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I use Lemon & Herb seasoning on just about anything! And I'ver cared for plain salt or pepper but man, do I love garlic salt and garlic pepper.... Depending on the steamed/sauted/roasted veggies, I will sprinkle a bit of parmesan cheese on them (works great on sauted squash & zucchini ;-) I also use spray butter or mist…
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Yay! That is awesome to hear. And you have done such an amazing job and of course you've changed! It's always great when others acknowledge our accomplishments. Keep up the excellent work ;-)
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I feel you on that! I get the same way. I was a weekly weigh in-er and then somehow became obsessed with weighing myself every morning "just to stay on track." I too get discouraged if I see a lot of fluctuation….which you WILL if you weigh yourself everyday. And with me, I have been really stressed/unhappy at work and…
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Cell phone yappers rank right up there with girls that wear make up to the gym --as far as being an annoyance....Wearing makeup while working out is just plain GROSS -- not to mention totally bad for your skin!
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When you no longer FEAR getting seated at a booth in a restaurant and you can just SLIDE on in :-) That goes hand in hand with your belly not touching the steering wheel as well...... GREAT feeling!
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I totally agree! I was never a morning person but I was doing 2-3 times a week at 5 am for about an hour and 15 minutes plus my weekend workouts. Then I moved home and work locations and due to my long @ss commute, had to nix the AM workouts. I still try to do at least 1 early morning workout. I really miss my AM workouts.…
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Awesome! I am definitely signing up for the Race for the Cure 5k in October but have been thinking about doing one on Labor Day. I kinda want to see what I end up with and how I can improve for October.
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Sending friend request ;-) Congrats on getting started and best of luck to you!
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OMG! I'm soooo gonna have to try that! Thanks!
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Hello! I love smoothies :-) Here is one of my favorite recipes: Orange/pineapple/banana (Dole) juice (I use between 4-6 oz) but it's maybe 120 calories for 8 oz about 1/4 - 1/2 cup low fat/non fat vanilla (or plain yogurt -- depending on what kind, anywhere from 40-80 calories) ONE scoop of vanilla protein powder (100-110…
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Yay! Keep it up! You will get there ;-)
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Yes! We can definitely tell the difference! You look fantastic...keep up the great work. It is noticable (like everyone said, definitely your tummy --yay!--, face, & arms). And your daughter is too flippin' CUTE! ;-)
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Wow! Good for you! What an incredible accomplishment. Best of luck to you in maintaining...you came this far, you can do it! There's hope for me yet ;-)
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OMG! YUMMY!!! Nothing and I mean NOTHING compares to a DQ Blizzard! not Sonic, not Mickey's Ds, NOTHING!!!! Wow.... will have to try that (on a workout day of course!). Thanks for sharing -- I usually only get the ones with fruit --like the tropical or the Hawaiian --- I stay away from the candy add ins. Can't wait to look…
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That is amazing! Good for you...what an incredible accomplishment and what an awesome committment by you and your wife! I'm finding it extremely hard to lose the last 30 lbs (after losing 104 lbs!) so these types of stories/testimonials give me a lo of encouragement and motivation to keep plowing through. Thank you for…
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Great answeres and stories everyone! Yes, women sizes ARE jacked up AND how/where you carry your weight has a lot to do with sizing. When I started my journey, I was 265 lbs, 5'1"-ish and mostly wore 22/24s. I lost 100 lbs and finally fit into size 10s. Then came a YEAR long plateau AND yo-yo weight loss/weight gain of…
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One day at a time...sometimes you have to break it down into one hour at a time. That's how I deal with my stress at work and that's how I deal with my emotional eating (again, due to the stress at work). Thank you for sharing this story and for reminding us that it's okay to not focus solely on the "big picture" but to…
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Wow! You look fantastic! Good for you. It isn't always fast and easy but thanks for proving to us that with dedication and patience, your results will come and you can meet your goal. Thanks for motivating & inspiring all of us!
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PS -- one more! I did not know that I would actually crave fat free cottage cheese with fresh strawberries!
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1) I did not know exactly how emotional I would get once I FINALLY was able to STOP shopping at the big girl stores and was able to fit into "normal" sizes! Buh-bye Lane Bryant, hello Old Navy (and EVERYWHERE else!) 2.) I did not know that even though I am NOT now, nor ever have been, a morning person, that I would…
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Great ideas everyone! Thanks for sharing!!!
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http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/10-ways-to-move-beyond-a-weight-loss-plateau check out this article from WebMD... Hope it helps! Good luck... we've ALL been there.
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I absolutely love sauting zuccini and yellow squash. I just use the mazola or pam spray instead of actual oil. I also sprinkle a tad of garlic salt or lemon & herb seasoning.... I've never liked plain salt or pepper.
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These are the ones I seem to play pretty frequently: Good Girls go bad - Cobra Starship California Gurls - Katy Perry Anything by Shakira (especially Give it Up to Me & Hips Don’t lie) Empire State of Mind (Jay Z & Alicia Keys) Fergalicious & I got it from my mama – Fergie Sweet Child of Mine – Guns N’ Roses Dr. Feelgood,…
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I like to freeze bananas anyway and save them for smoothies. Never thought to just eat them frozen. Thanks for the tip. Also- I agree ---frozen grapes (especially the red grapes) are so yummy! And do taste sweeter frozen.
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I met my boyfriend at the gym - in spin class no less-- while on my weight loss journey. On our first date, I wore size 18 pants from Lane Bryant. Now my size 10 jeans from Old Navy are fitting kinda loose. I've lost a little over 100 lbs and would like to lose maybe another 30 or 35 lbs. Not only is my boyfriend one of…
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I hear you! I'm in the same boat... hate my tummy, thighs and triceps. And I do both cardio and weights. It's so frustrating!
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Thanks! I've done it twice before, when I was heavier and with people that just wanted to walk. Now that I'm committing to improving my health and fitness, I want to participate and JOG it. It's a lot of fun and the sense of comraderie adn support is so amazing!
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I also find myself drinking less water over the weekends! I was also thinking it was because of the lack of structure. I'm working on drinking more, though. I don't weigh myself on Mondays anymore either!
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We too have a Sams card; however, I didn't know they sold Skinny Cow! I'm so there next week... [/quote] They have a combo pack...Half vanilla, half chocolate (ice cream sandwiches). I think it's a box of 20 for like $9.98... Considering one box of 6 is anywhere between $3.99-4.99, great deal!
