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  • I agree fiber is definitely one of the keys to feeling full. The only problem I have is using unnatural fiber (FiberOne, etc) makes me bloat and gassy. I was lucky enough to be told about some great ways to get more fiber in my diet. Broccoli, many berries especially blackberries, and milled or ground flax seed. You can…
    in Fiber is Key Comment by tacomom August 2011
  • I was told to drink between 12 and 18 glasses of water a day. Seems like a lot and I have a hard time doing this but it can be done. I know you can get too much water so in the 12 to 18 glasses I was told to watch my urine. It should look like a light colored lemonade. If it was darker more water and clear too much water.…
    in Really that much water??? Comment by tacomom August 2011
  • Check out the Steamy Kitchen Cookbook and blog. Awesome, easy to follow, great tasting asian recipes. She also posts recipes and has more on the website.
    in help me shop my asian market! Comment by tacomom August 2011
  • Did you just start going to the gym? In the beginning you gain muscle and muscles weighs more than fat so you can actually look like you are gaining weight. Once the muscle starts burning the fat then you will start seeing weight loss. Take measurements as well sometimes you loss inches before the weight loss. Keep your…
    in SO FRUSTRATED! :( Comment by tacomom June 2011
  • Your post made me laugh out loud because I could relate to almost all of them. I have actually used them as jokes aimed at me. You can make this goal. Stay strong and keep focused. Rely on this support system. Good luck to you and enjoy your vow renewal. Such a special day.
    in 10 Things... Comment by tacomom June 2011
  • I am one who used to weigh throughout the day and drove myself crazy. Don't do it. Weigh first thing in the morning and then hide that scale. You have to break that cycle. Speaking of cycles depending on where you are in your cycle it could be making you have weight gain from water retention especially if you were…
    in feeling so down :( Comment by tacomom June 2011
  • It is good to eat carbs before working out. Even a banana is good to get your body the energy to workout. Within 30 minutes to an hour after workout protein is important to help you not lose muscle. I find it hard to do but doing this I noticed my workouts are much better. I use a whey protein shake for the protein after…
    in An interesting thing my dietition told me Comment by tacomom June 2011
  • Whey protein shakes....I use John Robb. It doesn't have artificial flavors and actually tastes good. Greek yogurt is also really good and filling. Eggs too.
    in protein ideas please Comment by tacomom June 2011
  • These are pretty good. I have them in moderation and am still losing weight.
    in Help! Please share your low cal cocktail recipes! Comment by tacomom June 2011
  • I enjoy my drinks as well especially watching sporting events. I just started dieting AGAIN! However I just make sure to count my drinks into my calories. It is hard but I feel like if you give up everything you love you are going to fail on your diet. Just don't overdue it.
    in A Beer once in a while? Comment by tacomom January 2011
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