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rice paper wrappers, very low calorie. Take a banana, slice it in half and then slice the halts in half, long way. Moisten the rice paper then put the 2 slices of the banana in the bottom 1/2 of the wrapper, sprinkle some cinnamon over the banana, and fold the paper over and roll up. Heat a tsp of olive oil in a non stick…

Just my own point of view, but FAT is good stuff, it is needed mostly in the brain and every cell uses it to help create/maintain the cell wall, plus lots of other uses. I choose the "grass fed/grass finished" meat and get the 85% so that I can have more fat. When not fed grain, the cows produce a balanced meat with the…

Wow Heidi, thanks for the education, I didn't know about the different states and don't really know much about Obamacare, but was thinking it would help. Didn't know some states didn't have medicaid either? Learn something every day!

I agree with the one poster who speaks about eat anything you would any other time! I love a poached egg in the morning, and always have it with a slice of cheese and a cup of broccoli or spinach with a tsp of olive oil. I like to get protein, fat, carb in each meal.. have my coffee with half and half and sugar as well.…

I skimmed the post as it is way long, but I noticed in the first line you mention you don't have insurance. I don't know much about Obama Care, but isn't that available to you? It seems you would benefit from medical intervention and this could be the key for you

I was curious about the diary, so I selected the name but don't see anything, do you have to be a "friend" to see someone else's diary?

You are a SWEET HEART for helping your friend! First know that it takes about 6 weeks for your uterus to involute.. get back to its normal size, plus hormones are flying all over the place readjusting so this is all playing into what your results are along with the fact that since the doctor said "eat anything just don't…

HAHAHA... I did know it when it was a dance! Thanks for the responses:smile:

Don't know if attempting to lose weight is "new" for you... I can remember when I first started macrobiotics I felt the SAME way as you, very depressed as I thought all I can eat are beans and salad! Don't over load yourself with worrying about creativity... you have had a ton of good responses and lots of great websites,…

I learned from a Filipino friend, that once you change your "concept" of what breakfast "has" to be, then the whole world of opportunities opens up! She eats fish and rice for breakfast.. so I tried it.. tastes great! I finally convinced my husband to try "sandwiches" for breakfast and he now loves his white bread, spread…

hey its 4 minutes after 5 have fun, you get to go home!

I am 61 and 5'3", medium frame, presently weighing 181. I've gone up and down over the years, my best weight feels good around 135-140. I've used weight watchers which has always helped, converting it to my own program inserting only fresh organic foods, nothing processed. I "know" how to do it, but let life's stressors…

OMG.. that is exactly me! Except you are prettier :smile: Presently retired, focusing on getting my body back in shape

UGH... you guys are wonderful, I just replied to my other post, can't believe my brain did not work with this simple math!! I've been on the weight watcher boards before so I've seen lots of not so nice responses to newbies, you guys who responded on both sites are really supportive, thanks!!

OMG!!! Can you tell I can't STAND math??!!! I just discussed this with my husband and I can't believe how dumb I look right about now! THANKS to everyone who responded, and the one who said I was over thinking it.. you are right! I appreciate the help and honestly, I do have a brain, hehe!

Boo Hoo... most other entries have lots of responses, no one has responded to me :-( I will be beginning tomorrow and am doing shopping and checking out recipes, I sure would appreciate some help with using this on line calculator, thanks!