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Most definitely my hiking boots.:happy:

Energy...energy...energy!!! Energy to go hiking, energy to go biking Energy to be healthy, energy to work hard towards wealthy Energy to climb rocks, less belly when I reach for my socks Energy to swim, and to run on a whim Energy makes me feel I can soar, I feel so good I just want to lose more. :laugh:

Congratulations!!! :flowerforyou:

Hi Kate, I'm so very excited for you. I know you will do very well. Congratulations on getting back out there, you're one stop ahead of me. I've been by myself for 2 1/2 years now and still don't have the nerves to start dating again. www.caloriesperhour.com is where I get my calorie burned for all my activities. They have…

Hey bigdane, I'm with you on that one. I have never really gone out to eat and have always been on a budget. Now that I'm eating healthy, I noticed that I always go over the budget. Probably more so in the last couple of months. Last week, I bought mostly veggies and fruits with a little milk, yogurt and chicken and it…

Another great one from "can do". I love all these positive postings of yours. Keep them coming. :flowerforyou:

Hi flachix, Congrats on the 11 pounds. I understand about making time for exercise, have you thought about doing 15 mintues twice a day? Just because you have to do 30 minutes doesn't mean you have to do all 30 minutes together. Try splitting it up, it may be easier to find the time to do it. As for the food. I, also don't…

Never had a bad thing from Trader Joe's. They have dried mangos that have not been sweetened, they are very good, the only place that I've ever found them un-sweetened.

Are you drinking enough water besides during your workout? Remember, you must drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. If you are sweating a lot during your workouts, then you will have to drink more to replace the fluids that you are losing when sweating.

LOVE IT!!!

How about listening to some fast pace music and swinging your arms as you groove to the music. Workout with a friend on the threadmill next to you and challenge yourselves on who would be the last to touch the handles. Hold onto small weights like "can do" says Hold onto your water bottle in one hand and your towel in the…

Don't think of it was wasted...think of the month and a half that you worked on losing weight as a time that you developed good habits. It may be that the habit are now there, and you are more conscious of what you eat and the portion size without even thinking about it. If that's the case, congratulations!!:flowerforyou:

First of all "Thank you" Second "Thank you" Third "Thank you" The military does not hear enough of that from any of us. As for coming home - "welcome back". I understand that you have missed the food here, and just want to spend some time with your husband and family without thinking of working out and all that. But I also…

What's the "Slim in 6" program? I've never heard of it.

It depends on what you have done, how sore you are and what your goal is. If you are working towards building your endurance, and you are sore, but no sharp pains, you can workout the next day, but be sure to warm up and stretch before you start and stretch when you are done. if youa re working towards building more…

I try not to eat these frozen pre-made meals, but on those days that I'm very busy or running late, they are very handy, and I must admit they taste better than I would have thought. I try to stick with the Lean Cuisine or Smart Ones, I find them to be a bit better quality and the sodium seems a little less then the…

I have 1200 calories, and at first it was hard to stay within 1200, but once you get to know what foods gives you the most amount with the least calories, such as veggies and lean protein, you will know how to work it. Also, working out or activities will allow you to add calories to your day. The more you are active, the…

Oatmeal w/a little splenda and cranberries. YUMMY!!

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Thanks "can do", great information. We often times confuse dehydration with hunger. If we stay hydrated through our workout, we will be less likely to down a big meal when we get home from the gym. Rather, we will be more likely to eat a small healthy meal and be satisfied. It will also keep the muscle cramping down, think…

You just have to use your imagination. Healthy does not necessary mean a salad, it really depends on what you like. If you must have pizza, try making one with a whole wheat tortilla as the crust. Add some tomato sauce on it, low fat mozzarella, veggies and canadian bacon. Bake it on 350 until the cheese is melted. You…

I am so glad that you are back. Hope everything is going well for you "Mrs. kimford28". :smile:

Renee, I will miss you and all the information that you provide to us. Good luck with whatever it is that you are doing and please come back and visit every so often. We'll be glad to hear from you from time to time. Amy :cry:

BRAVO!!

Thanks...Great info!

Sounds very yummy. I'm going to try it tomorrow night. Hey bla115: You can usually find oyster sauce in the asian isle of the supermarket, but if you can't find it there, you will be able to find it in any asian markets. For those who don't know what oyster sauce is. It's not as gross as it sounds. The better quality ones…

Eat at night...if you have calories left over. It isn't what time you eat, it's how many calories you take in vs. how many calories you expend. I eat right up till I go to bed some nights, but it's celery sticks and other veggies, very low calorie and high fiber things.

PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP! I use to be 210, and I kept yo yo-ing for about 2 years. And finally got down to 155 pounds, 55 pounds later, and I thought it took me 2 years to lose 55 pounds, that's not enough. Until my doctor had me do a DEXA scan, which measures bone density, but it can also measure bodyfat. It came back at 18%…

Thanks "can do" for all the information that you give us daily. :flowerforyou:

Nothing beats a nice big glass of plain water. The fitness water and gatorade is full of processed sugar, so you will have to watch how much you intake. Pears and apples work great because they are so full of fiber. And the natural sweetness of the fruit will satisfy the sweet tooth.