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Oh, yes, and patience. Lots of it.
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Exercising and lifting weights on a regular basis and having it planned... if I try to make it up as I go, I'll most likely end up watching TV lol. Staying accountable and being dead honest about it, too. I'm not fooling anybody but myself if I try to fudge the facts.
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I have a Polar FT7 HRM (chest strap). The amount of calories it says I burn from cardio is always really close to what MFP calculates (e.g. treadmill, 3.5 MPH for 68 minutes yesterday and the difference was only 2 calories, and that's pretty consistent for all my treadmill sessions). My NordicTrack treadmill, on the other…
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That looks scrumptious... I love rhubarb but never thought to add it to oatmeal.
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I don't know anything about garcinia cambogia, but I have to say that I am really inspired by your biopic... I usually don't read people's profiles but your before and after pics caught my attention. Congratulations on all that you've accomplished, what an amazing life transformation! I like your philosophy about cheat…
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I like baked sweet potato fries, too, but I think parsnips are a little more solid. I was surprised at how sweet tasting they become when they are baked. I have never tried roasting radishes, that might be my next big adventure along with mashing parsnips. The parsnip hash is intriguing. I'm pretty sure my bacon-loving…
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Frozen seedless grapes are lovely. Freezing seems to enhance their sweetness, too. They make a nice addition to fizzy water (seltzer). Frozen cherries are delicious as well. Another healthy treat is to simply freeze your favorite yogurt. I am in LOVE with Dannon Lite & Fit Chocolate Covered Cherry Greek Yogurt and it is…
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Does she eat fish? A lot of vegetarians do. If so, sole or haddock is always one of my favorites and pretty easy to prepare. There are always the 'meat analogs' to fall back on- those processed products by Morningstar, Quorn, etc. that look like meat but aren't. And, of course, any kind of pasta. If you want something…
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One of THE best things I've read in these forums. And go you for being 54 and in such phenomenal shape!! I just turned 52 and have discovered the joys of weight lifting... if I could look half as good as you a year from now I'd be seriously happy!
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Sweet potatoes are delicious, fairly cheap, and easy to prepare (microwaving them is easy). They might be a tad high on carbs, but worth it. They'll keep you full and contain a lot of great nutrients and fiber. I like mine with a bit of sugar free maple syrup or brown sugar Splenda. They can be cut into fries and baked,…
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Well, there are the 'healthy' standards- vegetables. Blah, boring. I prefer yogurt (Dannon Lite & Fit Greek yogurt, only 80 calories- and also really good frozen) or popcorn (Jolly Time Kettle Korn 100 cal snack bag). Last night I made a box chocolate cake mix (using diet cola instead of oil and eggs) and 'frosted' it with…
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Remember what your life was like before your surgery. Seriously. Write out all the horrible ways being overweight made you feel and ponder it. That 20 pounds you gained back could easily morph into 25... or 50. Just don't do it! Keep tracking what you eat and know it is worth it. Go to a second hand store and buy some…
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My own Unstuffed Pepper Soup. I use Morningstar crumbles instead of meat. It works out to 150 calories for a good sized bowl (1.5 cups) and is really filling. A local restaurant makes an unbelievable pumpkin and apple cider soup every fall. I don't even like to think about the calories (it's made with heavy cream) but is…
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I use a Polar FT7 HRM (with chest strap). Wanted it mostly to track my heart rate since I've gotten serious about heart health in addition to losing weight. It gives calories burned and is waterproof so can be worn swimming. It does not report distance/steps. It's very easy to use. Received good reviews from MFP users and…
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It depends a lot on the clothing manufacturer, too. Lee Jeans Slender Secret were my favorites, but they made them 'new and improved,' slapped a new name on them and now I wear a BIGGER size than before, even though I've lost weight. My old size 20 is now their new size 22, which means I'm still fitting into a size 20…
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Hit the weights as everyone is saying. I'm a lot heavier than you but started doing body weight and free weight exercises in January and can definitely see a difference. I also suffer from saddlebags but even my husband has noticed how much tighter my butt and thighs are. This is almost more exciting than losing weight.…
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Eating is only a very, very temporary 'relief' to the pain you are feeling. You will feel TWICE as bad once you start recovering from the heartbreak and realize you've gained 10 pounds due to stress eating. He's not worth it!! Don't sabotage yourself and undo all your hard work.
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If it's accountability you want, then WW is a good way to achieve it. As you said, there's nothing like getting weighed in front of a stranger (even if they work for WW) to make you consider whether or not to eat that donut the week before :) I did WW several years ago and lost weight, but the meetings suddenly got boring…
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A banana a day keeps the leg cramps away. Seriously (guess it's the potassium). And it's a wholesome, filling fruit. Totally worth the carbs and calories to me.
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If you are taking your own lunch, you can definitely weigh each ingredient... some people don't count raw vegetables that aren't calorie-heavy, but my philosophy is that if it has calories, I count it. If you don't own a food scale, it's a good investment. As for your clients' dinners, you'll have to guesstimate portions.…
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I love PBFit peanut butter replacement... it's a new staple for me to Meatless Mondays. PBFit and apricot jelly sandwich for lunch today with a fruit cup. Anything with beans and rice is a winner. Crispy tofu strips. And if I feel like a real treat, Morningstar or Boca burgers with baked french fries.
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Click on Settings (at the top of the page by your name) and then Diary Settings. You can rename the meals and include snacks between them.
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Consistency is so important... make a plan and stick to it. It's easy to get discouraged and not want to go back to- well, anything. Start with an exercise you can do and manage... scrap running and just walk. Do it on a regular basis. Increase distance. Incorporate hills or inclines. Keep a record... it's a great source…
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OR... order a drink you really hate. You've got a glass in your hand, it's alcohol (if you aren't quite ready to let it go), but you're not going to be drinking a lot of it. Just don't learn to love it or you'll be back to square one!
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I have the FT7 and love it. Easy to use and certainly more accurate than guesstimating or basing it on the calories my treadmill says I've burned.
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Cereal with almond milk. Or a tomato sandwich and glass of almond milk. Or an egg white omelet. With almond milk.
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Nope, can't stand the regular yogurt consistency (like pudding) but hugely loves me some Greek. It's thick like birthday cake icing and that texture appeals to me. My fave is Dannon Lite & Fit Greek Yogurt 80 calorie with the fruit on the bottom. Chobani and Oikos are really good, too. Not sure what it is you hate about…
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Cardio and weights right after work so dinner afterward will be Honey Bunches of Oats (need my iron fix) with unsweetened Almond Milk, and a tomato sandwich (Arnold's Sandwich Thin with light mayo). 100 cal bag of kettle corn later for a snack with 16 oz. of Tropicana 50 OJ.
