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That is WONDERFUL! I'd like to hear more about any health or body issues that may have gone away due to your loss? Your loss is incredible! You should feel so much pride!
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Look up the GOMAD diet...tweak to fit your life!
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Welcome! I've been on since February and this website has helped me in so many ways! I hope it will be beneficial to you, too! I'd recommend starting this journey by reducing your processed foods and adding some sort of activity, whether it be walking or lunges, in the nooks and crannies of your day. Also, I'd suggest…
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We are super busy, too! My best friend has become my crock pot. I just throw in meat and veggies, set it on low, and it's done when we get home. I also grill/ bake a lot of meat on the weekends and keep it in the fridge so all I really have to cook during the week are sides. Saves time! Another idea, is to make sandwiches…
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My family started going gluten free (95% of the time) because we noticed gluten really aggravated my son's ADHD. Guess what? My husband's heartburn almost disappeared! He still gets it RARELY but nothing like before. And all this time we thought it was the tomatoes on pizza and spaghetti. I read this somewhere: "If you are…
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I walk around the gym at MFP's "leisurely pace". It helps me refocus, catch my breath...the minutes add up!
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Also, I'm 13 yrs your senior but our height and weight are identical!!!
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My husband is a competitive powerlifter and has been on me for YEARS to try heavy lifting. I've been serious for about 6 weeks and have already hit triple lb digits in squats, bench, deadlift, and hang cleans (almost ready to jerk! lol). I'd LOVE to have other women friends on here who don't spend their days "hamstering"…
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I'd say your progress on Pizza night is worth celebrating! That is wonderful!!!
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I don't have a cheat day but I always look for a recipe to make a healthier version of what I really want. I'm a sucker for chips so I cut up a potato and bake it in olive oil and sea salt. Yes, it's still "fatty" and a potato but its better to eat it and move on then see a bag at the store, buy it, and eat it all (as I've…
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This may sound rough, but if it isn't good for you, it isn't good for them! I don't know if you read labels on things but it can be very helpful in finding slightly healthier versions. Or consider making your own version. My husband was big on accidental sabotage... he loves ice cream and popcorn (not together!) and until…
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Short and not so sweet cardio sessions will break you through. Consider HIIT or Tabata training. Intense but works!
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Good ole' banana is one of the best, about an hour before. Best wishes!
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Along the same notes, you can look for clothes that flatter your figure. I call it "fake it till I make it". For example. If your trouble spot is belly, hips, etc, look for shirts/ dresses with all the "activity" such as flowers, pictures, up near the top near your neck. V neck shirts are great, too. Even better are V neck…
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I've also heard it can help your body synthesize other vitamins better. Just a little bit a day and make sure it if from a reputable company.
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I redid them until I could get through all 3 sessions without stopping. I love C25k because you can do whatever is best for you! Good luck!
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Do you live in a dorm? Roomates? Alone? These things matter... Is it sweet carbs or salty carbs? Both? I had to bite the bullet and get ALL the carbs out of my house. (I have Ezekial bread and rice chex for my family). It was hard to do. I LOVE salty, crunchy carbs. We've had a much cleaner diet for several months but I…
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It is hard to do, but slowly cut out the processed foods. Many low carb/fat/calorie "snacks" add sugar and salt to make up for flavor. I used to HATE fruit and vegetables raw because they didn't taste like anything. But we've been cutting processed foods and gluten for my son's adhd and WOW, tastebuds change. I ate an…
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My husband is a powerlifter and he is always hungry.... It's common for him to have cottage cheese or greek yogurt at night. I'm newer at this and feeling hungry at night, too, but for the first time, I'm NOT giving in. I think its because I use different essential oils to flavor my water so I'm still tasting things and I…
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It completely depends on the carbs! Unfortunately, the program doesn't differentiate the carbs from a twinkie and carbs from a salad. Increase the fiber (mostly veggies and some fruit) and try to avoid WHITE things like white rice, bread, pasta, sugar, etc. One thing I've done is whatever I cook for dinner, whether it's…
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"Diet, diet, diet"... that's my husbands mantra. Doing all cardio will shrink your body but it will have the same shape it is now. Incorporating strength training, even if it is body weight training (pushups, lunges, squats, etc.) is what reshapes the body and revs metabolism (I don't think I have one.... haha). He…
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If you (or anyone) live in an area that has Publix supermarkets, there is a great recipe for Hummus on the back of the garbanzo bean bags you can buy.
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Hi Larry! Today is my first day, too. You are an inspiration to me because taking the first step is the hardest. My weight loss goals aren't as big as yours, only 40 lbs, but we all have our personal battle/ journey to health. I've yo-yo'd my whole life and I'm ready to be done with that. Best wishes and sending lots of…
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Today is my first day on this site. My husband is a personal trainer and he recommends this site to all his clients but I usually can't STAND logging foods and exercise and quit doing it after a few days. My goal for my first month on here is 10 lbs. also. I don't have a scale at home so I will be weighing publically…
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Hi Glutenfreefit! My family and I have been gluten free for a little over a month and we don't really miss it at all. My son has ADHD and the gluten in foods tend to make his hyperactivity worse. I'd love to keep in touch! I need tons of accountability as I work from home and I'm alone with the refrigerator and pantry all…
