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I get that way as well and my fix makes a person look insane, but I don't care. I have to say (aloud and repeatedly) "shut up brain!" and "you can do this, just keep going". I know I look crazy, but it helps. Good luck and great job!
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SuperWhoLockian and proud CumberCookie here - feel free to add me!
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I like to add a little bit of apple juice (an ounce or so) to my water. I don't do it often, just when my brain says "something different please!" I also agree with previous posters - my water simply must be ice cold. It must also have a straw. I drink so much faster through a straw :D I found several recipes on Pinterest…
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However, think of it this way - when you eat an apple, along with those sugars you're getting vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, etc. If you ate that sugar in the form of a candy bar, you'd get little to none of that. The other health benefits of fruit outweigh the negative impact of the sugars (when eaten in…
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On very busy weeks, my husband will make pumpkin quinoa and keep it in the fridge. It's good cold or warmed up. 1 can pumpkin puree (don't get the pumpkin pie filling) 1 cup quinoa 2 cups water spices - cinnamon, nutmeg, clove...whatever you like slivered almonds your sweetener of choice (we use raw sugar. you don't need…
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The Dude abides, man. What an interesting conversation - loving it! I myself am Episcopalian by birth. I have a relationship with Christ that is deeply personal and that, I hope, trancends religion. The Bible (my opinion only) was written and translated and retranslated so many times that I'm not certain it is the "Gospel…
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What a journey you've been on! Great job :)
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I don't have much of a problem with it now - but at first it was hard to force myself. I discovered two things: 1) It had to be ICE COLD. I can do room temperature water now, but at first the cold was really important. 2) I will drink anything through a straw :) I now have a 32 oz cup from the gas station with a lid and a…
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36 with a 15 month old daughter! I work as a Quality Analyst for a healthcare information company. My husband is a restaurant manager which means he works 13-14 hour days 5-6 days a week. I've enlisted the help of friends to come and watch my cable/eat my food while baby sleeps so I can get in a workout. Please feel free…
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Good on ya for recognizing your issues! I'm a former binge eater also. It took a lot of help from family and friends but I've managed to keep the Binge Monster at bay for many months now. I can recognize one coming on and have been able to stop it. (as a matter of fact, I just now had to stare down a plate of cookies and…
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I tried Zumba as well, didn't much care for it. What I loved about Jazzercise is the instructors are trained to cue. They'll tell you how to maintain proper form and what move is coming next. They do (IMHO) a great job, the mix of strength and cardio in one class really gave me a great overall burn. Alas, I had to give it…
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In no particular order: 1) Not all calories are created equal. 2) Sadness and isolation are made worse by food - not better. 3) We knew in the 11th grade we wanted to run - start now. You'll love it! 4) Step away from the soda, diet or otherwise. 5) It's ok to not know how to do everything in the gym. Ask for help. 6) PCOS…
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Running around the house - coat on -with your laptop, purse, lunch bag, diaper bag and baby trying to find the damned car keys!
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I'll be showing my age here but.... There are several good songs on the Top Gun soundtrack ;) Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone Kenny Loggins - Playing with the Boys Hot Summer Nights - Miami Sound Machine also Bruce Springsteen - Radio Nowhere Skid Row - Youth Gone Wild The Fratellis - Flathead The Script feat. will.i.am - Hall…
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It's a really great program! I just completed the dreaded Week 5 Day 3 (20 minute jog). The program is very gentle and really helped me increase my endurance. Good luck!
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OP - I must try your pear idea! I love to mix plain with 1/3 cup of pumpkin, some vanilla, pumpkin pie spice and a tiny bit of brown sugar. Sometimes I'll take one of the baby's graham crackers mix that in as well. Pumpkin pie for breakfast? Yes, please!
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I got a Polar RS300x for Christmas and I love it! I had a monitor that was a wrist model and it was wildly inaccurate. Model and brand aside, I think you will find it very motivating. When I look down at my heart rate and calories burned, I feel like I'm making the most of my workout. Good luck!
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Bravo, sir. I just had this very same conversation with the hubs. "I'll try" - those words get me a little hot under the collar. Don't try. Just do.
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I lost 70 pounds with WW. It taught me how to eat properly because they stress the importance of eating fruits, veggies, lean protein, healthy fats, etc. It absolutely equips you for making good choices in the future.The meetings were fantastic and I always came away with a new recipe or idea. What's important is finding a…
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Let's Go PENGUINS!!!!! I'm also a huge fan of our local USHL team, the Omaha Lancers. I'm not proud to admit that I've never been to a UNO Mavs game, but I intend to rectify that soon.
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Please feel free to add me! You can never have too much support.
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You look AWESOME!!!!!
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Lesson learned, you won't make that mistake again soon. It happens to us all at one time or another, great job recognizing the behavior and attempting to change it. Be proud!!!
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Hello fellow former WWer! It depends on my workout. If I've earned my (AP's in our old world) by a good walk with the dog I don't eat those. But if I've gone jogging or let Bob Harper kick me around via DVD, I do eat some or all of those. This program is like WW in that you will have to let your body and weight loss be…
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If I've ruled out thirst or boredom, I like to have a bowl of broth based soup. Chicken noodle with some extra veggies thrown in is very filling and low calorie. Even just a cup of broth or miso will help. Good luck!
