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I love going to the gym, but we're rural enough that there are no gyms convenient for everyday workouts. We just bought a used and reconditioned gym quality elliptical to use at home when the snow flies. We parked it in front of the TV rather than in the basement where it's out of sight and out of mind. Now I just watch…
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Per my November goal, hubs and I paid off the rebuilt Precor elliptical we picked out on Saturday. We are putting it in the bedroom rather than the basement so it's never "out of sight, out of mind." Also, it's in front of the TV. We take delivery on the day before Thanksgiving. It seems poignant timing. The piano tuner…
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*waves* Hi...I'm sneaking in here. I'm actually 49 and determined not to turn 50 next summer looking and feeling the way I did on my last birthday. (Also, I suspect there will be some weddings of my adult children in the not so distant future) I am a former two-sport NCAA athlete and Star 3 certified spin instructor that…
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Poached or soft boiled over a kale and brussel sprout salad with a mustard dressing.
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Sounds like you need to play with some recipes and come up with a "healthy" version of pizza for yourself. Maybe skip the sugar laden sauce and do veggies with a stronger flavored cheese on a whole grain crust. Ultimately though, it should be something you look forward to for itself because it's good on its own. Otherwise…
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I do watch the show. I find it inspiring. My mother is morbidly obese but surgery is not an option for her. It is slowly killing her and she's a nurse. She knows better. She constantly counsels me to not follow in her footsteps. I love her so very much that I was in denial for a long time about her size. She was just Mom.…
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I'm very visual. I have to get rid of the crap food so I don't see it and I'll often put up pictures or quotes in trigger locations to help me stay motivated. The computer is a big trigger for me. It's like eating goes with tapping the keyboard. Two of my favorite quotes are "Your stomach shouldn't be a waste basket," and…
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I have a couple of acres of woods and I have thought about exploring them. Where does one even buy snow shoes?
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See if you can get them "enable" a specific goal. "Eating healthier" is kinda vague. Sounds like it is for you as well. Perhaps if you were training to ride a specific distance or work up to a 5K or half marathon, they would be first in line to assist in your food regimen. It releases them from feeling guilty about their…
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Daily Burn is a new subscription series that looks like it will be a good alternative for the at home workout burnout because you can tailor it and it changes: http://dailyburn.com/m28?s1
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Afternoon snacking is difficult. I want a sugar boost to get me through the energy lulls. Caffeine gives me a headache so I've started having a piece of fruit in the afternoons. A little sweet, a little fiber and then some gum while I prep dinner.
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Sadly the general rule of gain and loss is first on, last off. Last on, first off. I'm scared that when my weight loss shows in my face, all my wrinkles will show up! :o
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I crossed over the 200 pound mark. I can't zip up my boots. I'll be 50 in two years. I don't want to be old and fat. Seriously though, I'm in my own way.
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I really like the Premier Protein shakes as well. You can buy them by the case at Costco and Sam's Club. Chocolate and Vanilla are both good. Strawberry can be a little sweet for my taste. They're also not bad at room temp if you're carrying it around in the car. Don't let them freeze, however. I left one in my car…
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LOL! I love everyone's sense of humor. I guess my issue is that there is always a reason to celebrate in my world. Everyday is a holiday and that strategy got me 70 pounds overweight.
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I'm 48 and have been at the menopause thing for a couple years now. I'm definitely thicker around the belly and it's a place I NEVER used to store fat, especially as a "pear" shaped woman. Hips yes, belly no. I am on testosterone therapy which has helped, but my GYN basically says, get used to it. I won't get used to it,…
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I usually throw a can of fat-free refried beans into my veggie soup to boost the protein. It will up the salt though so you have to adjust the seasoning.
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I feel your pain. I often have dinner around 6-ish and then it's 10:00 pm or later before I go to bed. The "eat every two hours" part of my brain gets very grumpy as my blood sugar dips no matter how much protein I had for dinner. I find that a cup of hot herbal tea with some Splenda not only relaxes me for bed, but gives…
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There is some anecdotal evidence in athletes that carbonation affects endurance, but it shouldn't be an issue in the average person.
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I'm 48 and need to lose 75. Hormones play a huge roll, but 1200 calories is pretty minimum. 1000 is too low. You're going to make it harder if you're not eating enough. The tough part for me is choosing quality, nutrient dense foods over my favorite simple carbs! What are you doing for exercise?
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*waves* I'm 48 and have crossed into the "over 200" zone. I never thought I would live here. I'm in my own way and I've run out of clothes that fit. I'm definitely an emotional eater and for the last two years, my life has been a mess. (Husband lost a job, our house hasn't sold so we have two mortgages, my mother diagnosed…
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I claim to be 5'6". I have sixty pounds to lose and I've tried it all. I'm really discouraged. Right now, I'm at an all time high and I'd just like my boots to zip all the way up this winter.
