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Go for the weight that you can maintain without feeling deprived.
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I've done WW a few times and was successful, but I prefer MFP because it is not trying to sell any products, and I can find encouraging people here almost anytime day or night. At WW near me, some of the leaders seem jaded and other employees don't even seem healthy (standing outside for smoking breaks, ugh). The other…
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I would talk to a doctor or nutritionist about your calorie requirements. From what I remember during my pregnancies, you don't really need to add that many calories to ensure the baby's proper growth and development, however, that's if you're already eating at a normal rate, not dieting. With my second child, I gained 19…
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Why not experiment with making smoothies? There are so many good recipes and a fruit smoothie (you can add protein powder or ground flaxseed, etc) takes just a minute to make once you have the ingredients on hand. And you can freeze them in ice cube trays and put in popsicle sticks for a summer treat once your little one…
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Set limits for yourself. For example, drink water unless you really, really want to enjoy a certain drink. You can save a lot of calories by not drinking them. Order lemonade if you're sick of water. Often it's a lower calorie alternative than iced tea or soda. Buy some snack bags and make some snacks for yourself in…
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French from junior high through college...minored in it, wish I had studied a little harder. A little Russian in college (can remember a few phrases) and tried to learn Irish on my own but sadly, did not follow through.
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Great job! Fantastic! Thank you for the inspiration, and for sharing your photos : )
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I'm in. Good luck everyone! SW: 263 CW: 229 GW: 224 UTG: 134 Weigh in: July 1 July 8 July 15 July 22 July 29 Final weigh in
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It's just an unflattering photo and that can happen regardless of how good you look or how toned your are...it doesn't mean anything in terms of how hard you've worked, etc. In a way, it's your mind playing a trick on you. A while ago, I started a before and after group of photos...to help me see the difference. I've lost…
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There's are some books that can suggest items to eat if fast food is your only option. I especially like "The 400 Calorie Fix." And, "Eat This, Not That" is also helpful. Both address buying takeout or restaurant food. I like the chicken burrito supreme (fresco) at Taco Bell along with a side of guacamole and a regular…
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He needs a system. There is a way to make healthy pizza, healthy nuggets (tenders) etc. His system/method now relies on prepared foods. He probably doesn't know where to start. Your husband only needs to learn to make 5-10 balanced meals. 5 would do it, because he can repeat each week. The other thing is, he can do…
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How about walking at the mall? It's air conditioned, and you'll notice a lot of people are going there for exercise. Not exciting, but you'll be moving and will stay cool.
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It's never too late. Congratulations for keeping off the weight you've lost. You can keep going and you will. When you reach a plateau, just remember how far you've come. Your body readjusts to the losses and if you keep doing what you're doing, you'll have better health and lose those lbs. Way to go!
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Shredded chicken...a few chicken breasts in the crockpot, 1/2 c. Frank's Hot Sauce, and 1/4 c. water. I'll take it out later today and shred the chicken, return to crockpot to soak up the juices and serve on whole wheat hamburger rolls (store did not have slider rolls at the time). We'll also have sweet potato fries or…
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Sounds frustrating...have you asked for help either at the dermatologist or hair salon?
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Don't discuss your weight with family and friends...decide for yourself or if you're concerned, see a doctor about it.
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Great job! Congratulations on being 1/3 of the way there. That's quite an accomplishment!
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Zoos- okay alone Movies, restaurants - okay alone. Skydiving - no, don't go alone. Spelunking - always bring a friend.
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Idealistic advice. But the reality is, this young man's wife is calling the cops on him and talking to another man for hours at a time. Perhaps this is the advice that you would take, but not necessarily what everyone else can or should do. And, sometimes people want to do the right thing, but the spouse does not.
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It's unreasonable to talk to another man for 3 hours and text late into the evening. Those are both giant red flags. I would not let this escalate. Talk to a lawyer, just so you know what your rights are. If she's calling the cops on you, you need to be VERY careful. I'm sure this is painful, but take care of yourself,…
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There's an old saying in Weight Watchers, that when you plateau, eat a cheeseburger to move through it. While I haven't done WW in years, it sometimes has helped me. I think your body didn't want to let go of the weight until it knew that more food was coming. Your body has to be ready to let go of the weight. And, too few…
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Hmmm. My husband is very supportive in what he says, but not what he does. He will still make or buy trigger foods, or just cook with too much fat, even when I ask about. Fortuntately, I work around it, but it's still frustrating. I think the thing is, we can't control anyone else's behavior or make someone more…
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The car from "Back to the Future" (a De Lorean?) so I could travel back in time.
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You do know that women can get pregnant during their TOM...it's not common but it can happen.
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Hmmm. At one time, I would have agreed. I've never had a cramp in my life for TOM. But after having a baby (2 decades ago!), I lost so much blood I was anemic for a year. There are women who have real health issues surrounding TOM and their reproduction. So I am not in a position to judge anyone about any of it, even…
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Great job! You are really dedicated, and good for you, running with your wife!
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I've done both and both have worked for me. Doing SOMETHING is better than nothing. Stick with what works and you'll be fine.
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Wow, great job! I think it's great that you took your time and are setting goals to place in a competition. That's great motivation, and you're an inspiration to the rest of us. Congratulations!
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Congratulations! Nice work...you must have been very committed to accomplish so much in such a short period.
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I squeeze the juice of a fresh lemon into ice cold water (no sugar). I also like Trader Joe's low calorie lemonade (40 calories per 8 oz). Other than that, just water or milk in moderation.
