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Just a couple more thoughts, Leanna. When I have salad, I am careful what dressing I use. You can find some without high fructose corn syrup that have a lot of flavor. I like Maple Grove Farms Asiago & Garlic dressing. 2 T = 40 calories http://www.maplegrove.com/products/dressings/original-dressings/asiago-and-garlic Also, during the day eat often, but small meals and you will never be hungry. I eat every 2-3 hours and never feel deprived. Buy whatever fruit and veggies are on sale each week. Before you go shopping, look at the sales flyers and plan meals, make a list and stick to it. Half the battle is figuring out what good foods you like. It might take a bit to find healthy things you enjoy, but once you do it's worth it. I found that I love avocados. I cut one in half, sprinkle a little sea salt and pepper and eat each half with a spoon - like it's an ice cream lol I don't eat a lot of bread, but I like to have a slice of toast here and there with a tablespoon of peanut butter. I use Arnold Double Protein bread and it is so satisfying. Leanna, gradually you will find out what works for you and your diet will continually evolve. I've found that starchy foods don't agree with me, so I almost never eat pasta anymore.

I don't eat fish, so can't comment on that. I do eat a lot of chicken, I buy the Perdue Perfect Portion tenderloins at my local wholesale club for grilling. For chicken dishes, anytime chicken breast is on sale, I stock up and freeze it in 1 lb portions. I consider $1.99/lb a stock up price. Turkey tips are awesome too. For flavoring the chicken, watch the marinades. A lot of the commercial ones contain a lot of sugar. Dry rubs are best, but I still use a marinade here and there. I have a couple of chicken/pork recipes you might like. Breakfast? You are not limited, at all. Fruit is always awesome. Oatmeal. I love oatmeal and eat it almost every morning. I keep packs of Better Oats at my desk at work, for when I forget to bring homemade in. I make my own oatmeal from steel cut oats and add my own ingredients. Yogurt I love. Stay away from the ones that are flavored, they are full of sugar, usually between 20 and 30 grams of added sugar. I buy Fage 2% plain Greek yogurt 7 oz and add a couple tablespoons sugar free jam and some fruit. Today for lunch, I had that with sugar free apricot jam and I cut up some dried apricots and mixed it all up. I added some chia seeds, 21 grams of protein right there. The other day, I used raspberry sugar free jam and added fresh raspberries to it. Fresh spinach is cheap, saute it with a little olive oil and garlic. When done, dress with a little grated romano or parm cheese.

Woohoo! The newbies are going to have some counting competition for sure!

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Spin class 55 minutes this morning at gym #2

I love avocados all of a sudden. Have one just about every other day, with sea salt and pepper, scoop it out with a spoon. You would be surprised how many people I run into that don't know what they are. What are you eating? lol Newest obsession is chicken sausage. Al Fresco makes a garlic and herb one that is awesome.

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Hey Natalie, there is the possibility of having to quit twice, but what matters is not inhaling that poison. I used the patch short term. My experience

Welcome Natalie :) I hate to say it, but gradual withdrawal is gradual torture. Don't do it! Why go through withdrawal every time you put out that cigarette, instead of one time? Check this out.

So, where can I get them for cheap? Are they one size fits all? I need to buy 2 pair, I am making my son take a boxing/conditioning class with me.

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Yesterday, weights and spin at gym #1 Today, weights and ran 1.5 miles on treadmill.

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Interesting thread, for sure. I was about 6 weeks into my quit, before I drank. I didn't drink a whole lot before I quit, but when I did it was strong stuff and I could drink many under the table in my younger years lol. These days, it's wine and I see nothing wrong with having a glass most nights. I don't think I even LIKED wine before I quit. Generally, I stick to one glass throughout the week and come the weekend, it's two or if I'm feeling especially bold I'll have 3. That's it though, I think my tolerance has changed dramatically. I really like sparkling Contadina Pinot Grigio from Trader Joe's :)

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Thanks for the chuckle Pinky :)