OrganicGal

Check your labels first. If there are added ingredients (ex...oils, bacon, etc.) then no the veggies would not be zero points. As a rule of thumb, I choose frozen as they are generally better for you. Canned veggies lose almost all of their nutritional value and are overcooked already. If you can't buy fresh, then frozen…

And that's why I've been a vegetarian for over a year! Flexitarian before that for about 12 years. :)

What an inspiration you are. Now you have something that most instructors don't have...empathy for your members/clients. Once you can "relate" to them and help them in their journey, the walls will come down. Being a child of a morbidly obese mother, and watching her "diet" year after year after year without any permanent…

Awesome! Great goals. I even posted a picture of myself from days gone by as my inspiration. Not an underweight model who has been airbrushed. Just me. Because afterall it should only be for YOU that you are doing this. Great job! My "list"... 1. Not shy away from photographs and NOT making a goofy face to hide behind. 2.…

You definitely are describing symptoms of either heat exhaustion, dehydration or a combo of both. Was the spinning class well ventilated with fans running? If not, that would have contributed to your symptoms. Keep hydrated. Apply cool compresses while lying down. I would suggest that the next time you feel this way to…

First of all, love your quotation. :) Quinoa is an awesome whole grain, and when purchased in bulk, it truly is cost effective. The beauty of the grain is that you don't have to consume alot per meal. You can use it in dishes as well as a side dish...or a main one. Depends on what you add to it. I would go online and…

I can appreciate your concerns, and trying to find that right balance is sometimes hard. I struggle with the calories I am given because they are not enough! When you work out, you have to compensate in allowing more calories or you can potentially reverse all the good that you have been doing. Your body will go into…

People are always going to share their opinions. Just look at us all here. LOL She probably wants to try to "help" you, warranted or not. I'm sure you look amazing at 160#. (Some people would be thrilled with 160#.) I weigh the same as you and people are always saying "Look at how skinny you are...You look so good". So I…

I too bake my squash, scrape it out with a fork, and serve like spaghetti. My favorite way to eat it though is tossed with a little Earth Balance "butter" and some veggie parmesan cheese. So good!! Quick, easy, low cal, and very satisfying! Go veg!

Kid's meal is a perfect choice...or get a regular portion but before the server brings it to your table, ask them to kindly box up 1/2 of the meal for you to take home. :) Keeps you in check, but allows you to enjoy time with friends. Opt for a seltzer water w/twist of lime vs. alcohol, or ask if they can mix seltzer water…

You are probably talking about one of two of my all-time favorite restaurants, and I feel for you!! The smell of bacon may entice some, but not me...vegetarian. LOL I would keep LOTS of options available on hand, so if the salivary glands get to workin' overtime, you can grab for something healthy and low-cal to nosh on.…

I hear ya, and I feel ya! I'm awaiting knee surgery for a torn miniscus with a possible lateral release. So I'm interested in seeing what people post as well. I'm allowed to walk (thank goodness), but no running right now. :0( I had to stay away from my beloved cardio dance and Zumba too. As far as leg exercises you can do…

First off let me just say, "LadyBug" you already look great so if you did sneak the occasional BITE of a donut, you'd still look amazing I'm sure. LOL I've been on your end of things many, many times because I'm a vegetarian and I try to only eat organic. I find when people are "shoving" foods my way it's usually for the…

I totally agree that the body, when functioning on all cylinders, does a great job of "detoxing" itself, BUT...if you have existed on a diet of red meat, high fat, processed foods, and very little fiber, you can and will benefit from a detox plan. I recommend going to your local natural health food store (like Whole Foods)…

I know it can be very frustrating, but you are on the right track. Like I always say "The weight didn't get on me overnight, and it's not going to drop off overnight." It's a process...a lifestyle. You keep doing the things you are doing and you will notice a change in your body before you know it. You may not have seen…