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Everything I make is on a budget. I stock up on meat (chicken, turkey, pork chops, lean ground beef) when it is on sale, portion it out and freeze it in meal-sized portions. I also stock up on bread and cheese in this fashion. I believe whole heartedly in buying in bulk! :happy: Buying produce that is in season, or even…
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Tonic or sparkling water with fruit juice Or if they are available in your area, Izze drinks. They are just fruit juice and sparkling water, 100% natural, no added anything. And DELICIOUS. :happy:
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Most embarrassing? Miley Cyrus. Yeah. Oddest would have to be L'via L'Viaquez by The Mars Volta. I love the song, the odd thing about it is that it's completely in Spanish and I don't understand a word of it.
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I think increasing your caloric intake will make a huge difference. You are definitely not eating enough, IMO. As to what you eat, that is completely up to you. You can add more calories without adding carbs by eating more lean protein sources, dairy, vegetables, nuts, oils, etc. I personally live by the healthy and…
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P90X? Insanity? Another Jillian Michael's DVD? Something completely different like swimming or running or a different circuit training program?
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Read the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility. Also, if you give me your email address I can send you an invite to the fertility sight I am on. Both of these will help you a LOT in trying to conceive. PM me if you want to chat about it....I have a pretty extensive knowledge of reproductive science! :happy:
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I've never used it as oil, just taken the capsules. I think adding it to something else oil based is the best solution like others have said. When you've used it up, get flax seed meal. You can bake with it, add it to yogurt/cereal/etc, pretty much anything. I buy Bob's Red Mill brand and it comes in an opaque bag that you…
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LOVE your goal! I also love being naked, but I'm also not as confident in it anymore as I was 100 pounds ago. You will love MFP, people here are awesome. Good luck and congrats on the 30 pounds already lost!
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Just stick with lean meats. Fish, turkey, chicken, lean pork chops, lean beef, buffalo meat (very lean and yummy), etc. Meat is great for you if you drain ground meat when you brown it, don't add too much fattening agents like butter or oil, and get lean cuts. You need protein in your diet, so if you are regularly a…
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Make sure you are using the right kind of pregnancy test and that you are using your first pee in the morning. If you are late on your period, you should get a correct result on a pink line test. The blue dye ones are notoriously unreliable, and lines are the best (over plus signs). The ones that I buy at the Dollar Tree…
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I looked up Taco Bell's Fresco menu. It's about 10 calories difference for some of the items. It's a fancier name and probably lower fat beans or something, and not that great in my opinion. However, Mexican is really easy to make healthy. For example, Chipotle (in my area, at least) is now offering brown rice. So I get a…
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Any time you change things up you will see a loss. With running, I have noticed that I actually gain before I lose, so it's usually about 2 lbs up and then 4 down or so. Running does help build muscle, especially at the beginning when your body is compensating for the new activity, which helps slim you down because like…
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For a long time, I think my husband was afraid to give me compliments because he was afraid I would take them like that. Then we had a talk about it because I had to fish for the compliments and was getting tired of it. I basically told him that I know how I was before, and I am not going to be offended by him telling me…
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I stay away from the flavored Greek yogurts/fruit on the bottom because of the added sugar. I prefer to control the sugar that I eat as much as I can. You can try adding a little honey to it, or agave nectar is good too. I've also stirred in a scoop of my favorite chocolate protein powder and basically had chocolate…
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Quinoa Veggies, particularly onion, bell pepper, chard, frozen spinach, tomatoes, and avocado Canned beans lean meats A stocked spice cabinet
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The best foods to kickstart metabolism, I've been told, are those with protein, fat, and fiber in them. So you're looking more at a poached egg with a whole wheat english muffin and even a little butter. If you want the convenience of a drink, though, you could consider a protein powder made with whey that has high…
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When I work out first thing in the morning, it is on an empty stomach. As long as your body is handling it well, then you are fine. If you are getting dizzy or lightheaded, it could be a blood sugar issue and you might want to consider a few crackers or a small piece of fruit before you go out.
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As someone who is a fitness novice, I just think it's silly to think that an overweight person would be able to keep their heart rate between 130 and 140 while getting a good workout like running. It's just not possible in many situations. I run and I'm usually around 175-180, then when I walk as soon as I hit 130 I start…
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I think it is a great thing to do with your daughter. I have seen people out running with much younger children. Just remember she might be slower since she's shorter and if that's a problem she can always ride her bike. It's a great way to foster healthy activity and bonding time!
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I didn't gain weight on Mirena, but I couldn't chase it away with a stick either. I tried damned hard and lost about 23 pounds in 6 months. Since I've been off it (1 month) I have lost serious inches and 3lbs.
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WOW. Everything looks so much smoother and tighter! Great job!
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My downfall wasn't the burger and chicken sausage I ate. I feel like I cancelled that out with tons of veggies, LOL. It was the 2 s'mores I didn't turn down last night. They were heavenly, but I know they'll show up on my *kitten* in a few days. Damn their melty goodness!
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Weekly Goal: 3500 Mon: 466 (Pushing the double stroller for 90 minutes then carrying my 35lb 3-year-old the last 10 minutes) Tues: 620 (13 minutes elliptical, 30 minutes circuit strength training) Wed: 761 (30 minute run, 30 minutes circuit strength training) Thur: 198 (30 min walk w/double stroller) Fri: 356 (20 min…
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Through your face and torso there are HUGE changes! Great work, keep it up!
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I think many fruits and vegetables have a "juice" option in the database here. I know that I use lemon juice a lot, and there is a "home prepared" lemon juice option. A little digging through the database might help you out. Good for you for making your own juice! Remember to dilute it a bit with water, it won't change the…
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These are the types of posts that need to be moderated. People who consider themselves experts because they have been eating since they were born and exercising since they were 12 are DANGEROUS. There are plenty of people on this site, and in the world, who aren't as smart or as motivated as some to look for their own…
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Weekly Goal: 3500 Mon: 466 (Pushing the double stroller for 90 minutes then carrying my 35lb 3-year-old the last 10 minutes) Tues: 620 (13 minutes elliptical, 30 minutes circuit strength training) Wed: 761 (30 minute run, 30 minutes circuit strength training) Thur:calories burned (how they were burned) Fri: calories burned…
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Weekly Goal: 3500 Mon: 466 (Pushing the double stroller for 90 minutes then carrying my 35lb 3-year-old the last 10 minutes) Tues: 620 (13 minutes elliptical, 30 minutes circuit strength training) Wed: calories burned (how they were burned) Thur:calories burned (how they were burned) Fri: calories burned (how they were…
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You look absolutely amazing. I am so happy for you and you are going to be so gorgeous in that wedding dress! Fantastic work.
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Someday, I won't puss out and I will actually get that 3500 again. I don't know what's been wrong with me lately!! ARGH! But I keep coming back for more. :) Weekly Goal: 3500 Mon: 466 (Pushing the double stroller for 90 minutes then carrying my 35lb 3-year-old the last 10 minutes) Tues: calories burned (how they were…
