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^ This is where the article completely lost me. Trust me, being a foodie, I can use all natural ingredients to produce some very unhealthy foods. Unhealthy - in that if they are not "counted and measured" you can gain weight and experience health problems. I think in essence the idea of eating less processed foods is a…
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I'll be down the street selling clothing labels that say "Size 6/8" for $10. My slogan...."Don't let a number stop you from true love." Oh and one more sign "Buy one get one half off". Everybody loves a BOHO sale! :bigsmile:
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Hellolitsdan you are my hero of the day for your response! :flowerforyou: I totally agree. Some things in that list are obviously bad for you like processed foods, sugars, fats, high sodium etc. BUT! They are all fine in moderation! Your spot on...if it fits your daily allowances then...EAT IT! Yes, I can eat one chocolate…
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28 and a half :laugh: Feel free to add me! I'm in this 78 days strong.
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I drink pure water more than anything, but I do love diet sodas and I have it whenever I'm craving it. I might have it once a day or every other day. I don't crave things like I used to since I've made long term changes to my eating (and drinking) habits. Crystal Light and similar water flavors are really satisfying to me…
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I'm trying to eat 1200 calories when I'm not working, cause on days I don't work I'm really lazy and inactive. One thing that has made eating under/at my calorie goal easier has been to reduce my carbohydrates. I just did it to experiment and see if that would make any kind of difference. It sure did! I actually had…
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Picola1984, How did you get your rolls to look so...fluffy and bread like? The picture for the buns on the recipe's site look like nasty flat little pancakes. Did you add anything extra or do anything with arranging the dough to make it look more...substantial?
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I'm about 200 hrs away from getting my cosmetology liscense and I work in my student salon. I can tell you that it's all about facial shape. The ideal shape is oval, so you want any type of cut/color that helps create that illusion. From your profile pic alone, you look almost diamond-face shaped (you don't look like you…
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Unless your the type to not take the scale results too seriously I wouldn't weigh in daily. In theory, the calorie deficit you create should gradually take off your 1-2 lbs a week. So you may not see big results from day to day. This is especially true if it's your time of the month, your eating alot of sodium, are…
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This! I looked at your diary and your not eating even close to your 1200 calorie goal. My suggestion is to try and snack/eat small meals more throughout the day (sometimes you skip meals). Another thing to watch would be Carbs/Sugar/Sodium/Fiber. Adding some protein powder to some sugar free/fat free pudding can be a great…
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This is me too. Sugar Addict all the way! Especially Keebler Fudge Shoppe cookies (can and have eaten a whole package in one day) :sad:
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You might be gaining muscle mass. Your eating protein and working out, those usually mean you are trying to build muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat. Also, with a new baby I'm sure your burning more calories, but hormones might be interfering. Having PCOS myself, trying to loose weight is not easy. I've noticed that even…
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My favorite salad... Watergate Salad 1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding 1 cup JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows 1/2 cup chopped PLANTERS Pecans 1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping This is as close to a salad as I can come. I don't like the…
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One of my bff's loves scruffy guys. Ha! Was funny though when she showed a pic of a guy she was dating to another one of our classmates and the friend asked, "Who's the homeless dude?" ROFL. That might be more scruffy than OP is talking about though. I'm kinda on the fence with it. I like a guy who is good looking whether…
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I started taking a Fiber and Probiotic supplement blend, and this might sound crazy...but I feel so much more energetic. I take the supplement every other day or I find I'm too energetic and have trouble sleeping. I just started taking it so these (wonderful) side effects might just be temporary. Just remember to get…
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I always buy my bras and panties at Lane Bryant/Cacique. They carry a good assortment of sizes and associates are taught to size people properly. I have boycotted Victoria Secret stores for a long time (been in one, once in 10 yrs). Ever since I went in for an employment app and manager said she'd check if she had any,…
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ROFLMFAO! On a serious note, as a cosmetologist, I can tell you cheap shampoo's like Suave are no better than dish soap they have the same type of detergents and pH.
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I love my desserts and I'm NOT giving them up. I AM finding improved ways of making them so I can fit them into my eating plan. For instance this week I made a Betty Crocker Triple Chocolate cake. I used egg substitute for the eggs and applesauce for the oil. Ended up making the cake 198 calories and 2g of fat per serving…
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I'm 5'7" and would ideally like to be about 135-145. I don't know what that looks like, so I'll probably wait and see. When I look good and feel good I'll know I've reached my goal, no matter what number that is.
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I always think of the old quote, "There is nothing to fear, but 'fear' itself". Don't be afraid of doing things, be afraid of what will happen if you do nothing. I have PCOS too and even though I don't have insulin resistance I'm constantly battling my hormones. There are groups here for people with PCOS and for people…
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I've had my gallbladder removed too (laproscopically) but I still have three distinct scars (they are dark and slightly keloided over) so I know how self conscious you probably are. I know I am about mine. My stomach is not something I show right now anyway because its fat and flabby. Once I loose weight though and begin…
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I'd be really interested to know also. I track my sodium counts on MFP, and am usually way over recommended levels. I do know that usually more processed foods have higher sodium, and the less you eat of those the better (so they say...). Other thing is sodium can cause fluid retention and increase hypertension (if you…
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I wasn't crazy active as a child I just ate like a bird. I never really felt hungry. Small portions and mild activity where all I needed as a kid. Wasn't until 2nd grade and us getting "lunch tickets" we could spend in the cafeteria that I got cookie crazy (huge ones!) that all my problems began.
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Haha! You sounds just like me. My two favorites. I log EVERYTHING I eat, my food diary is public. Check it out.
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Easiest thing for me to get added protein is just at breakfast time to have some scrambled eggs or egg substitute. Accompany with some turkey/chicken breakfast sausage or even small piece of lean steak. It will defintely help get those proteins you need and be carb free.
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I'm a 28/F with PCOS also. Luckily, I just have the hormone side of it (hot flashes, sweats, irritability, exhaustion) and not so much the insulin resistance. Before being diagnosed officially though, I had put on 60 lbs in 6 months. I told the doctor something was wrong, she just had to put a name to it. I'm looking to…
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That quote right there tells me he is a liar and shallow. He's a man. Men might be visual creatures, and sex might be the way that women hold the interest of men, but there is a deeper psychological bond. It's called love. Tell him to look it up sometime. Beyond the relationship you are in, which is toxic in my humble…
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To me exercise is that "little something extra" you can do to boost your weight loss results. For instance, your eating enough calories to loose weight, and you do, but - you have a special event coming up and you want to pig out. Exercising can help you off-set those extra calories. This scenario can work for everyday…
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There's many opinions out there on what "water" is. Is it pure water or is it drinks that contain water? I think to make sure your satisfying all bases, you should strive to have half your water intake as pure water. Drink what other liquids you like for the other half. If you can drink more pure water, the better (just…
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You should be so proud of yourself. The difference is tremendous. And as one poster said, you look different - not just in size, but in your attitude. You have a great smile! Keep it up! I'm determined to persevere also.
