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I think it all depends on what works for you. I love my gym membership. When I work out at home, I feel self-conscious (I have sweet boys who think it's funny to watch mom try to follow a video), and I love my instructors in my classes at the gym. I am more motivated to work hard when I am at the gym, too. I know, I'm a…
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Give birth to 5 boys. Leftovers are no longer a problem.:smile: Seriously, I limit my baking days. I bake on Sundays, because that's our thing and my boys love it. We do big batches and choose a family in our neighborhood to take half to. Love it, and we are getting to know our neighbors better. My other treat making day…
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I run without. It's my thinking time. I can work through things going through my head and come up with all those witty comments that I wish I would have come up with earlier when dealing with people who bug me, then let it all go. I set goals, think about how far I've come (fitness wise - good grief! I'm RUNNING! Who'd've…
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I bought a nutriblast last year, and I love it. My husband gets really creative and adds some very, umm, unique things to his morning "blast," but it works for him. He uses lots of fruits and vegetables, nuts, flax and chia seeds, protein powder, etc. I calculated his calorie content on his drink and it averages between…
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A year and a half old. It was at a 5K race/obstacle course (a foam-fest race --- So fun!) that I did with a friend and family, and I remember thinking how much easier it would be if I were not as fat. My picture is a reminder of two things - how far I have come (I never thought I would be able to do a 5K just 5 years ago),…
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Ugh. I feel your pain. I have been doing crossfit style workouts, weights, and boot camp workouts for 3 years, and it doesn't matter... As soon as we start jumping rope - especially if we do "double-unders," - I have to stop and hit the bathroom. Along with all the other women who have had babies. I like to drink water…
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I think you've got the right idea. My goal is just to take small portions of what I really want and to stop before I'm in pain! We try to make just one dessert, and we divide-up and send home leftovers with everyone who comes to our house so I don't eat our thanksgiving feast 3 times in a row. My spinning class is meeting…
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Take it from me ~ wait until they really, really want one. And then put it off even longer by helping them earn it. I got my boys their first playstation when my oldest was 5. And the addiction began. Now all they want for Christmas are games for their wii or ds. I'll admit that I'm a pushover when it comes to Christmas,…
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I'm all about keeping it simple. I've found that planning my meals in advance is one of the best things I can do to eat right. I use a dry-erase calendar that I keep on the side of my fridge. I try to assign a "theme" to each day, ie: Monday is chicken, Tuesday is fish, Wed is crockpot, etc. That makes it easier to plan…
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First of all, you haven't failed until you've given up... You're still trying, so good for you! Secondly, I agree that you've got to find what motivates you. Weight watchers did work for me the first time I got serious about losing weight. Having accountability and having to face the scale each week whether I wanted to or…
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Yup. Same thing happened to recently. I really, really, REALLY wanted some onion rings, so when my son got his driver's license last month and he wanted to go out for a milkshake to celebrate, I thought "Score! We'll go to the joint that has really good milkshakes and onion rings!" Two onion rings into my "treat," I…
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I log a 60 min class as 30 min circuit training, 30 min strength training. My instructor tends to do at least one exercise in each set to get our heart rate up, then 2-3 different strength exercises. We do anywhere from 3-5 rounds of each set, depending on how heavy we are lifting. Seems to be as accurate of a calorie…
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I've been doing a "PowerPump" class for 2 years now. If it feels too light, add more weight. If you feel they are going too fast, slow down. As my instructor says, it's my workout. I can do what I want. :-). I have loved the guidance that I get in the class and I've tripled the amount of weight I can lift. I have developed…
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We may be the same person. You just described my last 2 days. It gets so hard sometimes!!! I am just starting again. I got down to my goal weight after the birth of my 4th son, but after I delivered my 5th (and last) boy, I just continued gaining weight. Ugh. Anyway, when I was successful, the one thing that helped me the…
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I have this quote hanging in my closet above my running shoes:
