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Homemade veggie soups. Make them over the weekend, package them up in Gladware and you have a bunch of lunches. I actually put some in the freezer so I don't get burnt out on one type of soup. It really isn't as time consuming as you would think. The longest part is cutting up the veggies. Then thrown them in some water…

Hi, I also constantly struggle with my weight and am looking for someone else who is trying to make healthy decisions a priority. Lets work together! I"ve found in the past it helps to see the updates and postings of "Myfitnesspal friends" when they posted workouts, or completed their food diaries for the day, or even just…

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I always pack a lunch everyday becasue it saves so much money and is so much healthier than anything you could pick up. I used to do the frozen lean cuisines & smart ones meals, but now I'm concerned about all of the sodium and the fact that they are in those cheap little plastic containers that get microwaved. So I…

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Here's an article that was posted today about the health risks of processed meat due to high levels of sodium. It made me realize that most of the meat I eat is processed; lunch meat, and frozen fish, turkey burgers & chicken fillets from Sam's Club. Guess I should work on cutting that down.…

I've started added hot spices like cayenne pepper or siracha, or spicy salt free seasoning mixes like salt free cajun seasoning to food instead of adding salt. I"ve found that often times when I want to add salt its becasue I think the food doesn't have enough flavor. So to give it more flavor I've started making things…

I decided to reserve it at the library and check it out before I bought it. It should be in by next week. I've heard really good things about it and am really hoping I like it! So I'm in.

I would also go the natural route and try to increase fiber.

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One thing that I like is Fiber One Muffins. They are pretty filling and they are much better for you than a regular muffin. This doesn't hold me over for the entire morning, but I eat one usually around 8-9 and drink coffee & try to drink a bunch of water. This will usually hold me over till about 11, when I have a light &…

This was a really bad weekend for me too. There were so many things going on, and everything revolved around meals, so there were tons of delicious, but very unhealthy foods. Even though I don't like to see how far I went over my calorie totals on weekends like this, I know its important to see how those kind of meals will…

Oh, I read today that the finale will be extended by half an hour. So it will be 2.5 hours!

I love Lost. It was so sad in the last episode when Jin & Sun finally got back together and they both ended up dying. At first I was upset they they both died, and Jin didn' t leave for his daughters sake. But thinking about it now, I think it was for the best. I think they both knew what it was like to go on with their…

I havnen't done any of my own research, so this is just what I've heard, but I've heard that if you are cooking vegetables, you don't want to overcook them becasuse they can start to lose their vitamins & menerals. But the only one I can remember specifically was a part of this for sure was cabbage. They said it was better…

For me, the key to controling my snacking at work is being prepared, and deciding if my cravings are really worth working off through exercise. I try to bring all of the food I might need during the day so I don't have to buy anything. Becasue if I go out and buy something, it won't be healthy. My snacks include Fruit 90…

I have RA and have been put on prednisone twice. The first time (about 5-6 years ago) I gained 30 pounds. The second time I was determined not to let that happen again, and was able to maintain my weight. Eventually I was able to slowly start bringing my weight down little by little. It was mainly done through healthy…

I found this amazing taco seasoning recipe on allrecipes.com. I never buy it anymore, it is that good. And it is so much cheaper than buying it. I use the recipe for one pound of hamburger. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Taco-Seasoning-I/Detail.aspx

Way to go! Its so motivating and inspiring to see people like you.

I always want to snack when I'm watching TV. So in the evenings when I start to feel like I want a snack, and I know I don't need one, I've been trying to get off the couch and do something. Pay bills, return emails, or go on here!

Do your knees ever get sore after a spin class? Or is it just your bottom that gets sore?

I think if you are hungry and you have earned extra calories, go ahead and eat something. But I wouldn't base what I ate on using up all of the calories I had left (I wouldn't keep eating after I was full just to use up the calories)

I don't always eat the same thing every single day, but there are a lot of foods that are a part of my routine: Fiber One Blueberry Muffins Light & Fit Yogurt salad full of veggies with a little bit of reduced fat feta, craisins and light dressing Arnold sandwich thin with 2 slices of meat, 1 slice of cheese and dijon…

I think the hardest part about exercising is just getting started. Try to find ways to make it more enjoyable. Like make a new workout mix, or find someone to go with you. Plus, you can start out slow just to get use to being active again like by going for a walk. Exercising is something historically I have always struggle…

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I also think that tracking everything you eat, even if you are way over your goal for the day, is one of the most important things you can do. I've found that when I do that and I have a bad day it is easier to motivate yourself to make the next day better. Plus when you finish entering everything for the day it tells you…

Are you in bed all day for a medical reason? If you are, I would check with your doctor before you do anything.