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I've started eating cold oatmeal in a jar. It's great because it's ready to go when I leave for work, and I can add some fruit & nuts or whatever to it in the morning, right before eating it, and it's 9 grams of fiber (thanks to the addition of some chia seeds). When I want something hot, I make something with egg whites…

I once had a perverted old man tell me "I'd be so pretty if I just lost weight" (after I'd rejected his offer to meet him for illicit activities). I smiled and said "You can fix fat, but you can fix your ugliness". I then promptly had my boss escort him from the office for being a nasty pervert (those earlier comments I've…

I'm going back to healthy eating habits after falling back into old habits, and because I just got engaged. This plus size bride wants to be minus a couple of those sizes... :happy: I've got quite a bit to lose, (more like 150), and I'm happy to be supportive and support you!

It's probably the cheesiest them song ever, but none the less "Don't Stop Believing" just happens to be my theme song...

I just survived "hell week" (aka birthday celebration week) and am also dealing with what your going through. As females, we have to remember the role that water weight, hormones, and other little things can make the scale our enemy. Just remember that this is about getting healthy (not just smaller) and focus on what your…

The problem with special K is that while it's low calorie, it's not very high in, well, anything good for you. Instead of special K (and all it's various products) consider cereal that is low in fat/calories but higher in fiber. The 80 calorie fiber one cereal has more nutrients, way more fiber, and one bowl will actually…

I hate the loud cell phone talkers. A two minute quick quiet conversation doesnt bug me, but a LOUD 15 minute one about your friend Susies' Baby Daddy drama is the reason i decided to pay for a gym instead of using the free one in my apartment complex. At least when you have a paid membership, you can complain and the…

I'm working to loose about 210, and 80 days in I'm down 27.8 lbs. Feel free to add me! :happy:

I add a little bit of garlic, basil or oregano, and fat free or reduced fat Feta cheese. The feta cheese has a lot of flavor just in itself. I also like to add red bell pepper (grilled if i have it).

EXACTLY. I wish MFP would find a way to distinguish between the two. All you have to do to go over on sugar is eat an apple. It's pretty frustrating, but my nutritionist told me to more or less "ignore" the naturally occuring sugar when counting that part of my diet.

I am one of the many on the 1200 calories a day. But I hardly ever stick to it. Excercise is a must so I can earn the extra calories as also allows me to eat some of the same foods as before this life style change. I've been doing this for about 2 1/2 months, and I'm down 25lbs... I don't eat back all of the calories I…

Like the first poster mentioned, lots of water. I also stock up on skinny cow ice cream sandwiches. Those usually get me through. This last cycle I made low fat brownies, and as long as I only ate one, (i bring one to work, and leave the rest in individual baggies at home) it was ok. when i crave saltiness, i go for the…

I mix salsa with balsamic vinegar and a little olive oil and make a killer dressing/ marinade. Here's the recipe: 1 cup salsa 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp white vinegar 1 tablespoon olive oil Combine all ingredients in a blender, and combine until smooth. keep cold, and it works as a marinade on just about everything…

why don't you drink iced coffee? not a frappuchino, just a plain brewed iced coffee instead? or an iced tea? both of those have the caffeine, and the antioxidants that make them a better choice.

rather than avoid my sweet tooth (which usually wins) I keep healthier sweet options handy. You can try Special K chocolate drizzle, or fruit or my go to, Skinny Cow low fat ice cream sandwiches. I've found that if I constantly deny myself foods, I just sabotage my own diet. Skinny cow got me through my pms time without a…

my family has always treated me like a second class citizen because of my weight. All I heard growing up was how many things I "WOULDN'T" be able to do because I was (and am still) fat. I was determined to prove them all wrong. I accomplished things, like having a good job, meeting a great guy, and being an overall good…

I know you "make yourself go", but have you ever tried the group classes? I'm not a fan of the machines, but I know why I use them. The classes, are so much more entertaining, and almost never the same. I also listen to music while I use the dreaded machines. And I don't lie to myself when I say I like my gym. I honestly…

LOTS OF WATER!!!!!! And as my instructor says, Dance as if no one is watching.

nuts. high in protein, and high in calories. I also like Fiber one bars, which are just filling enough.

I've done both, and have learned that it's not just about calories, fiber, and fat. For me, and a lot of women, Sodium plays a huge factor in weight loss. Weight watchers doesn't account for that at all, at least it didn't when I use to use it. I also hate the "banking" of unused points. I felt like it gave me the…

I bring a few basic things so I can make what ever suits my fancy, but not get bored. Since I have a full size fridge at work I can bring a weeks worth. I bring veggie burgers, salmon in a pouch (I use light miracle whip and mustard to make a salad for sandwiches), natural peanut butter, and I always have sandwich thins on…

I started using a marinade/sauce that's not the same flavor as bbq sauce, but it's still good. I mix a 16 oz jar of salsa, 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp of white vinegar, 1 tbsp of liquid smoke, 1/3 cup of olive oil and a pinch of cayenne in the blender. It's tons of flavor, low in sodium, and works as a salad dressing…

I've got 200 or so lbs to loose, and while I've been given the option, I think I'd rather try doing things the old fashioned (even if it's harder) way before resulting to those extremes. I actually just had the discussion with my doctor today, and realized (this is for me) that a quick fix isn't the right thing. I need to…

I always make a weekly menu to plan out what dinner will be. I base it on what I have on hand,and what is on sale at the grocery store. While you don't have to cook every thing in advance, knowing what you are going to make not only keeps you within your calorie goal, it's a great way to save money, and prevent buying too…