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In reply to the discussion: Starting a diet today. Any advice would be welcome. I'm going to try to eat well - veggies and [View all]4th law of robotics
(6,801 posts)81. Don't skimp on the protein
you need it and it makes you feel fuller (less likely to cheat).
Chicken, tuna, eggs, etc.
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Starting a diet today. Any advice would be welcome. I'm going to try to eat well - veggies and [View all]
applegrove
May 2012
OP
getting past the sugar and processed foods has been a key to getting rid of most cravings...
hlthe2b
May 2012
#3
I think if you reconcile yourself to it taking a bit of time and shoot for incremental benefits...
hlthe2b
May 2012
#8
I've lost over 60 lbs since Jan 2011 and maintaining well - some keys for me...
NRaleighLiberal
May 2012
#10
It's such an individual thing. I had my last soft drink 8 years ago - morning coffee, then water
NRaleighLiberal
May 2012
#12
That is wonderful. What an inspiration. That is exacly the weight range I want to lose.
applegrove
May 2012
#14
I know. We've already started having cobb salads on Sunday nights. My mom & dad love their starches
applegrove
May 2012
#15
I'm on Pinterest but have stopped shopping for myself. Years ago I was a shopper. Now I don't want
applegrove
Jun 2012
#19
No wonder... I use safflower oil for one bread recipe... have had a tough time finding
hlthe2b
Jun 2012
#75
It's hard to say. I go to a few different grocery stores and they all seem to do things differently.
Arugula Latte
Jun 2012
#69
do you have a system for counting calories? i really like the app i use
La Lioness Priyanka
Jun 2012
#34
I've been eating too much lately. I tend to go through month long phases where I overeat and
applegrove
Jun 2012
#39
That is great advice. Bookmarking. I was not planning on avoiding berries or other simple good foods
applegrove
Jun 2012
#56
Instead of saying "starting a diet", (which sounds like you are going to be depriving
crunch60
Jun 2012
#59
Those are great things to remember. I quit drinking and smoking so I know I can get over my
applegrove
Jun 2012
#67