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Wandering Light - Thanks for your kindness and motivational words - - - hurts less already:flowerforyou:

I'm so sorry about how you're feeling:cry: But I see your 15 lbs. lost and I think you should be happy that your 15 lbs lighter for this year's birthday pics, as opposed to the ones taken prior to your 15 lb. loss. I totally understand though. Can I share? Two weeks ago while walking across my back patio, my sandal got…

Welcome. I'm still somewhat new to the site as well. You sound like me - - 42, getting my life back. I've been honestly logging my food and exercise for two weeks and totally notice a difference in what and how I'm eating, now I'm just waiting for the scale to reflect it. You'll find lots of great support here and the…

I've locked myself in the bedroom so I don't go into the kitchen! LOL!

Thanks for the Walk Illinois link - my kids will dig it too!

You're amazing! Congratulations!

OMG - Sitting there for HOURS is right, I swallowed my peas like pills, tried to hide food in napkins, had siblings literally falling on the floor, feigning terminal illness instead of eating something that may have contained onions or had a greenish hue. LOL

SPaul - Just saw the reply that indicates how your doing - we must have been typing at the same time. Thanks - good luck to you!

Spaul*** - I just read your post - thank you for ideas. I'm just trying to create my shopping list and I'll definitely include these items and lots of eggs. With all that protein, how do you feel? How is it going? I tried a high protein/low carb diet (Carbo Addicts Diet) many years back and found I felt better and it…

Thanks for the tips. I know I sound ignorant about this, but I'm truly just getting started. I get overwhelmed - - gravitating towards carbs, trying to avoid fats (but loving them), and swapping out more of that for proteins. You know I'll try the hardboiled eggs for lunch. I grew up in the "clear your plate" era - not…

I am having a hard time getting enough protein in my diet. For me, dinner is the easiest place to add protein. I know eggs for breakfast would be a wise choice, however, I really don't have time in the morning. I also add a 100-calorie packet of almonds or eat sunflower seeds during the day, but other than that, I'm…

So didn't mean to do that twice - not that the recipe didn't deserve it. . .

Thanks for the recipe - my son's favorite. I'll have to try them to see if he can taste the difference. At least I can sit and enjoy a couple with him.

Thanks for the recipe - my son's favorite. I'll have to try them to see if he can taste the difference. At least I can sit and enjoy a couple with him.

Thank you all for your kind comments and warm welcome. I look forward to learning more about you all, sharing more about myself, and growing (metaphorically speaking) as I progress through this challenge!

You know, I read somewhere in here that someone had a beef about it being "addictive" - - COMPLETELY ADDICTIVE. I can't log off to save myself.

Just wanted to say hi. I'm new to the site. Looks great so far . . .

Just wanted to say hi. I'm new to the site. Looks great so far . . .