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If I have a binge day or cheat meal, it's just that. A day or a meal. I log it all and move on as suggested. Yes, it affects my total weight loss for the week in some cases (depending on how bad it was and how close to weigh day it occurred) but I am also aware that this is real life. This is not a 'diet' for me. It's a…
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Yep..... That's why I try to check first. The other day I took a Lean Cuisine for lunch but I had my mother's car for the day instead of mine and I always take lunch in the car away from the office when the weather permits. I forgot plastic ware (go figure) so I thought, I'll hit Arby's and get one of those market fresh…
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Good job my friend!!!! Awesome job and great before and after pics too!!
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I never count gum or other sugar free breath mints. I don't eat a bunch, just one or two and I did see that my gum is 5 calories. I also never count my coffee (I drink it black). But I do log things like condiments (ketchup, mustard) because those have higher calorie counts per serving. To me it's part of the meal. My gum…
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There's semi-carby snacks that I reach for in those times. I like the low carb Breyer's (carb smart) ice cream and I nurse that measuring cup! I also enjoy kettle corn light popcorn (Farmer's something or other is the brand name) for 150 calories per 2.5 cups! That's really my overall go to carb snack that I enjoy the…
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On my way to work one day I had a sneezing and coughing fit (bad cold). My pants button snapped off, hit the steering wheel and caught the corner of my eye! That same day we had a football playoff party in at work and pictures were taken of everyone in their favorite team jersey. It was my job to upload those photos to the…
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Thank you all for your suggestions and for those who made me laugh this morning. I love this place! I will try the various methods. I'm just trying to be true to myself and my food diary. I do best when I don't guess. Everyone makes food different so sometimes it's hard based on ingredients, etc... I saved the various…
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Work days are easy for me because I have consistency. It's a routine. Weekends are tough. No discipline, anything goes, being busy, etc... Most of it comes down to planning. I love the other comments here, so true. I never thought about pre-populating for those days but will have to try that. Sometimes it's also too much…
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I had to get out of the mindset of 'diet' and understand that this is a lifelong commitment on my part to be healthy. I did WW for 2 years on and off and lost weight but when I went for my last annual physical with a new doctor, he was not happy when I said I could eat all the fruits and veggies I wanted on this plan…
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I used to do that years ago. Like any other habit, you have to just stop it. Cold turkey. LOL Just pick a day to be your weigh day. That's what I did. I have Saturday morning so I'm not rushed for work and can sleep in a little bit. I might hop on the scale to gauge myself once through the week but that's it.
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But I made a huge stock pot full because we have it for dinner for 2 nights then freeze the rest (plus our kids come and of course, they take some home) so I always make this huge pot full. I guess the only way to really do it is to actually measure out the whole pot. Wow..... Makes me think chili is something I'll have…
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Thanks so much! I'll give that a shot and see how it works for me.
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I will be one who will count for the rest of my life. What I'm more tired of is the gaining and losing yo yo. I'm so over it! I know I will have to watch my weight until I leave this earth. Yay me.... :( I remember once when my husband decided it was time to try to lose some weight. I made a big salad for the two of us and…
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My husband doesn't 'snack' much unless it's cookies and milk and an occasional ice cream. My mom lives with us and she is the snacker - chips, cookies, ice cream, etc... and it's always around and always here. I'm an in between snacker - can take it or leave it but if it's not here, I generally will not go buy it if I'm in…
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Good luck and know you have friends here! I eat what I want in moderation and always do my best to plan meals, check web sites out for nutrition values when eating out, I go the extra steps when I can to be true to ME. That's who benefits and that's who suffers. Put yourself first. I know I can get on people's last nerves…
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No responses so I'll post again in case it was lost in the shuffle. Is anyone using the Total Gym to work out and if so, how are you tracking your exercises on here with the cards they give you to use? I found some of the exercises but not a whole bunch of them so I'm finding that I can't really log my routines. Any…
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Wow! So sorry for all of that in your life. Stress is a plan killer for me too so I get it. First, I wish you well in your journey. You deserve a break!! Getting healthy is a great first step. Especially since you are a survivor, twice! Losing weight is important because they have been linking certain cancers to high…
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Good morning and welcome! The most important tip I can give you is to track it all!! Everything. I'm not sure what plan you are using (calorie counting, Weight Watchers, etc...) but tracking your food daily is so crucial so you can see what you're eating and how you're doing. I log it all. Every day. That way if I start to…
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Awesome!!!!
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Congrats! Awesome!!
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It takes time for new habits to form and to break the old. For me, I have a harder time on weekends where there is less structure. During the work week it's good. If I crave something sweet, I'll grab fruit but fruit doesn't stay with me long so depending on what time of the evening it is, I might grab a Skinny Cow ice…
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Incredible weight loss story there! Good for you!! Like everyone else is pointing out, it's probably your body just catching up. Are you also exercising? Always open to new friends. Helps to keep us accountable! :D
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I also have sort of the same problem. We usually have cookies, cakes and other goodies in the office through the week. Most of the time it is things brought in from someone's home. It looks fantastic! I'm a coffee nut so I am in the kitchen often grabbing a cup through the day and have to see the goodies. To me it's…
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The only thing I can offer you is my own personal experience with low carb. I tried Atkins years ago with keeping to 20 carbs per day. After a month, I quit. I just couldn't stand to look at one more egg or piece of meat to save my life but I did lose weight. Low carb will never work for me as a life long plan because I am…
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Welcome to the 50 club! I joined earlier this year too. We get better as we age, like fine wine. :-) I've done just about all the fads and diet plans and lifestyle choices there are. Maybe I missed a few but..... - Weight Watchers: Worked for me, loved the program, hated paying money to lose weight, quit and rejoined…
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Congratulations on your decision to join us! You won't be sorry. Lots of support and motivational tools. I love it here. Sorry about the health issue though. Sometimes that is what prompts us to do something so it's good that you see this and are ready to work. The first few weeks of adjustment can be tough but as you get…
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Hi there! Could be a variety of reasons but I suggest more cardio like a treadmill and pick up the pace. Really work it. That helped me in that area. Resistance training is also good. There are different types of ab excer's at the gym to try that don't hurt your back. Do you drink soda? Even diet soda tends to 'lay there'…
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Good morning! Good luck to you in your journey! Add me if you want, we can all use support! Have a great day!!
