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  • 2 oz dry is about 1 cup cooked... so if I'm cooking a whole box for several people, I just scoop out a cup for myself once it's done. It also helps if you're eating elsewhere to know that 1 cup is a serving.
    in measure pasta before or after cooking? Comment by pmg2000m April 2015
  • I had a chronic illness & was housebound, so I was very out of shape & weak. I started out with just small dumbbells and an exercise ball. I would sit on the exercise ball and do bicep curls, should presses (overhead), lie back and do chest presses, and flyes. You can easily google dumbbell exercises for ideas. I started…
    in weight training at home Comment by pmg2000m April 2015
  • I started noticing about 3-4 weeks after starting circuit training on the weight machines, combined with using the treadmill. I was only about 6 pounds down, but my body fat scale said I lost more than that in fat. I could start to see the definition in my arms and my pants got a bit looser. I think that weight training…
    in How long did it take you to see a difference in your body? Comment by pmg2000m April 2015
  • There are also a lot of reasons that drinking a lot can keep you from losing or maintaining weight, if that is also a concern. Here are a couple of examples: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/drobson194.htm http://www.livestrong.com/article/280263-alcohol-fat-burning/
    in Does allocating half of your daily calories to alcohol count as starvation? Comment by pmg2000m April 2015
  • It would seem that doing this would not allow enough necessary nutrients. I had a family member who got very sick with malnutrition years ago because she was an alcoholic & wasn't eating enough.
    in Does allocating half of your daily calories to alcohol count as starvation? Comment by pmg2000m April 2015
  • I feel like I'm wasting all that hard work if I just eat it back. I know that everyone feels differently about this, but I'm currently losing about 1.3 pounds a week... so unless I start to lose too quickly, I think it's ok to just stick to my set calorie goal and not eat back exercise calories. I already feel full enough,…
    in Question about calories gained back w/exercise Comment by pmg2000m April 2015
  • Depending on the raw vegetable choices at your salad bar, sometimes you can fill up a container of veggies and make a stir fry in your kitchen. Toss in some cut up chicken, and you can have a tasty meal that is an nice option from the usual cold salad. Adding in your own oil or soy sauce helps to keep an accurate count of…
    in Eating on a College Campus Comment by pmg2000m April 2015
  • Wow, you look fabulous! I'm so happy for you! You certainly worked hard, and you should be very proud of yourself :D
    in Size 12 little black dress=Panic and anxiety Comment by pmg2000m March 2015
  • With a cold or sinus infection, I tend to eat more homemade chicken soup with lots of vegetables. I wouldn't worry too much going over my calories if it's nutritious food that will help my body heal. I do tend to avoid sugars if I'm not feeling well, as many people believe that it weakens your immune system. Although I'm…
    in "Dieting" While Sick? Comment by pmg2000m March 2015
  • I get them on the VitaminShoppe.com site. I love the cookies & cream!
    in ❓ Quest Bars Comment by pmg2000m March 2015
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