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Hahaha! I was thinking the same thing! EWWW!
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I've read a lot that plain old chocolate milk has just the right ratio of carbs:protein if you're looking for a cheap and easy option. I find a lot of the protein drinks to have a nasty fake flavor to them, and the tasty ones pretty much break the bank. If you're already seeing a dietician, couldn't she recommend something…
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But remember that if you're a bit naughty on weekends (like with sodium-laden restaurant meals), you could see a water weight bump, not a true fat weight bump. So don't end up starving yourself Mondays!
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We really likethe GoLean Crisp - Toasted Berry Crumble. Much more flavor than some of their other cereals, and the protein/fiber content is WAY better than pretty much every other cereal I've looked at in the normal cereal aisle (though I can't testify to having looked at them all). My husband loves sugary cereals, but…
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Thanks for asking this question! So many sports bras are sized only on band size (like there's not difference between A and D cups), or in a S-M-L format. I've had trouble finding one that offers support for exercising upright and in plank positions; my current Danskin one barely does its job. ****'s has an amazing-looking…
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We do more rewards for completing workout routines than goal weights because, well, that can sometimes have a demotivational effect. After all, we figure if we keep moving and eating right the weight will come off even if there's a small plateau. After we reach each goal, we discuss the next goal to give us a good kick in…
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Chances are that you'd see results with any of these. I haven't ever done Combat, but I've done P90X (twice) and Insanity. Insanity is much more cardio, and P90X requires lifting 3x/week, so I'd recommend P90X for wanting to tone and gain muscle. One day/week is a kick-boxing routine, one is yoga (which will help with…
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First off, taking photos is GREAT motivation! My husband balked at doing "before" pictures, and we just agreed to take them and not look at them for a while. Now I about gag when I see my initial photos, but on days when I'm feeling like my belly/arms/thighs will never get smaller, those earlier photos prove that they…
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1) First time out to the driving range this spring, and I'm hitting the ball 30 yards farther than last year with no extra practice. My husband said my swing is actually looking "athletic"! That is a word that has NEVER been used to describe anything I've ever done! 2) We're in the process of switching our closets from…
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Upping your weight as you gain strength is always a good idea. If you can do tons more reps at the same weight, upping your weight a tad (with fewer reps) will help you gain more strength. Then you'll slowly be able to do tons more reps and can change weight again. You mentioned something about "muscle confusion." I did…
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Taste of Home's "Skewerless Stovetop Kabobs." It's chunks of pork tenderloin and lots of veggies sauteed in a little homemade Italian dressing. One of our classic go-to dishes because it's easy, flavorful, filling, and light! And tonight our side is some whole wheat baguette with a little butter. (Bread is practically a…
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Thanks for posting this, and for the great answers from people. I don't like green tea but tried the supplements for a while. They tasted awful (like, gag-inducing if I didn't swallow it right immediately), and I didn't notice any difference, so I stopped taking them. I've wondered ever since if I should just try to like…
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Got a good 7" so far, and it keeps coming! (Hence my hot chocolate treat this afternoon haha!)
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Welcome back! There's lots of support here, and as you probably learned before, writing down what you eat makes such a difference in controlling what you're willing to eat. I wanted to address the weight loss clinic: it sounds like an expensive quick fix. It's not teaching you to eat better, and it's not at all…
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Not that I don't necessarily agree, but if you're tired of it, stop reading it. There are many threads on here that I know to bypass based on the title, or they get nasty as I read, so I stop reading. You can only be responsible for what works for you, and if other people want to believe crap, that's on them. Letting…
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Beware of the knowledge of employees at the store! Some know what they're doing, but some are also just trained in-house and may or may not have paid attention in orientation. Sometimes it can take a few days for pain to start or stop with new shoes, too. (My husband is a PT and frequently councils people on…
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Ditto! But keep in mind that the last pounds are way harder than the first pounds, so be prepared to work! Good luck!
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This^^^ We love Mexican food, and fajitas (minus the tortilla) is often a great option, but most menus have lots of healthy options. Stick with mostly meat and veggies; limit tortillas, cheese, rice, and beans (a little of each won't kill you); eat way more salsa than chips; and you'll be fine!
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I can't really add specific tips, but I can share my experience thus far. My husband and I have both lost inches as we've lost weight, but it's been extremely variable. We've lost inches in different places, and I've found certain body areas don't lose inches for weeks, then they seem to change rapidly. I can't say that…
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I'll be 29 this month with lots of furry kids but none of the two-legged kind, especially since I'm in vet school. Lots of schooling means lots of sitting for me, and while I've always been fat, going back to school made it worse. I got to my heaviest spring/summer of 2012 and was fed up. My husband and I decided to do…
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I think weight-lifting is an essential part of true fitness. Not only does it burn calories, but it also helps shape you (muscle takes up less space than fat), and getting stronger can make everyday activities a lot easier. Most women are looking for lean muscle, not bulk, but don't worry: women typically don't have near…
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I actually had this issue for years and eventually just stopped eating bananas. I've started back up again after at least 5 years and don't seem to be having a problem (yet). I still don't know what the reason is for this, but know that other people have had this too!