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Amy's are (typically) not super low in calories - I would say each meal is between 300-400 calories, however they are all organic, vegetarian (some vegan) and very filling! I only buy Amy's frozen food (or other organic frozen meals) since the standard frozen meals (Lean Cruisine, etc.) are like eating cardboard (IMO) and…
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I LOVE LOVE Thai food. At the place near my house they have a Thai BBQ chicken (skinless) and different dipping sauces (spicy, sweet/sour, etc.) - I tend to eat that with veggies and avoid rice/noodles. I love Thai ice tea, although I can't imagine it is good for you. I think I love anything ethnic, lol. Make sure you save…
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Ginger is always a good stomach "settler" - I have a ginger "digest" tea I bought from Safeway that seems work. Also, eating a couple of saltine crackers and laying down for a few minutes helps bad bouts of nausea (you don't have to be pregnant to eat saltine crackers, lol!) Avoid greasy food until you feel better. There…
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When I went on paxil for PPD (post-partum depression), I actually lost weight since it supressed my appetite - weird! However, there were other unwanted side-effects, so I stopped and with time my body returned to "normal" (whatever that is, lol!)
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I know what you mean!! When I started my first "real" (salaried) job 6 years ago (straight outta college), I gained so much weight from being so sedentary. Plus getting pregnant three times, and just letting myself go did not help matters. It reached the point where I weighed 190 lbs (I'm short - 5'4") and my knees/ankles…
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I have to agree with all the previous posters. You don't need to have any kind of convo with him - it is obvious that, yes, he is only out for one thing, and, no, he is not going to commit to any kind of serious, monagamous relationship. Glad he was honest about that, however I think he is testing the waters to see if you…
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Excellent - way to go! BTW, mind sharing the recipe? I actually have a pound of ground turkey at home that I was wondering what to do with... Did you use buns as well?
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I love tools (both in the literal and figurative sense, smile!) I came across two nutritional tools that are amazing and wanted to pass them on. Both relate to eating out (one of my downfalls). The first is a nutrional service called Diet1 where you can text message (to 34381) the name of the restaurant and the food, and…
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As a self-professed semi-health nut, I'm not a fan of "hard-core" detox (where you go on a liquid diet for weeks, etc.) It really does not help you in the long run. If I wanted to do a "flush" to give my body a break, I might do only veggies/fruits and lots of water for a day. But, really it's not necessary - our bodies…
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We use the same frozen brown rice from TJ's - gotta love TJ's! I also like their whole wheat pita bread and the new frozen gorgonzola chicken is awesome!
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Hi All, I've been slowly losing nearly 50 lbs over the past couple of years, and am now around 144 lbs. (5 ft 4 inches). I don't have a goal weight - just kind of going with the flow and will let my body decide when it is done. I'm enjoying the looser clothes (I'm wearing 6/8 down from 16/18), however noticed my feet have…
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Hi Deb_G, I am also a fellow swimmer :happy: and swam competitively in high school (as well as life-guarded, taught swim lessons, etc.) I fell off when I had my three children, and started up again 4 months ago by joining Master's (it's like a swim team for adults - welcomes ALL levels). I get up at 4:30 AM to swim from…
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Frozen dinners tend to be high in sodium and preservatives. I used to eat Lean Cruisine, etc. everyday - but have switched to Amy's Organic frozen dinners...I can't eat the other stuff anymore! I also try to make sure all of my food (frozen or not) has fewer additives (so I don't drink diet soda, etc. very often.) This has…
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Hi Eve, I also have 3 kids (funny - my middle daughter is named Eve - she was born on Christmas Eve...self explanatory.) My daughters are 8 and 6, and my son is almost 3. I've always been active - I love DOING things, but with children I became less active and the pounds packed on. Now that I'm done expanding the family…
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I used to eat milk chocolate, but once I started eating healthier, I switched to dark chocolate which I can only eat in small amounts (very rich) and satisfies my chocolate craving. Some favorites (from Trader Joe's - gotta love TJ's!): Dark Chocolate Covered Expresso Beans, and Dark Chocolate Covered Crystalized Ginger.…
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I love taking my girls hiking - we have miles of trails 20 minutes from our house, and weekends are spent with lunch packed in my backpack and the three of us exploring the mountains early in the morning before it gets hot. At noon we stop to eat, and swim in the river, then walk back to the car. Doesn't get any better…
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Welcome! Love your name - very positive. Anyways, I'm a mother of three children ages 8, 6, and 3. I started out pre-pregnancy (when I met my husband) at a very fit 145, and ballooned up to 190 after the birth of my last baby (I actually hit 210 with my 3rd baby, and slowly shed 20 pounds through the birth and…
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I do my cardio in the morning - that way it is done for the day and doesn't interfer with all the other stuff I need to do after work (kids, dinner, etc.)
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Congrats!! I also went from a size18-16 to my current size 12. Feels great!
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Here are some fun things you can add to your salad (not all at once, of course): -Jicama -Carrots -Peppers (bell peppers or spicy jalapeno - any kind) -Grapes -Strawberries -Apple Slices -Orange Slices -Nuts, like sliced almonds, sunflower seeds (SMALL amount - these have healthy fat that you need) -Sliced Grilled Chicken…
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Hello! I'm a working mother of 3 (ages 8, 6, and 3) - and understand how busy life can get! Here's some tips: 1. I tossed ALL junk food - my older kids would go into the cupboard and snack 24/7. Now they have only healthy choices (mostly fruit/veggies since the cereal, whole grain bread and crackers are stored in the very…
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Alli works similar to Meridia (meaning it prevents absorpbtion of fat - however the drugs work in different locations in the gut.) Note - Alli is NOT an appetite suppressant. Below is an excerpt from the website (www.myalli.com): alli in the body You're probably curious about what alli™ does in your body. The active…
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IMHO, all the fat burners, diet pills, even the organic exotic fruit juice extract - all are gimmicks. If you find yourself in a slump (provided you are eating within your calorie range, and a balanced diet) there are two things you can do: 1. Change your workout (this could even be switching from AM to PM, or vice versa -…
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If I am in the mood for eggs - I tend to opt for egg whites only (see calorie break down below). I can make a satisfying LARGE omlette from egg whites, vegetables, and using a little bit of olive oil - healthy and filling! I've never been able to eat egg yolks (shudder - consistency of the yolk makes me gag) - only if they…
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I heard that an apple will "wake you up" better than a cup of coffee (go figure!) also (even though this seems paradoxical) - take a 15 minute walk at lunch. This will get your blood moving. If fatigue continues, then you should look at what you are eating and how often. If you don't have enough protein/carbs or wait too…
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Just FYI - phentermine is in the same class as amphetamines - meaning it has addictive potential and is classified as a controlled substance in the US. (Check this site for more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phentermine). After a decade of dieting, I've finally come to the realization that there isn't a quick-fix…
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I breastfed all three of my children, and was told not to lower my caloric intake below 2,000 while nursing (exercise is great though, and strongly encouraged). You could still lose some weight eating 2,000 calories per day (remember exclusive breastfeeding consumes at least 500 calories a day, so technically you would…
