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I eat lots and lots of greens. I look up recipes I've been storing in ChefTap. Of course, the availability of veggies here in the NE is ideal in the summer. (Broccoli and other vegs have lots of fiber). Been baking bread for ~40 yrs. I stopped, even enjoy delish cauliflower pizza! For me, the choice became easy. Do I want…

Anyone stating that it does not work either messed up the timing, didn't take enough, or more likely, became impatient, and didn't want to dedicate 3 months to this INEXPENSIVE product. If you cannot commit to swallowing a pill daily, what chance will you have at losing AND keeping the weight off?

Ok, I NEED to set some of you guys straight. And this is not my account, but a family member's. I managed a supplement store for 3 yrs, and exercised religiously for the last 15. My BMI is in single digits, and I've tried every product under the sun. 1). DO NOT EAT LARGE AMOUNTS OF GRASS-FED, or ANY other type of beef.…

Matt, I'm really glad you posted this. I haven't seen the movie yet (as I mentioned in my previous post), but I requested it at our library (was recommended by a vegan friend). I can't wait to see it because, although I may already know about a lot of the stuff in it (my daughters were vegan in their teens & one still is -…

I haven't seen the movie (yet) but my two daughters were vegan as teens & the oldest (a bit over 30 now) still is, mostly (I think she eats some sushi once in awhile), the other is vegetarian, but not strict. Anyway, as a result, I have a lot of knowledge somewhere deep in this brain of mine, but it's taken until now to…

My daughter gave me one for Mother's Day - it really makes a difference for me. Last year, I was much more motivated, but I've had a bit of a tough time keeping at it this year. Well, honestly, until she gave me the Fitbit, I was doing awful! I find it extremely motivating esp. since I have fibromyalgia. For some reason,…

I agree that you should change your diary so others can see it, in order to help you. But I ask you, if you are increasing your protein, are you also increasing your fruits & veggies - because if you don't (I'll put this delicately), you could be clogging your colon. People don't realize just how dangerous this is - years…

What??? NO!!! Get outa here - omg, I am SO making these tomorrow!! Never had them, never heard of them - I make kale 'chips' (I actually dry them out longer now & use it like dried seaweed). For all the healthy food I buy, for all the stuff I make from scratch - potato chips still have the worst hold on me!! I just made…

I'm 5'8'' (I don't consider myself really tall...). My goal is the weight I used to be B.K. - Before Kids: 137lbs. Hopefully I'll get off my kiester soon & start doing strength exercises to tighten up these muscles that have been sitting in the background all these years.

I roast my own coffee, and when a member of a homeroast group moved back to my area, he & his wife gifted me with two big boxes of green coffee beans - all in ball jars! So I have plenty of jars - I just need to learn. I actually don't like canned veggies at all, but one thing I know I'd like would be decent pickled string…

That's what I think I'm going to do. To save my already swollen knuckles, I'll leave the ends as they are (and tell anyone else eating here they have to do that themselves!) Everyone has some great recipe ideas here for green beans - can't wait to try them. Oh, bacon is my downfall - that would taste SO good, but I can't…

To bad you're not in the Boston area - I'd tell you to come over & I'd give you some! :happy: Donating to a food bank is a good idea - only I'd most likely be picking them up again when I go there myself. :laugh: I am going to give some to friends (don't know a whole lot of people in this area, but there are a couple of…

OK, I *thought* I posted a response this morning! Arrggh - computer must have eaten it! Anyway - I haven't done anything about the beans yet - I got some eggplant & those spoil fast, so I breaded & baked them (eggplant is one of my most fav foods - now that's something I wouldn't mind eating every day!) Also decided to try…

I've made tortillas before - to get them to be the largest diameter possible, there are tortilla presses you can buy at a lot of Latino grocery stores. Also, with any sort of bread, it is easier to roll out (or work with, in any manner needed) if you let it set for a few minutes (make sure its covered so it doesn't dry…

I found this article when I was searching for something to alleviate all the pain I've been in lately (I also have fibromyalgia): http://web.mit.edu/london/www/magnesium.html The article states how much we all need magnesium, and that many illnesses can be attributed to the lack of it. It also says to avoid diarrhea, start…

I've been away for awhile - back & determined to keep on losing & getting healthier. I just turned 59 last month. My biggest hurdle is getting past the pain - I have fibromyalgia and my pain level increased over the winter. But being older just tells me that getting healthier (the weight loss is only one part of the…

Well, I tried to edit it to do a direct link, but I can't get it to work. No matter - guess everyone knows how to copy & paste! :laugh: I'm the same w/crab rangoon! I stopped to think about why I'm so addicted to Americanized Chinese appetizers when I really, really love authentic Asian foods - it's really comfort food for…

I have to add my thanks for posting this. I just shared it on my Facebook page - I need some inspiration to get back on MFP & eating healthy (and losing again), and this video is just what I need! Amazing!

Yes! Super-yum!! I should add that this can easily halved for people who don't want to cook a large amount. I prefer this, because, well, I have a boat-load of spinach on hand, and also because I hate breakfast foods & this gives me a great tasting, low cal breakfast for, say a month (yes, I'm lazy). Actually my son is…

I've stopped (mostly) taking my dogs for walks, too! For me, a big part is the weather - I'm so cold this year. My old clothes are useful because I am layering - I can fit several layers of clothes under my jeans, etc. Still isn't enough though.. I think it's wonderful you have your sister to help with your goals. That…

I'm doing a horrible job of staying focused - but I will share my own technique when I *was* doing well. It may not be the best advice for you, so make sure to make your own decision! You might want to put the scale away for awhile. I know it sounds drastic (some people weigh themselves everyday!) When I started out, I…

Stocking the house with healthy foods - and logging everything I ate - was how I got those 45 lbs off. I need to do this again, too. I hear you about that reunion coming up - for me, it's my daughter's wedding. Yikes! It's scary... I've come this far & I don't want to stop before I reach my goal.

I've been having computer problems & have been spending lots of time these past couple of days trying to resolve the source. Or sources. Don't know a whole lot about computers, but I need this technology & I'm tinkering away... so far, I think I've been successful - at least somewhat. That's great that your daughter-in-law…

I've been away & am just getting started - again. This thread is great for me, too. One thing I would find so difficult is if I had sweets & junk food in the house to tempt me. I see you have little ones - try to start substituting healthy options (better for them, too!). Realize that you can't do it all in one day - be…

Welcome, desertsky!! I am pleased to be your friend here on MFP - and happy to be back, myself, after a bit of a break. We can accomplish so much - with one little step at a time!

Not sure about that - I have a pretty sensitive system due to surgery on that part of my body yrs ago - never had that effect on me. At least not the real stuff from the grocers... Dairy - for me - now that's a whole 'nuther thing... love it but can't have much at all.

Have you ever had the really fresh - from baby coconuts - kind? It's a bit of work getting them open - but oh, so different than when processed. Doesn't taste like coconut, though - to me, it's just very refreshing.

My advice - if you want to try coconut water, avoid all the processed stuff & go for a real coconut. The kind you buy in the produce section of your grocery - if your regular stores doesn't carry it, try an asian or latino store. You need to find the baby ones - white, not the dark brown kind - and it's a bit of a…

First - Stress will do that to you!! Realize that you CAN and WILL take it off after the stress (meaning your soon to be ex, lol) is gone. Now - I have the perfect diet to help everyone who finds McDonald's tempting. Months ago, on a whim, while trying to encourage my son's gf to get out there & make applications for jobs,…

My mother, when I took her out to dinner at one of her favorite places. "That dress is pretty. I'm surprised it looks so good on someone so fat." Ouch!! Well, my mom passed away back in 2000 - and honestly, I think I've pretty much come to terms with some of the hurtful things she would say - esp. towards the end of her…