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To have enough strength, energy, and focus to do what needs to be done for the length of time it takes to do it and then some left over for 'fun' activities. It is at this point, a hope for the future:-).
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Proud of you and happy for you! Way to go! I agree- for me, too, making mini goals seems to be a big help with motivation!
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Make sure to follow PT info/exercises. This can get super painful and return. Best wishes!
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I added to my other seasonings- salt, pepper, garlic-and rubbed on to salmon. Broiled lightly. But I could not taste the wasabi at all. Please let me know if it does anything when you use it.
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Thank you for sharing! You are looking super:-)
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Some people do well with a 'cheat/treat meal or day'. I look at it differently. I do not 'plan' for a day or a meal to go 'off target' a bit. When I really feel like it is important for me to 'have a little more' or have something I normally would not have, I go ahead and do it -whether it is Tuesday, Wednesday, or…
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@ springerling62 Sometimes I forget that I can have any food to break my fast-not just traditional breakfst foods! That sounds like a good idea for easy prep during the week, too. How about gluten free oatmeal with a variety of toppings? It is hard to beat for ease and satiety. Nuts, seeds, berries, avocado, peanut butter,…
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@ vibegirl Thanks! I go to grocers soon and will try this!
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"Great minds...":-).I aim for .5 lb week weight loss and am delighted with 1. So I celebrate ('yay me') when I lose .5 - 1 lb in a week. I am averaging 1.4lbs per week, so I really celebrate! Then, next level celebration is for every five pounds lost. When I hit a number that ends in a zero, I celebrate all over! Moving…
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Just some thoughts-sometimes those snacks are to 'keep our mouth and taste buds occupied', rather than to satisfy a genuine hunger. I use the PB (all natural/nothing added) with apple slices when I am genuinely hungry. Sometimes I sprinkle with psyllium husk or rolled oats. I have more to lose than you- 20lbs left, and…
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Just adding my two cents to the mix: Yes. It wasn't very long ago that I would have jumped on the idea of having my appetite reduced-just to 'get me started'. I have always worked better with positive motivation rather than negative. Then, late Feb 2021 (yep, about 2 months ago), I realized that even indivduals who are…
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First, congrats on deciding to set a slower loss as your goal. Fast is not always the best way to do things. And Jenypapage has a great idea with limiting the number of times you eat. I personally do a heavy late breakfast, then a late lunch/early supper, and a snack if I want it, ending several hours before bed. Speaking…
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Checking in! @southkonahi Glad you are recovering from 2nd shot. I get mine in about a week. Planning to drink lots of water before and after. It is funny how "do nothing" used to be a goal for me. MG took me down so I haven't had the activity withdrawals with lockdowns, but I am champing at the bit to be back up fully…
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Re: coffee and creamer-I, too, take my coffee 'white'. Using unsweetened almond milk (30 cal per cup!) gives me the taste I like, but sometimes I miss the 'mouthfeel' that real cream gives. So sometimes I make the majority with almond milk, then add one serving of cream. Other times, I add a healthy fat-flaxseed oil or a…
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@ladyoftherocks Tracking has been a big help to me. Like @wunderkindking -finding out what I was really eating/drinking, then concentrating on making improvements, has been very helpful. MFP is a really easy tool for this. Only thing I can add, is be kind to yourself. For me (an 'all or nothing' sort of girl), that…
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OK- breathe and remember it is always better to be safe than sorry. Any medical advice from anyone on this thread should be to 'see your doctor and get this checked'. Everyone's heart (and other organs) are not always in the textbook spot. Heart attacks are not always 'textbook', either. So, first--- check with a medical…
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Woo hoo! Congrats!
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Oh, jeez! IKR?! I am a full-blown, genuine sugar addict. For decades, I would have multiple sodas-full sugar, usually Coke- every single day PLUS a mid day treat to pull myself out of the afternoon slump at work, THEN have a dessert -or two!-after dinner. Otherwise, I would feel deprived. What crazy person feels like they…
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Murphynick- looks great! I always forget to snap a pic of my meals:-(. Prettiest of today's meals was thick soup for dinner. Bacon, kale, and white beans with garlic-roasted in chicken bouillon. Colors were pretty and it was yummy enough for 9yr old grand son to ask for seconds! Breakfast was egg and toast (white…
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My 'two cents' and what I am doing: Familiarize yourself with the Glycemic Index of foods (GI). This is their 'sugar load'. I am doing :no added/hidden sugars, mostly whole foods-i.e., no processed or 'fast' foods, more fiber, more water, more protein, and more green leafy variety of veg (Root veg have lots of sugars). It…
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OMG--- I JUST finished eating and posting my foods when I saw this post and the descriptions/pics made me so 'mouth/eye hungry' that I think I could eat again if these were on the table! So yummy-looking and sounding! My dinner was roasted kale with sweet potato, sprinkled with the green tops of red onions and garlic. A…
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Just sharing what I do: At the start, I had manually set my calories at 1800, my carbs at 30% and protein/fat at 35%. My goal at that point was to give myself time to adjust to tracking realistically my food intake as I committed to eating healthier--- no processed foods, white carbs (except for veg), or added/hidden…
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My thoughts on this:You don't really want to cut out carbs:-). Carbs, Fat, and Protein all have their importance in maintaining a healthy body and mind. All of the above info is good advice. For me-starting point was to realize there are no 'bad' whole foods, unless I have an allergy. Some work better for me, helping me do…
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Congratulations! Happy for you:-) Going beneath goal weight is awesome!
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Every full pound down is a mini-mini goal! But I get really happy at every five or ten mark (180,175, etc), and those are what I use as official mini goals. 170 is the next one that I hope to make. Next Monday is the anticipated date to reach that one:-) ...And then I get REALLY excited when I hit 1lb under those goals.…
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Girl! Just found your thread and blog! So inspiring! So proud of you and happy for you! Love the kitties:-). You mention loving Japanese cuisine-Do you watch "Trails to Tskiji/Oishi" or "Journeys in Japan"? I am such a fan of both of these, but have most likely butchered the spelling. What a wonderful journey you have…
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I am in zone 7B and just found this thread! You guys are awesome! I had started a few beds end of 2019/start of 2020, but have been unable to follow through, so they are a MESS! You guys have some super info on here that I hope to be able to use fall or maybe 2022. Meanwhile, I have been able to do a little bit of weeding…
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Speaking as someone officially disabled with diagnosed Myasthenia Gravis, along with a few other auto-immune issues- believe me, I feel for anyone who is unable/or having difficulty with mobility. Moving, breathing, eating at all and without choking, even just being able to sit up has been difficult over the past year, to…
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You have made the first step! Best wishes on our journeys!
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Thank you for sharing! I look forward to your updates:-)
