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oh... and you can use FAR LESS butter than called for. :)

THE BEST recipe I have found for Quinoa.. but really, it's great just cooked like you would rice and used in the same way. http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/tabasco-asparagus-quinoa-recipe.html Trader Joes also had a contest for Quinoa recipes. Google it. :)

mix one whole egg and one egg white pour in small skillet top with 1/4 c crumbled feta (or any cheese and or spices) place one (low carb) tortilla on top and smoosh down so some egg comes over the edges allow to cook a bit or if you don't like your eggs as well cooked as me, cover and steam for a as long as you think…

When I lost my first chuck of weight, it was done with a very closely watched diet (just MFP on paper.. but I never went over my calories and ate very well), water aerobics twice a week and the gym the other four days. Sunday's were rest days. I love the water and it's definately a workout with my instructor. :) Even if it…

I'm a lefty that seems to draw with my right hand... how odd is that? LOL Maybe that can excuse my poor sketches??? ;) Feel free to add moncheechee007

Everyone is awesome!! Thank you so much for all the comments. It's made me more comfortable with the idea. :) I think I'm going to give it a whirl and check out the classes at my gym. (big breath.. you can do this) :) (Special thanks to the spin instructor that replied.. what a confidence booster) :)

amazingly enough.. I have found some great resources/recipes on Pinterest. If you're not familiar with it, Google it. If you need a friend to request you a login.. just message me your personal email address and I will request one for you. If you're not interested in that, at least search "califlower pizza crust".. this is…

A few finally opened in KC and my favorite products are: Goat cheese... Lovely, yummy goat cheese. Put some Ken's light rasp. walnut dressing on it and is heaven. Fig Butter... like the center of a fig newton Pretzel Rolls... so bad for you at almost 400 calories each but SO good Low Fat Parmesan Ranch dressing.. an…

I'm going to go against the grain of advice on this one and say not to chase him. From my experience, the more you chase and fawn over men, the less interest they have. Just be a confident woman in his presence and do the things YOU enjoy, that will get his attention. Maybe one bold move to let him know your interest..…

morning star is also a breakfast sausage. Depending on if they take a leading roll in a dish or not, the boyfriend may or may not know. :)

I weigh myself everyday for accountability. Sometimes it's frustrating to see the same number over and over but I deal. :)

I don't know about infant spoons but I have "downsized" to my grandmother's china (which is smaller than our standard fare these days) and I use these great little bowls from Ikea's kids section for treats, dressings etc. They hold about a cup and are perfect for yogurt, ice cream, salad dressing (on the side), chopped…

well look at you go!!! Nice work stud! :)

maybe resistance bands depending on your abilities? Hook around feet and push your leg down or hold your leg down and pull with your arms. If you have a bed with a foot/headboard, it could hook on there too.

Dinner with friends is always hard. If you like the soup idea, they make some great Tortilla Soup mixes in a bag; about $4/bag and each bag serves around 6 I think. Add it to the crockpot with water or cook on the stove and you are good to go. I've done them with chicken and without. Both ways are good. You could do…

a touch of balsamic dressing or raspberry balsamic or... blended in a blender with ranch powder for a fake Ranch dressing or or... just with pepper or... with cut up cucumbers and pepper and red pepper flakes check out the sodium on it though.. I've gotten away from eating it even though I love it.

Hey... but at least you could still get in them. There is hope! :)

Everything but water, spray butter and yellow mustard. If something else goes on something I eat, it gets counted. Oh.. and water. I know 100% that I get enough of that.

I try to avoid them all (because I will eat more than one) but I like the new Fiber One Brownies for 90 calories or Granola Thins for 80 or 100.. can't remember.

A little cardio: find some stairs and start climbing. :) A little strength training: resistance bands. You can take them outside, a closed office, conference room etc. If your office is open to it, get co-workers together for a dvd yoga class or schedule walks with them for your breaks. If it's not on my calendar, it's not…

It's going to be hard and time will seem to crawl by at times.. but keep going! You're worth it and your kiddos are worth it. I've lost 90+ and still have 160+ to go. We are worth it now and in the long term.. not that chocolate on the table that will make us happy for 30 seconds. You CAN do it!!

cut as needed, use a plastic knife on lettuce when possible (they make special sharp plastic), keep cut veggies seperate, and always buy fresh lettuce. That bagged stuff is nasty. Washed in chemicals and no value. Use spinach if you can. If you use iceberg, wet a piece of paper towel and get a bit of water out of it and…

LOVE Starbucks... just get sugar free syrups, non-fat milk and NO whip.. EVER! I also ask for no foam so I get all the coffee/milk/yumminess. ;)

great success story falconer! Keep it up!!

WOW.. thanks for the e-mealz.com link! How awesome is that?!!!

I would love the answer to this question too. I've looked at the Gaima "touch" at Target. My true question though is "do they work and fit larger people or are the bands that wrap around you only made for "average" people?"

Their granola in the bulk section is great. Look for the lower calorie stuff though. Most of it's pretty high. The Pumpkin Flax or Acai Berry one is 120-140 for a half cup. If you like vegetarian products, Quorn brand in the freezer section is really yummy. The "chicken" tenders/pieces are great on a salad.. crumbles are…

I've considered Vitatops but never bought them. Are they really that good?

I've found it lots of places in grocery stores. Trader Joes: cheapest place to find it and with the rice. Regular grocery stores: with rice, or pasta, or (more common) the "health food" section. The most popular brand to find is "Bob's Red Mill" and there's usually a big section of various items for baking, oats, rices,…

GO get em, Rocky! You look A-MAZ-ING and have a great attitude to boot! And who knows, maybe a few more calories and less stress about the number will bring you to your magic number. Ya never know. Just keep on walking forward.