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^^ This. Almost all processed/prepared foods are packed with sodium. And certainly when you eat out, the food is almost always packed with sodium. There are some low sodium products (canned goods, etc.). And some specialty items (such as low sodium salsa, or no salt tortilla chips) that you can buy in certain specialty…

Frankly, I don't measure my lettuce. It is just so low calorie, I eyeball it. But if I was going to measure it, I'd mash it down in a measuring cup, or weigh it.

mine is open . . . lots of fruits and veggies!!!

There are modifications for jumping jacks and all of the high impact moves. You can google "jumping jacks modifications" and many youtube videos will come up. What I do is jumping jacks for as long as I can and then switch to the modified jumping jacks. From a calorie burn perspective, low impact gets you about 80% of the…

stretch marks don't come from losing weight, so don't worry about that just lose slowly, hydrate inside and out, and focus on the positive side of being thin, fit, and healthy lots of great products (some do really help with stretch marks and/or lose skin) toning is helpful and often tanning hides them a bit

Wow, all you need is a new outfit and a tan!!! WAY TO GO!!! Thanks for sharing. You are so inspiring!!!

There are lots of gentle shampoos for daily use made for athletes (especially swimmers). Just ask around in a beauty shop and among friends to get a product that works for you. I sometimes use a gentle daily conditioner and skip the shampoo.

SOOOO amazing and inspiring!!! Way to go lady!!! :flowerforyou:

Definately being anemic saps all your energy (and then gets worse from there). Do you take a multi vitamin with iron for women? If not, you need to start immediately. Gell caplets are easier and quicker to digest. I was anemic and this solved my problem. I felt like I had more energy every day for three months and then it…

Most people are critical. I just ignore them. Also, I never ask people's permission or their opinion (unless I really want it, which is just about never). Sounds like you can either gain their approval or do the diet you want (not both). Having said that, it is difficult to find support for fad diets, but it is a free…

Wow, so inspiring!!!! Thanks for sharing! Keep it up and don't get discouraged. The new you is blooming! And the new way of life is a keeper (regardless of further progress). It is so true that the mental part is so much harder than the rest. Do you watch The Biggest Loser? I find it so eductaional and inspiring. I even…

red leaf lettuce, lol

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Wonderful wonderful job and I love your inspirational quote!!!

Welcome! You've found the right place. It is odd as the posts move so quickly here. Sometimes you post and a ton of folks reply. Othertimes "awkward silence". Anyway, we're all here for similar reasons and the support is really critical. Glad you came out to say hello. I did the same thing = joined MFP and then said hi…

I'm with you. Eating more often can increase metabolism and certainly protects against feeling ubber hungry and then over eating. I think the issue of night eating is really an issue of over eating. Many folks over eat at night and if they didn't they would not be so fat. If you can stay within your calories, I don't think…

Oh. Good to know. Thanks.

Definately. You need one with a chest strap. They are typically made for men and women (smaller). Love my HRM. Polar FT4. Watch Amazon for sales. Follow the instructions. Enjoy!

Very creative. Thanks for sharing!

I suspect that you maybe just need to add in some healthy fats. Doesn't have to be peanut butter. Do you like avocado? How about some yummy oils (olive, peanut, coconut). I love peanut butter on anything - pancakes, toast, banana, celery. But give cashew, walnut, almond butter a try! Also consider adding sunflower seeds to…

Fantastic work! Amazing just amazing and you look wonderful.

Great news! I suspect it was the mixing it up that did the trick. So do that again. Eat less for a week. Then eat more for a week. Congrats!

Wonderful wonderful progress!!!! So proud of you!

You are amazing and now you look as beautiful on the outside as you are on the inside. It is such a treat to be apart of your jouney!!!

Just amazing how different you look!!!! Congrats!!!

Bounce Cream - nothing beats it!

You are an inspiration! Congrat and a job well done!!!! Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work. :flowerforyou:

I agree with the others who have posted. Another tip is Nioxin. Nioxin is a fabulous hair product that works restore hair in situations like stress, pregnancy, cancer patients, etc. (not is situations of genetic baldness). There is a three party system = shampoo, conditioner and scalp treatment. You can buy Nioxin at the…

In terms of low carb as a vegetarian, I can offer some input as I've tried that. It really comes down to salad and protein bars. If you built a huge salad around dark greens (red leaf and spinach) add some 2% cheese, an avocado, and not too many veggies, maybe add some sunflower seeds, you have yourself a huge low carb,…

Just made these. YUMMMMMMM! Thanks :0)