Hello to everyone!
I'm Zazzy. I joined with a wonderful friend of mine named RedGlitter.
I'm sure you will love her when you get to know her.

I'm 38, married for almost 20 years. i have one daughter 6 years old. i live in WV,close to Charleston.
I have been chubby all my life. I love food! and tend to eat when i am board.
Late night snacks are my biggest weakness.

I'm so glad to have found this place, and hope to be helpful in any way i can.
I can't wait to meet everyone! and get to know all of you.
I like to cook, and always like to try a new recipes.
My current weight is about 240. I would love to be under 200 before summer.
Please wish me luck!

Hi Zazzy - said hi to you in the other thread, but I'll send you a big ol' in your own thread.

OK, so we know you like to have something to eat at night. Sounds a lot like me! My night is NOT complete until I have dessert...it's just how I am. So I made sure I PLANNED for that dessert. It fits in my day, and I don't have to be deprived.

You could make a big bowl of popcorn (air-popped or popped on the cheap in a brown paper bag), throw some salt on top, and snack away in front of the TV for just about 120 calories...a perfectly reasonable snack. And it's a whole grain!

Since you love to cook, maybe you start experimenting with low-cal dips. Make a big batch, keep it on hand, and when that latenight snack monster comes out, break out the veggies and dip. For me, it is all about choices - I can have a GIANT plate of veggies and dip, or a big bowl of popcorn, or 10 potato chips. I like eating too much to burn up my calories on something that'll be gone so quickly, so I go for the big volume.

Gosh, I'm chatty tonight! You'll find lots of new recipes to try here...you could visit the "100 lb Club" - there is a "stickied" thread called "101 plus things to do with chicken". Check it out!

Can't wait to see you and Glitter around soon!

Thank you for the nice warm welcome Mandalinn.
And all the great tips, i'll go check them out soon.
you have a nice looking place here.
Thanks again!

Hello! Like you I just joined and so far it has help alot!!! The support you recive here so great! I belive that we will meet our goal by summer!