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I feel the same way! After working as hard as we've worked on our diet and exercise, it stinks that we can't just put on an outfit and look awesome. But I know that if we keep it up, we'll eventually meet our goal and feel great. Meanwhile, more workouts and diligence is key, so good job there! I'm doing the same thing you…
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You might try mixing your running with walking while your lungs recover. I made myself a playlist so I wouldn't have to wonder if I've gone far enough to cover the distance I want to go. My playlist is 3 slower songs for a walking warmup, two rockin' songs for jogging, a slower song for walking, 2 more fast, etc. It goes…
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I just started the crock pot for tonight's dinner. I soaked dried navy beans, rinsed them and put them in the crock pot with water. Added garlic, onions and leftover Easter ham that I cut into tiny pieces - not too much, just enough for flavoring and a little ham in each bowl. Yum! I will probably make cornbread for my…
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I bought mine at Walmart on the bread aisle. Pizza on a bagel thin - that sounds like a great idea! I'll try that for lunch. And thanks for the pita idea, too. I will look for those.
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Best snack that feels like a treat: take a dinner plate, put apple slices on it, add 1 tablespoon peanut butter and one wedge of Laughing Cow Garlic Lite. Wow - my favorite snack and it feels so indulgent!
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I'm stuck, too, and it is great to hear about your success! I've been working out so hard, and really watching what I eat, so it is very frustrating to not see progress on the scale. I will say that I think my body shape is improving, and my stamina is also better, but it would be great to lose more weight, too!!!
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I just started this earlier today! I have lost 15 pounds since Dec 28 and now seem to be at a plateau for the last 4 weeks or so. I heard about interval training, but I'm so glad you guys are saying that you had RESULTS with it! I'm not a good runner - new at it, plus asthma, but here's what I did: brisk walk 10 minutes to…
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Instead of thinking of it as a project, think of it as a lifestyle choice. By making healthier choices every day, you will look great, feel better, be healthier. It is a slow process of improvement, but try to think ahead, like "Think how great I will look in new clothes this summer" and then "I will really surprise…
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My kids love Hamburger Helper, so I thought I'd pull a switcheroo and make the new "healthier" Hamburger Helper - whole wheat, can't remember the exact name. I bought the Cheeseburger Macaroni flavor. It had a terrible odor! The taste was ok, but if you smelled it before you took a bite, it smelled like . . . something my…
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I'm trying to figure out what % of my calories need to be protein, what % carbs, etc.
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Thanks to everyone for all the support and encouragement. I'm happy to say that I am headed to the shower and bed soon, and I am . . . 1 calorie over my goal!!! First, it helped to not beat myself up. I made a huge glass of ice water, and tried to work and not think about it. Later I used half of the few calories I had…
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I have always loved to swim. When I was 10, I had to swim laps to try to improve my bad knees, and I've loved it ever since. However, for years now, I feel like I can only swim with a kickboard. When I do, it works my legs out really great, and I have good speed and endurance. One time a more "professional" looking lap…
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I also have asthma, and I've never been able to breathe well enough to jog. Now that I go to the gym every day, I am in the habit of using my Albuterol inhaler one hour before I plan to exercise. There's some leeway there since it is effective for about 4 hours, but definitely using it an hour ahead is way more useful than…
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Awesome success! Your journey is pretty much the journey I am on, but you're ahead of me! How long did it take you to go from your high weight to your current weight? I have made progress, but it's so slow. I am going to stick with it and hope to reach my goal!
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Just finished eating - it was good! I added a tablespoon of light sour cream and a bit of shredded cheese. Delicious and soooo easy to make!
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Perfect timing to see this recipe - I'm plugging in the crock pot right now! I actually have all of these ingredients handy. Thank you!
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Kaitlinj, I am going through the exact same thing. My TMJ is in overdrive right now, and I am only eating soft things like yogurt, grits, etc. It is still a struggle to stay within my calories when I log the things I'm consuming! It seems like a nice reward for all this pain and hunger would be a little weight loss. No…
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Once every 2 to 3 weeks. This is my long-term, forever lifestyle. I am losing this weight but it's a slow process, so no need to sweat it pound by pound every day. I love seeing a big drop in weight every 2 to 3 weeks! Talk about motivation. In between, I estimate what I think I've lost since I last weighed, and I work…
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Feta cheese, avocado, boiled egg, dried cranberries, granny smith apple slices - those are my favorites on a salad!
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Very helpful article - thanks for sharing it. I will try to keep this in mind as I make progress!
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You can do it! Each choice is a separate step - make your next choice today a quality one. I couldn't believe how good the grilled salmon was when I went out to eat a few weeks ago. Yes, the burgers looked good too, especially with fries, but honestly the salmon and side of brocolli was delicious and it came with a side of…
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We all usually eat the same basic meal, but I eat a little less of the main dish and more of the veggies, and I will often add a pasta or rice dish that I don't eat because I didn't save enough calories, but it fills the kids up and they enjoy it. I have started entering my recipes into the Spark website to calculate…
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As far as why people would lie about it, I just moved from a state that did not show the weight on the DL to a state that does show it. I'm embarassed at Target and Walmart and everywhere else when I pay with credit card and they ask for my DL. I feel like it's an invasion of privacy for those checkers to have access to…
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What did you order at Red Robin? I have promised to take my daughter and her friend there over Spring Break because it is her friend's favorite place. I've only eaten there once, didn't love it, so I would love to go in and at least order something healthy!
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The scale can be our enemy sometimes. I get so wrapped up in whether it went down enough, or if it went up a bit, and then I don't try as hard because I'm bummed about my lack of success. I finally figured out that this was hurting my quest to be healthy, so I am really spacing out the weighing, while still tracking…
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Can you eat turkey from a sandwich without the bread, and maybe buy an apple or a banana? Or eat turkey and then make a small healthy salad from the salad bar. I know just how you feel - you're motivated to stay on track and don't want to blow it on a meal that's not even special. Good luck, and don't stress too much. Have…
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We had such a fun evening. We ate by candlelight in the dining room, and the kids loved having all the Hershey kisses on the table that they could eat whenever they wanted. Also, the Weight Watchers sundaes were a huge hit! My husband and both girls kept going on about how delicious they were, etc and asked if I made those…
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I'm in the same boat! I got a really bad sinus infection almost 2 weeks ago, and today I took my last antibiotic and . . . I have a terrible toothache - dentist Monday! I'm really bummed because I haven't regained the energy to workout, and now I may have to have a root canal. But I've just tried to eat as healthy as…
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That all sounds great! I wanted to celebrate with my husband and two daughters, so I handmade invitations and gave them out yesterday to make sure my teenage girls planned on spending the evening at home! I am making pork tenderloin seasoned with garlic and herbs, asparagus, risotto and crescent rolls. (I know I'll eat…
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I printed off the nutrition facts for Taco Bell and a few other fast food places that I like. I picked out a "go to" meal that I can always choose safely at those places if I end up eating there. A couple of weeks ago we were out of town with my daughter's volleyball team and the team stopped at Taco Bell on the way home.…
