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Not losing because of alcohol?
I enjoy a couple of scotch and waters every evening. I count them as part of my calories for the day. I'm 230 pounds and consume between 1200 and 1400 calories a day. I don't exercise much, but I have been trying to move more. I need a lot of calories to maintain 230 pounds and I've cut at least 1000 calories a day for the…
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Edamame!
I discovered that I love edamame! I just had 1/2 cup of the beans -- 110 calories, 12 carbs, and 10 grams of protein. I buy the ones in the pod because it's fun to squeeze them out of their shells ( 1-1/8 cup will get you 1/2 cup of beans.) It takes a little effort and time so that I don't eat the entire portion in 2…
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ripe banana = diet setback?
You know those online ads that say "1 food to never eat" and they show a ripening banana? Why would that be an evil thing? I have a ripe banana in my smoothie every morning. Should I eliminate it? I thought bananas are a good source of potassium. Any banana experts out there?
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Newbie introduction
My name is Chris and I live in Maine. I am currently 234 pounds and I've been this way for far too long. I've been thin and I've been heavy and I know that people treat thin people much differently than they treat heavy ones. I had a physical yesterday and was told I'm probably on the path to diabetes. I would love to lose…
