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After reading this thread, I checked out Halo Top today. After reading the ingredients, I put the pint back in their freezer. Too many things in it that I had never heard of.

I see my comment, above. I must have protein, and have lost 98 pounds, so it can be done and is relatively easy. Just takes a reset on the routine.

I am also reactive. I stick to a fairly regular schedule with my meals and snacks. I need protein to stay even, so I carry unsalted almonds with me. Easy to carry anywhere. Here is my typical day 9am breakfast 5.3 oz Greek yogurt 11am 8 almonds Noon to 1pm lunch 1/2 tuna sandwich Apple or banana Mini chocolate bar 5pm…

Everyone else has already made great points. Four days is not long enough to measure any type of success. Also, I agree with others on the frozen foods. They are filled with sodium, and other ingredients that are not good. Eat real food. Measure and weigh it. Also, weighing yourself a second time in one day will discourage…

I use Lavash as the bread. Then I fill with tuna, or egg salad, or chicken. Roll it up and enjoy. I also use Lavash as a pizza crust. So good.

It was pretty quick, for me. I had it under control in a few weeks. Now, the bad part. Two years later, my BP went back up. Despite a 98 pound weight loss, my BP went up, and I am now on meds for the first time in my life. I am hoping that it is just the stress I have been under, career-wise.

You can do it. I am 57 and have lost 98 of the 110 pounds that I put on, over a 13 year span. I have done it by simply eating real food. No fad diets, no weird programs.

If you haven't, already, you may want to also check on the site hystersisters.com My surgery was almost 10 years ago. My weight gain had little to do with post surgery and I did not find it easier, or harder, to low afterward. I am not on any hormone replacement, so that may skew things for those who are.

I used to use olive oil, but the last two times, I have used a little vegetable stock. Turned out great.

I always do hummus and vegetables. Quick, easy, tasty.

Reading labels is the best way to know what you are eating. There are many low sodium items out there. As others have said, processed foods are full of sodium. Frozen entrees, cured meats, many cheeses, canned goods. I had to go on a low sodium diet. I did not add salt, but sure did have my eyes opened on which foods I…

My BP was high, so I went on my weight loss journey (low sodium). I was able to control my BP for almost two years. Now, it spiked again. Grrr. I have not changed anything, yet my BP went up. So, my Dr put me on 50mg of Losartan. It worked for a month and then, back up went my BP. I had blood work done. My potassium was…

I am in the same boat. I am exactly 10 pounds from my original goal. When I get there, I will decide if I want to go another 10.

Many of my wines also come from France. Trust me, the benefits you are going to get from red wines are not going to vary much, based on place.

I am in the wine business. Where the wine comes from is not all that important. Red wine contains properties that are healthy, in moderation. I would not worry, all the much, about the country that it comes from. You will find many soil types in the US as well.

The best advice, read labels. Seriously, read the labels of any foods you buy. You will be surprised where sodium s coming from.

To me, that would be a lot of food. If it fits in to your daily intake, it looks fine.

You can do it, yellownickle. You made the first, most difficult, step.

I am not sure what restaurants you are going to, so this may skew my response. I do not eat out, often, but when I do, it is in higher end eateries. This means that I am able to select items that can be modified. For me, that is sodium and fat. My experience is that restaurants will work with dietary restrictions. Here is…

I cubed up an eggplant, tonight, and roasted it with other vegetables. Tasty.

I am in Portland. I know that there are a few others here, as well.

I have not done one, but today I did do one of the kits. I hope I did it right, as I do not want to collect a sample ever again. :p

I had mine removed more years ago than I want to think about. At first, roughage and coffee set me off. As time has passed, nothing seems to bother me. I am no longer much of a coffee drinker and sometimes it will cause me to have the runs.

Water and wine, for me.

I can tell you that it can be done. I was thin, then packed on the pounds. Two years ago, I got serious and since then, 96 pounds are gone. I am 7 pounds away from my goal and my former weight. I am 5'3". My journey has been done in a very healthy way. I eat real food. I log everything and measure my food. I do not deprive…

For me, it is pretty much based on time. 8:30 or 9am -breakfast 11 am - 8 unsalted roasted almonds Noon or 1-ish - lunch 5pm - snack of hummus and vegetables 8pm - dinner

I have not had one, due to being a reactive hypoglycemic. I have to have protein. Has anyone gone through this with my situation? I did get one of the stool tests, but it expired. It can read if there is an elevated risk.

I am envious at those who have gone off BP meds. I had to go on them, in the past three weeks. Never one to salt things at the table, I eliminated sodium in the ingredients I was using. My BP came down, for awhile, and then went back up. Ugh! I am pretty sure it is stress. I have lost, to date, 96 pounds...7 more to go to…

I eat high cacao chocolate, so low in calories as well. Look for chocolate with a minimum of 70% cacao, it will have less sugar than other chocolates. It can be an acquired taste, as there is less sugar, but after awhile, you will find it to be fabulous. I tend toward 85% cacao, which has almost zero sweetness, but rich…

As long as you stay within your caloric goals, you are not being weak. Be sure to measure the portion and log it.