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I second that, I went out drinking with friends (actually my profile pic was taken that night) and I won't be doing that again until I hit at least a 40 lb weight loss. :-)
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I have been told Vodka is better in terms of calories and carbs. I really watch my sugars and have decided to refrain from Alcohol for a little while. Last time out, I drank Sambuca and it set me back over 1200 calories... :-)
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Me too! I am 33, work full time, have a great husband and a 9 year old, and lack TIME!!! lol
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Yes, but you listed the healthier complex carbs, way better for you then the simple processed carbs with all the sugar. :-)
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Totally agree, if your metabolism is decent (not insulin resistant) and you work out regularly, carbs aren't a big deal. On the other hand... I was eating about 3 bagels a week (work was providing them free) and I gained 14 lbs in 2 months, even with increasing exercise... Darn Panera Bread!! :-) I do eat carbs, about 120…
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Check your sugar in take. Lowering your sugars can make a huge difference. More complex carbs less simple carbs. :-) I had a two week plateau that was killing my motivation, but I just got through it and lost 4 pounds in the last week. Worked for me.
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Avoid simple carbs, but complex carbs are needed for your body to function properly. 100 of the right kind of carbs every day would be plenty, but if you are eating simple carbs high in sugar, all your doing is making your insulin levels jump all over the place and they process through your system too quickly to absorb any…
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Oh, and when you go out to eat, remember that you are the one paying them. Request what you want. I went to Ruby Tuesday's the other night and made my own meal. I asked for grilled chicken steak and shrimp and made my own salad with it. It was an awesome dinner and it was only 377 calories with one of those darn garlic…
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Try eating things higher in Fiber and protien. It will fill you up and keeps you away from the carbs. Usually almonds and peanuts (with out the chocolate :-)) work well too. Drink water too. I do protien shakes for breakfast every morning with a suupliment added to it that contains fiber. You can make a protien shake at…
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I was 224 lbs and only 5'4 on 1/10/12 Today am at 197.8. My goal is about 140. Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter
