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I just sent you a request. I'm finding that having a supportive community to hold me accountable helps me avoid extra snacking, which is a huge challenge for me. Love the positive energy!
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Awesome! Let's kick some butt!!
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Have you tried strength training? Building lean muscle helps you drop pounds. Add three sets (20 per set, or work up to 20 per set) each of squats and walking lounges to your daily power walk, as well as three sets of planks (30 seconds each, or work up to 30 sec) and I bet you'll see a change if you're consistent!…
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It's like you read my mind!! I feel like now that I know how much work I have to do and how consistent I have to be it's harder to get started. Plus I keep comparing my current self to my past self. But if I do nothing that's not going to help, so... One day at a time, every damn day (again) and it'll happen!
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I ended up making a black bean salad--sprinkle of cheese (because of course!), romaine, black beans, corn, and cilantro. I got plenty of protein and fiber from the beans, and I also invented an amazing dressing: half plain Greek yogurt plus half salsa. Super tasty! When tomatoes are in season I'll add those too. Thanks for…
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Let's do it!! I need support too--let's cheer each other on!
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I've lost 55 pounds! It took me a while, I went slow and made small changes one at a time. It's a lifestyle change, and since it's impossible (for me anyway) to change everything all at once, I found that the one at a time approach worked for me. I've recently gained a few pounds back, and since I still have 15 to go for…
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I'm rarely able to just ignore a craving--it's ALL I'm thinking about so it's impossible to just ignore it. Distractions are helpful--in the winter I hop in a hot bath (haha, hard to reach the fridge from the bathtub!) and in the summer I may take a quick walk. But when I CAN'T just drop everything and avoid my craving, I…
