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Thank you for your post......you are right , it would be nice to feel more 100% each day. Even though , I have totally adjusted amount of foods I eat , I still make unwise choices at times to make me happier for "the moment." Need to change that mindset.

Thank you for your response. Reading your response, makes me think maybe I am partially on the right road of thinking...........I just need to continue to amend my mindset about my choices.

Thanks ellie0213......yes, I do need to change my thinking on what to eat for the diabetic condition. It's not so much about amount of food anymore just choices of what to eat.

clifford89 Hi! Welcome to MFP! Hey don't look at the big number as that can be overwhelming. Just set smaller goals and step by step you will reach your ultimate goal. I have about that much to lose also and am also a Type 2 Diabetic. I wish you much success in your journey.:smile:

Jeff Dunham is hilarious......really all his characters are great! Don't forget to mention Walter and Jose Jalapeno on a Stick!:laugh:

Thanks pegm! I'm glad to know someone else out there finds him encouraging too. I also do Leslie Sansone Walking tapes sometimes.

I've enjoyed his tapes and have a whole "library" of his tapes myself. Just curious if anyone else has found his exercise videos helpful. I like them too because not everyone is already at the wieght they would like to be...they are works in progress like me. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter

Welcome to MFP! One can lose weight by diet alone but exercise surely helps tone and speed the progress. Just a thought.....when I had injured my leg at one time and really could not walk for long distances or do aerobics, I checked out some sitting exercise tapes from my local library and it's amazing but with arm and leg…

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According to www.dwlz.com restaurant list.......a regular 16oz strawberry julius has 220 calories, 0fat, 1g fiber and 57 carbs. It's a good site to go to and check out different restaurants foods.

Don't beat yourself up over the extra calories. I read once that around TOM you can eat a few more calories and be okay. Just do the best you can everyday and you will succeed.

Hi rosepetal54! Welcome to MFP. I have a lot of weight to lose too and it can seem overwhelming at times. I try to take some positive action each day....granted some days go by and I haven't accomplished that :smile: but I keep on trying. Just remember to try things a step at a time and it is not quite so overwhelming.…

Welcome Deborrah! MFP is a really good site for tracking - food, exercise, etc. There are a lot of supportive people out there. I wish you success in your weight loss journey.

hey Jessame! Welcome to my fitness pal. I am a few months away from 50 so know what you're feeling. This is a good site to track food, exercise and all on and people are very supportive. I wish you much success on your weight loss journey.:happy:

Hi! Welcome to the site. It really helps one track food, exercise and all very well. I'm still a newbie diabetic and learning to make the changes I need. I wish you success in your journey.:smile:

Thanks.....those do sound good. Will have to try them soon. I LOVE egg rolls!!!!!

WELCOME! Glad you joined us.:happy: We're all here for you. I've got a lot to lose too and when I reach my goal I plan to keep it off for good this time. I wish you well in your journey.

Try going to Dottie's Weight Loss zone website - dwlz.com. You can check out calories and info on food from a ton of restaurant chains to give you a better idea of your options.

I enjoy Leslie Sansone's walking tapes to.....it's a good workout. I'm working my way up to the three mile. I also do Richard Simmons Aerobic tapes which I especially appreciate because there are people of all sizes on his. I can relate so much better to those kind of exercisers.:happy:

Hey, thanks so much for posting these...they are great! I really needed to laugh a bit right now. Bless ya!

Congratulations!!!! You have so much to be proud of. You are really inspiration for the rest of us working towards our goals. GREAT JOB!

This is my favorite meatloaf recipe....the salsa adds the zip that the ground turkey needs.:happy: 1 tsp chicken instant bouillon 1/2 cup salsa (your choice of heat) 1 1/2 lbs ground skinless turkey breast 3/4 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 tsps dried basil leaves 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp pepper 1egg white 1…

YUM! I've made this a few times. This is a great pie , tastes decadent but isn't.:happy:

Hey, Don't beat yourself up about it, just start fresh again tomorrow. :happy:

Welcome! I'm sure you will like it here, everyone is supportive and helpful with advice. I just joined a couple weeks ago and was just diagnosed with diabetes so want to get my weight under control for good. Wishing you much success in your endeavor.

I'm originally from Iowa , "The Hawkeye State" , love the University of Iowa Hawkeyes and I'm a female so came up with ....hawkeyechick.:happy:

Hi Connieq288, Metabolic boost, huh? Does that mean we have an excuse now to have a few more calories around that time? :laugh: I knew I loved prevention magazine for some reason. It appears we both want to lose about the same amount of weight. I wish you well in your journey.

I've always heard and read it's not good to be obsessed with the scale and just weigh-in once a week. One's body can fluctuate so much depending if ate things with high sodium so scale can be different day to day and one might get discouraged if scale goes up for a day or two. As for taking measurements I prefer to do it…

Hi Sarah, Welcome to the site. I hear you about the Little Debbie treats ...they are tasty:happy:. You should feel great 'cause you already made a positive step with giving up the soda. Good luck with you quest!

Thanks shorerider! I really appreciate your thoughts and ideas.