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"Because I want to." (nuff said.) ;)
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^^^LMAO! Yep, that's a sure way to run them off...once they get free from the chains.
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I thought I was the only one until reading this post! My husband and I talk about it all the time, wondering what's different now and why this is so hard! I have tried to focus on nurturing the friendships I have, but over the years many of us have just gone different directions in life. There are some friends I could make…
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I'd say that's true. I was thin or shapely/normal for years and got lots of nice comments even from strangers about how I looked. Then for 7 years or more I was overweight and during that time not only did the compliments cease, but people seemed to be more rude. I still smiled at others as I always have, but during those…
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It's easy to start worrying about things that haven't happened yet, especially when we are afraid of repeating old patterns. I would say that if what you're doing is working, let it keep working. When your weight begins to fluctuate, which it will because that is normal, just keep doing what you're doing--eat within your…
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I'm assuming you are mainly looking for variety and a way to sweeten tea with less calories without being artificial. I personally prefer my iced tea plain (black tea), and sweeten the glass individually with agave (low glycemic index) so I can control the amount in each glass. My brother prefers to mix plain black tea…
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Love these! I don't think I ever had the right temp on the oven though. This should help! Thanks!
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WOW! That's awesome! What a great idea for a quick sweet treat! Thanks for sharing! :drinker:
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It sounds like you've done this in a healthy way which is wonderful! You have made amazing progress! Congratulations!
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Welcome! Good luck with your journey, and YES, you deserve to be the YOU you want to be! :flowerforyou: Congratulations on a good start!
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Great minds think alike! :wink:
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Thanks! I'll have to go get some now! :tongue:
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I've thought of buying some to try it, but not sure about it yet. Has anyone had it with yogurt? I'm wondering about making yogurt smoothies with it--peanut butter/banana. Might be weird?
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You look great! I love that you are doing most of your exercise with your own body weight. That's inspiring! Congratulations!:flowerforyou:
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^^^^Exactly! A McDonald's hamburger once a month probably won't wreck your progress if you just really must have one, and nothing says you can't have a baked dessert now and then, but what would be the point of making these staples if being healthier is the goal? If I have a choice of fruit or cheesecake, 9 times out of 10…
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While it's hard for me to embrace eating more to lose weight, it's true that it works and I have felt so much better since trying to hit my calorie day every day.
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Holy Laughing Cow, that looks divine!!! Thanks for recipe and calorie count!:drinker:
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LOL...I can honestly say that I once found a chicken McNugget and some fries under the seat of my car which could not have been less than 2 years old based on the age of my son and when we stopped eating in the car. They looked exactly as if they'd fallen under there that day. The fries were a little harder and the nugget…
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It's not what you did, it's what you do after you did what you did. Every minute of every day is a brand new chance to make a healthier choice. Be kind to yourself--you've done too much good to let this one event wipe you out, so congrats on sticking with it! :flowerforyou:
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I can definitely see it! You look fantastic! And look at that waist! :wink: Congratulations!
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It was my birthday. Sitting at a table with 4 other girls, a guy comes up to flirt. He looks at each of us one at a time and says to #1, "You have beautiful eyes" #2 "Your hair is so soft and golden." #3 "You are a knock out!" #4 "Wow, your husband is a lucky man!" and then to me he pauses... "You... ... You probably have…
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Hello! Welcome to MFP! I'm 44 and have FINALLY begun to lose some of the middle age weight I've packed on over the last 4-6 years. If not for MFP, I'm not sure I could have gotten this far. I'm still not sure of my ultimate goal weight as I'm not sure what a "woman my age" should weigh, but I know I want to lose these…
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I know a guy who uses a little Igloo 6-pack cooler with a cool pack and a little ice for his foods that need to stay cold. It works out well for keeping salads and chicken breasts, etc. It does take planning--have to put everything in little containers, but it works. As for granola, I don't eat those anymore since I…
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That is fantastic! What a testament to healthy living! Congratulations!:flowerforyou:
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I know it sounds weird, but I lose weight from the top down. I notice it first in my face, then my shoulders/chest/arms, then my waist...my rear end and legs are always the last to show results. I have a few pair of jeans that are starting to feel looser, but not anywhere near ready to throw out, yet I've had to go buy new…
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^^^ My thoughts, exactly! Great job!
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Well done! With so many of my friends (not on MFP) trying this and that form of starvation, it's always nice to see that healthier ways are just as successful! You look fantastic!
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What an amazing transformation! You have inspired me to focus more on exercise. I do really well with the healthy eating--don't even have to try any more because it's second nature now--but the exercise ... I'm not nearly as dedicated. I give myself excuses--my age is my biggest excuse, then time, and so on and so on--but…
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I agree with less chocolate (maybe one or two pieces a day, dark chocolate if you like it), more healthy fats like nuts and such, and apples with peanut butter is one of my favorite snacks! A variety of fruits and vegetables is important, too. It's about balance. Try to get variety in your diet--variety of protein sources,…
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That's fantastic! Congratulations!:flowerforyou:
