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Thanks for the quick replies and I appreciate the suggestions! I will have to do a little research and see if I can find a Pilates studio that interests me so that I can get some instruction on technique. I think I'm also going to look into the Ellen Barrett workouts. I already have one workout DVD by Denise Austin, but I…
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Research Chemist. The company I work for makes mainly adhesives and threadlockers.
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Low fat cottage cheese: 1/2 c. 90 calories, 5 g carbs, 1 g fat, 13 g protein! =)
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Maybe he could keep them somewhere "secret" and not eat them in front of you. Perhaps if you don't know where he's keeping them it will be like they're not even there...out of sight out of mind. That way it's a bit of a comprimise. Plus, once you stop eating the sweets and start getting healthy, perhaps he will be inspired…
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I recommend anything by Jillian Michaels. I have 30 Day Shred, 6 Week 6 Pack, Banish Fat/Boost Metabolism, No More Trouble Zones and love them all! =P They are all great workouts. 30 Day Shred and 6 Week 6 Pack are not very long, roughly 25 and 35 minutes respectively, including warm up and cool down. Both are great…
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Try adding veggies to your meals, they will help to fill you up for fewer calories. For example, when I make a sandwich for lunch, I try to also have a raw veggie like cucumber, broccoli, celery, baby carrots, califlower, etc. It definitely helps. I've also found that making sure I get some protein in my breakfast and…
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Bump to save for future reference. Thanks for posting! =)
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Most definitely Starbucks! =)
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My cats just take over my yoga mat...apparently it's the perfect place to lie, sit, or take a bath.
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I'm from Michigan, and I really love camping in the Upper Penninsula. In fact, my husband and I have kayaked and camped along the river (4 day trip in total) without a tent. We just took sleeping bags and bivies. It was a lot of fun. We've also done some camping in the Smoky Mountains, which are beautiful. There are some…
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Wow! That's absolutely amazing! Keep up the fantastic work! =)
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Yes and yes. You should count your fruit and veggies, not only do they have calories, but they are important nutritionally (fiber, vitamins, etc.) With regards to eating back calories your burn from exercise, this is a much debated topic on MFP and a lot of information/opinions can be found by searching the forums. I…
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I do a 5-10 minute warm up, then strength followed by cardio, with a 5-10 minute cool-down at the end. =)
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What about something like circuit training that gets your heart rate up and includes toning? My sugguestions: Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred (30DS), Shred It with Weights, No More Trouble Zones, 6 Week 6 Pack (6W6P), Ripped in 30. I am doing a combination of the 30DS and 6W6P and love them both. Invest in a heart rate…
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Sketchers ShapeUps are not actually intended for intense workouts, and it is possible that this is why you are having problems with your ankles. I personally have knee issues (dislocated my right knee twice, though the last time was in 2001), but have not had any major knee or joint issues doing 30DS. There are some days…
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The actualy list is much longer, but since you asked for 5 I've narrowed it down to these: 1) Low fat cottage cheese (so versatile) 2) PB2 - Bell Plantation powdered peanut butter (also versatile) 3) All-Bran Whole Wheat Bran Flakes (great for breakfast or a snack) 4) Fresh fruit: apples, bananas, blueberries,…
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Dumbells will be required for most of the strength exercises in the workout. What weight you start with will depend on your current strength/fitness level, but I think that 3 lb. dumbells is a good place to start. I started with 3 lb...then progressed to 5lb.
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I love grilled corn but usually end up with some leftovers. I typically end up putting it on salad or in a wrap. Example salad: .5 - 1 grilled chicken breast, diced 2-3 c. baby spinach and boston lettuce, mixed 1/4 c. black beans, rinsed 1/4 - 1/2 c. leftover corn 2 TBSP. sliced black olives 1/8 - 1/4 c. shredded 2% sharp…
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Hey, sorry about that...I should have resized the pic it kind of cut off the label and I didn't notice. One serving has 5g carbs, 2g fiber, 1g sugar, and 5g protein. I think that's all of the information on the label that isn't shown in the picture. Again, my apologies. =)
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I definitely agree! I love PB2! I eat it with fruit (apples, bananas) or veggies (mainly celery). I put it in protein smoothies. I'd even like to try to start cooking with it...like Thai peanut sauce or something (just have to find the time and a good recipe). It's delicious and simple (ingredients: peanuts, salt, sugar)
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You look awesome! Congratulations and keep up the great work! =)
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I have hypothyrodism as well, not from Hashimoto's though. You should definitely take your synthroid first thing in the morning, on an empty stomch. My doctor advised that I wait about an hour or so after I take my medication before I eat anything or take a multivitamin and to drink plenty of water. I usually take mine…
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The first pic was on the bank of the AuSable River in Michigan. The second pic was taken at our pull-through campsite at Mammoth Caves National Park Campground in Kentucky.
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Jillian Michaels 6 week 6 pack is really good and about 30 minutes long.
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Thanks! I caught that after I clicked "post reply" =)
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Camping and kayaking! Sometimes we camp in tents or bivies...other times we camp in luxury! =)
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Cottage cheese with fresh cut fruit of choice and 1 serving of whole grain. My favorite is 1/2 c. lowfat cottage cheese + 1/2 c. fresh pineapple, diced, + 1/2 c. All-Bran Complete Wheat Flakes
