HerbT51

What bashing? You were attractive before starting MFP and are doing great! Congrats on quitting smoking. It can be tough changing two things like that at once and you are doing it. I owe my life to a good group of hospital workers. Keep up everything you are doing right! The confidence will come with time.

I use portion control on these special days. That way I don't feel deprived, as I would if I skipped the hot digs or hamburgers (one or the other, of course). I realize I won't lose today, and might gain a little, but I am in this for the rest of my life so tomorrow I'll be right back at it. I managed to lose weight…

Because of diabetes, I track my carbs & fiber but never look at sugars because all carbs turn into sugar to be absorbed. If you can wean off the packaged foods (even Lean Cuisine) you will not be getting as much "hidden sugar'. Real food is the way to go. More vegetables will help you feel full.

It is fine to look to others for your meal plan inspiration but you must first think about yourself, your life style, your goals, etc. Those who are seriously into exercising do well on high protein/low carbs. Some people MUST avoid gluten. Vegetarians eat a lot of grains & legumes - and all the vegetarians I know lose…

Try making your onlette with Deb El Just Whites (dehydrated egg white). I use 2 whites & a whole egg. It is better than Egg Beaters (what a misnomer) and doesn't have all that sodium or yellow dye. The egg white powder takes about 15 minutes to properly rehydrate but can be prepared the night before or the omlette cook…

If your mother is serious about optics I would recommend against giving her a pair as a gift. A gift card or check is a much better idea. One person's opinion of "the best" is not necessarily another person's choice. Personal sight, hand & head size, eyeglasses or not, & endurance carrying the weight all play a part in the…