run up against, and for a great quote! I'll be sure to visit the rest of the group forum as well. Here's my check-in stats for the week, and while the scale has been kind, it's only…

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I am in this for the long haul, even though I'm a newbie (again) because I need the accountability, the support, the information, inspiration, and people who understand what it takes to achieve a healthy lifestyle! Please feel free to add me if you're looking for a friend who will be here every day to log, share, and…

Hi everyone - I'm new and hope it's okay to jump on the challenge at this point! Here goes... SW 236 (highest weight was 262 in 2006) CW 236 (Weigh-ins are Sunday mornings for me, so I'll be weighing in the first time tomorrow!) GW 226 LTGW 126 01/05/14 - 236 01/12/14 - 01/19/14 - 01/26/14 - 01/31/14 - Thanks for the…

Everything she said!

I want to be able to do whatever moves my spirit without having to feel self conscious. I want to be able to run around a playground , slide down a corkscrew slide, and play with my grandchildren without having to hear the all too often candid comments about "that fat lady". I want to shop in the regular sizes, fit…

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David Cook Q: What's on your nightstand right now?

Thanks Simon! Half the battle is just understanding what I'm up against. It's when I was flying blind that I was most frustrated. I'm learning a little more everyday about what makes me feel healthier and that's what works for me!

Wouldn't it be wonderful if we all had more time to "do it the right way" ? You may not keep all the weight off forever, but I'd give it my best shot if I were you. Consider doing what some bariatric surgeons suggest when they need their patients to drop 30 lbs before they can have the surgery - don't eat anything that…

What an amazing journey it must be for you - such determination, so inspiring. Saving it to my favorites to watch when I need some motivation! Congratulations on your accomplishment, you have so much to be proud of - and such a beautiful family!

Add me too, if you'd like! We can do this :)