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At the Braves stadium you can bring in your own food. thus i bring in crispy carrots, celery, pepper slices "healthy finger food". or nuts that require you to shell them (takes time slows down your eating). have bottled water and bring in the flavor stick drink mixes to sweeten them. air pop popcorn. you can make it work,…
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Nutulla is about the same as low-fat peanut butter.....not the worst ever, but not high health with whole fruits/veggies/whole grains
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AMEN ON THE SODIUM SHOCKER!! -- Deli Meat -- Chic-Fil-A restaurant (they marinate chicken in dill pickle juice) -- Outback -- coats meat with butter while cooking!!
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Been there, thought that! Glad you've turned around! Keep it up sister! You are making progress 1) you determined it was your time to start 2) you've got the right attitude 3) you're worth it!
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Don't WASTE food on your WAIST!! Freeze it for later, or make a plate and walk it over to a neighbor, friend, stranger you'd like to meet :smile:
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CANDY DISH - if the candy is not individually wrapped, then don't eat it for health reasons, think of all the hands (that might not have been washed) that have gone into it. if you must have some candy, have one while you walk the loooooong way around back to your office. CAKES/COOKIES/DESSERTS -- probably not home made,…
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use a can of LaCroix flavored sparkling water and it's awesome (and those that worry about the "diet soda" issues are minimilized)....you can also spoon in the middle (prior to baking) a small amount of no-sugar-added fruit spread (or for that matter use it on top as a icing :)
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Water! lots of is! and if it gets boring add slices of fruit/herbs/teas/crystal light. Drink a large glass after getting on the scale (with vitamins/meds)....Drink one while preparing your meal/snacks....add protein powders/fiber powders....when you're really hungry drink a large glass of water, do a chore/to-do list item,…
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Fiber One Cereal (twigs 57% daily need) put them in your morning yogurt or with a very ripe banana! There are also those drink sticks that have fiber in them. a little change of pace from plain water and a little sweetness at night instead of dessert
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you can tell you're happier, and more comfortable with yourself just by your expressions! way to go! keep it up! single digit sizes are just around the corner! woohoo!
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I know it can be a total bummer! Hate the scale (but also can't live without it)! Can't see your food diary, could it be sodium? or lots of processed foods? Then there's the old "don't eat 2-hours before going to bed" issue. Hang in there...don't get discouraged (yeah, easier said than done)
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That is super-fantastically ONE-derful!! Next you'll be looking to get out of the 1-9's, then the 1-8's......Keep it up!! Awesome work!
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fresh fruits and veggies are part of "perimeter food shopping" (shop mainly the far outsides of the store aisles)...Breakfast - bananas breakfast, slice/clean fruits for breakfast instead of juices...Lunch - any veggies can be placed on a bed of lettuce again cut them up. Any veggie can also go in soup....Dinner - stirfry…
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Awesome! Keep it up, you are heading in the best direction! Ways to celebrate: --buy yourself a new piece of clothing --take the amount of weight you've lost and donate that many pounds of food to a food bank --get a massage for that many minutes you've lost in pounds --get a mani/pedi (guys really do enjoy them once they…
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Amen! Sing it sister!
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--weigh every morning, to push me through the day, post on MFP when weight goes down......
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try the flavored seltzer waters.....sometimes you need a fizz-fixx....and it does the trick!
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Yeah, I went to boot camp today for the 2nd time, and my shorts kept creeping up, and creating the ever popular "chub rub".....hate it!
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oh yeah, my mom and i ate those! negative nutritional value food!
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great website! great info! thanks much!
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Stir-Don't-Fry: I start with what I like to refer to as "freebie veggies" (as they have such minimal calories: garlic, onion, celery, peppers (all types). Cut up about a cup , add to it a cup or two of main veggies: snow peas, broccoli, califlower, squash, cabbage (pretty much a freebie), shrooms, carrots, asparagus.…
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AMEN SISTER!! SING IT!!
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Iron is a rough one. You want to try and get all that you can via foods and not iron supplements; as iron supplements can have a stomach cramping, constipation issues! So remember dried plums (sounds so much better than prunes) help there. Don't take iron supplements with calcium (yet something women need lots of too).…
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Awesome! Keep it up! Nice new lifestyle change!
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So you were one of the few that sacrificed and gave blood! Wonderful, thank you! From someone who can't give blood (ie give life, help a life, help others) I appreciate your time and giving! So for said sacrifice you gave yourself a little extra. celebrate that little extra, fully enjoy it, taste it, and move on. so maybe…
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and so at Outback they cook their steaks with butter and lots of salt-o-season. this adds 5 extra grams of fat and lots-o-water weight .....total bummer! but you can ask for them to drop the salt and butter!
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I don't know you, but here are a few things to remember: 1- God won't leave you! 2-You've got wonderful kids that need and want you 3-You've come so far with your health and weight loss 4-With the job loss, it's their loss 5-Many people here are also going through tough times and are here for continued support 6- SOMEBODY…
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You have taken the big step to start! Yeah for you! You want to do this and you can! Once you start seeing the calorie/fat content in things, you'll push back on the types and amounts of foods you eat. And as my grandmother has always said "Pushing back from the table is one of the best exercises to do daily"! Happy Day!
