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I use a 3/1 ratio of plain Greek yougurt to full fat mayo (the 'lite' version is full of sodium and sugar), and use a combo of dry mustard, garlic pepper, onion powder and djon mustard to give it a good flavour. I always check and use salt free granulated spices as the extra salt can cause bloating. For a dozen eggs I use…

Vegan protein powder mixed with water or almond milk; . brown rice and black beans make a good base for veggie burgers. Whole foods and Trader Joe's have soy yougurts without added sugar, or you can get a yougurt starter and make your own so you control the kind and amount of sugar in it.

I am no longer diabetic, but my RD suggested this site: http://www.the-gi-diet.org/lowgifoods/ to use as a guide for low GI foods, and I've found it very helpful. Beans and lentils are high in protein, tasty, and won't spike you. I especially love canellini beans (white kidney beans)cooked with kale, onions, garlic and a…

You're probably getting liquid from the cheese as well as the meat. I use lean turkey, ground flax and oat bran in equal parts instead of bread crumbs, granulated garlic and onion (the onion soup mix has a ton of salt in it), minced onion and a tablespoon of tomato paste thinned out with salt free vegetable broth as catsup…

I put a tablespoon in my oatmeal, along with a tablespoon of cinnamon to keep my blood sugar stable until lunch; no carb dip mid morning. I also add 4 tablespoons to all my muffin recipes to boost the fiber content. I had high blood pressure, and was diagnosed with insulin resistant diabetes and high cholesterol in May.…

I've lost 58 pounds so far, and haven't noticed a lot of wrinkling, but I didn't have many before I started as I've never smoked and don't tan. I've been losing about a pound a week, but I do have plateaus where I lose inches and then the weight drops after a couple weeks. I think its more important to put good quality…

I put three bags of decaff and three regular in the bottom of my coffee maker and run the water through it to make a pot that I drink all afternoon. I like the taste of green tea, and maybe because I'm Irish, drinking hot tea in hot weather doesn't bother me. I do also make iced green tea. I take mine with a touch of…

Born/raised in Cuyahoga Falls, live in Hilltop USA for the last 27 years (For non Columbusites that's a large area on the west side).

Definitely report him in writing. I had something similar years ago whilst using a weight machine. I was told the 'leg warmer brigade was downstairs' and to move my fat *kitten* so he could have the machine. I told him off loudly, telling him I had three more sets of reps and rudeness wasn't a compensation for a tiny penis.

I finally (after 27 years of trying) was able to give blood Tuesday for the first time. The only thing the tech suggested was drink a bit more water. I've been aneamic for years, so the night before I had a very lean hamburger and a huge kale and spinach salad for dinner. I didn't eat the crap they had on offer as I no…

I track it as I was diabetic and had high blood pressure. I do use small amounts to cook some things, but mostly I use the herbs I keep growing on my windowsill. I also make my own stocks and broths and buy very little prepared foods to cut down on the amount we eat.

Click on the 'exercise' tab. Click on the 'cardio' button, search for 'pilates'(correct spelling) and enter your time spent. :)

I scored two pairs of jeans for a whopping $7 yesterday at the Salvation Army shop- size 14!!! I've dropped 5 sizes since June now :)

If you forget to soak them overnight, put a kettle of water on to boil. Thoroughly rinse the beans. Put a quartered onion, a few smashed cloves of garlic and a seeded quartered bell pepper in the bottom of a crock pot or in a large dutch oven, add the bean and the boiling water to cover and either cook them on low all day…

Half a cup (dry) oats cooked with a tablespoon each cinnamon and chia seed and served with a splash (1/4 cup) of almond milk.

I drink over a gallon of water a day, more if I've really worked out. I used to drink Diet Dr Pepper by the case, but now drink green tea or water throughout the day. If I have the calories I'll have a glass (or two) of red wine after dinner. I use almond milk on my oatmeal. Shifting to clear liquids over pop and away from…

Weekly must haves: Greek Youghurt, vanilla and plain (for use in place of mayo) Double fibre whole grain bread Kale Red Romaine Unsweetened almond milk Pantry items: Dried beans Puy and Red Egyptian lentils Pearled Barley CousCous Orzo Whole grain pasta (depending what's on sale) As to the rest I look to see what's on sale…

Its my electronic 'Jiminy Cricket'; seeing things in print allows me to make better decisions about not only what I eat, but what I buy at the store (love the 'scan' function on my phone). This is a lifestyle change, so I can totally see me logging daily so I don't backslide.

A good tip for using charity shops: Take your measurements before you go, and take a tape measure with you since even mens sizes vary from brand to brand. Find what you like on the rails and measure it to make sure it will fit you; of course you can slip on shirts and jackets in the shop, but trousers could be tricky!…

Have your doctor check you out; you could have a medical predisposition towards a low HDL. That said, exercise and eating foods high in Omega 3 will help.

I had another agent follow me through the office saying "no seriously, what are you taking to lose so much weight?" When I explained to her I've changed how I eat and reduced calories she accused me of having lap band since I've lost so much in 'such a short time'. :huh: I pointed out I started in June, so it hasn't been a…

I was also diabetic, and what jobie stated is very true. If you're not working with a RD I strongly recommend you do so. In fact make an appointment and print out your food log and take it with you. As of November I am no longer considered diabetic, but I still e-mail my RD and she helps me tweak my eating plan so I can…

I add them so when I'm looking through my recipes to plan meals it reminds me to make sure I have the herb/spice on hand or on the grocery list. I agree the few calories in them won't make or break my calorie count, but is has made me adjust both recipes and what I buy as many of the powdered/granulated spices are loaded…

I like it with a sprinkle of Herbs deProvence and garlic.

I log everyday, and since I can log from my phone I log after each meal so I know if I have to get a workout in so I can have what I planned, like today. I wanted to try a new pizza dough recipe, and have a glass of wine, so once I logged I knew I had to get on the elliptical.

Or just eat a Ghirardelli dark chocolate square- 55 calories and very satisfying.

I get it on the international food aisle at Kroger's; it should be with couscous, kasha and orzo. You can also buy it in bulk at Whole Foods but we don't have one really close and Kroger's is 5 minutes away.

You can buy a packet from Trader Joe's for $1.69. Like tofu it takes on flavours well. Unlike tofu, you don't have to press the liquid from it, but if you steam it for about 10 minutes it swells a bit and takes up marinades better. Slice it thinly and whisk taco seasonings in with about half a cup of water; put both in a…

Not now! I passed him by 2 pounds last week!

I'm donating 3-4 bags of clothes every 3 months or so; charity shops are the only way to go until I get to my goal. I simply can't see paying a ton of money, even on clearance, when I'm only going to wear the things for a few months. Come warmer weather I'm going to have to box up all my short sleeved tees and shirts as…