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New to group & would like to know how many carbs a day I should eat
My cardiologist told me last week to go on a low carb diet. This is new to me because I was accustomed to counting calories. I have searched some lists of carbs in food but haven't found out how many carbs a day I should eat. Could someone please help?
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Calories burned doing water exercise
How many calories would I burn doing an hour arthritis water class?
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Fast weight loss for hernia surgery
Saw the surgeon today to discuss abdominal hernia repair surgery & he said I have to lose a great deal of weight before he will perform the surgery because it would be easier on me & less risky. I'm 280 after a 10 lb. loss this month and at this pace it sounds like it could take a year to lose at least 80-100 lbs. in order…
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What is advantage of keeping diary private?
I have noticed that some people keep their food diaries private & curious if there is an advantage to doing so? Personally I keep mine open so that it might help others to get ideas for different types of food to eat to help them stay within their calorie goal. Sometimes I go over but I think I'd be worse about eating more…
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Buoyancy in the swimming pool, what you may not know.
They say fat floats & it is so true! Some time ago after reaching 200 lbs (presently weight 279) I discovered I had a special talent which seems to make my close friends & spouse chuckle. That's ok because with this new talent of being able to float upright in the deep end of the swimming pool I no longer have fear of…
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7 small but powerful diet habits
1. Eat Breakfast Every Day Research shows dieters are more successful at losing weight-and keeping it off-when they eat breakfast. If you don't already eat breakfast, start. If you are already a breakfast eater, try eating the same breakfast multiple days each week. Repeating the same meals can help you shed pounds,…
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Fit Bit
I don't use onebut know many of you do. I heard that the Fit Bit is being recalled because of the metal in the band was causing rashes on the wrist. If you have that problem maybe you might not know you can take it back to where you bought it & they will replace it with a new better one.
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What's the best crustless pumpkin pie recipe?
Looking for the best tasting low calorie crustless pumpkin pie recipe without using artificial sweetener.
