Has anyone used cooked flaxseeds as a binding agent in anything like meatloaf? After cooking the flaxseeds yesterday, it seems like a natural idea…. They are very gooey – far more gooey than oatmeal and I’ve used it in the past. I’m making an effort to get my fiber intake up based on research showing a high fiber diet has a beneficial effect on lipids
Bawdy:
You seem to be doing really well with the new WOE – I think step aerobics are OK to do daily unless you are doing them with weights
Elaine:
Congrats on the weight loss. Glad you are feeling better today. Re: scale weighing differently – mine weighs differently on different floors - I don’t know why, but I weigh every morning with the scale in same place.
As for the calorie amounts – let how you feel and how you loss be your guide. No two bodies are alike. I’m seriously considering dropping my calories down to 8 to 9.5 per pound for the next few weeks to get the weight off – it makes a huge difference when you are hiking – especially in the mountains. We will be doing some short camping / backpacking trips soon to test equipment and see what actually works for us.
Ellie:
You and your Dad continue to be in my prayers. Glad the second autopsy gave the info needed for closure.
Your menus look good for ’72 induction… hope you are getting over the induction ‘flu’ or whatever is going on with your tummy. Wonderful news re: pants fitting better. I couldn’t get over how skinny you were in your new hair-do photos.
Not sure what to think about the flaxseeds – had cereal for lunch today, but cooked it a lot longer – the seeds were sort of like tiny pinto beans….. will continue to eat them for the health benefits, but am looking for ways to fix them.
Meg:
Congrats on the 3 lb loss! Glad you are adding the jello – it really does seem to help most folks get thru the induction period. I’m with Michele on the calories – 1400 wouldn’t have been enough for me when I was over 200 lbs. Gald you are using FitDay – it really helped me to plan early on and now it helps me to keep track of what I’m doing. I’ve been using it again for some planning as I’m rearranging my diet a bit.
Michele (acipenser)
Let us know how the measurements go – I’m finally seeing some movement on the scales – I have been losing inches fairly steadily. In fact, I just had to retire some of my clothing – the pants are nearly falling off and the shirts were hanging off my shoulders.
Great observation re: being more attuned to our bodies – hadn’t considered it before, but it so true.
Shelly (Lissette)
Glad to hear the parts are in for the treadmill.
unitydkn:
Whoops – sorry about not remembering you had started the thread.
The pic is great – you are a very attractive gal.
simplydawn:
Congrats on the blood sugar readings. Glad you caught the med error.
Eight c:
Welcome to the group – hope you are feeling better today.
6 kids!!!! I can relate, but mine are grown. Glad to hear the babysitter is willing to read.
Re: 18 yo daughter – welcome to the club – most kids go thru an “I’m 18 and I can do what I please” stage. They make a few mistakes, get a few scrapes and bumps – and then most come to there senses and straighten up. You will survive
I’ve survived a number of such incidents (hence all my gray hairs
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