Dear Julieanne -

Welcome to our forums!

Definitely it is challenging sometimes to find that right mix so you are a healthy weight, not hungry, and not sluggy. It's great that you're working on it!

We all have different metabolisms and activity levels so a key seems to be to weight yourself at least once a week. That way you're aware of trends when they are beginning, and can adjust for them before they go too far.

It sounds like you want to lose a little weight, but not go overboard. Which is great! I think your changes like avoiding the potatoes will help. Do that for a week and see if the needle starts to slide down a bit. Your aim is for slow, gradual loss, so you can taper off as you approach your target weight.

Let us know how you do!

I'm lucky in that I work from home, so I just walk over to the fridge. So I definitely need to think more about people who don't have that luxury.

Today I had a preservative-free turkey sandwich with swiss cheese and a pickle, on low carb bread. I was out of very veggie

Enjoying the last of my natural turkey in a sandwich with swiss and pickle. What low carb items have you relished today?

Still fighting a cold so had a lite beef stew style soup for lunch today. How are you guys doing? What are you eating?

Still fending off this darn cold or walking pneumonia or whatever it is. I'm having pasta fagiole soup today. What are you having?

OK you guys wondered if I could ever get sick of very veggie. Since I've been sick I just haven't wanted any. Having cheddar and Triscuits. It's the only thing that seemed appetizing to me. What are you guys having?

Trader Joes has a great kim-chi (I am sure I spelled that wrong) so I will eat that with some edamame and an apple of something to negate the spice. I was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as an adult, so I am always looking for low-carb ideas so I don't have to take too much insulin - I hate getting really low blood sugar which happens to me a lot if I take a bigger shot to balance out the carbs! Oh, & Lisa I loved your post about brussel sprouts and a glass of wine! I am so glad it is brussel sprout season, they are my favorite!!!

Carolyn - I'm thrilled to meet another brussel sprout lover! They are so tasty. And round. And cute .

Edamame is a great treat

I'm enjoying some miso soup - unfortunately now I have a craving for sushi . Unlikely at 10pm. What are you guys eating today?

I love brussels sprouts. Triscuits are perfect with pepperjack cheese. I'm taking that and an apple for lunch tomorrow. With a
v-8, it's a complete meal.