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love. this post!! thank you!!
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coconut water strawberries peaches mango wow! pretty proud of myself!
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love it! so true! except the 80 pounds part. So far 30 for me in 12 months but I'm on my way! Hope to look back at this in 6 more months and smile :)
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The camera adds 10 pounds.... or 30!
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I'm dealing with this same problem too. I know a lot of the local high schools near me light their tracks at night specifically because they let the community come use it during the off season. maybe you can find one too?
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This past year, I've just started putting it on everything too! I had never heard of the correlation between capsaisin and metabolism. But my personal experience is that when things get pretty spicy, I drink way more water to cool the burn (yes i know it doesn't really help) and then I get fuller much faster because of all…
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Basics: popcorn, pistachios, cherry tomatoes, hummus with veggies. Storebought: Chipins, which are baked chips made out of popcorn and you can eat 18 for 130 cals! Also, these black bean pop chips (forget the brand) but you can have 13 for 100 cals. Another great DIY creation is homemade "ice cream." Freeze half a banana…
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I'm not perfect, but here is what have kept me on track since I started this journey in January: 1. Experiment with different foods until you find a healthy eating style that makes you happy, excited and fulfilled by what you eat. If you think of your new foods as a punishment you'll never be happy and you'll never stick…
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bump!
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same here. M-F I'm pretty much a robot. Breakfast is some kind of all fruit smootie (coconut water or almond milk with whatever type of frozen fruit i have at the moment). Lunch is some kind of grain salad with a ton of veggies and some type of spicy element. Dinner i'll change it up a bit depending on leftovers or what…
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II used to weigh myself every morning like you, but after I hit my first plateau it became counterproductive. I knew all the explanations: plateaus were natural, muscle gain, water retention, blah blah blah. Even though I knew all that, it was still so discouraging to see my weight stay the same or worse yet gain an few…
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Wow, I'm really surprised to hear the varied responses on whether the treadmill is easier or harder for people. I've always thought it was easier. I've been doing C25K for about 4 weeks now and in the beginning, on a friends' gym pass, I jumped on the treadmill for a run. I shocked myself with how long I lasted and how…
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bump (just in case)
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Ugh! Have had this problem all my life! No matter what weight! And i even tried it again for the first time in years on my last run thinking my new more toned legs couldn't possibly want to eat up my shorts. Nope.com. Still happened. So they are banished for life--again.
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Can't agree more! As much as I love my group fitness classes at the local studio, it's always a chore getting there and staying committed to going to each class. But when I set out for a run in the park I get downright giddy. I just love feeling the fresh air, sun on my skin, seeing and hearing natural sounds. It's a total…
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This is my go-to. Main ingredients are brown rice and a can of chickpeas! so yummy and holds together so well. http://www.wholeliving.com/151406/chickpea-brown-rice-veggie-burger
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I'd love to join! I just finished week three but am probably going to repeat that week because I seriously don't think I'm ready for a 5 min stretch just yet. And I second the notion regarding having the proper tools. When I started week 1 I had a pair of old cheap workout shoes. Don't even know what "type" they were,…
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I kinda agree here. I think this too sometimes when i see those questions--only because I wish I had that problem of not being able to eat enough! In all seriousness, I think upping your caloric intake should be more about the quality of foods you eat as opposed to eating more quantity. I haven't seen you diary so i don't…
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I do...sort of? When i joined MFP I knew I wanted to make lifestyle changes that would last me, well, for the rest of my life! So I've been doing the "slow and steady wins the race" method. Smaller changes over time, making easy-for-me dietary adjustments. Some of them were more drastic (becoming flexitarian, that is…
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hearts!!!
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too funny! bump!
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Ugh! I'm a huge night snacker too- I hate it; it's when I have the least amount of will power. All day I'm a saint but come evening, it just takes up my entire brain! Maybe I'm not the best example, but what has helped me so far is to drink tons of water. Lemon water, cucumber water, cinnamon water--all sorts! I drink it…
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I used to do Low Carb (found something that suits me better, personally). But when i did, I had the same problem. My quick fixes: salads and omelets. If I made steak and potatoes, he get the potatoes and i toss it in a salad or chopped it up and made an omelet or turned it into a soup. Think about how you can use the same…
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Stir fry is quickest. Next is roasted veggies, just toss in a bit of olive oil and your favorite seasonings and stick it in a high oven (375-450) depending on the time for about 12-17 minutes. I like to get a nice char/caramelization. Just make a big batch then portion it out for the whole week. Serve over rice, in tacos,…
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Down 16 pounds but the last two weeks have been stalling. just lost the 16th pound a few days ago. I'm very happy to lose jsut a pound a week-- it's what i want and I'm still optimistic but i won't lie, it's getting frustrating.
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Great topic! I felt silly wondering how the heck to drink more water but now I see I'm not the only one who has to make such a conscious labored effort to get my fill. For now, some little things that are helping me are using a vessel with a straw. I guess it's an oral fixation thing (hey, no jokes) that when there's a…
