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HAHAHAHAHAHA!
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Same for me, and I know why (at least for me). I'm an emotional eater. When I'm doing well with my diet, I feel like it has to be "perfect". By eating anything I'm not supposed to, I feel like I've just screwed it up. Then my emotions say to me, "You suck. You just blew it, you loser. Why can't you just stick to a diet,…
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A good hearty breakfast should ideally have some carbs, some protein and some fruit or vegetables. I like to have a couple of whole-grain frozen waffles (like Eggo), a couple of microwavable frozen turkey sausage patties and a side of fruit.
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In order to decrease your body fat percentage, you need to build more lean muscle mass. Cardio is great for burning calories, but it will also burn muscle mass. Work out with weights 2-3 times a week and do cardio on your off days. Alternatively, you can do circuit training which is moving from one weight lifting exercise…
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When you lose belly fat, it increases blood flow around your vital organs...and other good places. :-)
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That's a concept that's been around for over 20 years. There was a diet book that promoted the idea of never combining starches and protein in the same meal because it claimed your digestion was slowed by "competing" enzymes in your stomach. For example, it was okay to eat a steak and vegetables, but not with a potato or…
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You are definitely right to be concerned! I started working from home and gained 30 lbs. :-( Now that I'm back on track, here's what I do, in addition to regular gym workouts: 1) Take a break every hour and do something active, even if it's just washing the dishes or folding a load of laundry. 2) Take a 20 minute walk…
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Another go to breakfast for me: 2 frozen waffles (I like Kellogg's Nutrigrain whole grain low-fat waffles) 2 turkey sausage patties (I buy the Banquet frozen microwavable kind) 2 tbsp maple syrup (the real all-natural stuff, not maple flavored syrup) This is 335 calories, but you can round out with a serving of fruit…
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I couldn't agree with you more! A friend introduced me to this site almost a month ago. I can seriously not believe how many calories I was consuming, even eating really healthy things! Now I'm a hell of a lot more motivated to exercise since I can see how the calories burned impacts what I can eat. I've lost 7 pounds so…
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Try the "Power Plate" as described in Self Magazine: 1 oz of cheddar cheese 1 boiled egg 1 serving of whole grain crackers 1/2 cup of blueberries It's very filling, less than 300 calories and you can pack it all the night before. :-)
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Same thing happens with me. After I totally blow a whole day's worth of calories, I just give myself permission to enjoy what I ate and stop worrying about it. I'm all the more motivated to make the next day a great one!
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Welcome, Kristen! I recently joined, too, and have found this site to be so incredibly helpful. You'll find that everyone here is very supportive and quick to answer questions or offer advice. To get the most out of the site, log in religiously to track your food and exercise. Do your best to meet your calorie goals, and…
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You could be getting tension headaches from stiff, sore muscles. A warm bath or shower following your workout might help, along with ibuprofen to relax your muscles.
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People are so sweet here!
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I was shocked and horrified to realize how many calories I was consuming from foods that are really healthy, including fruit and skim milk. I've read that you should limit yourself to two servings per day of milk and dairy combined. Keep in mind that a serving of fruit is only half a cup, so you are actually getting a very…
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I always read to grind them but I never thought to wonder why! I keep a little container of ground flax seed in my refrigerator and I stir a tablespoon into oatmeal for breakfast to add protein and omega-3. Try this for breakfast: Make one serving of oatmeal using skim milk. After it's cooked, remove from heat and stir in…
