Well, I was surprised as well....it was such a good reference to have when you were searching for a past topic. :(

Way to go! You're doing fabulous. I lost about 1.5 lbs, but I rethought what I cooked this year -- was had 3 people and 3 dogs, lol! But a great time.

Our freezer is in perpetual use -- I make ahead and freeze in meals that work for 2 servings for Jim, small one (or two) for me. And those things have vegetables in it. In the South, we do get a lot...

[QUOTE=sraebaer;612230]I do love fresh veggies, just takes preparation. I typically keep them in water in the fridge to keep them crisp. Then a good dip is the 0 FAGE greek yogurt with some of the...

I needed assistance with finding vegetables -- and as always the group responded.

JANNYAZ – Acorn Squash: I eat acorn squash. I cut it in half then bake or microwave it. While it's cooking I mix...

HOPING THIS WILL HELP THE GROUP -- I do have some recipes I could also add somewhere, but not sure how to do it. I DID ADD SOME GOOD RECIPES to the Recipe Group....

These are the wonderful ideas...

I do keep carrots with some greek dip (homemade) handy. Sometimes ya just gotta chew! I cannot do celery - high salt content In fact, I don't even cook with it for that reason. And the strings.......

Yes, a world where pumpkin pie isn't a vegetable seems wrong. In the South, Banana Pudding ('Nanner puddin' is noted as a vegetable choice on menus, lol.)

I do like squash, and I do like cooking! ...

Oh that sounds really good! Thank you! I'm not thinking outside the box, I guess.

At 2+ years, although I think I'm doing fine with tracking, weight, etc., and my protein choices, vegetables are still a question mark for me.

WHAT vegetables are you "old timers" eating daily? I...

I found even with complications, since I was also working from home at the time, the first SEVEN days were pretty much sleeping & sipping and walking and protein goals. But after that, except for...

Anyone with that much going on, especially when they were going for a change (positive one), would be stressed and maybe a little depressed.

I used to live on a farm with cattle and horses;...

I wouldn't get really stressed since you know what you're doing :)

I would offer a couple of suggestions: 1) do track even the less the choices; 2) journal your feelings! It's an easy useful tool...

What's been posted is spot on. I had a minor complication requiring a 2nd surgery & blood transfusions. Even with that, I was able to go home the 2nd day, and didn't need pain relievers. I did...

For me, daily tracking (I use MyPlate) of calories and protein, to be sure I get enough. WATER, eating slow, and weighing daily - no magic.

And this group :)

SO good to read your post this morning, as we had our procedures about the same time, and I always enjoy your posts. I think you've nailed it! I am right at my original goal, not my lowest weight,...

Oh gosh! You've done fabulously! I am NOT an avid exerciser, more due to some older person health issues, but I do get guilty if I stray. BUT it gets less as you realize you are human and...

For me, the best decision we (husband & I) ever made to spend money -- self-pay. And I only wish I'd had it done earlier.

Keep asking questions!

I'm sure you've already reviewed your protein/carb/water stuff; Be sure you are getting enough sleep as well. And if you haven't been tracking food for a while, go back to it.

Otherwise, keep on...

Well I regained some as well, for the same reasons - prednisone, and then health issues = stress eating. BUT I got back on track with great encouragement from Kenyon, sraebaer, Ann2, etc. I tried...

Congratulations! Just sip lots of water, keep your protein up, and walk! And rest when you need to. You will quickly be past this and on to your goal!

Hey Kristi, so glad to see you here sharing with everyone! And Sharon is correct, your mom is crazy. Mine was too -- even when I was 110 lbs as a young adult, she said I was too heavy....but whatcha...

You guys rock!

Beck7, it takes a lot of strength to recognize what we need to fix, and make the hard decisions. You are very brave.

This is a great group of supportive folks, who have found all kinds of lifes...

I certainly feel your disappointment. I do agree with sraebaer. You don't want to end up with multiple health challenges that you might encounter. There is a very nice person on the board who had...