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  • I love vegetables! Fruit not so much. These are some of my favorites: 1) Roasted root vegetables. Cut up rooties ( any combo of red potatoes, garnet yam, celery root, turnip, rutabaga, parsnips, carrots, whole peeled garlic cloves, etc), toss in olive oil and garlic pepper. Roast @ 400° for about 75-90 minutes, stirring…
    in Your Favorite Fruit & Veggies- And What Do You Do With Them? Comment by diviana March 2011
  • I use Mrs. Dash, or Costco's brand of salt-free seasoning. They are both good. There are other brands and flavors in the spice section that are all salt-free. You can also make your own custom blends with spices- just read the ingredients of your favorite Cajun/Creole seasoning and go from there.
    in Seasonings w/o salt Comment by diviana March 2011
  • Applebee's has "skinny margaritas", which are decent. I have to add a packet of Splenda or Equal to it. They're around 100 calories, I think.
    in Any LOW Calories Alcoholic drinks? Comment by diviana March 2011
  • Personally, I think having the perfect 6-pack is a vanity thing for men, just like having a rockin booty or perfect boobs is for women. What is considered attractive is such a vast arena, and completely subjective depending on who you ask. Now that I'm getting myself into shape, I want someone with the same mindset. A…
    in random question for the ladies Comment by diviana March 2011
  • As someone who was (and still is) morbidly obese, this is my take on this topic: 1) I had to use those electric carts for a time after a very serious car accident that nearly killed me, and left me with injuries too numerous to mention. I was at my heaviest then. 2) I got "the look" from ignorant people who assumed I was…
    in What is ridiculous? Comment by diviana March 2011
  • Water-packed tuna, drained Diced red onion Chopped cilantro Mayo or yogurt Squeeze of lemon juice Black pepper
    in Canned tuna recipes? Comment by diviana March 2011
  • Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Black Eyed Peas, Linkin Park, Kesha. My interval song on the treadmill is "Keep on Dancing" by Alyssa Rubino.
    in Workout music Comment by diviana March 2011
  • I upped my carb intake by 50% and changed up my exercise routine. Took a week, but things are moving again :-)
    in What was it that pushed you past the plateau? Comment by diviana March 2011
  • I eat Oroweat or Arnold's sandwich thins. Lower in calories and carbs. I eat one a day.
    in What kind of bread do you eat? Comment by diviana March 2011
  • Your body is starving. If you're doing elliptical 5 days a week, you need to increase your carb intake at the very least. Definitely your calories. I know it seems counterintuitive to eat more, but that's what your body needs.
    in Frustrated by no weight loss and working so hard Comment by diviana March 2011
  • I have to go to the hospital to weigh myself. I would be too OCD about it if I had a scale at home. Don't let the number rule your life during your metamorphosis. Though we all want to lose weight, it IS just another number at the end of the day. Focus on what is most important- good health and well-being.
    in Beware the scale...... Comment by diviana March 2011
  • I'm on a VERY tight budget. Here are some things I do: 1) Find your local discount grocery store or 99 cent/dollar stores and shop there. many have fresh produce. Look for marked-down bags of vegetables nearing the end of their shelf life. 2) I stop into Big Lots 1-2 times a week. Last time, I found 6 lb double-bag boxes…
    in For those on a budget... Comment by diviana March 2011
  • My personal trainer gave me a visual: a pound of fat is roughly the size of a large grapefruit, whereas a pound of muscle is about the size of a pencil.
    in muscle weighs more than fat? Comment by diviana March 2011
  • You can be in control of your diet and body, but if you aren't in control of your mind, that is where the sabotage comes into play. There is a mental block (and we all have them in varying degrees- myself included), and talking to someone about what's on your mind will help you identify what that might be and help you come…
    in Self sabotage Comment by diviana March 2011
  • Whether one is overweight or underweight, no one wants to be on the end of ANY spectrum. It isn't healthy. I think most here are aware of the health risks. Whether you nearly hit 500 lbs like me, or struggle to maintain 100, everyone here trying to better themselves is worthy of support. We are all just trying to reach a…
    in For the underweight individuals on MFP Comment by diviana March 2011
  • I'll send you a request. My highest weight was 482, now I'm at 370. We can all do it together :-)
    in I need some real motivation Comment by diviana March 2011
  • Hi all... I started out at 482, now at 370. Need to get down to 160 or so (I am tall). I'm 37 years old, and had a health scare last year that finally inspired me to lose the weight for real. Have hit a few plateaus, but it's still coming off with the proper amount of diet and exercise. I was ecstatic when I got below 400,…
    in The "I Need to lose 200+ lbs" Group Comment by diviana March 2011
  • Last year, at age 36, I began having heart palpitations. My doctor referred me to a cardiologist, and he put on my medical chart (and I quote): "cannot rule out obstructive coronary artery disease". At that time, I weighed just under 500 lbs. They ran some tests, including an echocardiogram, and it was ruled out. Still, it…
    in What prompted you to lose weight? Comment by diviana March 2011
  • I'm new here. I've already lost 112 lbs, but still have another 200 to lose. Feel free to friend me, and we can motivate each other :-)
    in I Need Fitness Friends who are as serious as I am. Comment by diviana March 2011
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