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well done!

ok...thanks guys!

Hi..

There are 2 ways to add items to your food log, the one on the left uses the data base (that's where you're searching). Look just to the right of that, you can add all the information directly from the product label and name it whatever you want. My advise is tag it so you don't have to go thru the process next time you eat your pretzels!

Hope that helps....

wrap: multi grain wrap,ripe avocado, tons of spinach, soy mayo, and sundried tomatoes (not the oil packed kind) red onions. If you put the spinach on first & wrap carefully the other ingredients don't touch the tortilla, making it more lunch bag friendly. Who likes soggy tortillas??

Original Post by vanessa1031:

bottom line is;  chew with your mouth closed; make sure you don't have food on your face after you take a bite (I really hate corn on the cob eaters), don't scrape your teeth on the fork; don't scrape the plate when you are done eating, and pls PLS don't chew loudly and harshly.

well said!

I love Bio Oil. I've been using it for about 1 month and am seeing some results. My stretch marks are old (from having babies) and there is a little change, not dramatic.

However, I have noticed a huge reduction in some old scars I had, as well as general redness in my skin. I use it all over, twice a day.

In Canada, it's $12 a bottle at Shoppers Drug Mart and a bottle lasts me about a month, but I use it quite liberally.

My advise, rub it in really well before getting dressed. I ruined my favorite bra because I didn't do this.

I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. You are obviously the type of daughter any mother would be proud to claim!

I understand stress eating, I battle that monster myself. Try to identify the times when it's the worst. Maybe you could anticipate the feeling coming on and remove yourself from all temptation? OR, what about a container of fresh veggies all cut up and ready to go in the fridge with a big label that says "in times of stress break seal?"

When I feel the most stressed out I try to take a walk. Perhaps not the easiest thing to do with 2 little ones, but they are portable so maybe take them with you.

hang in there...I think that good people sometimes experience the most stress bc we care the most.

take care...

Original Post by elle89:

I also make healthy flapjack by puuting oats, soya milk and honey in a pan, heating it till everything is absorbed then baking like normal flapjack. You get a nice chewy cereal bar like consistancy. You can add nuts/seeds/dried fruit too :)

 

 elle89 - could you please give quantities, etc? This sounds like something I would really like. Thanks....stumbles

Brittney-

I have two kids (14 & 15) and I hope you can find it inside of you to talk to your mother. I hope she is the kind of mom that can listen and offer the support YOU want and need. If she isn't then perhaps you can find someone at your school, a counselor, or a friend to help you with your goals.

My heart goes out to you and I wish I could help. Keep reminding yourself you are doing this for you, for your future, for your health. I don't know about you but I've found setting small goals and then giving myself rewards is beneficial. After I lost my first ten pounds I got new shoes. Find what works for you.

And please remember, it's not about the number on the scale because I can personally verify that all scales lie, especially the ones at the doctor's office!! What it's really about is being healthy, weight loss is just a small part of that so keep at the fitness and eating right too.

Good luck Brittney,

stumbles

I love egg whites! I posted a couple weeks ago with a question  on poaching egg whites. I tried it... don't bother unless you're poaching whole eggs for other people and then you can just throw in a couple of whites for yourself.

1)I found this technique (don't ask me where, I think it was on this site) and it works quite well-

One large ziploc bag; spray inside with cooking spray; fill with egg whites; veggies; low fat cheese; salsa; whatever you like. Seal bag (important to remove all the air from inside bag). Place bag in pot of boiling water and boil for exactly 12 minutes. When finished, unzip bag and empty contents onto plate. This is great for when you are in a hurry.

Check previous forum postings for pumpkin/oatmeal pancakes (uses egg whites and very tasty when you add a sprinkle of walnuts)

I googled low fat egg white recipes and got a ton of hits.

Hope that helps....

I cut and pasted an older entry from my journal on this topic, sorry it's so long, but I've changed my diet dramatically...

1. fat free cottage cheese, I used to think it looked like throw up
2. tofu, I used to think there could be no substitute for meat
3. almond milk, I never knew almonds had udders
4. whole grain anything
5. roasted soy nuts & wasabi edamame, I used to think nuts came out of the ground covered in chocolate
6. soy cheese (good with pickles)
7. fat free yogurt, I used to think if it was fat free it was taste free
8. flax I thought flax was what you made linen from
9. salad with no dressing, just lemon juice, I used to think this was boring
10. almond butter, I used to think it was a peanut butter wannabe
11. puffed Kamut cakes (good with almond butter), I used to think Kamut what?
12. anything with Salba in it, I'd never even heard of this before
13. sunflower rye bread toasted with light feta cheese melted on top, I used to think, bread could have seeds in it???
14. manna bread with FF cream cheese, I used to think manna, like in the Bible??
15. veggie burgers, I used to think somebody was trying to fool themselves and veggies could never taste like "burgers"
16. turkey burgers, again, not beef

like many before me I chop veggies ahead of time. I bought some cheap but re-usable containers and prepare as much as I think I can use in the next few days in the fridge. They keep surprisingly well, onions, celery, carrots, peppers, etc. I also cook extra veggies at night that I can eat the next day.

Try adding granola to LF yogurt with blueberries the night before in a spill proof container. In the morning take it out of the fridge and eat, or take it with you.

I agree with laschndr, hard boiled eggs are great. you can always pop out the yolk and save it for any non CCers in your house. Buying egg whites in the carton, tossing in your precut veggies, you could add turkey & low fat cheese.

Look for "ziploc omelet", another great timesaver....

I have no idea if it's correct or not, but I log the cooked weight of frozen or fresh vegetables, unless CC has the actual item listed. I figure that's the quantity/volume that you are actually consuming.

You're right, there is a lot of difference between frozen, fresh, steamed etc.

Do you have a kitchen scale or do you use measuring cups/spoons? I have found a digital scale to be indispensible.

Hey alex2929,

I saw your post and thought I'd respond even tho I'm on this site to lose weight not gain. There are many people here that can talk to you about this and have experience with needing to gain weight, but you will need to give them more information.

You didn't include your height. Have you been to see a doctor about your weight? What have you tried so far?

Please post a little more information and I'm sure someone with more knowledge than I have will be able to talk to you.....

I was feeling old, but yesterday I got whistled at.(I think maybe he left his glasses at home)

 Now I feel a little "less old!!"