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  • After several sets of horrible vacation pictures I decided that my weight was the issue... and not the camera! Hopefully one day I will get to travel to Italy again and replace all the pictures that I look fat in!
    in The moment that made you SERIOUS about losing weight? Comment by mdhummel October 2012
  • As everyone else mentioned stay away from processed foods and cook your own meals. Some of the biggest heaviest salted foods: Frozen Meals (Even the "healthy" frozen meals have over 30%-50% of your daily sodium needs!) Canned Soup and Canned Vegetables (Always eat fresh veggies or frozen steam fresh instead.) FAST FOOD (It…
    in Help with sodium Comment by mdhummel October 2012
  • Peanut butter and pickle sandwiches. My mom made them for us as a kid and I still eat them occassionally. She must have been pregnant with my sister when she came up with the recipe, haha!
    in You Eat WHAT?! Comment by mdhummel October 2012
  • I prefer whole wheat pasta, but if you don't like it I would just skip eating pasta all together and eat the "good" stuff on your cheat day.
    in I HATE WHOLE GRAIN PASTA BUT IT'S SO HEALTHY!!! Comment by mdhummel October 2012
  • I replaced carbohydrates such as pasta, rice and potatoes with beans instead. The beans keep me full and I'm not starving by my next meal. I'm only eating 1,200 -1,300 calories a day, but by eating beans, lean chicken and fish, and protein shakes I am satisfied throughout the day. I always try to pair a protein with my…
    in Calories in Vegetables Comment by mdhummel October 2012
  • I sprinkle instant oats on sliced apples and pears and bake them in the oven. makes a tasty low-cal fruit crisp!
    in Bought giant thing of quick oats by accident =( Comment by mdhummel October 2012
  • The more sugary treats you consume, the more your body will crave it. Clean out your pantry and get rid of ALL the junkfood. It's time to rediscover your fruits and veggies! If you use a little creativity you may find there are plenty of healthy and tasty snacking options. I can't imagine you dislike all fruit and…
    in Junk food Junkie! Comment by mdhummel October 2012
  • Kangaroo. I was in St. Thomas Virgin Islands. It's actually quite good! (Similar to filet mignon.) I've also had snails, foie gras, and mullet. I would not recommend mullet unless you like extremely fishy fish!
    in Craziest thing you ever ate. Comment by mdhummel October 2012
  • I keep my 24oz Tervis Tumbler at my desk. On my third refill today!
    in Thirsty Thursday.. WATER CHALLENGE Comment by mdhummel October 2012
  • Packing your meals the night before helps (and it saves you a ton of money!!!). Cut up veggies and hummus or greek yogurt and fresh berries make healthy, yet delicious snack. My go-to snack when I need energy: raw almonds. If you find yourself eating more than ten then there are 100 calorie almond packs that you can buy.…
    in Need Ideas for Eating Healthy with Hectic Schedule Comment by mdhummel October 2012
  • You can't spot reduce, but working out can improve your problem areas to a certain degree. I took spin class for a year and my legs are practically cellulite free, but my arms jiggle like jell-o because I neglected the upper half of my body. Now I am doing lots of overhead presses with my dumbells and I am noticing a…
    in BACK FAT Comment by mdhummel October 2012
  • We make kale chips at my house. I rip several kale leaves into bite size pieces and place them on a cookie sheet so that they don't overlap. Be careful to remove the stem - it gets very bitter when baked!!! Next I mist the kale leaves with my olive oil mister and season the leaves with sea salt and cayenne pepper. Bake at…
    in How to curve night time munchies? Comment by mdhummel October 2012
  • First: congrats on kicking your soda habit. Soda stains your teeth and causes your body to crave sugar. Plus, soda is just empty calories with NO nutritional value. Even diet soda is bad because it is full of sodium and makes you look bloated and can cause your body to crave sweets. Why haven't you lost weight? To lose 1…
    in I stopped drinking pop, so why am I not losing weight? Comment by mdhummel October 2012
  • I think the digital scales are fine. Is there something specific that you are trying to calculate? Last year we purchased a EatSmart Precision GetFit Digital Body Fat Scale. It measures Weight, Body Fat %, Total Body Water %, Muscle Mass % and Bone Mass.…
    in Digital Scale VS Analog Scale Comment by mdhummel September 2012
  • The recipe I used was good, but my cauliflower crust was stuck to my baking pan. Next time I will bake the crust on wax paper!
    in Anyone tried to fry Cauliflower Pizza Crust? Comment by mdhummel September 2012
  • Thankfully I am 5'2 and my husband is 5'11 so I have always weighed less than him. I think that's why I let myself gain so much weight... I always felt like his little princess! Now I barely fit in a size 12 and he lost 80 lbs and is wearing a men's large. I'm not feeling so small or princess like these days :(
    in Anyone heavier than their husband? Comment by mdhummel September 2012
  • Congrats on the weight loss! My husband just replaced some of his suits after losing weight... they are VERY expensive! We are going to see if it would be cheaper to get some of the more expensive suits tailored to his new weight.
    in Progress with picture! Comment by mdhummel September 2012
  • If you "have" to eat out make a rule to not order fried food or meals that are heavy in carbs. If I don't feel like cooking I have a list of restaurants that have menus that won't blow my diet. Usually I'll get seafood at Bonefish, or a fajita bowl with no cheese or taco shell from my favorite Mexican restaurant. Instead…
    in eating too many calories and going out to eat Comment by mdhummel September 2012
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