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I like all the popcorn seasonings, ranch, white cheddar and even use the caramel one on apples or fruit sometimes for a change of pace. they are mostly zero or very low calories! green beans are great with some sautéd onions or adding some seasoning salt for me.

I do pretty much exactly what everyone is saying..after dieting for years you can pretty much calculate in your brain what a plate of "bad" food, or healthy choices might be and just guesstamate what it is..the rest of the day I eat really really light and then try to add in some exercise or a walk to help cover some of…

you should look up some recipes on the food network. they have some programs that have budget type meals or 5 ingredients or less etc. It sounds like you have a family, so for their sake it's probably a good plan to learn more cooking skills so they can learn from you what it sounds like you didn't learn from your mom, and…

I agree with all of the above..If anyone would have asked me before joining this site, I would have said I eat healthy too, until you realize the huge amounts of calories you are consuming and carbs even with the foods you mentioned. :frown: :frown: It's all about portions and counting the calories-it's amazing how quickly…

Another product that's easy to prepare is the Wanchai Ferry boxed dinners-I do the same thing with them..I add some frozen broccoli or stir fry veggies to the meat portion of it and for me I eliminate the rice and eat it as a stir-fry..I really like the orange chicken one and actually like the rest of the flavors too..just…

I find if I stick to "real" foods that are higher in protein, fiber and less carbs that I do much better on my 1200 calories. All the fast food and snacky foods use up too many calories and it takes more of them to satisfy me so I avoid them and try to cook and fix my own foods -check out skinnytaste.com..they have tons of…

:happy: I just discovered the oatmeal in a jar craze right now..skiinytaste.com has a recipe for one that is 245 calories and is wonderful and can be altered. It's super healthy and easy to throw a few together at one time if you want. can be warmed up or eaten cold in a rush and "sticks to your ribs" so you're not…

I just tried a snack sized bag (3/4 oz. size) of the Calbee Snapea Crisps. They are only 100 calories and remind me of the french fried onion rings snack, but they are made of snap peas and can be put in with your salads or just eaten. Would be great with a sandwich or tomato soup etc. I had the plain flavor, but I see…

Just remember the old saying "never put off until tomorrow what you can do today"..whenever you aren't working use part of that time to prep food for the times you won't have time or are rushed. If your husband can find some time to make some meals I think you should be able to find the time too..check out some of the…

I like the Walden Farms too, but not all of them..I really like the raspberry vinegarette one a lot for a summer type salad and especially love the zero calories!

I love making an easy salad that I know is good for me besides where I just take a large amount of spring mix lettuce, about 2 ounces of lean chicken, 1/4 cup of a product like Plantars Healthy nut mix that has granola, sunflower seeds, almonds, dried cranberries etc in, and pour over as much of the Walden Farms zero…

If you continue to be nauseous on Metformin you should discuss that with your doctor..it shouldn't last for an extended time..also they should be able to advise you on methods to control the nausea symptoms and the best foods to eat. I found that If I stayed within my carb allowences I had tons less stomach issues..when I…