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Be consistent and eat clean. It's the only way! You can do this!
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Water! :laugh: Light beer? (bleck) The grilled salmon is probably a good choice. Ask your server to ask the chef to use little or no oil/butter in cooking. Also ask them to use light or no seasoning (SODIUM!!!) for the fish or veggies (you can always salt them yourself at the table). For portion control your palm of your…
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Couldn't have said it better myself. Yes strength train - read the book "The New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women" by Lou Schuler. Lift heavy weights! There are many interval training workouts on youtube!
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Take a walk, journal how you are feeling. And lastly, maybe talk to your doctor? You almost sound depressed. There is so much to be thankful and joyful for. Maybe make a list of those things and focus on that for a while, counting my blessings always makes me feel better... for example - I'm thankful I have all of my…
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The self confidence you get is amazing. You feel like you can accomplish anything! I agree though - healthy stuff is yum, yum, yum! Sometimes, you just have to retrain your taste buds!
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I clean as I go - put the cheese back in the fridge... and LOCK it! :wink:
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I like to record that number in my "notes" section so I can look back any given time in 5 weeks and see. Yeah, it's close. Sometimes I beat it, sometimes not. I read where one person writes it in their notes 5 weeks in advance so it's there THAT day when they get there 5 weeks later. Kinda fun to do! And it would answer…
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If you haven't already heard, you can't spot reduce fat. To "melt" fat you must do all of the following: Eat CLEAN http://www.extremely-fit.com/fitness-tips/2011/01/8week-transition-diet/ Drink lots of water. Cardio is good, but steady state cardio won't get you the fastest results. You need Metabolic Resistance Training…
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Please don't - that WARNING is there for a reason! Your body WILL start to hang on to every calorie you feed it if your NET consumption is below 1200/day, resulting in difficult, if not impossible, weight loss.
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Not sure what to suggest.... I watch TV on my computer (hulu.com) but I workout at home... I guess if you had a really cool IPAD or other awesome technological device you could have a compact tv to take from station to station in the gym and watch what you want!
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Please read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/3047-700-calories-a-day-and-not-losing?hl=700+calories+and+not+losing It's EYE OPENING!!!!
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Welcome to the family! Haven't checked to see if your diary is public, but if you're serious about trimming down - I hear the last 10 lbs are the hardest to lose! Congrats on staying healthy thus far. Anyway, make sure you are eating very clean, and watch your sugars!
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Nope, sorry. I have the opposite problem. I am obsessed with numbers! I have to weigh every week and I want to know EXACTLY what I'm burning - (I even subtract my RMR). I'm a mathematical/absolutes kinda gal. I used to wing it - not paying attention is how I got myself in this mess in the first place! Good luck finding…
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Not for me. I HATE cold water. It has to be room temperature. Just drink it straight out of the tap.... now THAT'S refreshing!
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I do it alone also. I pester my DH all the time to join in. I do cook healthy for him but his soda drinking habit when he's not at home drives me crazy! Well, no man is perfect, I guess. As others have said, look lovingly into his eyes - tell him you love him and lay your concerns on the table. That you want a long, happy…
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Talk to your doctor, my doctor always told me I needed 300 additional calories - no more, no less. But ask yours anyway!
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Oh I forgot to mention I'm also a fan of custom setting your diary to change your macro nutrients to 40% carbs, 30% fat, 30% protein. MFP's default for protein is too low (IMHO). Aim for 1 gram per lb of body weight. Cheers! :)
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Well ultimately YOU have to help yourself! And YOU can do it. You must decide EVERY SINGLE DAY when you wake up today I am going to eat healthy, watch my portions, and exercise! Sometimes you will succeed, sometimes you won't - but it's NOT an excuse to give up and quit! Even 3 or 4 bad days in a row isn't an excuse. Just…
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My kids are watching a Berenstein Bears DVD as I type this... Anyway - MFP's default setting (in my opinion) is too low for protein. I recommend a macronutrient profile of 40% carbs, 30% fat or 30% protein, or aim for about 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight. As you lose weight, you will lose both fat and muscle,…
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You are doing great, and while I'm not perfect either I do have a couple of suggestions: 1) Ditch the Fiber One bars - they are going to have refined sugar in them 2) Watch sodium. You did GREAT on Sunday! American Heart Association recommends only 1500 mg/day. The string cheese and the pita bread aren't terrible, but with…
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Well, my schedule isn't like that now, but it WAS - when I was in vet school. I would be class ALL day and then there was HOURS of studying to do and a baby to take care of and a husband, and pets! I agree with another poster - you just HAVE to make time. Put yourself first. I used to get up at 4:00 am to exercise when in…
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Unfortunately you can't spot reduce. Usually the first place your body packs it on is the last place to go. Once you get your body fat% down your muscles will show through. Here are my favorite tips: Eat CLEAN Lift HEAVY weights Drink lots of water Avoid refined sugar as much as possible! Stick with the site - it works.…
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My mom has this gene too. Thankfully, I didn't inherit it. While I hate living in filth and squalor, working full time with four pets and 2 kids, the house is going to be a mess most of the time. I will clean before guests come, but I don't dust the fan blades and base boards and clean windows. I DO however, notice the…
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Numerous people aren't always right. Check out research articles and form your own conclusions. Also, wanted to add that women do not have the testosterone of men to bulk like men. Women body builders eat a VERY STRICT diet and train very, very hard with very, very, very heavy weights. I agree with what others have said -…
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Interesting articles to read. Your #1 is my favorite article. VERY, VERY similar to a book I cannot recommend enough for people: "The New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women" by Lou Schuler - there's a men's book too. Lift like a man, look like a goddess! - Lou Schuler :flowerforyou: Also further reaffirmed my goals for…
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Friendship brand cottage cheese has NO SALT ADDED! Only 60 mg per serving! It does take some getting used to the taste, but not bad at all. I find it on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator section - under all the more well-known cottage cheeses! And yes - I will often have a whey shake for breakfast and one after my…
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Amen! Yep, put a sandwich and some fruit in your fanny pack or nuts, raisins, or other healthy snacks!
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sweet potatoes pears - but I see you mentioned those.
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Had to click to see if I qualified as young.... :laugh: guess 30 is getting on up there, eh?
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Can't see your diary, but here are some general rules to follow if you're not already: - Make sure you are eating CLEAN calories - Make sure you are drinking PLENTY of water - Cut out sugar as much as possible -Eat lots of fiber and protein -Take measurements - you may be losing inches instead of pounds.
