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A cheat meal is good if you need it, but use them wisely. If you know you have something coming up that's going to make it difficult to stay within your calorie goals **cough** Christmas **cough** then ramp up for that to be your cheat meal. Pu_239 has a great chart above that can help you have a "cheat" meal without…
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Exactly this! We grill EVERYTHING! I also despise cooking. I think of ways to convince my husband that it's his turn every time. I also do a lot of early week prep to make the rest of the week easier. I usually chop a whole onion and mince some garlic and throw them in the fridge so I can just grab and use. Anything to…
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I LOVE chips, but I think it might be a texture thing. One of my favorite things is to put chips on my sandwich... so I started putting cabbage on them instead of lettuce. So far it's working really well! And I can taste the rest of my ingredients better without the overpowering taste of chips!
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I'm on my 3rd PS3 and I love them. I got the Move last Christmas and I loved it too; got my butt off the couch a few times a day while I was unemployed. We were constantly playing New Brunswick Bowling and Sports Champions... I schooled my nephew on bocce ball regularly. Unfortunately, my new living room is too small and…
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I'm 5'9". Started at 215, currently at 195. I'd be perfectly happy at 160.... really happy at 150... and ecstatic at 140! I have always had larger hips and thighs and have Hashimoto's which is why I'm trying to give myself realistic achievement goals. I wont STOP at 160... but I know I'll be happy with myself if I can at…
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I agree, unless you're lifting weights or are low on protein in your diet, there's no reason to add protein shakes. I have one for breakfast on the days I work out. I also have a chocolate flavor that I use in small amounts when I just CAN'T beat my chocolate craving. One thing to keep in mind when purchasing protein…
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I just got married in August! I also spent about $600 at David's Bridal. I LOVED my dress.... My biggest recommendation is to make sure you get it professionally altered. I made the mistake of relying on a familiy friend because she wouldn't require as much time to get the alterations done. I was so convinced that I was…
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Everyday, I bring the following to work: Pistachios Grape Tomatoes (not Cherry) Carrot Sticks 1 small apple (sliced) I don't eat all of it, but it's enough to curb whatever craving I'm having.... Except chocolate... If I'm craving chocolate I'm in trouble :bigsmile: I also put my snacks into the small snack size baggies.…
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Ditto
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Yes! There are lots of us! Check out this group: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/753-hypothyroidism-and-hyperthyroidism
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The only thing that really bothers me is the nasty sweat not being wiped off. I wipe down the cardio machines before I use them, but if I see sweat on them, I immediately feel dirty and want to go home and shower. I honestly though don't recall ever being annoyed with weights being left on a machine; I do however…
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I have Week 2 Day 3 tomorrow. I really recommend doing this every other day with strength training on the off days. Personally, it helps my hips and calves rest in between torture :laugh:
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Nope. I get fitted at Fleet Feet. They measure your feet for size and arches and watch you walk and run barefoot in the store. Then they not only fit you for the type of running shoe you need but also any insoles that may help you. They usually give you 3 shoe choices, all with different price points. What's great about…
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I have my gym clothes laid on the side of the bed and go to bed early enough that I can get 7-8 hours of sleep. Also, it helps that my husband gets up with me. He doesn't work out with me (I don't want him to, he's too bossy and opinionated :bigsmile: ) but knowing that he's still laying in my nice warm bed is an absolute…
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You really just have to find what's right for you! I tried doing work out DVDs at home, but that alone I couldn't commit to. I got a gym membership and knowing that I'm paying for it is my motivation to go. Now the question is do I do it after work or before? I tried that after work thing for a while and I'm just so tired…
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About once a week I find myself standing in front of the vending machines at work. I focus on whatever muscle group is aching from the morning's workout and remind myself that the pain I went through isn't worth what I'm about to throw in my body. If I just can't talk myself out of it, I grab a bag of pop chips; 100…
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I don't have the patience to make it myself. Luckily my local grocery store carries a brand with Almonds being the ONLY ingredient. That is the key point.
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I definitely have a harder time in winter, my joints hurt more, I'm colder and with the darker days comes a darker mood. All of those things coupled with the delicious foods that are hard to pass up making the weight loss journey even harder; it can be very difficult sometimes. I have found that trying to manage each of…
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I used to drink it like candy! My husband still does lol Now I've worked my way down to 1/2 tsp of stevia. The key is to start with a good quality coffee; good beans, flavored, preferrably home ground. My local grocery store carries a flavor called "Tia's Cocoa" that smells JUST like Abuelita Hot Cocoa! It's my absolute…
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In January 2011, after about a year of not being able to afford medications because I lost my job, I was tested at TSH 361 and Free T4 at .21 They immediately started my medications again (at the last dosage I was on) and started testing me again. I tested out at 1.28 in March so they left me alone. Then in August I was…
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This! The depression completely kills my motivation. That on top of the fact that my joints and muscles ache ALL the time (don't even get my started on the hip pain) makes it really difficult to get myself up in the morning and get my behind to the gym. I HAVE to do it in the morning because after work, all I want to do is…
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Since I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism 10 years ago, I've moved around a lot which means I've had several doctors. I had one tell me that I had Hashimoto's but no doctor since has even brought it up. I never heard of this trigger with carbs and/or gluten but it makes sense. I had sushi for dinner 2 days ago and I'm…
