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Personally I love string cheese and greek yogurt. But if you're trying to lose weight, it's best to try to wean yourself off of snacking at work. It is SO easy to overeat while you're working! I've started taking a small bag of peanuts, carrot sticks, etc. to my office, then leaving my debit card/cash in my car so it's…
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First off, kudos for reaching out! This is a great community, and you will definitely find support! Second, I completely understand the stress of a jam packed schedule! Find ways to work out at work - take a walk during your lunch break (while eating something healthy!) If possible, lift small dumbells at your desk or, if…
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I feel you on the annoyance with the crowding, but remember that people who aren't in the gym regularly don't always know the unspoken rules and etiquette. They'll pick up on it. In the meantime, try to be positive - these are people who are also trying to better themselves! Set a good example by following gym etiquette.…
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The only goal that matters is your own. Everybody is different, and honestly, when it comes to losing weight, once you reach your goal, you will always think you could lose more. And granted, you COULD lose more, but do you really need to? Reach a point where you're satisfied with the way you look and feel, and maintain…
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Somebody once told me, "The only workout you'll regret is the one you didn't do." So what if you can't do more than 30 minutes on the treadmill? Do that every day for one month, and then see how you feel. I guarantee that your endurance and stamina will grow, and you will feel amazing! As far as having a messy house -…
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First off, AVOID thinking about how great you "used to look" because there's no going back to that. You will never look exactly like that again, so just forget it! Second, your goal should be to FEEL good. If you focus on that, you'll find very quickly that the better you feel, the better you look. Exercise shouldn't be…
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Cardio cardio cardio! Running is one of the best ways to lose fat (or just brisk walking). Try tightening your stomach as you walk. Find ways to engage your ab muscles regardless of what kind of exercise you're doing! But cardio is what will burn your fat. And stomach fat is often the last bit to go, so be patient!
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Morning workouts set the precedent for my entire day. Working hard inspires me to eat healthy throughout the day and say no to cravings. Plus, exercise releases endorphins and so you'll start the day in a great mood! I recommend working out in the morning and then enjoying some time to yourself to relax and enjoy how great…
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Depends how many calories you're taking in. If you're working out 3-4 times a week, your calorie needs are probably around 1200-1500. If you work out daily, they're probably around 1500-2000. Any calories that you burn from exercise need to be replaced with more calories. I know it sounds counter-productive, but remember…
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I buy my own protein and blend it with a Slim Fast and some frozen fruit (Dole sells packages of pre-cut strawberries, bananas, peaches, blueberries, etc. that have no sugar added and are only 100 calories per cup!) and drink it for lunch along with a piece of fruit or maybe some raw veggies. The frozen fruit thickens the…
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That was very helpful, and sweet.(: Thank you for the support!
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Thanks! And what are you doing that's got you losing 2 pounds in 2 days?? I need in on that!
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You think THAT'S bad? One night some friends and I were at a lake house and exploring the woods surrounding the property, and out of nowhere this guy RUNS out of the darkness in a mask wielding a SLEDGEHAMMER which he then proceeded to wave around like a maniac. My phobia is not just of clowns, but of people in disguises…
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That's interesting... I did just have my TOM last week, and I ate a lot then, so maybe I'm going through the same thing! Thanks! :)
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That's EXACTLY what my reward is, and for those reasons!! When I get down to 170, I'm getting my first tattoo (on my hip) and when I get down to 160 I'm getting a second (on my other hip!)
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I guess I just chose to overlook the inconvenient truth. I figured if I helped in other ways, I didn't have to give up meat. But this year's Warped Tour theme was about animal cruelty, and I guess it was kind of like a slap in the face. I realized I was being selfish!
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Rice! Ohhhh my goodness. For whatever reason, when I eat rice, I have to eat EVERY. LAST. GRAIN. or else I'll get so irritated! It drives my friends crazy- they think I'm nuts!
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Nathan Lane
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There's a simple solution to the alcohol problem: DON'T DRINK IT! I know you probably think college is supposed to be when you drink at parties and whatnot, but you WILL regret it. Drinking causes you to gain immense amounts of weight, it interferes with your grades, and honestly, parties at college are not all they're…
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I weighed the same at the end of my first semester of college as I did at the beginning. However, when I went home for Winter Break (which lasts a month) I gained like 5 pounds! Beware of trips home, where your mom cooks for you and you sit around with no responsibility. I just finished my Freshman year at school, and my…
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I read The Hunger Games, and in the book the narrator refers to "Hollow Days" when your tummy is like a bottomless pit and no matter what you eat, you don't get full! I've been there, and those days suck. However, lately I've realized I actually ENJOY feeling hungry. No, no, I'm not starving myself. I get my 1200 cal a…
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Personally, I burn a lot of calories through exercise. And even though I'm supposed to be eating 1200 calories a day, AND eating back what I burned, I just can't do it. I've been eating low cal for 2 months now, and at this point if someone spread out a buffet table of delicious foods in front of me and said "Eat 2,000…
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Hahah! Well said.
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I actually came across this problem yesterday when I had Taste of Asia for lunch. MFP has a FEW of their menu items, but the rest are nowhere to be found, online or otherwise! So I just thought back to what was in the food (it was a vegetarian fried rice plate with a little teryaki sauce on top - super yummy and average in…
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The most irritating comment is "You don't have any weight to lose in the first place!" Well, if that were the case I wouldn't have lost 6 pounds in the past month and a half, now would I?
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This^ is exactly right.
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"Hurt" by Johnny Cash: You can have it all, my empire of dirt. I will let you fall. I will make you hurt. OR "Save Us" by Cartel: Say the words, give it all the time you need. Let it out, I know you'd say anything. Say the words and make them count. Say them loud without a doubt. Give us truth and nothing more. Leave us…
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OH MY GOODNESS, that book is so amazing!!! You will absolutely NOT be able to put it down until you're done! I'm currently reading "When God Writes Your Love Story" and I'm also re-reading the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series because I'm a HUGE Greek mythology nerd. They're both great!
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@Steph you're so pretty!! I'd give you an 8 or 9!(:
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Confident and healthy!(:
