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Jack and Coke. Though I don't mind the new Honey Jack Daniels straight up...stuff is dangerous. :D
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I work graveyards all the time, and find that the hardest parts of my diet for the week are when I'm transitioning on or off my "weekend". Usually, I set aside a few extra snacks, or make sure I avoid snacks and get more sleep when I need to change my schedule. Just make sure you track your food with the same cut-off each…
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The brand of Soy Burger makes all the difference. Some I've had are amazing, others are barely flavored flat cardboard. I'd recommend experimenting...buy small packs or singles if you have the opportunity and do research on the brand if you can in advance. I've personally had good "OK to Amazing" luck when the burger…
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I'll probably keep logging long after my weight loss and maintaining periods for the simple fact that it makes counting Sodium and certain other parts of my diet easier. Reliably tracking it requires at least a bit of effort, especially with food companies coming up with creative ways to pretend their foods are healthier…
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Jolt Cola. Seriously. I think there was some blood in my Jolt Cola stream the other day...I would love to fix that.
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Just finished week 1 myself! 2 main things; STRETCH and SHOES. The c25K site has a great list of stretches should look at. http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_1/126.shtml There's a C25K group you can join here on MFP as well, check it out!
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Coke Zero for me. The sodium isn't too bad, and it has a bit of caffeine for when I'm running down. There are countless biased studies for and against Aspartame and Potassium sweetening, but so long as your diet soda isn't replacing your water as your go-to drink you aren't really suffering. It won't add much to your diet,…
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Just finished Week 1 with very positive results. I feel my pacing is good, and more importantly, I know I can start adding that extra 30 seconds when Week 2 comes around on Thursday (My weekend is weird...) I have two critical tips for anyone just starting: 1) STRETCH. Don't just shake out your legs. Read the Stay Loose:…
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Me + Motorcycle + Open Road = Heaven. I plan on logging at least 7k km this summer for one trip alone....I can't wait!
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Shift work is pretty easy to eat around and count correctly...I just count Midnight as the cut over. One thing I've noticed is that it helps to only weigh and measure yourself on the more standard days where you get a full "night" of sleep, so keep that in mind if you need to start sleeping different in order to change…
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I can offer what works well for me if you want! *Breakfast: Try to eat most of your breads and fruit during this time, but make sure you have SOME protein to kick-start your day. Example: Cup of Strawberries, Scrambled Egg-Whites / Egg Creations (about 1/2 cup-3/4 cup), throw a little diced onion and/or green onions in it…
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I'm starting to add the C25K exercises by week into My Fitness Pal. Not sure if anyone else can see/use them, but feel free to take a peek. Search for "C25K - Week #" I'm including the total Walk/Jog times for anyone who needs to adjust them as well.
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Yeah, having an apple or a few strawberries can help in a multitude of ways, and while they do pack on the sugar in your nutrition tracker, they're the lesser of evils by far. :)
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You don't need to replace all your 'workout calories' but you should make sure that you are taking in enough protein to help with the loss and rebuilding of muscle during a workout. Grab an extra serving of chicken and an apple, or if you like the taste of particular protein bars, they can be a great 'fake candybar' to…
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Of course we're on here...gotta slim down to fit all those costumes. :)
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The hard part is dealing with the blood sugar spike. Here's a handy little write up on why a chocolate bar will kick your butt. :) http://www.thelowcarbgrocery.com/resources.php Over the last year or so I've tried very strict dieting with 1 day 'crazy', and it is nothing but pain and frustration. It's far better to have…
