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I absolutly LOVE bagels!! Blueberry, or cinnamon raisin swirl... OMG, they're some of my favorites! (I even love the savory ones with jalapeno cheddar cheese!) BUT... I do not endulge on them... because of their high calorie & carb count, unless I'm going to be running long distance. So I do enjoy them on occasion, but…
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My 17 year old son won the battle of childhood obesity. Bless his heart, he was so heavy at one point... high blood pressure, weight, BMI, etc was at dangerous levels! I never pushed him with "activities", but made the choices available (he took karate lessons for a while & enjoyed that... and joined the marching band for…
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I can only speak from personal experience... I became a runner at age 36. I did not grow up athletic. I was 60lbs over weight & I had ALWAYS had weak knees & ankles that would pop & make sort of a crunching sound when I walked up stairs, first rolled out of bed, etc. I've been running long distance for the past 4 years...…
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I've been married for 23 years... my most favorite of his attributes: He makes me laugh He's absolutely honest He's ambitious He puts 100% effort into me, our marriage & family :love:
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If you're not fond of taking supplements... bananas are a good source of potassium, and that can aid in joint flexibility (and as always, lots of water!!). I've done P90X... the Plyometrics, as well as the Legs & Back workouts are tough on your knees! Be sure to NOT skip your X Stretch & Yoga days... they can be life…
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AWESOME idea!! Count me in!! :bigsmile:
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Research it... Mayo Clinic or Web MD - both medically credible websites.
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Directly from Mayo Clinic's website... "Being underweight may weaken your immune system and put you at risk of osteoporosis. Ask your doctor what you can do to achieve a healthier weight or to address unexpected weight loss."
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At 5' 5" you are clinically "under weight" at 18.3 BMI... your weight SHOULD be stuck on a plateau! DO NOT continue dieting without consulting a physician!! http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bmi-calculator/NU00597
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:bigsmile: I've run multiple half mary's, and a couple of full (most recently as this past May 1st). I always use the "Smart Coach" feature on runnersworld.com. You can punch in your stats, and it will generate you a training plan that will tell you how to bump up your miles, and how to taper off near the end... and…
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I don't really struggle with the desire to be or look "skinny". I struggle with being heavier than what physicians consider to be a heart healthy weight! I started my weight loss journey at 200lbs in 2003. At my thinnest, I was down to 148lbs 2 years ago, and have gradually, steadily, gained the extra 12lbs back,…
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I love the rare moments when running is absolutly effortless... when my body seems to be working in sync with nature!! BLISS!
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I've done this same thing with salmon... but adding a few pine nuts (although I'm not sure that "makes" the recipe)... it is unbelievably good!!
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My family goes crazy over chicken kebabs! (if you don't have metal skewers, then SOAK the bamboo ones first, and it will splinter less!!) Either cube or slice chicken & rub with fresh minced garlic, a drizzle of sesame oil, salt & pepper to taste. Toss them on the grill until done. :) We serve them with jasmine rice &…
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Parents fight many battles... and they do NOT start when a child is 13 years old... it starts long before that child is 13 MONTHS old! It is a "Day One and forward" kind of thing with children... guiding and redirecting undesirable behavior, setting a positive example and nurturing their development from Day One! Sure…
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Chicken Enchilada Pizza (DITTO on all the Tortilla Pizza recipes!!) This is usually a day or two after we've had fajitas... I use whole grain flour tortilla Enchilada sauce left over mexican chicken (spicy or not... whatever I have) left over grilled/sauteed peppers & onion lightly sprinkle with shredded cheese Bake at…
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I think of it in terms of money! If I have $200, and spend $50... I'm left with $150 right? Lose a dollar, earn a dollar... I still have $150! I really don't LOSE any money until I drop five bucks for good... and voila... $145. It sounds a little silly, but that's how I look at it.
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"Positively ancient" nearly made me pee my pants!! HAHAHA!! Too cute! I do agree with 1200 ABSOLUTE MINIMUM... I'm trying to "reboot" my metabolism at the moment from trying to maintain 1200ish, and actually not quite getting that many calories, during the first 12 weeks of marathon training. I seriously think my…
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GREAT ADVICE!! Thanks for posting!
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Just a little tidbit about MFP that I've found... once you've entered your personal stats (weight, age, goals, etc), then daily input your food diary & exercise journal... when you submit that day's diary, if you are at risk, a warning will appear on the screen that says something to the effect of "you are not eating…
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BUMP!
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My Grandmother nicknamed me "Angiebug" when I was little... my family still calls me that! My hubby jokingly & endearingly calls me Quai Lo!! HAHAHA... cute little joke between us :blushing:
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Bless your heart! Are you running on a treadmil or outside? I think if I had to train only on a treadmil, I would have given up years ago! The change in scenery, weather (cool, warm, breezy, drizzly, snowy!) all make for a much more enjoyable & exciting experience! If you're heading out for 20 minutes, you may not need to…
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I take a 16.9 oz water bottle to work, and refill throughout the day. Each "bottle" is equivalent to 2 "glasses" of water. I keep it on my desk at all times, or take it with me to meetings, and by the end of my work day, I will have gone through probably 3 or 3 1/2 bottles of water. Then I always drink at least one bottle…
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I'll second that! Homemade chicken soup (no noodles or rice required), but toss a peeled "thumb" of fresh ginger in the pot to simmer along with the normal veggies... celery, onion, carrot, etc. (don't chop or grate the ginger, because it will be too strong... this way you can scoop it out)! When you serve the chicken…
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I had been taking Elavil for migrain prevention... and although it was a low dose, after being on it for a couple of years, my weight DID increase... nearly 15lbs! I don't know if that's the "CAUSE" of my weight gain... but I have adjusted & readjusted my daily caloric budget, I workout regularly (I'm a marathoner), and I…
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That looks delish!! I'm a huge tofu fan... and so is my 9 yr old daughter!! It's cute that she always asks for the tofu out of my miso soup... every time! hahaha! I'll have to try this recipe this weekend!! :)
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Ditto!
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We have dinner usually at 6pm... so afterwards, it's clean up, homework & getting ready for bed (everyone is fairly busy). But at BEDTIME, I do get the muchies... sometimes terribly! So, I drink water... sometimes LOTS of it!! It sounds boring, but it's refreshing, filling & no calories to worry about while I sleep! :)…
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It's also fun to cut you veggies up differently... slices, spears, thin, thick, cubed! Have fun with it! :bigsmile:
