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^^ This. I was cold all the time too. THen my nutritionist discovered I had SUPER LOW IRON. SInce I've upped my iron, I haven't had as many problems with it :bigsmile: Just remember, when eating plant based iron sources you need to have some vitamin c at the same time so your body can absorb it - otherwise you're not…
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I make handmade gourmet chocolates 10 hours a day 4 days a week during the summer (longer during winter months) .. and my 10 hour day ends at 2pm EST so plenty of time to log in and check with my FL then surf the blogs and boards :bigsmile:
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^^ this. I weigh my avocados for a more accurate measure. "medium" is really in the eye of the beholder but one gram is the same as the other ;)
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I find it to be REASONABLY accurate. I say that because the number it gives you is IF you do the very same things EVERY day, day in, day out - exercise, diet, water, the whole 9 yards. PERSONALLY, I know I don't/ can't do every day the same - i'd be bored to tears and quit. However, if I stick to keeping my sodium low and…
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Congrats on the NSV!!!! I'm so happy for you! :drinker:
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^^ this. Also, making lower calorie versions of my favorite foods for the occasional treat.
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Panera bread - IF you order off their hidden menu. I usually get steak lettuce wraps and a French onion soup NO cheese NO crouton and, of course, the apple on the side with an unsweetened iced tea :bigsmile: OHHHH SO GOOD! http://mypanera.panerabread.com/articlestips/article/access-into-paneras-hidden-menu/ Also, they have…
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THIS :bigsmile: Sad to say, though, that I miss it. I am no longer able to eat it due to allergies :sad: one of the few things I miss...
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Born and raised Vermont living on one of the Lake Champlain Islands - I make handmade Nut Free chocolates.
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My success has been because of three things: taking the time to PLAN my food, MAKING the time for exercise, and the determination to see myself succeed - without the last the first two mean nothing.
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I just did my first 5k a couple weeks ago, as well. Congrats on the undertaking :drinker: The biggest thing that made it hard on me? MY own mind. It was REALLY hot and humid (felt like we had a shower before we ever started!). DON'T LET NEGATIVITY ENTER YOUR MIND - it will slow you down and drag it all out! Keep your…
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this ^^ and my dairy is casein (milk protein) not lactose so no good subs for some things. also bananas. none of these things asserted themselves until late 2012 ( I was 37). sucks for a farm girl who grew up on cheap white bread and milk!!!
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THIS^^^^ OMG! I got SLAMMED when I finally got home to look up the burrito bowl!!! And I thought I made the healthiest choices! no cheese, used beans instead of meat, etc.! NEVER eating there again since it is literally the only item on their menu I can eat.
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I'm 37 and 5'1.5" and my goal is 130.
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liver or any critters organ meats - they will make me vomit every time. *shudder*
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anything gluten and dairy - my doc found out I am allergic and that has been causing a lot of my problems. I miss nothing. Almost all alternatives are high fat and/or high calorie so I try to limit them but if I want it, I eat it in moderation :D
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THIS^^^ OMG!!!! Whiners make me go crazy with the need to slap!
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I don't send FR based on pics as you can't tell if they're a worker or a whiner from their pic. If their "about me" info. is filled in I base FR on that or other friends suggestions. Only supportive worker bees on this FL - no time for whiners and boo-hoos.
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I just started Turbo Fire today so thank you for the inspirations - I thought the first one would kill me! LOL You look great - I can only hope my results are as good :drinker:
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when I search for "sea salt" - and its only sea salt I want, not something WITH it - I always search "generic sea salt" and it works fine. You only have to choose Canada, UK or the just plain sea salt entry. works great with many other things too.
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First, weight gain after a muscle injury is common as is the recovery time and "lag" at the gym following the injury. You will get it back and keep on going. Second and MOST important: you have to get your head straight - I mean if you are getting THIS depressed over something so common and understandable there IS…
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THIS^^^ I started at over 250lbs as well - and this time I wanted to lose weight more than I wanted to give in to laziness and junk food. "stick with it or food will stick to you" is quite true in my case - and I chose to stick with it and become more active and its the best I've ever done, the best I've ever felt and I'm…
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My nutritionist had me up my iron intake starting the week before TOM until the end of TOM and it has worked beautifully for me (though that may not be the case for ALL). I don't eat a lot of red meat but Goji berries in my morning smoothies have worked great. Something to remember: if you are eating a lot of plant based…
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if it goes in my mouth, it goes into my food diary calories or no calories. If I decide to not log one thing, it leads to "slips" and "nibbles" that don't get recorded and they add up. Even veggies and fruits have calories and calorie consumption is what my food diary is for - ALL of them.
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It ISN'T motivation - its this ^^^^. The DESIRE, the WANT TO, and the DETERMINATION to change your life, to change YOU. I say it isn't "motivation" because we all have "bad" days but no amount of "motivation" MAKES you make good choices when you would rather not. Its the desire and determination to change your life to…
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Yup. Without seeing your diary, I can't give you any solid advice. That being said, if you aren't eating back at least half of your exercise calories, start. If you are drinking a lot of your calories, don't - use water or unsweetened beverages . If you often grab sodas - diet or otherwise- leave them alone and for someone…
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THIS ^^^ so totally true.
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I love Zumba for a great cardio workout but I also add light weights and resistance training to build muscle because cardio alone is, in my opinion, not enough to make it lasting weight loss. With over 100lbs to lose, I need to make it stay away! :happy:
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Kudos to you! Absolutely a NSV! You won the battle while tackling chores :drinker:
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Like others, I would use your HRM. While at times MFP is lower than my HRM, more often it is WAY higher. I would rather use my HRM which, for me, seems more accurate to the individual. I hope you enjoyed your hike! I love to hike the mountains here :bigsmile:
