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We love chilled Italian pasta salad. Whole wheat spiral pasta, cucumbers, grape tomatoes and homemade Italian dressing. You can buy store bought but I think it has too much sodium in it. If you want it to be more filling, add some protein. Grilled chicken breast is good in it, as is shrimp. Delicious, filling and cool.
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I just got back from a 5 mile hike in 100 degree heat. I'm pretty sure my waist size dropped 2 inches.
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65 and ice cold at night or I can't sleep. Daytime? 70 if I remember to turn it up. My husband works at a power plant. lol
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That's amazing! Congrats on having your hard work pay off. :) I hated it too when I burned less after losing weight, but hey, I know I'm healthier and it's a lot easier to work out, in fact, it's easier to do most anything. :) You just have to adjust the amount of food or exercise more to keep eating what you were. You'll…
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I have to gradually slow down my run, then walk, then walk even slower. Then I do my stretching, get a drink and sit for a few, shower with comfortably cool water, and blow dry my body with cold air until I quit sweating. Otherwise, I might as well not even get dressed because I'd still be drenched. Now that it's even…
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I don't consider myself to be on a 'diet'. If I want something that's meant to satisfy a sweet tooth (or whatever), instead of nourishing my body, I make room for it. I'll get in more exercise or cut back on calories for that day. I find it easier to have a treat once a week, like on a Friday or Sat., just so I have…
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In some ways, yes it can! If I run trails rather than on a flatter surface, am I building strength in my legs? Yes! If I bike hills and have to stand up to push harder to get uphill, am I building strength? Yes! Once I started doing those, I noticed a big difference right away, especially in my thighs and butt. So, yeah,…
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You can do this. And, I can too! I lost 40lbs and gained nearly 20 of it back after going on prednisone for chronic hives and then eating myself to oblivion, while I could not exercise. Today is my 'restart' day, after logging in over 500+ days then restarting at 0. :( I know I need to do this for my health and sanity so…
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I don't know how sore you are, but I think I'd try to keep walking slowly, outside if possible. Or maybe try walking in a pool? For me anyway, if I stop moving, I hurt even more. Good luck and I hope you heal quickly.
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That is an amazing nsv. Congratulations on your hard work and dedication paying off!
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For me, and probably for most people, it changes with the seasons. A 'normal' week for me is running 3-4 times at least 45 minutes and lifting 3 times a week on my non running days. I also do some walking or swimming, water aerobics, biking or hiking on 'off' days, if I have time. During the winter, its lifting and the…
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I am a gardener and just recently started picking my green beans. I prepare them many ways! Fry 2 slices of bacon, (only 35 cals per slice if cooked crisp!) drain very well (I even wipe the pan with a paper towel), add some diced vidalia onion and cook til crisp tender. Add a small amount of beans to the pan and stir fry…
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It's hard to shave bony knees. It's hard to sleep on your side, because of bone on bone, bony knees! You really do NEED to buy new clothes because they look like bags on you. Some people will resent you. Some people will assume that your new lifestyle is temporary and that you will gain it all back and then some. Some…
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99% of their food is processed crap anyway. The only 2 things I saw on the list that I eat are Quaker oats and Uncle Ben's rice and I can switch to organic. Something else you all may want to know is that Stokelys, Green Giant, Del Monte and Libby's spray the CRAP out of their vegetables with pesticides, ALL summer long,…
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My husband is awesome! Note: I don't ask him to do this stuff, he just does it anyway. Well, except for the plumbing! If I even arch my back in bed, he knows I'm hurting and will rub it for me. I don't even ask and I don't do it on purpose! I should though. lol Eventually he ends up giving me an entire massage. :) He takes…
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Hell yeah. Although I have a summer birthday and have watermelon w/ candles instead because I prefer it! I do eat cake, ice cream, cookies, etc. at every 'celebration' that I go to. I just make sure I exercise a bit more that day, eat smaller portions of the meals I eat beforehand, I don't eat a HUGE piece of whatever and…
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Oh gosh, I'm probably a lot older than most of you, but here are some of my memories.. Pong. Yep, the first video game. Moon shoes. Making gum wrapper chains. Creepy crawlers. Easy bake oven. Fishing with my dad, every Sunday. Mushrooming with my dad. Playing outside in the snow until my hands and toes were numb. Climbing…
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They are delicious in overnight oatmeal and it's VERY filling. I make mine with: 1/3 cup plain fat free Greek Yogurt 1/3 cup skim milk 1 1/2 tsp chia seeds Mix those up, then add 1/4 to 1/3 cup old fashioned oats (not the instant kind) A bit of Splenda or honey or 1/2 of a very ripe banana to sweeten (use any sweetener you…
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Can you have a garden? Perhaps even plant a pepper or 2, some tomatoes or beans in a flower pot? Growing your own is the cheapest and healthiest way. Aldis? They have very cheap veggies. Buy in bulk when foods are locally in season, chop them up, put them on a cookie sheet and freeze them. After they are frozen, toss them…
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No they don't. I know from experience that when I was FAT, I burned a LOT more calories then when I became FIT. It's a hell of a lot harder to run or bike up a hill when you're 40lbs heavier, with less muscle. Common sense tells you that!!!
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First of all , why would you care? I'm not being mean but even is someone is 'lying' about their calorie burn, and I'm not sure why they would, they are only hurting themselves. It's very possible to burn that much in an hour, you would too if your doubled your half hour of exercise, so I don't get your point. A few times…
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On days that I don't workout, which is rare, I eat 1200-1400. It's not that hard, but I'm a small person. Breakfast is coffee with creamer, steel cut oats with fresh berries or a 2-3 egg veggie omelet. Lunch is a turkey or chicken (only grilled) sandwich made with 35 calorie per slice bread, romaine lettuce, tomato and…
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I'm sure you're already seeing a neurologist right? If so, make sure you see one who specializes in migraines. I'm 52 and I had my first migraine when I was 18. For me, what I do depends on what type of migraine I'm having. If it's the 'suicide' migraine, a cluster headache, the kind that you can't lie down with because it…
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Born in corrupt Chicago, IL. Now happily living in farm country in central IL.
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No, but I think I could lose weight with a different kind of Bullet.
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I'm the same way. I have to wear one from target that has a thicker liner in it. It's just like under armour, in black. I'm sorry but I forgot the brand name. I'm sure you could find it though. ETA: The brand is Champion and it's a racer back type that gives you really good support too, if you need it. :)
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I do both. Lifting makes me feel like I'm 'smashing' stuff and that's good if I'm stressed. Running lets me think and let go of stuff, solve problems and enjoy the peace of nature, away from people and smelly gyms. It's all good!
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See a podiatrist asap. You must stop this process or you will get bone spurs too. They are even harder to treat. For quick relief, freeze a plastic bottle of water, then put it on the floor and roll your foot over it slowly. Ibuprofen may help some too. If your pain is horrible upon standing after sleeping, try this before…
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I had al 7 balls correct one time so I really had to think about it. Sadly, I didn't have the powerball number, just all 7 numbers. It was horrible and I was glad we DIDNT win. Within minutes, we had family asking us for money. In my dream world, where no one would harass me? I would: I'd make my husband QUIT his job or I…
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Cereal is convenient, but so is anything else that's processed and packaged. I usually eat whole grain or steel cut oats for breakfast because it keeps me full for hours. Other times I'll have overnight refrigerator oatmeal or a yummy veggie omelet if I want fewer carbs.
