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You may want to measure yourself as well since you are exercising. Muscle weighs more than fat, so if you are losing at a slower rate, you may be gaining muscle so the scale numbers go down slower.

You can usually find the liquid Stevia in the health food store. It works great and has no more if any aftertaste than any other sweetener.

I am still on the fence with this one. Here is a link to a bit on Good Morning America that you may find interesting. It doesn't really say yay or nay but it is an interesting introduction. http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/HealthyLiving/video/injecting-hormones-to-lose-weight-13092911

There was a recipe for blueberry ricotta lemon muffins on MFP awhile back and I tried it. We all loved them!

I love it too. I'm still learning the moves and sometimes the controller slips out of the belt, but all in all it is very fun. :happy:

I remember this diet from the 70's, but my mom called it "Peel a Pound Soup". We tried it a different times but it never worked for very long. I remember I kind of liked the soup...kind of. :ohwell:

That's so great!

A handful of almonds or other nuts are a good choice.

I've always heard that you gain from the bottom up and lose from the top down which is totally unfair! I have found this to be true unfortunately. :sad:

MFP has a recipe feature where you enter all the ingredients and the number of servings and it will calculate the nutritional facts for you. Go to Food and then to recipes and add your recipes there. Good luck!

Thanks Everyone!! :happy:

Here is another article about the studies done on cooking veggies. <http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art52758.asp>

Also remember that muscle weighs much more than fat. So if you are exercising a lot you may be gaining muscle. You may want to try measuring yourself to see if there is an inches difference.

I just started Zumba Fitness for the Wii and I really like it so far. Too soon to tell about losing with it or not, but it's fun.

I have noticed this as well. When I eat in the morning, I get hungrier during the day. When I don't eat in the morning I have less desire to eat. It's like a switch gets turned on. I think if you are waiting a couple hours, that's not a problem since you are eating in the morning. At the end of the day, you have to listen…

I just started Zumba Fitness for the Wii but it is available on other systems as well (not sure which). It is very fun and the moves are pretty easy. I am way out of shape and find that I can do it! (even though it kills me a little) ;-) Before I bought this I tried the Balliwood Dance DVD and I didn't like it very much at…

My mom always uses some kind of cereal like Rice Chex or Rice Crispies ground up in the food processor. Of course she adds parmesian cheese as well which can be omitted. She dips them in buttermilk before the cereal but low fat milk would work as well. The rice chex are particularly crispy I've found. Yum!

I have the same problem or concern. But i keep trying to tell myself that the health benefits far outweigh any aesthetic concerns for the moment. I guess I'm trying to say that I feel like I will cross that bridge when I finally get to it.

I would have to agree. Get to a doctor ASAP.

Here is another article to check out. <http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/information/nutrition/ammonia-sweat-smell.htm#>

You could also try Barilla Plus. It's a bit more expensive but it has whole grains and more protein and tastes just like regular pasta.

I agree with Hamiltonba's advice. Also, turn the questions back on her during your conversation. If you are the one asking the questions, you are in control of the conversation.

Thanks econn!!

Thanks for all the kind words. I needed them!!:flowerforyou:

Definitely in my prayers dear!! I think you have the right idea and plan too.

I know how you feel. I went over by a bunch today, but like you said, starting over is always there!! :heart:

I feel the same way as you. One of the questions that I always asked is how do I feel good about where I am and still want to change. I asked a woman once who was very thin and who wanted to lose more weight if she would be happy with her body when she lost that 5 lbs and she honestly said no. It really hit home that no…

I find that Doctors can be discouraging without even realizing it. What does he want you to do exactly. If losing weight is one of your goals, then you are doing it!! Hang in there and try and forget about the unthoughtful things people can say, even the ones who are supposed to be smart.