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  • I make a breakfast smoothie with 6 oz yogurt, small frozen banana, 3-4 frozen strawberries, tsp honey, tablespoon coconut oil or flaxseed oil and a little juice or skim milk. I used to add casein but was sensitive to too much dairy, so I advise whatever protein powder you can take. Also, breakfast burritos are good and…
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  • What is Contrave? I have nothing against using drugs. There are drugs for other health conditions such as high blood pressure and depression, why not food cravings?
  • AHA just came out with sugar guidelines because of its impact on cardiac healtH But they refer to ADDED sugars, I think fruit and vegetables are ok. We need to take care off our hearts! The new guidelines state most women should consume no more than 100 calories, and men no more than 150 calories, of added sugar. These…
  • A little late, went to the doctor and had tests to find out why I was getting acid reflux and bloating. No thyroid issue or tumors - just age and overweight!!!! SO embarrassed, he advised Weight Watchers but going back to MFP before I spend any money. Name: Letty Age: 55 Height: 5'5" Start Weight (6th December): 176 Goal…
  • I try to ignore those sudden hunger pangs, tell myself it's not real hunger cause its not. I think of the story my father told me about the depression in Puerto Rico in the 30's, how truly starving people came to the door of his farmhouse begging for food. It's the ONLY time I ever saw him cry as he told me how ravenously…
  • Original SW: 178 Challenge SW: 177 CW: 172 4/11/14: 174 4/18/14: 172 4/25/14: 172 well no loss for me either, blaming the holidays like so many of us are, glad it's not a gain considering the chocolate and bread consumed! let's all have a great week!
  • Good to see so much success...I didn't expect to lose anything since was sick all week and couldn't exercise. but I'm down 2 lbs since I kept under my net calories. Wow, this can really work when you find how many calories you can eat, I just didn't have these tools before. good luck all!
  • this week am getting back to dancing,after last week's virus! went to Zumba tonight, then Dancefit on .thursday, salsa dancing Friday night. will lift my weights and maybe stationary bike Wed and Sat. Whew! That's enough.
  • Hi All, just getting over a virus so weak and a little dizzy. This is what I hope I can manage this weekend: Friday night, rested Sat- walk for 30 min if possible Sun- gym to do 30 min cardio and weight training I prefer Zumba and salsa dancing, but will have to wait till better!
  • This is great, I never get anywhere, lose a few pounds and they come right back. so need the discipline to stay on track.
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