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I don't think there is a proper way, you just have to go with what you are comfortable with. I don't eat this like a sandwich to save the carbs, so this may not be what you are going for here. But, I cook chopped peppers & onions in a little olive oil. I guess you could use Pam-type spray, but I prefer to go with the real…
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Nationally, dairy is no longer allowed to contain growth hormone. Dairy product manufacturers who label theirs as hormone-free only add that label so consumers will assume it's better than the other brands. I agree with other posters that so much of what we see in the media is scare tactics. I don't believe vegan is…
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We like a mixture of a bit of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, chopped garlic & basil. You can marinate the veggies with this ahead of time or just toss on right before grilling.
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Acg67, nice helpful comment. Obviously she doesn't fix all of that every day. Hopefully this was an attempt at you being funny. Romyarts2014, I had a similar dilemma with my husband, except that he loved pasta in addition to meat. Fortunately, a work trip to Japan where he had no choice in what was available to eat - and…
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Keep laughing all the way to your goal. I celebrate weight loss, no matter how small, and I celebrate the little non-weight loss achievements, like bypassing the donuts at our work coffee bar every Thursday morning that I pass by all day long on my way to the restroom from drinking so much water. LOL! It's definitely worth…
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I think a lot depends upon your starting point - one person's 25 lb weight loss may be more noticeable than someone else's 40 lb weight loss. Also, some people may notice but won't say anything due to a lot of people's sensitivity to weight. I've had a guy ask me if a girlfriend had lost weight (she had lost 50 lbs); he…
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So far, I've always cooked both Thanksgiving & Christmas meals & we eat the same things every year, so I already have recipes loaded in MFP. The family potlucks also tend to be the same with people bringing their normal specialties (we are SO traditional!). I log as close as possible to what I eat but I don't worry too…
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In my totally unprofessional opinion, there is no reason to ban any foods from your diet. Moderation is key! I've lost almost 50 pounds and have not completely cut anything out of my diet. As long as it fits in your caloric intake, you should be able to have what you want. The moderation part is that you should stay within…
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Sugar cravings are real, as in addictive. I agree with several of the posts...try to eliminate as much sugar as possible for a couple of weeks, natural or otherwise. Then you should be able to slowly introduce it back to see how much you can handle without having a major craving again. Unfortunately, artificial sweeteners…
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I feel your pain...I use a space heater year round! Part of it must be me because a lot of people come in & say it's really hot in my office but I have to be comfortable. Our offices are huge, so there is just no way to regulate it to keep everyone happy. So I layer up & keep a cardi-sweater in my office for really cold…
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Not knowing how much weight you need to lose & I'm certainly not a professional, but it seems like you are eating enough at 1800 calories per day. You do tend to lose more weight at the beginning, and I assume you'll eventually hit a plateau & not lose anything for a few weeks before your body kicks back in to weight loss.…
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One of the best success stories I've taken the time to read. The emotional journey is such a huge part of our overall well being and I see that in your post. The monthly progress pictures are amazing. I personally love that you are doing this the way I am - overall trying to eat healthy but nothing is off limits in your…
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I'm sorry you renamed yourself "habitual failure"...that starts you off with a bad mindset that you will look at every day. You need positive things around you. You aren't a failure. You can do this, as you have already proven that you can. Vacation breaks a lot of people, including me. I finally decided on this last…
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I don't know the science behind it, but my understanding is that obesity leads to a much higher risk of infection. My daughter works for a sport medicine facility and some of the doctors won't perform surgery on extremely obese folks due to the infection risk. Outpatient clinics are just that - they send you home very…
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Teenagers cry as they are a bundle of emotions and frankly, some of them cry to get you to change your mind! They are masters at twisting us up. Guess we've all been there. Lol. But honestly, kudos to you for standing strong and not allowing participation in activities that conflict with each other. As a parent that had…
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Just got back at it this year but my current routine is out of bed at 5:30, dress for my run, pack lunches & make hubby's breakfast (yes, I spoil the man!), make coffee but don't drink it yet. Hit the door by 6:15 with Pandora on a mix of genres and a bottle of water, which I drink during my walking intervals. A couple of…
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I assume you are saying tennis shoes in the generic sense (growing up, all athletic shoes were called tennis shoes where I lived). I agree with the previous post. The best thing I did was to go to our local running store (Fleet Feet in the Columbus Ohio area) where they put me on a treadmill and watched how I walked &…
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I've never been to a restaurant that wouldn't fix a plain grilled chicken breast and broccoli if that's what you want. Most restaurants will accomodate special requests, like no butter in the veggies. While not ideal, you will be stopping frequently for gas (our Harley only goes about 150 miles on a tank), and most gas…
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I marinade cut veggies - usually sweet colored pepper chunks, red onion chunks, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, zucchini - in EVOO, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice & chopped garlic. Grill in a veggie basket for a little char or in a foil pan. Yummy!
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Look at the big picture...a donut (or cookie or candy bar) shouldn't be seen as a fail or horrible or whatever anyone wants to call it. Once I got to a point mentally where nothing is completely off limits, the urge to splurge wasn't nearly as bad. The choices got easier overall but I still allow the donut in my diet if…
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I use both. I wear the HRM when doing my workout because I think it more accurately tells me my overall calorie burn, since I input my weight into the one that I have. I wear the FitBit 24/7/365 as a motivation tool. On the days that I don't work out, it's a constant reminder to get up & move more. After dinner, if I'm…
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Shoes usually come off at the door in our home, so I would definitely not be offended if someone asked me to take shoes off in their home. They don't even have to ask, as mine usually come off out of habit (which is sometimes a tad embarassing when I realize they keep their shoes on). I do find that most of our friends…
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I don't count normal daily tasks, only workouts. I have always thought that was taken into account by MFP when they calculate your daily calories allowed. Good luck!
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For me personally, there is a huge difference in my appetite when I use too many calories on added sugar. I don't know what you eat during the day, but if you use lots of calories throughout the week on cookies or chocolate for example, try to cut that back & fill in with fruit or veggies for a few days. Hopefully it will…
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Oh goodness...didn't realize that. I haven't had one since I re-started MFP 2 months ago. Guess I won't ever have one again. Nothing is worth that (except maybe chocolate cake...)
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I purchased a FItBit Flex & have been using it for about 2 months. For me personally, I like that I see every day that I need to walk more, so it's a great reminder to get moving. I have a desk job, so I have started walking to the restroom that is further away & parking my car in the back of the parking lot just to get in…
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE Gatlinburg. We book our cabins through Cabin Fever Vacations - huge selection of cabins in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg & Sevierville, in neighborhoods or more secluded. You can go online or call them if you want assistance. They typically have specials going on, too. As for something to do, you are right at…
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It is frustrating to be putting in the work and not see results. Don't give up! Some bodies are just harder to budge than others but you'll see results eventually. You might want to check with your doc or read up on side effects to the meds you are on. Not that you can change them, but at least you'll know if they are…
