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Thank you everyone. I feel sooooo good. I just had to tell someone who would understand and be proud of me. Thank you again.

One day at a time. Don't beat yourself up. It takes time to make real changes. If you fall off a bit, don't worry, get back on. Try to give yourself a bit of a break while you get used to this new way of living. It is okay to stip ONE day of exercise every now and then, justdon't use it as an excuse to skip the next day.…

Hi, I've been at it for 5 weeks now. Not as intense on the exercise as you. I was happy when I lots 5 pounds in the first week, but then the scale didn't move. What has changed though is how my clothes stopped shrinking in the closet. Most of them actually streached. I think the scale is a tease, but looser clothes are…

Well I tried this for breakfast today. First of all I am not a fussy eater and will eat almost anything (many years in the military teaches you food tolerence). This dish however ended up in the garbage after a few bites. Even maple syrup could not help it. Not something I am going to make again.

Sounds yummy. Will try it for breakfast tomorrow, without the oil to see how it turns out.

Pho, yummmmm. This is one of my favorite dishes along with almost everything else ;-) Personally I think it is great. I try not to get the fried spring rolls (yummmm) with it to keep the calories down.

I brush a bit of olive oil on them and add some seasoning then do them on the Foreman grill. Lamb chops are such a treat I don't feel guilty about enjoying them. I just don't have dessert.

I like Jackal75's suggestion. Let's agree on a naming convention!! Let's make sure all the info is in the title! Don't put "Kroger Wheat Bread" when it should read "Kroger - 100% Whole Wheat Buttertop Bread (US) [Feb28,2011]" Also, when possible put in the per serving quantity and the per container quantity so that it…

Hi. I found www.myfit.ca to have some good plans that have helped me with some overall toning. Doing pushups is a work-up-to thing. Start leaning against a wall and do 10, when you can do them without much effort, then move down to a counter. Once this becomes easy move down to the second from last stair in a flight. Once…

I do 1/3 cup quick oatmeal with a bit of cinnamon and milk. Warms me up and fills me up.

This is the best explination I have found on this subject http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/173853-an-objective-look-at-eating-exercise-calories

Make a batch or two of soup on the weekend or chili. Freeze in individual containers. Over a few weekends you should get a variety and not have to eat the same thing everyday. Microwave a sweet potato for lunch. Tuna packed in water, drain add a bit of salsa and a low sodium tortilla. Measure out frozen fruit and mix in…

Don't think of it as exercise. Think of it as extra food or treats to eat. If I want an ice cream, I know that 30 minutes of vigorous movement will allow me to eat it without guilt. I only have so many calories in the daily budget, so if I want to go over I have to earn them. Sort of like real life, if you want to stay out…

Someone once told me if you can't pick it or kill it don't eat it. You can pick a potato but not a potato chip. You can kill a pig but not a bacon. I am also reading ingrediants and trying to limit myself to stuff I recognize. For example I bought a brand of cottage cheese made from milk, cream and salt, yes it is a few…

Stab all over with a fork, microwave for about 3 minutes, cut in half. I like them plain with nothing on them, but you could add a bit of butter, magarine, honey.

Hi: This is the best explination I have seen on this topic http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/173853-an-objective-look-at-eating-exercise-calories It should be a sticky

Hi Stroutman81: Not sure what you mean by my stats, but here is some info. I am female, 51, 5'2", 144 pounds (lost 10 pounds since New Years). Smallish build. I am trying to get down to 135 pounds.

Frozen grapes. Tasty, fun and have to be eaten slowly.

Hi Stroutman81: I just want to make sure I understand and get this right. According to MFP my BMR + Normal daily activity (NDA) = 1500 cals. 25% of this is 375 cals, the deficit I am looking for. So if I did nothing exercise-wise I should only eat 1125 cals to meet my deficit. So if I set my daily calorie goal at 1125 then…

Hi: I found this site yesterday as I was looking for a weight routine I could do at home with hand weights. I gave it a try and found I could only do 2 reps of each set. Oh well it is a start. Tomorrow will be a bit better, maybe less reps but a full 3 sets.…

For Mama-mia 3: Here is the link for the recipe http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/philadelphia-no-bake-mini-cheesecakes-53063.aspx At calories per serving 200, I think I am going to try the pumkin cheese cakes that was posted here, they only have 35 cal/serving.

Thanks Jess804. I have a few friends who do have thyroid problems. Maybe I'll just keep the calories with sugar and not risk problems.

I was looking for something like this. I want to bring treats into the office on Monday and am not much of a cook or baker. What is pure stevia versus splenda or what the recipe calls for? Also can you use low fat cottage cheese?

Did anyone try freezing the leftovers?

I made this "low calorie Mousaka" http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1725,152165-236205,00.html. I brushed my eggplant slices with a bit of olive oil and baked them for a while. It actually turned out to be pretty good.

Way to go. Remember when one was hard. Bit by bit we get stronger and healthier.

A large jar of Almond Butter at my Costco is about $6.00 or $7.00 I was surprised it was so cheap comapired to other places. But being one person I did not buy it as I don't want almond butter for ever.

Carrot cake has carrots in it so it equals 1 serving of veggies. Cream cheese icing has cream in it so one serving of dairy. Chocolate come from a bean. Beans are veggies so another serving of veggies. Beer is made from barley, barley is a grain....:drinker:

Carrot cake has carrots in it so it equals 1 serving of veggies. Cream cheese icing has cream in it so one serving of dairy. Chocolate come from a bean. Beans are veggies so another serving of veggies. Beer is made from barley, barley is a grain....:drinker:

Enjoy your cruise. One word of advice, don't beat yourself up while you enjoy the food, drinks and relaxation. Actually don't even think about it (okay maybe think about it a bit as you resist the third dessert). You paid good money for your holiday so enjoy it. You can work it off when you get back. It took me a few weeks…