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I agree. This month is the first time that I can say that I have "seen" change. I noticed clothes fitting differently and being able to tie my shoes easier weeks ago. But as far as looking in a mirror, I didn't see it.
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While I haven't bought new clothes yet, I had too many that I had outgrown that now are starting to fit again. I have had a few pieces where I used to put them on and stretch them and now I don't have to. It's amazing and weird all at the same time. I'm planning a shopping trip for summer. I KNOW I'll need something new…
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I believe the key phrase is "If everyday were like today" meaning exact eating and exercise. I haven't managed to do that yet.
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I am exactly the same way. I get chicken breasts and veggies and just package them as separate. Chicken microwaves pretty good. Sometimes I get a bunch of chicken and bake it with green chilies, then again just package separate so that I pull out only one to eat. Steamfresh has a rice that is pretty healthy, complex carbs…
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If you are like me, when you say they were "so tight" you really mean they were so tight I couldn't sit down, pull up the zipper, sometimes even buttoning the button wasn't happening (which is why there were LOOOONG tops). They were so tight that I could no longer even fake that they were my size. I too recently put on a…
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You say you are hungry when you wake up in the middle of the night. Maybe trying something as a bedtime snack with some staying power? Protein? Not sure if that would make it harder to get to sleep, but maybe it would help you NOT be hungry when you wake up. And if you aren't hungry when you wake up, maybe you won't find…
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I work 7pm to 7am. Even on my days off, I'm usually keep similar hours. So if I didn't eat at night I would starve.
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I don't think protein in itself makes you gain or loose weight. I know that most americans eat more protein than they need too. The best cardio exercise is the one that you do. Cardio is supposed to keep your heart rate up. The calorie goals on MFP are set so that you loose a certain amount of weight already. If you…
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I have tried the pumpkin can with yellow cake mix to make cookies... VERY soft and yummy!!
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I was counting calories with success for about 2 months. Then I decided to join WW because they had a WW mtg at my work and my workplace would reimburse me 80% if I went to 10mtgs in a 10wk time frame. I gained 4 pounds. AND was 100% on plan and I had added in exercise which I had NOT been doing prior to joining WW. Now…
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Zumba is awesome in a class setting and there are so many of them around. Just go to Zumba.com to find a class near you.... I'm not sure I'd have as much fun as a DVD. But then again I've never tried it as a home workout.
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Very well said!!
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I like a blend of music. I took out my ipod and just listed the first 5 that came up on shuffle. Welcome to the Jungle Guns and Roses Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy) Big & Rich The Devil Went Down to Georgia Charlie Daniels Girlfriend Avril Lavigne Highway to Hell Quiet Riot
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At the "fat burning" level of cardio you burn fat as fuel easier. However, you burn less calories overall. If you rev it up to your target heart rate (very roughly aerobic range 220-age=x, then 70% and 80% of x gets your range) you burn less fat as immediate fuel but over all you burn more calories. There are a lot of good…
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I"m a big girl too. Sounds like the chest strap may not be making contact with your chest continuously. Check that when you exercise it's not rolling up. Check that your wetting the senors enough prior to putting it on. Try wearing it when you are not working out, to make sure you can fiddle with it when you get a weird…
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I love the special K cereal or Fiber Plus bars. Stacey's Pita Chips. Also, yeah I guess applesauce is an American thing. BUT you can make it easy. Just cut up, peel apples and cook until really soft. Then just mash them. IF you get the sweet kinds already you don't have to add any sugar. You can do almost the same thing…
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My goals were set by what the "charts" say I should weigh. I'm tired of saying "except for my weight" I'm healthy. For myself I would be happy to sit in a seat at the movies on opening night and not feel as if the person next to me has no room. I want to walk up stairs without passing out (haven't done that just feel like…
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So when you clean today, instead of making one trip with all the items you find out of place. Go ahead and make multiple trips, esp if you have stairs. squat when you put something away, add in bigger movements to do the cleaning on the mirrors or the vacuuming. Will it add a huge amount to your exercise calories?? no, but…
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I did my first zumba class Friday. It kicked my butt but was soooo fun. I like the class because it was nice to look up, see the instructor watching me and making sure I was ok. I also got a nice encouraging email the next day. I think for me at least the dvd would be too easy to stop to "rest" when it got hard, where in…
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lol, we can start today. Not opposed. Just looking for ppl to keep me motivated. Right now, I'm totally out of shape, getting my butt kicked by the biggest loosers dvd. So just anything... Want to at least get to 3 30min workouts a week. Want to be more active every day. Just thought having some peeps to keep me in line…
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Really any fluid without caffeine can be counted. Caffeine is a diuretic, meaning that if you drink enough of it it actually starts pulling water from your system. So I believe SOME green teas can be counted, just have to check if it's decaf or not.
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bottom line is that if it's recommended for health reasons and overseen by a doctor then the diet is ok. This site is great for motivation and encouragement, but we are not doctors. So the question of if it's healthy or not should be answered by your doctor.
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You want to lose 200+ lbs and are at 14lbs... Good job, however you are attempting to do a lifestyle change not a crash diet. (I assume) So maybe review your food diary, add a few carbs, ease up a bit on the protein... I wouldn't necessarily take bad breath as a sign all is right with your body. The nutrients are on the…
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You should also check out your library's options. I've gotten some great videos to trial at home. I can either renew them and save my money or if I eventually find one I can't live without I know EXACTLY what I should get instead of guessing which one is best.
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Hair Battle Spectacular... lol, it's crazy the designs they come up with.
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Water and then do something so that you are NOT thinking about food... being obsessed with what you CAN eat just makes you hungrier. Do something that usually makes you loose track of time.... or heck use the time as your workout for the day.
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This is a lifestyle change. It's also a special day. Understand that as you celebrate ONE day it's not gonna derail you. You have to figure out how to live life too.... SO have a bite or two of two or three things or all of a serving of that special something. If you are like me then in the past you ate and ate... One…
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Awesome way to look at it...
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The library is a cool place to get DVD's. I have the Biggest Loser Workout right now, but have a zumba one on reserve. That way I can switch it up every 14 days and know IF I buy something that I will already like it. Plus your daughter will love going with you during the day.
