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Try not to set yourself up to fail, this time you are going to be successful. This is a life time change so starting out with small changes may be the way to get started. Getting rid of the soda is a good idea, in more ways than one as we learn more about why drinking soda is not good for your health. If the soda is…
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Church service, then lunch and stopping by Walmart to get a few needed things, then hopefully get out in the yard to get more "clean-up" done. Spring is finally arriving, northern New Hampshire is so happy to have some warmer temperatures again. The tulips and daffodils are blooming. So great !!!!!!!
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From 3/3 to 3/9 you lost 1.5 pounds. That really isn't a plateau, 6 days (or almost a week) and if you keep that up for the month it would be somewhere around six pounds for the month. If you are feeling hungry and need more food you could change what you are eating a bit. More veggies, salads, and fruit. You need to feel…
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Why are you losing your motivation this fast? Ask yourself that and then get back to why you are motivated to do it in the first place. You may even have to change the way you were starting your program. Every trip starts with one step so keep focused and if you slip one day try not to let that stop your determination to…
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Northern NH
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Mokey, I love your comment that exercise will never outdo a poor diet (may not be your exact words but close). Paying attention to food and the value of it to your health is the way to go. Everyone needs exercise too but for the people with physical limitations, they can be successful with a weight loss program and…
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Too much salt is not good for anyone. Do you really eat the same thing every day?? The omelet doesn't have to be a ham omelet, it can have cheese or any number of other ingredients for variety. If you plan a bit you shouldn't have to spend that much more time in making your food. You probably shouldn't be eating eggs…
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Diet pills should be avoided unless you have talked it over with your doctor. Do you really think you need the chemicals contained in the pills in your body?? Study your own nutrition and how you feel, you shouldn't have to do pills, you need to drink water, and that doesn't really need to be as much as stated here unless…
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A goal and a routine is the way to go and you are going to be so much happier with yourself. The wedding is over and getting ready for that big day was your goal, I am not surprised that you are experiencing the post wedding blues. Please try hard to get back into taking care of you and getting back into planning your food…
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It does sound, from your writing, that you are trying to heap all the things on at one time. There is no need of setting a goal of a large number of pounds by this year's end or all of next year. Let those long term ideas go and get with the program of today. One day at a time toward a healthy you. Try to eat the kind of…
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You need to see your doctor and talk to the doctor about how you are feeling. This may be related to how you are handling your food program. When carbs are cut too much it can have the effect you are experiencing. Good luck with your program.
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There is a book written by Dr. D. C. Jarvis titled "A Vermont Doctor's Guide to Good Health" that tells of many Vermont Folk Medicine remedies, which includes using apple cider vinegar. This book was written in 1957 and is probably long out of print, I have had a copy of it for years and have not re-read it recently. It is…
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Start a "Rainy Day" to do list so the rainy day doesn't catch you unprepared. You are going to be so happy with how much you have done on the rainy day and feeling so lucky not to have to do those things when the sun is shining and you want to be doing the things outside that are more fun. Good luck with your program !!
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Probably you are thinking 8 cups of water instead of one cup at a time. I really don't think you need 8 cups of water if you have made up the amount of water your body needs through other drinks and food. Try plain water in smaller amounts and you may find that after doing this for a time you will start looking forward to…
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That dentist's female patients are in danger if they aren't all very plain and probably "old". This is an unbelievable story, I read the news article to. Did it take the dentist ten years to make up his mind he couldn't handle being near this assistant ? Sad !!!
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My oatmeal is Quaker 1minute oats. 1cup water, 1/2 cup oatmeal, in the microwave for 1 minute 35 seconds, stir and cook for the same time again, add a dash of salt and a few shakes of cinnamon with the oatmeal before cooking. When cooked use blueberries or maple syrup on top and skim milk. I just use about 1/2 teaspoon of…
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I think you have found the key to your success. MFP gives you that visual calorie count and you can determine how you have been gaining weight in the past without really being aware of the "creeping pound". Knowing the numbers and logging in your food every day will get you where you want to be. Exercise is important but…
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Congratulations as you celebrate a year on MFP. Most things worthwhile are not easy and losing 40 pounds in a year certainly is a great accomplishment. Good luck as your continue your program. Have a great Thanksgiving, you do have much to be thankfull for including your success with losing the weight. Take care.
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I have large glass (10 or 11 ounces) of water in the morning with my vitamins and just before breakfast. Then another large glass of water with my lunch and again with my supper. I have coffee with my breakfast but at other meals I only drink water and I would really miss not drinking water at those times. Then if I am…
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I do quite a bit of baking and I would miss not having something "home-baked". As already suggested there are ways to cut calories and make the baked things more healthy. The sugar in most recipes can be reduced without affecting the taste. I use 1/2 cup of sugar (or less) in nine inch Blueberry, pumpkin or apple pies.…
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Everyone has times that are not good but be sure that you are logging your calories and not getting off track. If you hang in there and log those calories today you are going to be proud of yourself tomorrow. Try to do something for yourself today get outside and take a walk, a change of scene, even for a little while, may…
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If you make your own cookies and control the ingredients there shouldn't be any reason why you can't eat cookies. Not the whole batch but a couple of cookies can be very satifying. Just count the calories and enjoy the treat. Eat healthy meals and you won't be tempted to overeat things that need to be limited but not…
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tell them you gave up dieting because it never works. What works is being aware of what you are eating, keeping a record with MFP, drinking water and except as a treat limit such things as soda, and any fried foods, other regular foods, plenty of vegetables and are the way to go.
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Berlin, New Hampshire
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Good advice from MFP people. You should never depend on advice given here for a condition affecting your health. If you have no doctor then there must be a family health center or clinic that you can call so you can be seen by a doctor or doctor's assistant. You could be having problems with low sugar or be diabetic. Try…
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Now is the time to get going on your program and your environment will be a challenge because you will not get support from people who do not value health and fitness. Use the calorie counter here at MFP, it is such a useful tool and even if you have trouble staying within your calories just keep checking in every day.…
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Many of the MFP friends posting say congratulations and certainly you deserve praise for your accomplishment. I believe you have lots of company in how you feel about still being too heavy. That mind set is so common with so many who lose weight but still see themselves as they were, or at least not the thinner person that…
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This may be a bit more than anyone wants to read but I thought I would pass it along anyway. I write and edit the newsletter for my church and here is part of what I put in the newsletter: Ash Wednesday, Feb 22, is the day Lent begins. It is a time of reflection, penitence and spiritual renewal before Easter (Resurrection…
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Nestle fat-free hot cocoa mix (20 calories per serving) is a satisfying drink. The directions are 2 tablespoons of hot cocoa mix and add 6 oz of hot water, I use a mug and probably use 8 ounces of water and some skim milk and I find it helpful. I also make chocolate chip cookies with white whole wheat flour, oatmeal, 1/3…
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You have the right attitude because "diets" usually have a start and a finish. What you want to accomplish is healthlier ways with what is normal for you and feels right, that is the kind of program that will work for the long term and get you in control. Good luck with your program, you are on the right track. fg