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I really agree with what has been said - my first response was that the best three day diet is the first three days of the healthy eating you want to continue with for the rest of your life. But I get what you're saying, too. For me, my best "kick-start" is to totally cut out all of my trigger foods - the refined flours,…
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after a few months, the infomercials got to me and I gave in and bought a nutribullet. I love it. I'm not a hard-core green smoothie person, but I always do half spinach/half fruit. I've found that either a banana or fresh pineapple make it so sweet. It's a good feeling at the end of the day to know that I finally got all…
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I also have "genetically unique" legs! I used to think I was the only one, until one summer I was standing next to my two sisters at a water park where we were all in our swimming suits... We all have our mom's legs! (Our thighs are "rounded" on the top, and we are a little knock-kneed. Not what I would call sexy.) Anyway,…
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I hear ya! The hardest part of controlling my eating is always the first few weeks for me. (yes, I know I have a problem - I just love to munch all day long.) A few things that help me... Get rid of the "bad food choices." This is hard for me, because I don't buy the cookies, brownies, and goodies - I make them. And it's…
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I agree. I waited 5 months to see anyone after injuring my shoulder. (so stupid. turns out I tore 2 tendons in my shoulder, but never took the time to let it heal.) I finally found someone who knows sports medicine/joint injuries and did some therapy, then got some exercises to strengthen my shoulder without doing more…
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"Stop that rhyming and I mean it!" "Anybody want a peanut?" makes me smile every time!
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My two go to dressings: Low fat sour cream + salsa for a southwest salad (lettuce, black beans, some corn, chicken strips) or My "Handful" salad: 1 handful romaine 1 handful spinach sliced strawberries, craisins, sliced purple onions and chopped almonds. The dressing is 1/3 c. Splenda, 3 TB fresh lemon juice (that's about…
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You haven't failed until you give up. It was a bad eating day. (I have them often.) But if you notice, calorie "overloads" do not carry over on mfp. It's a new day. Eat lots of veggies today. Go for a walk. Let it go. And keep on going. You can do it!
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My favorite is a "breakfast sundae:" dice 1/2 banana 1 scoop (about half cup) cottage cheese 2 tsp strawberry jam (I make my own low sugar freezer jam - I love it on cottage cheese!) and sprinkle granola on top for some crunch. It's my go-to when my boys are having ice cream sundaes, or when I want something sweet for…
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I love these. I make a dozen at a time and it last a few days. Easy to freeze and reheat in the microwave. Maybe they'll work for you: Vegetable Quiche Cups 1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach 3/4 cup egg beaters (or other egg white product) 3/4 cup reduced fat cheese 1/4 cup diced green bell peppers 1/4 cup diced…
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Key for me is to plan my eating and snacks. Breakfast right after working out (between 6:30 and 7am), snack at 9:30, lunch at noon, snack at 2:30-ish, dinner with the family, then walk away from the kitchen. There are days where I watch the clock like a bloodhound, waiting for the next snacktime. (yes, I'm that bad). But…
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I'm trying to get back to that "pre-baby" weight, too! Although my baby is 5 now... :smile: Some things that help me are: #1 Log Everything! Every bite, lick, taste! When I have a problem, that's where I am failing. And it's so hard. I have 5 boys, and I have a hard time not finishing their plates as we clear the table.…
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When I joined my gym (almost 2 years ago and still going strong!), I started doing some crossfit and bootcamp style classes. And I felt sick. Dang, they are intense! It took a while (maybe a month or two) for me to be able to work out on that higher level without having to take a break, take deep breaths, and sip some…
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When I first started running, I had the same problem. I would run past one house in my neighborhood, then walk the rest of the block. After about a month, I graduated to my "fire hydrant to fire hydrant" program, where I'd run to one hydrant, then walk to the next one, run to the 3rd one, etc. It took me a while (I was…
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I'm with you. Eating dinner with my family is important, but I just can't eat what they eat. (I've got a sweet husband and 5 growing boys, and 3 are on a swim team, and when they come home from practice, they are HuNgRy! All of my boys are thin, and adding insult to injury, 2 are under pediatrician's orders to "gain…
