Posts by javamomma

Actually, frequent urination IS a symptom of early pregnancy.  Something to do with hormones and increased blood flow to the uterus and kidney excretions.  Frequent urination is most common during the 1st and 3rd trimester.

Next year, ask your veterinarian for a sedative that you can give at home. You may want an extra one for New Year's as well.

Good job on your initial weight loss!  It sounds like you are not eating enough.  Because of your starting weight and excersize level you really should aim for 1800-2000.  If your deficit is too high then your metabolism will slow down to compensate.  You're going to have to lower your daily calories as you lose weight and get closer to your goal weight so why start out so low (1500) now? I started out at 288 lbs and eating 1800 calories a day and I'm currently down to 194 lbs and I still eat 1800 and am still losing.  I walk 4-6 miles 6 days a week for excersize.  Try increasing your calories!

Breakfast:  egg sandwich made with 2 low-fat eggo waffles, 1 egg fried in 1/2 tsp. olive oil, 1 slice 2% swiss cheese and a thin slice of deli ham, 1 apple, coffee with splenda and coffee-mate creamer

Snack: whole grain crackers and cheese

Lunch:  salad with grilled chicken, peppers, cucumbers, red onions, carrots, dried cranberries, walnuts and fat-free raspberry-pecan vinaigrette

Snack: almonds

Dinner:  stir-fry with shrimp, peppers, onions, garlic, zucchini, mushrooms, whole-wheat pasta, olive oil

Snack: Breyer's no sugar-added vanilla ice cream with 1 Tbs. mini chocolate chips on top

I walk almost every day, at least 6 days a week.  I walk 3 miles each day and it takes me 1 hour.

Original Post by fillefollie       &nb sp;               &nb sp;               &nb sp;               &nb sp;               &nb sp;     How much cola would i need to add to it for a single serving recipe?

 I make single servings all the time!  Take 43g (one serving) of cake mix and mix it with 2 Tbs of diet cola.  I mix this in a small dish (ramikin) and microwave on high for 50-55 seconds.  Top with a dollop of ff cool whip and enjoy!

I make these every weekend, my son and I LOVE them!

Whole-Wheat Buttermilk Pancakes

3/4 cup white flour
3/4 cup wheat flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 cup lowfat buttermilk
1/2 cup skim milk

In a medium bowl wisk together flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  In a seperate bowl stir together eggs, buttermilk and milk.  Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix gently until just moistened.  Overmixing will result in a tough texture.  Cook pancakes as usual using a 1/4 cup measuring cup to make 12 equal portions.  Each pancake is 100 calories.

I make a single serving of the famous "diet coke cake" all the time.  You take 1/12 package of boxed cake mix (43 grams-heres where a food scale comes in handy) and mix in 2 Tbs. any flavor diet pop.  I mix this in a small ramikin/custard dish and microwave on high for 45-50 seconds.  A dollop of fat free cool whip and voila!

Thanks everyone!  I think I burn more calories at work than I think creating a big deficit.  I'm going to try upping my calories a bit and vary my exercise and see if that helps. Thanks!

Starting weight- 288#

Current weight- 238#

Daily Calories- 1600-1700

Lost 50# in 5 months

Exercise- started walking 2 1/2 miles, 3 days a week 2 months ago

Aunt Millie's makes a whole grain white bread, 120 calories for 2 slices and 5 grams of fiber!

You can also make chocolate pancakes by adding 1-2 Tbs. of cocoa powder to your pancake mix.   These are delicious as a dessert, you can top with ff cool whip or low fat vanilla ice cream......Mmmmmmm!

I make my own stir fry at home with a store bought sauce (House of Tsang-classic stir-fry sauce).  It has 25 calories per tablespoon.  Hope this helps!

Dairy Queen fudge bars are only 50 calories and 6 grams of fiber!

They're imported from Holland, I'm sure you could look for them in other stores.