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I was naughty last night and had a (big) class of chianti......Thankfully I live by myself and have been staying away from my 'lush' friends for the past month to keep me from binge drinking. It's just until I get to my goal weight (15lbs to go still). I find that it helps not having peer pressure....for some reason some…
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I looooooove peanut butter.....on anything...but didn't realize how much I was using. SO, I bought individual packets at Wal-Mart. That way, you don't go overboard and know exactly how much you've eaten (and it keeps you from digging into the container for more....) SKINNY COW IS A MIRACLE!! I don't know how they do it but…
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I'm in Brunswick (hour north of Jacksonville).....but I'm from Jax, have family there and go there on more weekends than not during the month! I also used to live in Tampa! haha......Bayshore is the BEST for running! I miss it :(
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Man - you guys are killin' me! Was SO going to take today off....(ran a 5k last night even with 60% chance of rain AND no clean sports bra.....sorry TMI).....and I'm running a 5k Sat BUT I want to keep up, so will try to walk the pooch for a bit tonight as my cardio. Does doing 4 loads of laundry count for exercise??…
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To quote the great Elle Woods from Legally Blonde, "I just don't think that Brooke could've done this. Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don't shoot their husbands, they just don't." Here's hoping to me not shooting anyone...... SW = 172 CW = 160 Goal = 130 woot woot! 'but dat's…
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This is fun! Female/30yo - Hetero Never married...no kids (but no, nothing wrong with me) Live in Brunswick GA - so yea, I'd say I'd be open to moving......or begging to move.....ha!
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This is a great thread!!! You deserve a pat on the back just for starting it and being honest with yourself, because that's the first step! I was chubby when I was younger (ok and in the not so distant past as well....), I can remember one kid telling me that 'slimfast should be my best friend.' Ugh. Kids can be so cruel!…
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Shesh, I don't check the page for a day, and there are too many things to comment on! Sillygoose - LOVE LOVE LOVE your shotgun beer story!!! That reminds me oh so much of my long gone college days! Oldbat - how do you like the Wii aerobics?? I've been thinking about getting one to try something new (I'm totally ADD with my…
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One day at a time!!! It's so cliched but so true. When I start to think big picture it seems to stress me out. I had my weigh-in this morning, and was shocked at the scale....11lbs lost! I felt really good about a 5k I ran last night.....going to be doing Race for the Cure this weekend so I'm glad I can make it through 5k…
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Well I did another weekend alcohol free! I had a bottle of wine in my grocery cart on Saturday but bought a blue ray player instead and ditched the wine in the vitamin aisle. I know, I know, I was one of THOSE people. But the wine was all the way in the back of the store and I had just burned a ton of calories with the pup…
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Thanks Robin! I decided to do laundry and clean in between plays :) Since I started eating healthy, my apartment is spic and span b/c that's what I do with my nervous energy. Color coordinated closet. No lie. ha! So far so good for no beer during football b/c we scored 2 touchdowns, going to eat something so I can go for a…
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If you have Netflix, I'd recommend 'The Young Victoria' Yes, it's a 'chick flick' however it's also based on the true story of Queen Victoria, so maybe some of you have history buffs as husbands who will withstand it. I loved it, mom loved it, and dad and his fiance loved it too. If you haven't seen the series 'Sparticus'…
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Andrea - I don't get sick when I drink, but I have noticed that after only 2 beers in a month my cravings for alcohol are much easier to resist and I don't automatically care about pouring the glass (or bottle) of red wine every night like I was....It's just getting to the point of resisting it for a month that's so…
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Well that certainly makes sense........and I applaud your efforts for keeping it at a minimum while it's in the house - I have to just not stock up or else I'll find a way to rationalize it in my head.....I also don't collect wine, so that helps too and can see the reasoning there. My bad..... Life IS too short, you're…
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I've heard about cheat days kicking your metabolism back into gear too, how fun is it to get to 'cheat eat' for a day AND lose weight after??? RJ - why is there alcohol in your house??? I find if I don't have it, I'm too lazy to go buy it! (also helps the nearest place to get liquor here is 8 miles away AND they don't see…
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Soooo, random question - is there a cable to connect your computer to the tv? Don't laugh - I'm totally ignorant on the technical things, but I have high speed wireless and a computer that's great but the colume stinks, and the screen is small.....the exersicetv.tv is wonderful, just trying to see if I can put it on my big…
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Ditto!!! Glad to know someone else has the same weakness as me! I usually try to stretch, ice my poor knees, then take a nice hot shower!
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What in the heck does 'bump' mean??? I keep seeing it and have no clue!
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I love this article! It's nice to read an article with some explanation behind it and someone who has a degree in the area. I'm in need of a 'healthy eating for dummies' explanation, and that article really helped! I will say that when I'm working out, it's very difficult to eat early and NOT get hungry before bed. And I…
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Are the vitamins you take for your joints individual pills? I have a friend who swears by MSM for joint issues. I am at the point where if I don't do something I am going to end up having to get knee surgery - even though I stretch before and after working out and do knee exercises daily :(
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I say one step at a time. Get to where you are able to manage your new dieting routine first, then start to cut back on them, then only allow yourself to have it once in awhile. I have actually found that after almost 4 weeks I don't really crave coke zero like I used to, weird huh? I have started putting bottled water in…
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Just wanted everyone to know we are going to a PUB for lunch (of course!) and I am going to hold fast to my committment! Thanks for the reinforcement that abstaining for 2 weeks is a big deal!! haha, going on another week, as I had 2 beers last Saturday....no drinking while watching football tomorrow is going to be a…
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PS I live in a small town and it's so boring here on the weekend I always end up drinking a bottle of wine every weekend night just out of boredom. This is my first weekend not going out of town since I started my new eating habits....I'll join in on the friday night no drinking challenge too (if you don't mind) ;)
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I love this topic!!! I just joined 3 weeks ago and have only had 2 michelob ultras since I began. I was proudly telling a friend I hadn't had a sip of alcohol for 2 weeks (this was before the 2 beer night, which was when FSU played Miami and I felt it was well earned)....and she reminded me that 2 weeks really isn't that…
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Um ok so I've never done a blogging post before but the above comment seems to be a bit harsh. I'll err on the side of caution and assume this wasn't meant to be as condescending as it appears at first read. Ever heard that 'common sense isn't common?' Well I think that particularly applies with weight loss! Another thing…
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I read in a magazine (can't remember which one) that sometimes it helps to have a 'mantra' and just keeping repeating it over and over it your head. One of the ones that I read from a personal trainer was "I'm one work-out away from a good mood" So I repeat that in my head over and over when I get home - go through the…
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I was JUST researching this issue the other day. I think there are studies on both sides. I decided to cut out diet sodas 3 weeks ago because I thought it was worth a try. I also cut out alcohol and fast food. I work out 5 days a week, sometimes a 'work-out' is just walking my dog. I've lost 7-8 lbs in three weeks…
