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  • Pep Talk! Don't beat yourself up about exercise--just remember to work at a deficit. Ate too much pasta? Take a long vigorous walk, go up and down the stairs a few times, just move. The fact that you've posted your concerns means you really care about your program. Good move! You are as good as your NEXT bite of food--NOT…
    in Could use some help "getting with it." Comment by lrearick1452 April 2014
  • I understand about the pregnancy thing--4 yrs infertility. DH & I both had corrective surgery. Gave up my job and the stress that went with it. Finally gave up trying and started adoption proceedings--got pregnant. That was 25 years ago. Good luck! Now I'm trying to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight--for the umpteenth…
    in Repeat customer Comment by lrearick1452 April 2014
  • frozen yogurt--put the yogurt cup in the freezer! SF jello with fruit, strawberries dipped in splenda, celery filled with fruited cream cheese, air popped popcorn sprayed with pan spray and sprinkled with cheese powder; jicima, radish, rutabaga, or turnip sticks and fruited yogurt or low fat dip, half a multi-grain English…
    in Looking for some healthy low-calorie snacks Comment by lrearick1452 April 2014
  • If your family doesn't support your efforts after telling them you wish to improve yourself, then stick to your guns and don't go at all. This just might get your message across, but be prepared for some nastiness. Also, talk to them about what your needs are-and that they quit making fun of what you need to do for your…
    in Sabotage! When family outings attack.. Comment by lrearick1452 April 2014
  • I also like chocolate, but stick with the sugar free (SF) kind since I'm diabetic. However, when I truly want something sweet, like candy, I make some SF jello with fruit in it. It fills that need/craving for something sweet to the tonge but doesn't wreck my intake. I like it with a little low fat whipped cream on top. I…
    in Sweet tooth Comment by lrearick1452 April 2014
  • Most days I get at least 4. Banana for potassium, apple for mid morning snack, salad w/lunch or dinner, plus another cup or more of vegetables with dinner. the kicker is knowing which "vegetables" are truly vegetables and not carbs. All but one squash, all root vegetables, and any "veggie" that you can make a flour out of…
    in 5 A Day Comment by lrearick1452 April 2014
  • I have one doc who goes by the charts: 125-150 for my height. My rheumatologist tells me I have a large frame and I believe him because I could NEVER get a ring type bracelet over my hands. That means he's right. So, I naturally fall toward the higher end of that scale. Then add the age factor (and a whole lot of medical…
    in 46 year old female my doctor said (do you believe him) Comment by lrearick1452 April 2014
  • I don't know about the effects of storage on smoothies, but purely from a freshness standpoint you should consume as soon as possible after making. That being said, I can, dehydrate, and freeze a lot of what comes into my house. Each method has its pros and cons. If I were in your situation, I would see if a mason jar fits…
    in How long do smoothies, shakes, juicing, etc. last? Comment by lrearick1452 April 2014
  • 1458 is my targeted intake. If I want to eat more than that I need to exercise to earn the calories. I make it a rule to exercise first and then enjoy the calories I've earned. By the way,I can't see the topics/replies on my browser. Any ideas?
    in Is anyone else doing 1400-1600 calories? Comment by lrearick1452 April 2014
  • For some reason I cant read posts, so here goes what i hope is the proper answer. I lost about 8 pounds before it was noticed. Of course, 10 lbs being a dress size I felt the difference right away. I've got to get rid of my "skinny jeans" and find a new pair to work myself into. Having been a 22W, it's nice to get into…
    in How much weight did you lose before people noticed? Comment by lrearick1452 April 2014
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