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Short cuts and tips for eating healthy when time crunched
Here are some tips I use, please add yours to the list! 1) COOK ONCE, USE AT LEAST TWICE. When I am cooking dinner, I always cook more meat, eggs, rice or potatoes than I need. Rice keeps in the fridge for a few days and freezes nicely in ziploc containers and can be reheated in minutes just like ready made. The best thing…
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Working out of town has its own challenges!
I am out of town working over the weekend. Eating in restaurants while I am out of town is always a challenge. Here are my strategies to keep on track: I ensure that I do something physical each day. That could include going mall walking (if the weather is crappy), using the hotel gym (if there is one and it is quiet) or…
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Best Sayings or Advice
The best sayings I have ever heard are: YOU CAN'T OUT-TRAIN OR OUT-RUN A BAD DIET. This is what my trainer told me years ago after being baffled at why I was not losing as much weight as I had expected but was working out like a dog. If you exercise so you can eat more, you likely are not going to lose the weight you are…
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How is everyone doing with their commitments or resolutions?
I love the "commitment" counter on MFP. I have logged in, tracked and stuck with my lifestyle changes for 30 days now. Although I truly think it takes me more than 28 days to change a habit, I am well on my way to a good routine. I have learned a few things along the way! TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY SUCCESS IS MEASURED IN MANY…
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Work Pressures mess with my sleep!
I know I am stressed, when I wake up each morning before 4am. I have power stacked my work and school schedules so I can have everything I need done by the end of March. Work Ensure the review of all job descriptions and completion of all performance evaluations for 5 Directors and 67 staff, Finish review of all…
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Back to work struggles
Heading back to work often creates challenges. Phone calls, emails, colleagues, work deadlines, meetings.....it goes on and on and then repeats when you arrive home. Have you had a change in attitude to remain in control of your food and fitness goals despite all of the demands? NO ONE WILL TAKE CARE OF YOU BUT YOU! HOW…
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New
Hello Everyone! I just got an invite to this group and am greatful to be asked. I am a 34 year old, been married for 13 years to a wonderful husband, and have 3 kids ages 9, 7, & 5. My middle child is a girl who has Angelman Sydrome so it makes life even more challenging, but I wouldn't trade her for the world! I am a…
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What this is all about?
If you are anything like me, you have achieved a lot of other things in your life but struggle with taking care of yourself. If this sounds like you, you are in the right place. I have my mind made up to change my life once and for all. I have enrolled in a new program, I am working towards a Master's Degree in ME. Ask…
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How do we change our priorities?
If you are like me, ME is rarely the priority unless I have a clear path and then watch out. The path has usually led to education or a project I thought would be interesting an fun. Problem is....taking care of me is not really interesting or fun! At least not yet that I have found. I have started the shift by signing up…
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What is your biggest Challenge over the holidays?
What is your biggest Challenge over the holidays and how are you going to manage it? Mine will be eating six small meals a day among all of the crazy activities and company. I will just have to pay attention to the time. I have a watch that once I program it will sound an alarm every two hours.
