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Barilla makes a white wheat pasta that is awesome. Not lower in calories but higher in fiber. Smart taste make white pasta also. It's higher in protein and fiber.

As a mother of 3 children, no matter divorced or together, both parents have to be consistent with their routine whether it's bedtime, naptime, eating, etc. or it will not work. Just my opinion.

I can't see your diary. Is it possible you consumed alot of sodium. That is a possibility.

Organization is essential. Plan meals, pack lunches. Pre-planning helps me.

She's my sister. She's the bomb!

This is awesome!

I found one of the best things is when you decide to cook (chicken for example), make extras and freeze it. You have chicken wraps, chicken for salads, pasta. Or if I have leftovers, I put it in containers and freeze. You can take the chicken and change up seasoning for several different meals, mexican, bbq, italian. Since…

Sending a request. PS.. You had me at yall too.... I'm from Mississippi... :smile:

Chest !

I've made something very similar and it's really good. Eggplant is good, also.

Ham rollups for sure !

Definite try. Thanks.

Any dried beans are cheap and healthy. For a meat free day, make vegetarian chili with dried beans, tomatoes, onion and seasoning. High in fiber low in fat. Very economical. Pastas are high in carbs but if you load them with roasted veggies, it's really good. I like to make pasta salad with pasta, cucumber, tomatoes (etc)…

I bought some type of noodle one time packed in water. Those things had a rubber band texture with no taste. Idk if that's one you have though.

Thanks for the add.. =)

I'm from the South and love my unsweetened tea. After I found out I had gestational diabetes, I had no choice but to drink it. Now, I love it.

Cucumbers are my go to snack. Great on sandwiches or with a low cal dip. But I like them plain. Roasted broccoli is great. I saw on a cooking show where she roasted radishes. Said it made them sweet so I tried it. They were very very good. I agree with the grilled squash idea. Love grilled squash. Another crazy idea that I…

I noticed yesterday that Eating Well has 30 day meal planners based on calorie needs. There is a meal planner for vegetarians. Might check it out.

My all time favorite is a frittata. You beat eggs. Mix in any ingredients you like (ham, peppers, mushrooms, spinach, low fat cheese). Whatever you like. Spray skillet with nonstick spray. Pour in eggs. Let set for a minute or so and finish in a 350 oven until set complete. Slice and serve. Omelets are great. Egg salad…

Chicken or beef fajitas. Salsa is certainly a winner. Spanish rice using brown rice.

Some of you had wonderful suggestions but "some" of you are just freaking jerks. Seriously!!!!

Not true. I have a husband is the same way..

Kraft light balasamic - 25 calories for 2 tbsp. Or Newman's light italian....

I appreciate the replies and requests.

Thank you. These look great!

Yes! For sure. I found that if I make myself exercise, even for 15 minutes, it helps. (exercise is my down fall)... Also, a multivitamin helped. I'm married with 3 kids at home full time and my step son on weekends. So, being tired is to be expected but some days it's hard to put one foot in front of the other. I just push…

One of my favorites is to put it in a frittata. Mix eggs with baby spinach, 2% cheese, any other favorite vegetables (I love mushrooms), canadian bacon (or ham, turkey or bacon), salt, pepper, etc. Spray nonstick skillet. Add egg mixture. Let set for a couple minutes. Finish in the oven. Slice and serve. Yum!

I know the feeling. My initial goal was to lose 21 pounds. I lost 15 of that. It does slow down and is way hard. It's hard work no matter of age, size, gender, etc. But you got this!! Good luck!

So my husband will be proud of me. Enough to say to his friends, "that's my hot wife!"

^^^^^^ I agree totally. Organize yourself skinny has awesome mason jar salad ideas. That's where I got my ideas. Also, I take my soups in mason jars. Easy to carry. Tomato soup is awesome. I can drink it while I run errands at lunch.