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Oh yeah, I have a heart condition so I get overheated very easily. I have special cooling towel, mister for me and the boys. My oldest also informed me he want broccoli to snack on so I am adding that to the cooler as well.

yum! Adding oranges and grapefruit to the list!

my week went well. I started the couch to 5K program on Saturday and ended up walking with my husband another 30 mins after the program ended. Kept under my calorie goals even on Easter and lost a bit of weight for the week. I am calling that a success. This week is going to be a challenge. Baseball games all 5 days during…

My point is that for the past 2 weeks I have been getting slammed left and right by people ,WHO ARE NOT DOCTORS, for my 1200 calorie diet. The OP asked a reasonable question and many (not all) gave her sass about her calories instead of helpful advice. I apologize that I took my own experience and assumed something about…

I am also on a dr controlled and supported 1200 calorie diet. I average between 1000 and 1200 calories a day. You are going to have a ton of people tell you that you are starving yourself. Just listen to your dr and your body. As for Easter, I am having the same issue. My plan is to eat a small well balanced meal ahead of…

I like the cooking light website, BUT some of their recipes can get pricey. However they have a 103 money saving recipe slideshow. Here is the link… http://www.cookinglight.com/food/everyday-menus/healthy-budget-recipes-00400000056656/ I am cooking for 5, 2 small kids, my husband and I AND a 17 year old male exchange…

Way to Go!

I am only 5 feet tall, so yes VERY short. I am actually more active then my profile states, but my dr suggested when calculating net calories I use the inactive lifestyle as I have a metabolic issue on top of heart issue. I am a teacher and on my feet all day long and then I walk the dog everyday, chase 2 kids and am…

I had Chobani 2% greek yogurt with a 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/3 cup of homemade peanut butter granola and my morning cup of coffee!

Monday-walk for 30 minutes before sons baseball game Tuesday-double header and my other kiddo has practice so probably nothing :( Wed 45 min walk with husband Thursday-30 min walk, 20 min stationary bike Friday- trying to get to a zumba class if I have child care, if not walk for an hour at the park while kids play Sat-all…

Thanks I will!!! Is the nutrition posted on them? That is one of the things I love most about the cooking light website is the nutrition information is right there!

Thank you for the advice. I was unable to get a walk in…Super busy day of baseball for my kids and then family dinner but I did stay under my calories by eating smart earlier in the day and then watched my portion control. Enjoyed every bite of that burger and garlic fries and did not feel a bit of guilt afterward. It was…

My week was SOOO busy. I did not get as much exercise in as I would normally, but I did still make healthy well balanced meals for the week AND NO processed lunches. I made enough each night to eat as leftovers and ate homemade granola and plain greek yogurt for breakfast. That in itself was a huge accomplishment as I…

Outstanding!!!!!

cooking light pizzadillas. it is what is for dinner tonight and my kids LOVE them

I have hashimoto's but was not diagnosed until they took my thyroid antibodies. Hashimoto's in very simple terms, is when your body attacks your thyroid, so if your antibodies are high then your body has attacked the thyroid...

Thank you so much guys! I think I will be going with the zen labs one! Starting tomorrow if the rain holds out. If not then it will be a stationary bike kind of day and start Tuesday! :)

What an AWESOME story! I too have heart issues and this gives me such hope!

It actually was and when I was done making it last night I let my boys (5 and 7) sneak a bite. They LOVED it. I think this weekend I will make a huge batch of it for them to munch on throughout the week and put in their lunches.

http://www.cookinglight.com/food/quick-healthy/quick-kids-recipes-00412000072526/page44.html I changed the frozen greek yogurt to just Fage 2% plain greek and added a touch of vanilla to the yogurt

Way to go! You look so happy in those last few pictures!

I am going to come at this from another perspective. Mind you I am new to this board, just started this journey, so this is solely my own personal opinion. For many of us, the weight began to creep up as we lost self respect. We struggle with depression and eating was a way "out" of that low feeling. As we begin making…

Thank you for the inspiration, I needed that today!

Thank you everyone for the suggestions. I planned ahead heavily this week and it looks like the only "pre-packaged" food I am eating is cannon greek yogurt on 2 days for breakfast. Otherwise lunches, dinners and even breakfast are made from REAL foods. I am excited to see how this week plays out, how much energy I have and…

I totally agree with the cooking light magazine and website. They also have a cookbook that I am currently using as my dieting bible called: Mix and Match low calorie cookbook. It has breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks and no matter how you mix it up it is under 1500 calories for the day if you stay within their serving…

All of this makes total sense. Throw me some recipe ideas for quick meals please!!!!! I love the cooking light recipes, but they are pretty time intensive. My 2 kids both play baseball on different teams in different leagues and we are literally doing baseball 6 days a week. We just started last week, I know bad timing,…

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for your post. I am just starting this journey, but for the past 13 days I have had this overriding fear..."What if I mess up?" What if I skip a day? What if I eat the wrong thing? Although I realize if you mess up often, if you are always having "bad" days you will not lose weight and you…

Im very interested. Sounds like a fun friendly challenge to keep up the motivation. I am only 12 days into this life long journey, but this sounds like a great idea!

I was cleared to do intense workouts and I can tax my body and stress it. My condition is related to the heart rhythm not its structure. I am just supposed to slow if I feel my heart skipping beats or racing without coming down during a rest period. I am lucky that my condition will not kill me, it just makes it…

I am at 219 right now and my plan is to be a 128 by the end of 2 years. I am only 5 feet tall and have a pretty severe thyroid disorder, so this will be a challenge. I just need to make a change and be healthy for me and my kids.