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Welcome! And congrats on your loss so far. :)
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It's all about lifestyle change right? No one can hope it will be permanent and life changing, if they are miserable. Everything in moderation, and learning to listen to your body - it knows when *kitten* is up. Some people can be heavy smokers and live to be 80+ years old... Some can cook with lard and inhale MSG and live…
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It's all very simple. If you think about where you are currently in your journey - be it beginning, middle or end - and then think about where you are going, log accordingly. You'll know, especially as this becomes a routine and eventually you'll form good habits and if you decide, challenge yourself more. For example.…
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I'm in the guys clothes camp. Guys t-shirts + guys shorts because they're not super short and I don't want to feel like my thighs are hanging out waving to everyone... >_> I actually still cycle through the t-shirts and shorts I've owned since starting when I was 164lbs... It's kind of motivating to see how much baggier…
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Simple questions will garner simple answers. And because this is MFP and people are here to log their calories _and_ "exercise" in a quest to a healthier (or maybe just a lighter) self... It seems logical that the average MFP user will equate an "activity" logging question as a question related to the act of logging…
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I have a friend who is a marathon runner. She jokingly tells me she runs so she can eat anything she wants. :laugh: I'm cool with that, because with the miles she clocks, she damn well better be able to eat what she wants. ^_^
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Frankly. If you have extremists who log _every_single_calorie_of_food_they_eat_and_the_air_they_breathe_ (I'm part of that camp, btw - so no hard feelings :ohwell: ), then I guess you can have people on same end of that spectrum in the exercise camp... Myself, I follow standard if it's outside of your normal day to day…
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Try not to stress too much. It can take up to 3-4 weeks for your body to normalize to a new routine, even if it's an old-new routine. I went through the same thing when I fell off the wagon, after about 4 weeks of getting my act back together (and the scale doing terrible things to my psyche), things are moving along…
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¬.¬ ... o_o/ TGIF...indeed.
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Through out journey: 1. Off the diabetes and cholesterol meds (For about 2yrs now.) 2. Being stronger and faster with SO MUCH MORE ENERGY. :D 3. Single digit pants sizes. 4. Constantly getting my legs complimented... (Apparently I have nice ones for a shortie...) 5. My resting heart rate dropping from the mid 90's to the…
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My geek-tastic self always thought Seth Green was a little cutie and I know he's not the tallest person in the world. ^_^ Reality though, I'm 5'1" and I've never dated anyone shorter than me... But my personal preference has always been guys 6'+. It's just the type I've been naturally attracted to on a first sight animal…
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bumpity -for later- bump
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Cauliflower crust pizza. :) http://www.eat-drink-smile.com/2011/04/cauliflower-crust-pizza.html Adjust toppings to your liking. Or spaghetti squash mac n' cheese. (Squash is a bit higher in carbs, but still less than actual pasta.) http://meghantelpnerblog.com/2010/11/02/healthy-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe-vegan-squash/
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I boil them. Drop them in simmering water for a few minutes until they're solid. Then I sprinkle them over salads, or mix them together with greek yogurt when making tuna salad. You can also freeze them for use later (in cooking/baking), but only if you stabilize them first. For sweet yolks add sugar or honey, and for…
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My experience with PTs depended largely on the PT. I was with a few that were really kind of...not at all focused, until I found one that I liked. Once I was with a PT who paid attention to my form, corrected me, told me to quit wimping out and try harder - then I was extremely motivated and saw results. When I first…
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Nerd alert here as well. ^_^ I'm big into the anime/manga, video game on, HP, tech, yadda, yadda. Feel free to add me if you like. (As well as any other like minds out there looking for more nerd love.)
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Anything from a chain or SOW (*kitten* on the wall) restaurant. >_< I was very uninformed about how bad all that can be. I eat out tons less now, and if I do, never eat all of what I've ordered.
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My simple solutions for these types of things, is if I _really_, really want whatever it is (even after drinking tons of water, distracting myself, etc) are: - work out - look up how many calories in (or estimate with the help of) the MFP database - and burn it. Chances are you after the burn, you might decide you want…
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Good luck! I totally know about the power of camera shame... I have _always_ said I hate pictures and joke that it was because pictures stole my soul... When deep down it's because I clearly did not like what the camera captured. >_< Some day the camera will be my friend. :) Feel free to add me if you like.
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^^ This. I have a separate app that I use in conjunction with MFP that keeps records and evaluates my "trending" weight. If I see things logging as a consistent downward trend (like I have been since the end of May, yay conquering plateaus), then I know what I'm logging are losses not fluctuations. After awhile, I start to…
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Too lazy to post pictures... Plus at work. (Maybe later when I get home.) Right forearm - Western style phoenix w/flames + Eastern style dragon w/water. Symbolism = Ying/Yang + Male/Female + East meets West. Working on a sleeve. This design will eventually move up my arm with smoke framing a water fall with a koi traveling…
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I have to deal with this all the time. Both work _and_ my family love to take people to buffets for special events, and it's usually Indian or Asian food buffets... Some buffets, have smaller dessert or salad plates - if they have those, then I use those plates instead of the entree one. It doesn't happen that often, and…
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When I go out to eat, I'm already aware it's a gauntlet health-wise - but I don't let it start to stunt any aspect of my life. Part of making the lifestyle change is learning to make smart choices without feeling like you're depriving yourself or start feeling like you can't be yourself. I just do the best I can. Edit the…
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Design Lead + Web Application / Web Site designer and developer + Project Manager (Well, not certified - I'm being mentored to add PM to my skill set) Or... Design Guru and Code Jockey transitioning into Overlord. Heh. So I spend a lot of time at a desk. We go for 20-30min mid day walks when the weather is nice. I also try…
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Depends. The obviously crude, cat-calling/honking... You can sense when someone is being a creeper. I absolutely dislike and find annoying. When someone is being genuinely appreciative. I'm flattered, but still really uncomfortable. Just not something I'll ever get used to I guess. >_>
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http://melissafallistestkitchen.blogspot.com/2011/09/freezer-cooking-slow-cooker-meals.html ...is a good idea, freezer packed slow cooker meals. You can health them up with whatever cheap finds that you can find in bulk (or @ farmers markets) to your tastes or preferences, or at least use the above as an idea starter for…
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Refrigerator Oatmeal - Honey Vanilla Blueberry, 1 serving(s) 260 42 1 12 61 7 Ico_delete Homemade - Mini Chocolate Chip Muffin, 2 muffin 70 10 1 2 88 0 Ico_delete Coffee - Brewed from grounds, 1 cup (8 fl oz) 2 0 0 0 5 0 Ico_delete Add Food Quick Tools 332 52 2 14 154 7 Had an extra sweet-treat craving today, so indulged a…
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Feel free to add me as well. The more, the merrier, right? :)
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^^ This. I wish I'd started in the beginning with one set of clothes and done progress with the same outfit/pose. I feel like this definitely would've helped during moments of frustration. That and... "Diet" is a four letter word. So to speak. :) Every little bit counts. The smallest changes add up to the biggest moments.…
