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I took a couple month's break from fast food. When I then indulged in a fast food meal, it tasted disgusting. Tasted like a saltburger, rancid fries, and sugar water. Blech! :s
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Oh yes, I do exercise and am as active as I can be, always trying to move the boundaries of what my body is capable of. I have good days & bad days (sometimes bad weeks or months). It's just a lower level compared to what a normal person would be capable of, so not a very significant impact on allowing more calories or…
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I absolutely track every day (even over the holidays) - too easy for those calories to creep up! I look on it as a challenge, not a burden. As for protein, I first let MFP choose my protein level based on my stats, but when I realized after the first few weeks of tracking that I was falling woefully short, that carbs are…
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Isometrics. I did a lot of these while recovering from surgery, and was surprised at how just small muscle contractions can add up to make a difference. You can do these while sitting in your chair and they are almost undetectable to a casual observer. Butt clenches, small leg lifts (legs bent or extended), adductions,…
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You've gotten a lot of good ideas, and so far you've shot down every single one. It would be worth preparing a real meal for yourself and your daughter because you both would be getting proper nutrition and you can take the leftovers to work for lunch. No microwave? Eat it cold/room temp, it won't kill you. Torn ACL? Do…
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Some stats would be helpful. We have no way of knowing if 4% is 3 pounds or 300.
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You can do it! I'm 62, have some health issues that restrict exercise, and still managed to lose 21 pounds from June 1 to Dec 31, so about the same time frame. Just stayed within my calories, ate reasonably healthy but no radical dietary changes, still treated myself from time to time. Persistence and perseverance is…
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Oh yeah!!! Definitely!!! And I'm already planning which larger clothing items will be gone by next winter!
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Wow, that is beautiful! I speak as a fellow artist (oils & pastels - never could get the hang of watercolors, though I love the way they look!) Especially impressive as I know you have been rehabbing your hand due to your accident earlier this year. After leading a very active life in my younger years, a chronic illness…
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If you like to shop online, the Just My Size line at hanes.com or walmart.com, or anything at roamans.com.
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I stuck faithfully to logging everything over the holidays, and although I went over my calorie goal a few days, I was still under for the week (both Christmas week and New Year's week). I took a fruit & veggie platter with yogurt dip to the church New Year's get-together so I would be sure to have something healthy &…
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I treated myself to a trip to the community thrift store...started browsing in my usual aisle and realized EVERYTHING was too big! I am officially out of plus sizes!! Bought some size Large tops & sweaters (some really nice name-brand stuff, too, some with the tags still on them) and even got a Medium that's a little snug…
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Fantastic!
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Wow, what a difference! Congratulations!
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I have CFS and fibromyalgia - was at a very low level of functioning for a number of years, where getting a shower and dressing took everything I had (and that was on a good day). Thankfully I have experienced some improvement since then, but vigorous or lengthy exercise is definitely off the table, so controlling my…
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Mix regular and diet soda half & half, then gradually increase the proportion of diet. Then start adding club soda to cut the diet soda. Squeeze a lemon or lime wedge into the club soda for flavor.
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I use the delay technique for high-calorie meals or indulgent treats, too, if I don't want to spend all those calories. I tell myself, "ok, you can have that pizza (or ice cream cone or Chinese takeout or whatever calorie bomb I may be craving), but I'll have it Thursday instead of today...ok, how bout Saturday…
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At a restaurant, instead of an appetizer, get a big salad first, and order an extra vegetable with your meal. Ask the server not to bring bread.
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I actually wear 2 bras simultaneously for maximum support and comfort - one all-cotton underwire with a moderate amount of compression, and then a traditional pull-over racerback sports bra. Having the regular bra on makes it easy to pull the sports bra on & off, and gives just the right amount of extra support. It…
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If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
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ONEDERLAND!!!!
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The lady at the Post Office commented that I had lost weight. I'm at that stage where it's just getting really noticeable to my close friends, so it felt good to have a casual acquaintance notice it! I'm just zipping right through clothes sizes. This feels especially good because I went on maintenance for 6 weeks (due to…
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Today's my 62nd birthday ... down 24 pounds since this time last year (21 lost since June on MFP). November & December are my busy time of year, so I elected to go on maintenance for 6 weeks rather than stressing out, getting overwhelmed and exhausted, and overeating. I'm pleased that I didn't gain anything, and now I'm…
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Some of us do have balance or joint issues, you know. When I was younger and healthy, I could easily go without the rail. Now, it can really be a serious problem even at a slow speed due to balance issues from residual effects of a chronic condition that is not visible to the casual observer. Yes, I see the sidelong looks…
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To me, your key words are "I am failing to plan." Thus you are subject to your whims and desires and temptations. If I am going out, I look at an online menu and nutrition information to decide ahead of time what my best options are, then I stick to it. If I am cooking at home or shopping, I have an idea of my meal plan so…
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My breakfast this morning: Mash 1 banana Mix in 2 eggs 1 Tbs PB powder Dash cinnamon Makes 4 6" crepes Top w a dollop of neufchatel cheese Sprinkle w granola I'm stuffed!
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I agree with the advice to get thyroid checked. And good shoes! Also, as I have other health issues that cause fatigue, I found it helpful to use a walking stick (not a crutch but a tall hiking stick). A sturdy branch about 3/4" in diamater will work, or you can get a real nice one on ebay for not too much. I found that it…
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If you are already using MFP & logging your food, you might show her your diary and weekly macros/nutrients, and ask how she would recommend tweaking your diet and assessing your goals & methodology.
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Lemon pepper is a vegetable's best friend, IMO. No matter how they are prepared, lemon pepper enhances the flavor.
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Continuing to log, based on the calorie & nutritional information your OB gives you, should make it easier to stay on track with healthy choices & make sure your baby is getting the nutrients s/he needs. Congratulations!
