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I use konjac and oat fiber both are 0 cal the oat fiber I do not like alone it has a powdery flavor /texture but with the konjac it smooths out and has the texture of jello that is just starting to set which I find pleasant , I make a smoothie , konjac is a fiber and it slows down digestion by jelling the liquid you take…
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Please be aware there are 2 types of DE food grade is safe for humans and pets in small amounts taken by mouth . the industrial stuff is used for pool filters and should be handled with caution
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veggie bullet have been using this several times a week ), nutri bullet ( use every day ) and air fryer oven ( use almost every day !) are my favorites for helping me stay on my eating plan. have a 34 year old Vita mix and my son just got me the new vitamix 5200! and my sister got me a 8 qt instant pot 9 i n one ( now I…
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FIBER ! I make a fiber smoothie it has staying power so I am not hungry all the time 2 TBSP oat fiber 1/2 tsp konjac fiber , a TBSP chia seed and crystal light orange . I vary it some days I do not want breakfast so I add a half apple and a half banana , Beet juice and flax seed I make a large nutribullet cup full and let…
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you have gotten some great advice , I want to remind you every lb you do not gain is also a victory . you can do this ( maybe not quite 200 in a year but you are starting with a high weigh so even at 2500 cal you should loose quickly ) Think hard about what foods you choose to surround yourself with . the more healthy low…
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hit my last goal which was any weight below 190 plus yesterday I can finally button my new 36" waist jeans that I bought for inspiration. I am sitting now at 188, next goal is to try to get to 185 for new years . the last few weeks have been hard with many dinner engagements and my son visiting from out of town . but…
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I agree , I am down 38 lbs now and before I started on MFP I thought I was eating correctly most of the time. Now I see I was eating almost 1000 calories too much many days . allowing my self to gain almost 26 lbs after injuring my ankle ( and I was already 50 lbs over my goal .) This sites tools and support have really…
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you can do this ! start by charting it really makes you think about what you are eating
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Sending Hugs , the job sounds like plenty of exercise. control intake . and damn stop beating your self up at 145 lb you are not very heavy , slowly and healthfully take the extra few lbs of a little at a time 1400-1500 cal should give you a healthy slow loss and allow you to have a treat once in a while . It did not go…
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choose your foods for the week ,and make sure the foods that will help you succeed are in the house . do not wait till you are ready to eat to decide what you need for the meal
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Please loose much of what you plan to first and see how the girls feel closer to your goal weight , I was a 40 F/g at 226 LB and now after 38 lbs lost I fit into my DD / DDD bras fine and am having much less discomfort from straps and I am still 40 lbs form my goal weight
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meat , produce and a starchy veg or whole grain I make grain and veggies ahead and freeze in an ice cube tray so I can toss a cube or 2 in a dish to heat brown rice ,quinoa, same with butternut squash and pumpkin , always keep an assortment of your favorite veg in the freezer that makes meals so easy to toss together
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Hello Amy I started last July now down 37 lbs and almost 1/2 way to my end goal . lots of fiber to keep you full and lots of water . This is a long road friends to chat with and bounce ideas off of really helps
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Been there , and the over eating and depression can happen even with a man in your life . But feeling lonley makes it hard to think positive . I am down 37 lbs I credit this site for helping me to stay on track . my best advice , come here every day , and log your foods , make some friends here so you have connections ( I…
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Happy , pleased and proud of my progress , 6 months in 37 lbs down . I have met my short term goals and almost halfway to my ultimate goal . tomorrow I could be down ,and in 10 min I might be stressed . but for the moment I am really good
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best advise I can give is chart every day even if you go over your calories , water and fiber are your friends , fiber in its many forms helps keep you full . I am almost half way to my goal in 6 months , and with out fiber supplements and fiber rich foods like broth based soups full of high fiber vegetables , I would not…
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west Bridgewater MA 31 this morning 37 now
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almost 6 months in and I have hit 35 lbs lost I am at 191 , next mini goal is any weight under 190 , I have not been under 190 for about 15 years . almost there and my goal after that is try to get to 185 by Christmas or new years , Baby steps I know the next 2 months will be a huge challenge with holiday foods around
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I made lime pickles this summer like super crunchy bread and butter pickles and dill spears , as we had an over load of pickling cucumbers they are great . and not too high cal when you just need a bit of crunch , husband goes for the sweet ones while I covet the garlic dills . they taste best after a few days sitting
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Roasted Butternut Squash with Baby Spinach & Cranberries making it to take to a friends have made it 3 out of 4 years and it is always popularhttps://pinterest.com/pin/161355599132789246/
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I keep the house well stocked with veg, beans salad stuff , tuna and chicken . so I can always pull together something that makes me smile and keeps me on track . I also make quinoa and brown rice leftovers into grain cubes and store in the freezer so it is quick to combine a couple in a pan add veg and a protein and have…
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glenys fruit and nut bar with a Tablespoon of nutzo energy spread
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Thank you !
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I add both ( and a bunch of other things including yogurt ) to a huge smoothie each morning and drink a few ounces each hour through the day with ice and crystal light ( storing the rest in the fridge till needed ) , the fiber has made huge difference in my ability to avoid temptation and stay on track .
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right here
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normalize the peanut butter buy allowing your self to work it into the days calories , when it is no longer a treat it looses the hold . I allow myself a tablespoon on low cal toast or celery it is a reasonable amount of cal for a treat and has protein . I also allow small amounts of chocolate . when you banish a food you…
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I use the powdered glucomannan , I use it to thicken things and make my smoothies smoother . you can make a great citrus herb salad dressing using crystal light orange and water thickened with Konjac powder and then add wine vinegar and Italian seasoning plus salt pepper and garlic to taste ! the thickener replaces the oil…
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You can do this, I have lost 32 and have 44 left to loose . add lots of fiber rich foods to your diet and keep junk food out of the house . add me too!
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price that the same as any other dye job
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Glenny's - Cranberry & Almond Whole Fruit & Nut Bar, 1 bar (32g)