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I grill up a chicken breast and bring along some fresh pineapple salso to put on top.

I eat them nearly every morning at work. I use unsweetend vanilla almond milk and strawberries. I have also added in avacado, almonds and mandarin oranges before too. Bananas, even though they are a bit high in sugar are fantastic with the almond milk and oatmeal! Enjoy.:smile:

I've only lost 5lbs so far, but I don't have a lot to lose and it seems to come off s-l-o-w-l-y! However, I have recently started swimming with my kids at the gym I joined. I don't do laps, just make sure to keep swimming as often as I can for the hour we are there and that I have to say is the biggest workout I've done! I…

Thanks for all the great recipes! I am forever baking muffins and finding the calories too much for having more than a bite! Now, I can enjoy a healthier, low cal muffin without the guilt.

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I have a smoothie every morning. It doesn't seem to take long to make and the calories are minimul. I use ice, 1/2 cp milk, 1/2 cup non fat vanilla yogurt, and whatever fruit I have on hand. Today was 4 large strawberries and 4 slices of peaches. This made enough smoothie for tow people. My husband took one to work in a…

I had to stop exercising this fall because my mom was diagnosed with aggressive lung cancer. I had no time to do anything but take care of her. So, now my body being use to exercising has gained inches in my hips and legs but the scale says the same thing. How does anyone determine their BMI correctly with this sort of…

thanks everyone for all your great thoughts. I know the cofidence thing is vital to how you are percieved. I just can't help but feel insecure at times about my physical appearance!

Ok, so I am wondering... what do men find attractive if super models are not parading in front of them? We are all normal women that would love to look like a million bucks. However, none of us really ever fit the image on tv. I spend a lot of time comparing myself with other women and wondering if I am ever considered…

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I am in! I have 3 kids. 11,9, and 5. I also babysit 3 more. two 1yr olds and my nephew who is 4. I manage to get the kids down for naps for at least an hour each day... then I exercise. Plus......my children think this is child abuse:happy: but if I can walk to where we need to go, we walk. It is saving me so much $$ on…

Ok, even though this is the last week, I am going to do this challenge anyway. I have gained more than lost lately. Nothing big, but still a gain is a gain:sad: Last Friday 130.6 today 130.8 This week I am going to exercise on my bike 35 minutes 4 days and walk for 30 minutes minimum on Tuesday and Wed. I have two 1 year…

Hi, I am one busy mom too and it is nice to be able to identify with someone. I have 3 children and take care of three others. My husband works full time and is a voluteer fireman, so he is often gone. It seems I cannot cook a healthy meal these days due to our crazy schedule. This summer, I started here and it was working…

I am in... I'll start this Friday!! I need a kick in the butt lately........ Looking forward to this:happy:

I totally understand. Last week after being sooooooo good, I declared one day a "chocolate cake day". I baked the cake and had a huge slice after dinner. I let my kids eat what was left over for breakfast and rid myself of the temptation day two! ONce in a while... it's just worth it!:happy:

Just wondering if anyone lost weight once only to put it on in new body locations? I lost weight in my legs, thighs but and when it went back on, it went to my hips and stomach. A place I had never had a problem with previously. Anyone know the reason behind this?

Hey guys, Ok, so I have got the eating thing under control but had to recently cancel my gym membership due to lack of funds. I am wondering what all of you do without a gym that is great for toning that I can do with two one years olds with me???? I already walk quite a lot and push a double stroller a lot but that…

I keep our banannas in the microwave... a bit annoying when I need to use it but the flies cannot seem to find their way in! Good luck!

I took German in school for 7 years, and I could never get past the way it always sounds like someone coughing up phlem when they talk :laugh:

Today is the first day of the rest of your life... don't look back.... look forward to what you want to accomplish and set your sights on the goal and not so much on what you could or shoulda done! you can do it!!! Good luck!:happy:

Hi everyone, I am under my calories, fat and carbs but have gone considerably over my protein allowance. How does that effect my overall daily allowances for everything? Will this make me less likely to lose weight? I know the fat and carbs are VERY BAD to go over but what's the deal with the protein?? thanks! Jill:happy:

Welcome!:happy: I have only been here 3 weeks myself and I am amazed at how well this program works and how much support everyone here can give, when you need it. Good luck! Jill

Here is my chocolate fix that i simply cannot live without: a fudgsicle! Only 60 calories and no fat!!!! it take the chocolate craving away......such a beautiful thing it is:laugh:

I hear you on the veggie dislike thing. I never ate anything colorful on my plate for most of my life! Now, I am forcer to and find myself sneaking veggies like spinach into my meals in some way. I have chicken for dinner nearly every night and started making it "stuffed" with veggies. I add a piece of provolone cheese and…

Yeah... Coffee goes a long way in jump starting my mornings! I don't think I could live without this silly computer but man, what I would get accomplished during the day, if I wasn't sitting on the couch with my laptop!! :tongue:

Hey, Watching the number on the scale go down instead of up is an amazing feeling... no matter how much it went down! Great Job!!:happy:

Yeah, i lost weight due to depression but once I finally got it under control... my weight came back. However, the depression use to get so bad that I felt like I was suffocating and I would have to go the beach and run, so that I could get air into my lungs. I swear it always made me feel better. I would be exhausted and…

Hi I too have lower back issues. Basically, mine is degenerative disk disease. It's no problem most of the time but when my back muscles become weak.. my back starts to hurt horribly. so, I consulted a physical therapist and he recommened keeping my stomach muscles strong. They make up for what is going on with the back…