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Why not? I used to do this--and was thin! You can put some fruit or veggies in. With some protein powder, you won't taste the veggies. I use True Essential Protein Powder (but haven't the last 10 days since I started on mfp.) Decided to eat a lot more salads. Just make sure you get lots of veggies, because nothing can…

Water is water. Make tea, or herb tea. Lemon juice in water not only tastes good, it will also alkalize your body, too (which is good for you.) A big iced-tea with lots of lemon is easy to get down. Pure water should not have a taste. If your water doesn't taste good, invest in a sink water-purifier. If you can't do that,…

The reason I don't buy Healthy Choice is because they are owned by ConAgra, and have some of the worst farm policies in the world, add to environmental pollution, factory farming, use GMOs, chemical fertilizers, and are putting the family farms out of business. To make truly wise choices, more than mere calories must come…

Yeah--one (young??) lady told me it wasn't her picture at all--she wanted to remain anonymous. Well, being the concerned Jewish mother that I am, I friended her, just to make sure she wasn't anorexic. Who knows what she is, or age, or anything. Guess I just worry too much (my son would say that.) I worry so much about…

Water, tea, coffee--it's all water. Water in soup. It's bs that coffee is "dehydrating." We mostly drink all that water to fill us up. Why do you think people lose more weight who have a cup of broth before dinner? Definatley count your "crystal light" but why add crap to your pure water? GOOD water doesn't have any taste,…

I'm in Spokane, so feel free to friend me. Wish our weather was mild all year 'round. It's been raining here for 3 days, so I haven't been outside, except to take the garbage out. How's it been there? Lia

Yes. The ones with Xylitol. I chew gum a lot; otherwise I bite my cheeks. Bad habit from my 20's, when I quit smoking. Looks terrible, creates lines around your lips. Chew gum instead! I don't notice any difference in hunger levels between chewing and not chewing. Just count the calories, carbs, sugars, etc. in your plan.…

2 things: I think it is better for your heart if you sleep on on your R. side & is this why some people have flat butts? (You got me curious) I have a round butt that's gotten big the last 5 years, but had taken to sleeping on my back years ago, to eliminate creases in the decolletage area, when I first started gaining…

When I went vegetarian, 35 years ago, my hair got really dry and brittle, and my skin was very dry. I didn't know to add good oils back into my diet, since I was eating no animal fat. I started putting 1 TBL. of olive oil on my salad or veggies every night, and I was fine for 7 years. I had incredible hair! (Now it falls…

That's a great idea. More and more of those across the country. Omnivore's Dilemma is a great book, and you can see Michael Pollan speaking to various groups on youtube. Our involvement with food doesn't stop with our weight. We all need to work to secure a safe food supply for our children, and their children, etc.…

At least your getting good omegas from the grass-fed beef, and pure protein, and supporting a small farmer. All other beef-eaters, who still buy grocery-store beef, take the time to watch "Food, Inc." I got it from the library (also from Netflix, and even youtube). "The End of Surburbia" is another good one to watch (on…

Just plain dark chocolate. that's my favorite. Lindt or Green & Black. I only eat chocolate 70% & above cocoa. Its so rich, it fulfills all my cravings! 2 squares of Lindt Smooth Dark Chocolate (white package) is only 110 calories, 9.5 gms fat, 8.5 carbs. (Fat is not the enemy)

Wow, that's really great! "Perserverance furthers" (I Ching)

Are you just measuring your weight or are you also taking body measurements - neck, waist, hips ? If you are exercising loads then you might be converting weight that is fat to weight that is muscle, muscle is more dense so you will loose the inches but not the pounds. Steve Yes. I used to be in the insurance business.…

Everyone has a "mind." It's naturally negative. You have to train it to be positive. I was down yesterday too. Maybe it's after the full moon. Who knows? You just say "Thank you mind" and then do what you know you should do. Just notice it. Who is it that thinks that thought? The same one who made these goals and has her…

Just wanted to say good for you for adding more fresh food---REAL food--than you've ever eaten in your life! I look at a lot ofdiaries, and see no greens, no vegetables at all, for days and days. This is not healthy eating, people. If you don't like veggies, hide them in a tomato sauce or something. But you are setting…

Your before picture could be my now picture! And I gave birth 28 years ago! Great job, and you inspire me. Thanks!

It's true. Has to do with the pectin.

My nephew has Chron's, and he swears by "Garden of Life"products. When you are in the health food store (or even a second hand store) see if you can't find a copy of Jason Rubin's book--he started the company. They were given away for free, so don't pay a lot (like retail) to get one. The products are pricey (to me) but…

So many good ideas on here! Mine is always dark chocolate---for years!

Not "bad." Just the bigger the fish (higher up the food chain) the more toxins accumulate. One reason people think eating meat increases risk of cancer. It is a fact that high levels of mercury are found in tuna, also swordfish, etc. i had a brochure around here somewhere showing the safest fish to eat. But, if you start…

off subject but IMHO (and it's not just opinion: lots of warnings on the web, in Whole foods, etc) I would not eat tuna every day or twice a day, due to amount of mercury in the large fish)

Hi, I'm up here in the rain & snow trying not to eat so much! You can friend me.

Tried some sugarless jello, or freeze a quality yogurt, or make marscapone cheese with splenda & fresh lemon juice. yummy dessert. Then look up "tapping" on the web, and start doing that for cravings. They disappear! BodyTalk Cortices Technique or?? (I'll find the other sites)

For some people, that's just what happens when eating carbs. Sugars ferment in your gut and cause gas. The great thing I remember when i did total Atkins induction diet about 8 years ago was no gas at all! Chicken and vegetables. Eggs & bacon, little vegetables. Fish and vegetables. Cheese, asparagus, lettuce, sliced…

I don't believe that. Can you cite the study? Over what period of time? Look what happened in "Super-size Me" and that was only 30 days.

Amen. People don't think about glycemic levels and the damage insulin does to your body (inflammation, which, in the arteries, is what causes fat to stick, called plaque. Arteries are smooth inside and cholesterol is always in your blood, going out of the body, unless you have inflammation)

It's not just "that it's not as healthy." It's clearly unhealthy, as it is precooked and has a much higher glycemic level than regular (or steel-cut) oatmeal. It digests so quickly, the body treats it like a sugar. And, it has a lot of ADDED sugar. It may seem low-calorie, but it's as unhealthy as a kid's sugary breakfast…