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bag of broccoli slaw-cook it in a skillet with some olive oil or just "steam" it with a bit of water. Add in cooked chopped chicken or canned chicken breast Heat and top with oriental dressing. Add mandarin oranges and almonds if desired as well. Salads Sandwiches
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AWESOME WORK!
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Enjoy your mom's yummy cooking and parties and start new years. December IS a bad month for a cut-especially starting one;-)
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I did it with my girls at the beginning of the year. Really fun, but not sure I'd do it again(entry cost is expensive for what you get). My running shoes are colored to this day(I just retired them, though). And the color didn't totally come out of anything. Fun to do once, more fun to do with a group of people. Bring a…
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This time around my success is purely attributed to the INCHES I've lost. If I relied on the scale--AGAIN--I'd give up...AGAIN. When efforts are not rewarded with PROGRESS, it is very hard to justify continuing on. I finally found a measure that reflects my progress well enough to keep me motivated. LOVE the tape measure.
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Is there a reason it has to be 8 weeks? Like a hot date or something? Because if you can take just 4 more weeks, then you can go a tad bit slower and hopefully retain a bit more muscle. ITA with Uponthisrock. If you worked that hard for your gains, don't let an aggressive diet ruin all that work!
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Bag of broccoli slaw. Toss in a pan with about 1 Tbl olive oil. Cook down, add chicken breasts(pieces that are already cooked or I use canned when i'm lazy-or sick like today) Cook until warm and veggies are slightly tender. Plate and top with a bit of your fav oriental salad dressing. If you have the room for calories,…
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I ran my first (and probably only!LOL) half in September. I took the summer off from lifting as the time commitment of the running training was just too much for me to devote time to lifting as well. In hindsight, I wish I would have dragged my kids to the gym 3x a week for 30 minutes to get the lifting in. I think it…
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My biggest question is why the fixation on the number on the scale? What is REALLY your goal? Is it better performance running? Is it a more muscular physique? 10% body fat you HAVE TO lose fat, which, in turn, will drop weight on a scale. BUT, if you are a muscular build, it will reveal a more ripped physique. If you…
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Canadian bacon. Costco carries a brand that is uncured and SOOO tasty. Oatmeal
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I'm already pretty muscular. I've been back at heavy lifting for about 3 months now and I am seeing definition already. And my profile is about a year old-need to update it. I know 15-20 lbs is more realistic for this new goal. This summer I trained for and ran a 1/2 marathon, so steady rate cardio isn't a problem. I have…
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I ditched running in favor of weights. FWIU, if you are doing cardio on your days away from lifting, then you are all good. So lift one day and play basketball the next. Most athletes lift AND do their sports as well, so I see no reason to abandon the sports, especially if you enjoy them. Added strength gained from muscles…
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I love beets. I just boil the crap out of them until the skin is soft. Then just peel the skin off with your hands(careful-they are HOT suckers). Then slice them up, toss in a tad of butter and enjoy. I also like them cold on salads.
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Some opt for a bad "meal" as opposed to a bad "day". I usually indulge on Saturdays when I go to my ILs house. They always have delicious wine, food with too much butter and olive oil, but it is SO tasty. I have also found I usually lose weight on days after I #1-rest from lifting and 2-go over caloric intake a bit. No…
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Anna-I was looking at your food diary and was like "0300-0800" What in the world is THAT? Then it dawned on me you were military;-) I haven't seen anyone divide their diary by time before.
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Do you have a trader Joes nearby? If so, grab a tub of their Ultimate Vanilla Wafers and a jar of their lemon curd. Happy dipping!
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Mine was only about 15 miles. It was like 1500 calories. But, then I think of it this way- You HAVE TO eat each day, so it isn't like those 1500 calories are 100% "extra". I can still have my breakfast and a small dinner and not go over in calories by very much(maybe a few hundred calories) even if I DON'T work out that…
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There are certain brands that i cannot drink. I have no clue what it is in them that makes me hurl/upset stomach, etc, but alas, some I cannot drink. Muscle Milk is one of them. ABB I can have and Costco sells one called Premier Nutrition that i can drink. You may want to try ready-made ones as well. They are more…
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"healthy and sustainable" are your operable words. What is healthy and sustainable for one may not be for another. I cannot do a low carb diet. I get raging headaches, dizzy spells, etc. For others, they work great. So, for me, low barb isn't healthy OR sustainable. FOr ME, I've found weight training with cardio is helping…
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Whole wheat flour can be used in a lot of things. Agave nectar and Splenda can be used for sugar in some cases. I prefer to just enjoy my fav stuff in all its glory for 1 day. I'm making homemade ice cream with the pumpkin pie(also homemade-crust too!) and persimmon pudding. Some favs if you REALLY want to swap-cauliflower…
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Great work!
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This is me. It's in my closet. My 10 year anniversary is coming up. I'm toying with the idea of dyeing it and cutting it short and wearing it on the cruise for our anniversary. I think I'll see how it fits in a few months and go from there.
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kiki-sorry to hear about the back injury! I HATE when pain and illness get in the way of my plans! ariana-congrats on your 6th place finish! You beat out over 1/2 of the competitors. I hope you are proud of yourself:-) Annaruthus-your pics are amazing! What class were you competing in? I'm trying to figure out the…
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Holy cow! That wedding better be soon or you're gonna have to sell that one and buy a new size. A seamstress can only do so much!
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I completed a 1/2 in September. Now I'm training to look DAMN hot for my 10 year wedding anniversary.
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I just hit my 80 days here(although I was here at the beginning of theyear-took summer off to train for a 1/2 marathon and then came back). In 80 days, I've lost a whopping 2 pounds. But I can see my triceps, quads, calf muscles and my stomach has lost about an inch, maybe more. I'm lifting 4x a week for about 30 minutes…
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People actually spit out the poppyseed-sized seeds in a pomegrante aril?
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quinoa cooked in chicken stock and add dried cranberries and chopped pecans. mashed cauliflower potatoes
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I don't track gum, the 3 or 4 Sport Beans I eat during a workout, or my gummy vitamins. I usually don't log lettuce and I sometimes don't log veggies-like if I have carrots with dinner and don't put anything on them. Fruit I track because I track sugar.
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I work in something sweet. Lately it is 0% Fage pain yogurt, 1/2 packet of splenda and a tablespooon of peanu tbutter. I also love nuts and dried fruit with a glass of milk. Add a few chocolate chips as well if you'd like. Glass of wine and a square of dark chocolate
