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Organic and unsalted butter. I can always add salt and like to control the quantity and quality. I haven’t used margarine in my cooking for several years. I also like to mix things up and use Ghee, coconut oil, olive oil and/or avocado oil.
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Find a reputable seamstress and schedule an appointment for the absolute latest he or she will allow you to bring in your dress. In the meantime: -Ensure you have properly-fitting undergarments that flatter and support your body under your dress. -Drink lots of water. Cut out all sodas, calorie-ridden coffee drinks and…
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I became interested in fermented cod liver oil after I discovered Wellness Mama’s website. I now take a half teaspoon to one teaspoon of fermented cod liver oil/butter oil blend a day and have no intention of stopping any time soon! Check out her site for more info on the benefits of cod liver oil:…
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Fantastic use of a Forrest Gump quote. I applaud you, sir.
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Love my Vitamix! My go-to mix (call it a shake or a smoothie...whatever lol): -one cup raw & organic homemade almond milk -one cup organic coffee -one organic banana -two scoops Sunwarrior vanilla protein -half a teaspoon organic cinnamon -one tablespoon homemade superfood mix (maca, hemp powder, spirulina, flax meal and…
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Noted. I will have to read the book, too, in order to make a fair comparison. :smile:
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It was slightly gut-wrenching to see him. Even though we knew what was coming, his first scene was sad to watch. My husband was always a big fan of his.
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I can't think of any time I would say the movie is better than the book, but that isn't what you asked, is it? :smile: I personally thought "Catching Fire" was a better adaptation than the first film, but I found both enjoyable. I read all of the books and (per usual) knowing what transpired in the books makes the movies…
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Last year, for a few days at a time, I would consume only freshly-prepared juice, herbal tea and water. It was my “jumpstart” for each month for a good part of the year. I never did it for longer than a week, and I actually felt really great, lost weight and it helped me start off the month making smart food choices and…
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Nicky
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I love to cook and have so many recipes I could share, but it would be easier to narrow them down if I know a little more about what it is y'all really like and/or don't like. Also, what is the maximum amout of calories you would like a serving to be? :smile:
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I make a several meals on the weekend that keep well and can get me through most of the work week. I also prep produce over the weekend so I can quickly make fresh juice, smoothies, salads etc. I love food and try to avoid processed food more often than not, but I am far from perfect (and having a husband whom eats…
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If you are not concerned about being vegan, you can try goat’s milk for savory dishes (though I don’t suggest it for cereal because it does have a slight tang to it). I realize you are mostly concerned with milk for your cereal, though. I have used coconut milk, almond milk and soy milk in the past but do not use soy milk…
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Vitamix blender comes high recommended by many friends of mine, but I haven't made the jump quite yet (I'm a newlywed and can't justify spending $500 on a blender right now, as much as I want it). I use a Breville juicer every day I purchased on Amazon for $100 to make my daily juices. Here is a link:…
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If/when you feel comfortable going out for drinks, here are a few suggestions: 1. Eat before you go. Maybe even consider “sneaking” in some healthy snacks, too, just in case. 2. Drink a glass of water between every beer. You’ll fill up more quickly, and hydration is always good. 3. Order half pints or sample sizes (if…
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Beat me to it! :smile:
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Almonds are nuts (okay technically they are the seed of the fruit of the almond tree, so truly they are a seed, but can be categorized with nuts and seeds). Peanuts are legumes. So, no, they are not the same. In regards to which one you should eat...well that is entirely up to you. I don't like peanut butter. Never have.…
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Lord, some of you people are so rude. So the gal wants highly-sweetened and creamy coffee. Lots of people drink it this way, and I used to, too, before I learned to appreciate coffee in a less-altered form. Why do you have to jump all over her? I suggest subbing the sugar with pure, liquid stevia. I also suggest trying…
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Shame on them. How cruel and awful of them to steal your excitement and sense of accomplishment. I don't even know you, but I'm very proud of you! I struggled with being underweight in my youth. Kids were cruel to me then, especially the boys. It was something I grew out of (obviously as I'm working on losing a few more…
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I definitely agree. We make about the same a year, and I do struggle at times because I want to purchase as much organic and/or local and/or unprocessed food, organic beauty products/toilietries etc. as possible. It's not cheap. While it's true I would prefer to be vegetarian or even vegan, I do still currently eat meat,…
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Hey y'all, I'm 26 and lost about 20 pounds so far (not including the pounds I lost before MFP). I wouldn't mind losing five or ten more, but I feel pretty good about where I'm at. The changes in my life came as a result of reading "The Raw Food Detox Diet." While I am far from being exclusively raw, vegan or even…
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People are so quick to judge instead of just give helpful info. Even if they disagree with your approach, they could politely say why and give you some suggestions. You do you, girl! I know you'll figure out what's right for you.
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Millions of cans of cat food (I'm counting that as one item) and a 12-pack of Keystone. Btw, this was not my purchase but that of the woman in front of me. Just had to throw that out there.
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From a fellow juicer, lover of raw foods & friend, I noticed when I am eating mostly raw foods that my carbs CAN be low. Throwing in a banana, organic pasta, organic quinoa etc. here and there (in addition to other things, obviously) can help provide some good-quality carbs. You just need to monitor your carb level and…
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I have lost 20 pounds so far, I was up to a 25 pound loss but put some back on. Would like to lose about five more pounds and gain some muscle, too. Feel free to add me. I'm pretty active and try to be supportive to all of my friends.
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Hello my lovely friend, Believe it or not, I know just how you feel. The healthier I eat, the leaner I become and the more muscle tone I develop, the more I focus on my flaws. My lower stomach still leaves me feeling awful about myself, as do my love handles and weak/flabby arms. When I eat something I normally wouldn't, I…
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This recipe is a lot like Olive Garden's "Zuppa Toscana" soup. It's one of the few things from that restaurant I actually like. You can sub turkey sausage to keep it lighter, omit the bacon or sub turkey bacon and you don't have to use heavy cream. You could sub half & half or even regular milk. It just won't be quite as…
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A few ways I regularly use kale: -homemade kale chips -juice it (especially in my “Green Lemonade”) -add to smoothies -add to salad -add to soups Kale is very good for you. It takes a little getting used to if you eat it, especially raw, but it’s worth it. I really love kale chips, and I’ve gotten my coworkers hooked on…
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Just this week my office served the following (split among three different “celebrations”): -pizza -breakfast tacos -BBQ (and all of the sides) -peach cobbler -banana pudding -cake -ice cream I didn’t eat one bite. I brought my own meals and snacks and managed to fight temptation. Now if there had been a bag of BBQ chips,…
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I'm 5'7. My starting weight was 148. I'm naturally a relatively slim build, but after not exercising and constantly eating whatever I wanted for a few years, I started packing on some extra weight. It was especially present in my thighs, butt and stomach. I'm now down to 122-126 or so. I am pretty happy with my weight as…
