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I cannot fathom eating that much, as even 1800 calories would take forever to consume. (small framed woman) How would one find the time? My tips are several: Keep sugar free candies around to keep your mouth occupied. (so your teeth don't rot). Whenever an urge strikes, get up and walk around. Take deep deep breaths. Drink…

Charlie, Your Spreadsheet idea is terrific. I discovered some of the restaurants already have a handout available, also.

For those who go to restaurants. In the US we are supposed to have calories and nutrition counts available everywhere soon. MFP is adding a way to pinpoint the restaurant you're at do you can easily find the relevant info. Wish it had been available this past week, but now I'll be ready next time family comes!

So glad you all brought up the soup. Encouraged, Made first butternut soup ever yesterday; and though dh didn't like it, it's great to have the other 3 portions waiting for convenience and variety. Seems any winter squash should work. :-) He's not a pumpkin or squash fan.. Posting nonfat low sodium, high fiber recipe in…

I'm grateful the pears are in and are good. Was having a lack of fresh peach panic, as that season had concluded. We missed the eclipse. :'( But the breeze and cool weather were pleasant.

Cardio is for heart health and ease of movement, and bone density-promoting types are of value. You'll thank yourself later in life when you're NOT stooped over and aching. Find something you like to do.

So great to see the humor and positive attitude. It's cooling down to give us great walking weather.

Yes this is a terrific month. The hot weather securely is passing. Cool breezes refresh.

@retirehappy Agreed with the smoke problem. Agree we should try to figure out how to lasso Erica, provided there's no lightning. Only one walk outside in two weeks because of the smoke. Didn't mind it was in the rain, and was so glad we got the soaking. We've had wind big enough our bald eagles didn't fly, and it isn't…

Yay, Kathy. CONGRATS on the speedy heal. I'm grateful to have been awakened before 5 am by the sound of rain.

Uh bit. This new keyboard is not gonna work. At. All .

Good pt session. Keyboard on phone had changed and covets up what a person is entering. Also it is half the size. Dishruntled. Big Yay on the tripartite charge

Got new walking shoes fitted at the special shop today. Taking it easy while my legs get used to the difference. Saw the Gastroenterologist today. Get to taper down to next level of cortisone very soon. Happy happy.

Jan, we're in Puget Sound. The photo was taken in Portland on our way back from Wyoming, where it was smoky, also. The smoke came in here yesterday, but not nearly as bad as on the other side of the Cascades. Enterprise has sent all its SUV's over to the affected areas free of charge. Think they deserve an attaboy for…

Daughter said it stormed one day. Smoke is much, much less here than on the east side of the Cascades. It looked like the smoke was going toward you. It rolled down into Wyoming on Sunday.

So glad to be home and able to get back on track. Air is more clear of forest fire smoke here on Puget Sound, but our hearts ache for those inland.

Missoula makes more sense than Ten Sleep.

So glad we have everything packed and ready to leave at 7 am. And for the new Walgreens neck pillow cuz I think I'll nap in the car. Not sure where dh decided we'd stop today. Think he said Ten Sleep.

On the list. Hugs

Had tomato yesterday, unpureed. All quiet. So happy.

Thank you for the marvelous share.

Today I'm grateful I taper one step of the cortisone. Had a raw tomato slice at lunch yesterday. Happy.

Seconding the Shirataki suggestion. The texture is different, but it's filling, not hard to get used to, and satisfies craving. Many standard groceries carry them now in the Asian refrigerated section. Albertson's has them in stock with the tofu and other refrigerated Asian foods. Follow your doctor's recommendations to…

Adding you to my prayers. This is so hard.

Vicky, you have a great plan. Sending you a warm hug. There is nothing we can say to make coping with family illness easier, but do know he is treasuring the the time you are giving him.

Stupid heels. I found that wearing good tennis shoes for the Sansone and Greatest Loser walks has helped. It seems to be the impact on the hard floor. Anything to avoid the cortisone shot. Your plan to switch exercise sounds like a good one.

Wonderful Here's your confetti celebration, Vicky! *^'°¤☆`'*^!'☆¤

You are most welcome @chuckabird. Lots of encouragement, help, and advice is available in this group. Sharon

Portion creep also happens, even after a long time of weighing and measuring food. I weighed what I had "eyeballed" as the correct portion of cottage cheese and discovered I'd scooped out more than I'd realized. :-)

Spreadsheets! Awesome! Satisfying on so many levels.