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Emma, double check with your doctor to make sure 1200 is okay. And keep in mind if you are using MFP, the 1200 is a NET-which means calories eaten minus calories used for exercise==net. For example, if you have a 1500 calorie day and exercise 300 calories, then you net 1200. If you have a 1200 calorie day and exercise 300…
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Start small. Substitute healthy snacks for empty calorie ones. Move more. Chew sugar free gum. Find something to keep your hands busy. Figure out why you eat-bored? Lonely? hangry? And then work on fixing THAT. And stay away from the marked down bakery rack at the grocery store (one of my own weaknesses ;-0)
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Make a protein drink with the vanilla (or the chocolate) protein powder, some almond milk and some of the pumpkin puree. Add a dash of nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice. Depending on the proportions you use, it should be around 200 +/- cals and has good nutrition. I know what *I* will be having for a snack this week ;-)
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My heart goes out to you. First, stay away from the drive through. Pack healthy food in your purse if you need to! Chew sugar free gum. Drink water or tea. Listen to books on cd. You don't hve to do tons of exercise to get started. If your legs won't cooperate, flap your arms about. Or just walk a little further to the…
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Not weird or rude IMHO. It is your body and if you want it to be healthy-you gotta do what it takes. I would definitely carry a scales with me-there are small ones that you can carry in your purse. If you aren't comfortable using it in the line, try to estimate how much it is, and then weigh it when you get to your table.…
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Ask your dr. about seasonal affective disorder. He/she may suggest vitamin D to help. I like to walk around in the dark, lol, so I can' really relate, but maybe having a headlamp so you could see in front of you would help, too. And look for outside activities that you really can enjoy-snowshoeing, cross country skiing,…
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www.eatingwell.com a good cookbook you don't have to starve or eat food that isn't tasty/has no variety send me a friend request and look at the lunch I had today-totally yummy! And my dinner is even better. and my snacks border on manna from Heaven. Don't overthink it. You are not an idiot. Start with what you like. Add…
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eatingwell.com is my favorite place to look for different ways to cook veg. I do a lot of soups, stews, tagines, curries-things like that.
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I started out trying to walk around ONE block and worked my way up from there. I smoked for many many years, then quis smoking and goined over 80 lbs. The first month trying to walk around a single block, I stopped every few steps and cried. When I made it around one-I bumped it up to two. And so on. Now I can hike all day…
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I am old and short and need to lose another 30-40 pounds. BUT for the first time ever in my life, I spent lots of time outside this spring and summer in sleeveless shirts and shorts and I got an amazing tan. Also, my legs have MUSCLES...real ones from hiking and bicycling. I don't think they had those when I was…
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Don't give up. You have already lost 50 pounds-that is quite an accomplishment. Please don't be too hard on yourself. Talk to your dr about other things you might be able to do while you heal-and don't push too hard too soon. If you give your body enough time, you are less likely to re-injure the same place again. A…
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simple answer, given to me by my dr.: move more, eat less. Complicated answer-eat less than you burn. Eat healthy foods not potato chips and twinkies. Do whatever exercise you can to keep your body getting fit. Walk-slowly if necessary-ride a bicycle. Walk from the far side of the parking lot instead of a close spot. take…
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Moroccan Chicken with onion, preserved lemon and green olives over couscous. I usually chop up a bunch of fresh raw green to go under it, but was feeling lazy, so just had the cx and the couscous.
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YIKES! The seasoning packet is actually the least offensive part. I love ramen noodles and used to add veggies, meat bits, etc. Then I learned that part of the manufacturing process is that they are deep fried before they're dried. UH OH! That where all the dang calories come from. I didn't know and I bet a lot of other…
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This, sort of. First, take away candy, pop chips, cookies etc. Don't give them the option of making bad choices. And don't "sneak" vegetables into anything. Chop them fine if needed so they are palatable for the first several tries, but let the kids know. If you hide the veg, then it seems like feeding them to the kids is…
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Have you tried dark chocolate? When I have chocolate cravings, I find that I am satisfied with a smaller amount of dark chocolate than I would be with milk chocolate. Also, I use chocolate/peanut butter protein powder with almond milk for a high protein, low cal chocolate fix. It's a toughie for sure!
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I walk. A LOT. As in 10 miles plus or minus most days except in the summer when I am tied to work all day and most of the evening. I do not disregard it at all. I started off slowly because I was fat and not fit. I use a Leslie Sansone DVD and walk to that on the days I can't get outdoors. I hike A LOT. Uphill and wearing…
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No beer and chips. Wine, chevre, and strawberries for me on Monday, Sunday, Thursday and an occasional Saturday and holiday afternoon. ETCorrect typos
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I started out well over 200 lbs. 3 years ago. Now, I am well under. You can add me if you'd like.
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Boneless skinless chicken breast. FF/SF plain yogurt fresh produce-pref. co-op, but on sale at the grocery store would work. Whatever is in season black beans-the dry kind salsa coffee tea bags wine-the cheap kind cheese-the best I could afford almond milk 2% dairy milk protein powder sweet potatoes spinach I have a lot of…
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I LOVE riding my bicycle!!!! Went 37.2 miles yesterday-honest! I haven't ridden in a while and my sit bones were dyin' after about 5 miles. I did change the seat from a solid one to one with an open middle, so I don't get the lady bits chafed any more. If you are too sore, maybe ride every other day??? Some folks seem to…
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I don't have social anxiety, but I've never been very comfortable going for walks alone. Not scared, just not liking to do it. I just got a smart phone-yes, I am a century behind, LOL!-and I put some music on it and got a set of earphones that will stay on and I play the music loudly when I walk now and it has been the…
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Try the Leslie Sansone Walk Away the Pounds DVD series-low impact aerobics and you can modify to your ability. Walking is good if you start out slowly until your back feels better. If your rotator would cooperate well enough,. bicycling is great for your dis issue-I have a problem like yours and I ride when I can-it seems…
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Nope. Only because I read something on a post they participated in and it seems like we can help each other. Don't care what they look like, only if they can give help or receive it or both.
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The Chinese buffet is my nemesis. The others-meh-don't care for them at all. I've lost somewhere between 70-80 lbs now, depending on the day, and unfortunately, I can't resist the buffet. I think I eat less each time than I used to, because I just can't stuff as much in before I feel stuffed, but I still eat too much when…
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I do a lot of walk away the pounds video miles. I also do a lot of outdoors walking, hiking, and some bicycling. For me, it's the convenience of doing a couple of miles here and there-which all adds up. I don't have to go anywhere. I am self employed, so I work odd hours and it's nice to have the video exercise as an…
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We ate at a veg. restaurant in Denver and they made seitan hot wings to die for so maybe you could grill some strips and then toss in hot sauce?
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I used to use it a lot for chicken salad, and in enchiladas-mexican food in a hurry. Over a big pile of raw greens with whole grain on top and the chicken -whatehttp://www.myfitnesspal.com/forumsver other veg-huge lunch salad. FWIW-I now just buy boneless skinless and crock them with a little water-better texture and you…
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So proud of you and happy for you, Mike! You are a daily inspiration!
