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That sounds cool! I make a habit of slipping healthy alternatives into food I take to potlucks, etc. or that I serve when entertaining--whole wheat pasta or tortillas, ground turkey or super lean beef, even turnips or cauliflower core cubes in place of potatoes in soups, reduced-fat cheeses, etc. No one ever even notices.…
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You might take a look at the individual entries in your food diary to see where the big numbers show up sugar wise. Not seeing your diary, it's hard to tell you what might be your issue. Typically, if it tastes sweeter, it is higher in sugars, like carrots and sweet corn have more natural sugars than lettuce and spinach.…
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Really, they call it a "wellness breakfast" and ppl bring stuff like that? Wow. That's just sad. :frown:
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:happy: Yeah, why can't more ppl be like him?! :happy: There is not a question in the world that can make you feel worse that "When are you due?" when you're not pregnant. Self esteem TOTALLY down the toilet. Add to that the knowledge that fat around the waist and belly is the hardest on your heart, and it's not only…
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Maybe your body can help you make that decision. I have a friend who is about your height, and several years ago when we were losing weight together, the diet center we were going to set our goal weights for us. My friend, whose goal I think was set at 120, stuck to the plan, ate well and exercised, and could NOT get down…
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Those surprise NSVs are the best! Congrats! Enjoy the dress!
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Amazing! Thanks so much for sharing!
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Oh, you brought tears to my eyes! What a WONDERFUL thing to do! Both for your husband and for yourself! He'll be thrilled and proud, and I hope you're proud of yourself, too!!
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You're gorgeous! Not too thin, but looking wonderful. WHAT an inspiration! Thanks so much for sharing! This encourages me to keep on plugging. They may be jealous, they may just not be able to adjust to the "new" you yet and so are not at ease with it, they may worry that you'll suddenly become anorexic or something.…
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Thank you! I'll check that out. I know I need to learn to hold myself correctly, just getting that down isn't easy for me for some reason. But my trapezoids need some relief, so I'll work on it!
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What I experienced (last time around) was that people didn't notice for the longest time, and then everyone started noticing at once. It was like someone flipped a switch or something. And then they were all saying things about how I'd obviously lost a lot. I was confused, too. If you can suddenly tell I've lost a good…
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Welcome, Carrie. :) I don't have quite as much to lose as you, but I did start off with more than 100, and I felt the same way you did--how in the WORLD can I ever lose that much?! But I decided that I didn't have to lose 100+ lbs, I just had to lose 1. And then another 1. Etc. And is truly the way to look at it. I don't…
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That's my basic feeling, too. I will crave it, then I'm always disappointed if I give in and have some--and almost always pay with swollen ankles and lower legs the next day, too.
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* Fire (No, I'm not a pyro, like in a fireplace!) * People's eyes * The way another person's mind works * Tiny things * Irish accents
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I'd vote for getting a lunch box with freezable pack and a thermos, too, but if you're talking just about one day out in the field somewhere or something, you can get the lunch packs of tuna, etc. that come with a mini tin of tuna and a packet of crackers. I think they have these in chicken as well. Can't remember if they…
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When I was in high school, some of my jock friends who lived nearby *always* went home on the lunch hour to watch their soap (&/or The Gong Show)! Could not believe it.
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I have to watch how much impact exercise I do, also. I just did a 2-mile walk session of hers (I have her Walk Away the Pounds-For Your Week, which evidently is a compilation of some of her videos, w/everything from a 17 min 1-mile session to a 5 mile session) and as they were doing the different moves--walking, kicks,…
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You think mainly in your face? Girlchild, have you looked at those pictures you posted? You're looking great all over! :happy:
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I keep telling myself I need to try this, but... So I'm going to use your post as my push to get it done already! Thanks for the tip!
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That's WONDERFUL! Glad you tried them on before you melted right thru their size! :happy: Keep up whatever it is you've been doing!
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Just found this Common Room myself--I think and am hoping that the answer is yes, we can still join, but I'm not certain because I skipped about 15 pgs of posts! lol Gotta go back and read thru everything to get caught up and understand...
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Same here, or I think I'll be able to help, then realize the specific question isn't something I can address. But I agree that saying that ppl who don't respond suck isn't helpful. Not gonna build any supportive relationships that way!
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Here's a soup a friend who eats mostly vegetarian shared with me. You could add your meat of choice at the beginning right after the onion and garlic (and I'd start it in olive oil rathe than water) and use the appropriate meat/poultry broth if you wanted. Barley Vegetable Soup 2 Tbsp water 1 large Onion - diced 1 clove…
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Crockpot Beef Veggie Soup maybe 1/2 lb. very lean beef roast, cut into small cubes 7-8 skinny carrots, sliced/cubed 1 stick celery 1/2 a medium turnip, diced (you could use potatoes, but I do SBD, so don't eat them) Diced onion to taste 1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies) 1 can chili hot beans with…
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I came up with this one several years ago when my husband came back from a conference raving about a wonderful soup he'd had that seemed like a cross between chili and vegetable soup. Julie's Veggie-Chili 6-8 c. water 1 can beef broth 3 large potatoes, cubed (omit for SBD or substitute some diced cauliflower core) 2 large…
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My thoughts exactly. I totally understand the thought of going to just once a month, but then you do lose that element of accountability. Some people do great with just going by how their clothes fit, but I need more concrete evidence when I'm trying to lose. So I do the once a week thing, just telling myself ahead of time…
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You know, it suddenly hit me--how do you know what burnt shoe laces taste like? lol
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Babs, I think simmering in the sauce awhile probably achieves about the same as boiling it those few extra minutes; makes it more tender and more mild tasting. But your way also adds the flavor of the sauce to the pasta. Good tip! Thanks for sharing. That would work well for the non-layered stuff. And you might try the…
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Thanks for the reviews, ladies! I got one of her DVDs awhile back, and never opened it. Dug it out last night and intend to start today (as soon as my husband gives up the basement so I can exercise in peace and privacy). I don't remember the name, but there are 5 different days on it? And the band was included. I ordered…
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I'm a total non-purist I know, but I dearly love Lipton's Diet Green Tea with Citrus in the bottle (at room temp). Does that count as green tea? :smile:
