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  • This inspires me and gives me hope! This past week I got the news I had crossed over to being diabetic, after having years to change my bad habits and avoid this diagnosis. Now, I must face it. And like you, I want to reverse it through weight loss and new, healthy habits. I would appreciate any food suggestions you could…
    in Back to the Kitchen! Comment by dayleparks May 2015
  • Let's be friends! Confederacy of Dunces in my top 10 all-time favorites list. Brilliant writing. I am currently savoring every page of Ken Kesey's "Sometimes A Great Notion." Starting a group for literature lovers on this site is an inspired idea!
    in Looking for fellow literature buffs! Comment by dayleparks September 2013
  • This is something I think a lot of us struggle with. Sometimes we backslide a little, but it's not worth beating ourselves up over it. Because we really have made a lot of positive changes, and that is progress. I have discovered that if I really need something like a cookie, I can safely substitute a couple of handfuls of…
    in Sigh...I hate binge eating.. Comment by dayleparks September 2013
  • I just saw these at Safeway this week - they were next to the sour cream. I love the idea of adding it to chicken! Will definitely be trying that!
    in Chicken Salad - TWO Ingredients Comment by dayleparks September 2013
  • I like the sound of your version. That would taste good for breakfast OR dinner! Great to get more ideas for filling, tasty, healthy meals that hit the calorie target. Thanks for sharing that!
    in Delicious Side to Go With Eggs Instead of Toast Comment by dayleparks September 2013
  • Paige, I could have written your post (except for the baby part, since that happened about 21 years ago for me!). The desire to make a lifestyle change is where I'm at, too. I have thought about returning to WW, but I think I went to those meetings for so long I kind of burned out on them. This site offers great tools if…
    in Weight Watchers? Comment by dayleparks September 2013
  • It's not an immediate solution, but one way I have expanded my social circle is thru meetup.com. It's not about dating, it's about making friends where you live with people of similar interests. For instance, I belong to a group that does live figure drawing. Most groups are free, and it's an easy way to meet new people…
    in God I wish I had some girl friends to talk to Comment by dayleparks April 2011
  • The adult onset diabetes is what's got me committed to dropping the weight, too. Congratulations on the great start you have made toward better health!!:smile:
    in Never like being the new guy but here I am... Comment by dayleparks April 2011
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