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Hi! I'm not normally one to reach out for friends on MFP, but if you'd like to be my friend on here, that'd be great. I've been an on and off again dieter on here for 5 years, keeping *most* of my pre-dieting weight off post-college. I'm typically a keep-to-myself type, but TTC issues can be so lonely and frustrating. I…
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If you're cooking for one: I do breakfast for dinner. My go-to lately is eggs cooked over medium on top of an English muffin. I throw in mina harissa/sambal oelek and black pepper to spice it up. So far, I'm digging the sambal oelek best. After cooking the eggs, I throw a slice of ham on the pan to brown it a smidgen. I…
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Old thread, but I swore Target had Justin's brand for $8/jar. Their website confirms that price. I got the small packets first to see if I liked it for $2. Justin's website says $14, though. Woof. I haven't tried Kroger yet (prices aren't listed online).
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So glad to see fellow Idealshape fans! I drink those as well for breakfast on work days and only twice a day when I know I'm having a cheat meal with my fiancé. I actually drink mine "diluted" in 16 oz (recommended is 8 oz) of unsweetened vanilla almond milk and still find they're sweet enough and satisfying. Mocha and…
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I got that one as well, but haven't tried it yet. Maybe tonight I will ^_^ Also, snagged a box of the chocolate peanut butter. Kroger has it for 50 cents off. And bars individually are 2 for $3. Guess it was a fluke that mine rang up for 25 cents originally! Whoops ...
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New to me: Clif Nut Butter Filled protein bars. I tried the chocolate peanut butter one today and it left me singing its praises as I drove away from the gym (had previously tried Quest bars the week before and couldn't get impressed). Idk if the boxes are on sale -- definitely going to check ASAP -- but the individual…
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I also try to capitalize on my being a visual person. I take photos of myself at various stages, in various outfits. And I use Instagram's Layout app to pair "then" and "now" photos side-by-side. Even at five pounds difference, you might be able to see changes here and there. I'm so tickled at seeing my back fat rolls…
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If you're interested in listening to motivational podcasts, I recommend Half Size Me. I started listening to it while lifting weights and find it a great way to reaffirm that I'm doing my best for *me.* The very first one I listened to was about how Plan A can work great for Jane Doe, but that doesn't mean it works great…
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I recently tried eggs in a basket at Cracker Barrel and was immediately in love. Haven't made it at home yet, but I'd like to try tonight. Seems pretty simple: Toast bread. Cut hole in middle. Lightly butter. Place in skillet, crack an egg in the middle and add seasoning to taste. Cook on each side for roughly a minute or…
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I use my Fitbit to record a "weights" session via the watch. It typically states I burn between 250-400 calories for 30+ minutes of weight lifting. Lately, I've been staying around 300 calories burned now that my heart rate is improving. I pause for 30 seconds between sets and typically don't rest between machines unless…
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Oops. Forgot to mention that a 30-day tub supply is about $59.99 regular price. They currently have a deal for $20 off, though that might be ending soon. I recommend trying their sample/variety packs first so you're not saddled with a flavor you might feel "meh" about. They also run deals sporadically, but often. And I got…
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I love IdealShape. They're not available in store and shipments take about a week. But they taste good. I started with their variety pack, which comes with 20* packs of 5 flavors: strawberry, vanilla, chocolate, cookies n cream and salted caramel. After that, I tried one of their sample pack options with mocha, chocolate…
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Yes! After only a couple weeks of working and setting up the new habit, I realized this week that I've been looking forward to going to the gym after work. In a "weird" way, it's a nice set of "me" time. I watch Netflix when doing cardio or listen to music/NPR while doing weights. - I've also appreciated discovering foods…
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Keep up the good work! I've struggled with back pain since I was fifteen (I'm now 27). Back pain + sciatica is the worst! And working through it isn't always fun, either. It does provide a good wake up call every now and then, though ...
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I gained 70 lbs. when I was in college. #stresseater I lost 60 lbs. of it post-college when I moved out of the midwest and to D.C. I'm a lazy cook and also tend to over eat. So pre-portioned foods are my BFFs. Easy foods I have relied on: Lean Cuisine frozen meals. Hormel packaged dinners. Velveeta shells mac 'n cheese…
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I recently had Lean Cuisine's butternut squash-stuffed ravioli. Totally looking forward to buying more and having it again! I'm also currently in butternut squash mood in general, too. I'm planning on trying more Lean Cuisines. Sometimes I'm too tired from work, gym and errands to cook dinner.
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That's so exciting!!! I'm so happy for you! I was in the same position during May 2012 when I first started jogging -- never enjoyed it in high school and literally had dreams that I couldn't jog. I'm still doing walk-run intervals, but I just discovered this month that I can jog for three minutes with one minute of…
