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There is alot of salt in processed foods so be sure to read packages. If I buy processed foods, I try to keep sodium to a 1:1 ratio with the calories. So for example, if the calories are around 200 per serving, I try to keep the sodium to around 200 also. I learned that somewhere but it works for me. But.................I…

I lost the majority of my weight not being mobile but changing my eating habits. After a hospital stay, I came home using a walker. I couldn't climb a flight of stairs and had physical therapy in my home 2x a week. I gradually moved to a cane and once I gained some strength back, I started walking on a walking path with…

You are almost as addicted to this bread as I am! I now have this everyday~ I have tried some of the variations but I love it just plain. I top with a smidge of butter or SF jelly. I just bought my 2nd package of flaxseed meal - never used it before now with this recipe. I make it in different containers for a different…

Completely agree!

Wow - you like terrific! What a difference - you must be so happy!

When I cut vidalia sweet onions I don't cry!

PS: I also keep this on my fridge. You can go to the webmd website to print one that is wallet size. http://www.webmd.com/diet/printable/portion-control-size-guide

All such smart ideas. I'll share mine. I recently bought some Trader Joes Barbara's Puffins peanut butter cereal (they taste like Captn Crunch I had as a kid). It has 110 calories for 3/4 cup and I can crunch on that at night with coffee and it so satisfies my sweet tooth. But I was so afraid to buy the box and be tempted.…

Man vs. food - that is always on when I'm working out at the gym and makes me sick to my stomach!

Wow - what a difference and in only 5 months!!! Any words of wisdom?????????????????

My husband and I were in the mall during the holidays and it was really busy. We got in line to take the escalator downstairs and there was a bottleneck at the top as the escalator was single file. My husband was right behind me as I got on the escalator first and then once I was ok I reached back without looking and…

Go to your food diary and then his settings and you can pick sodium there.

Ding, ding, ding!!!!!!!!!!

I'm not sure if the injury made a difference but when you didn't exercise, did you keep within your calories? I don't think your food diary is open. If you did, then I wouldn't be too concerned. Did you eat out or have some salty food? Sometimes I can over analyze and I will have pizza one night (last night) and look at…

I'm sad to hear that you and your family are having a difficult time. It appears as though you recognize that you both need counseling. I think that if your husband doesn't want to attend, you should take it upon yourself to go on your own and seek help from a professional. This forum is not for a professional opinion…

I use splenda in my coffee, my hubby uses agave nectar.

Read my post - Plateau........Busted. If you open your food diary, we can take a peek.

You can have pizza - it's not cheating. I had pizza last night - but I chose wisely. My pizza place makes a garden pizza during the summer which is a white pizza with basil, tomatoes, zucchini, onions and mushrooms. I ask for thin crust and I ask him to go light on the cheese. It's all about choices. I think the tough…

Good time to go through the pantry and get rid of any unhealthy foods that might be hanging around!

Goodwill is a great idea and also check and see if you have any local consignment shops. I have a few near me, one that is very picky on clothes accepted. I consigned all of my 3x and 4x clothes and had an account with them that had those proceeds. Then I used that $ to buy clothes at a smaller size (now L or XL). So I…

Hello! I was diagnosed with Type 2 in May, 2010. I tipped the scales at 347 at that time and I had a medical issue which resulted in some hospital time - thus the diagnosis. For the day of that diagnosis, I have changed everything in my life. I was keeping a personal handwritten food journal/diary including blood sugars,…

Hello! I was diagnosed with Type 2 in May, 2010. I tipped the scales at 347 at that time and I had a medical issue which resulted in some hospital time - thus the diagnosis. For the day of that diagnosis, I have changed everything in my life. I was keeping a personal handwritten food journal/diary including blood sugars,…

sugar free jelly or agave

I'm in CT and about half a mile from the beach -we walk there all the time. We brought in the outdoor furniture and we are sitting here waiting to see if we should head out of town. Our daughter is visiting family and safe, thank goodness. We prepared the basement and the windows - we're going to see what morning brings.…

I second this! I tried this bacon yesterday for the first time and wow- three slices for 70 cal. Not big slices but enough to enjoy!! My hubby used it in an omelette and I used in a chicken and cheese and bacon quesadilla.

I would suggest taper and then just quit . I haven't had a drink in over a year and I quit cold turkey. If you are worried about alcohol, then you should stop. Keep yourself busy and if there is a particular time that you are more vulnerable, head to the gym or an activity to break the routine.

And why aren't you the spokesperson for My Fitness Pal? You look amazing and congratulations - that is quite an accomplishment!!!

I have some things from Target and Walmart. My daughter likes TJ Maxx and Marshalls.

I live in Connecticut and just came back from the grocery store or should I say zoo!!! They have batteries and waters piled high when you first walk in the door - but the water was flying out the door!!!!