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One of our favorites is to take all your normal fajita fixings and toss them all together. Chicken, bell peppers, onions, taco seasonings (personal preference). I usually cut the chicken into bite sized pieces or smaller (I have not tried whole and then shredding yet). Set it on medium for a minimum of about 6 hours. The…
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I used to easily drink close to 2 liters of soda a day, and if I didn't have it the headaches the worst. What I did was take baby steps. I slowly added sparkling flavored water and plain water with Mio. I very, very slowly increased the plain water with Mio and decreased the soda and sparkling water. I took it day by day…
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Oh, and I could easily go through 2 liters of diet Cherry Dr Pepper a day, and try to blame what I now understand to be an allergy/intolerance to aspartame on anything else.
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I went from working the paint/home decor department, and sometimes outside garden, of a big box store (carrying cases, 4gal per case, and 5gal pails of paint up and down ladders, 72 inch wood & faux wood binds up and down ladders, hauling pallets of paint with a manual pallet jack) to a front receptionist job and didn't…
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Agreed! And I find that using whole options not only taste better and have a better texture, I end up eating less of them because they are way more satisfying. Like in oatmeal, if I use skim milk I'm hungry in an hour or 2, but if I use whole milk I won't be hungry for 4 hours sometimes more. To me taking the time to…
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My own Mother who has yo-yo dieted for as long as I can remember is back on Weight Watchers. That's totally cool, I know it works for people. I hate that I keep being told MFP is too time consuming (i.e. weighing and logging, I may not be consistent but I do see results and it's free). Also that if I would just give up…
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I responded to one of the other recent Topmax threads, but I have more time today to dive into it. I was put on Topamax 10 years ago as a migraine control. I was recovering from blood clots in my brain and all the fun problems that causes. I didn't have much of an appetite to begin with. I had a severe migraine for a week…
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I turn on something mindless on tv that i can half watch and then i settle in with a crochet project or cross stich. Both require attention and focus and i find it almost meditative. You can go to any craft store and get the supplies you need. I'm self taught on crochet, i love YouTube! Reading an incredible book series…
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I've boiled eggs for the week and have 2 eggs with an English Muffin. Right now I'm on a baked oatmeal kick. I've been making pumpkin oatmeal muffins, 2 are about 300 calories and keeps me full till about 10:30-11am. There are so many ideas if you Google or go to pintrest.
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I like taking the easy way out with fast food and deliciously'nasty' meals, then about 45 minutes later I feel so ill. So now if I HAVE to have a burger/tacos/pasta/etc., I make it. I know that the calories are way lower and i can season the way I prefer. One trick that has been working for me is that i still buy chips,…
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For me it depends on the day. Today the thought of the cheap donuts disgusted me, but there are days I wait for a vendor to show up. On those days I'll split one with someone else. I won't deny myself anything, but I make sure I control the portion size. I slice my own pie/cake, I cut donuts in half or smaller, etc. By…
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I've been on it since September, I think. The first couple months I felt terrible and had no appetite, but that wasn't all from Mirena I have other medical issues that were all acting up at the same time. Now I feel like everything has settled and I have not noticed any weight issues or bloating more than normal. What I…
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I started very slowly. I have medical conditions and activity in general can throw off one of my medications. I started by swapping soda for water and tea, again very slowly, it took me months. I was going through so much Mio in the water at first and weaned myself off of it. I'm now all water and tea with the occasional…
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Chicken Enchilada Soup http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/slow-cooker-chicken-enchilada-soup-recipe/ I hate black beans so substitute with white beans and double them, I double the chicken, and I'm thinking about adding more enchilada sauce. I also use Mexican flavored chicken stock. So my version ends up more of a stew, nice…
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My YMCA is $65 a month. I think it's worth it because I don't have the room or motivation to work out at home and they offer so many options. I love the ability to pick up and drop classes whenever I want and I can set them up as appointments in my phone (more accountability). My only complaints with the Y are the…
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It's no big deal! I'm 31 and get mistaken for around 18 ALL THE TIME!! I get carded for everything, even if I'm not buying just with the person making the purchase. Just think how well you and the rest of us are going to age. Everyone will be jealous. I have yet to see my first laugh line or wrinkle, one of my friends who…
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I've been alcohol free since July, it's not by choice but due to medical reasons. It is difficult when surrounded by others who drink and drink too much. I always make sure there is cold water readily available, sometimes flavored. I also volunteer to find a new non-alcoholic punch recipe for every get together. My basic…
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Sent a request for both!
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Talk with her again and ask what activities she is interested in. Maybe the gym isn't for her yet, so think outside the box a little. What about a walk in the park with a nice summer picnic, rent a canoe for a morning/afternoon, go to skate rink and Rollerblade/skate, go to the zoo, the arboretum try disk golfing, the dag…
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I LOVE Champion! I get mine at Target and watch the sales. I buy the t-shirts that are cut a bit loser around the mid-section, and my favorite tanks are a sports bra / tank combo. The sports bra part fits really well, and the tank part is cut a bit looser. The pants/capris don't have a draw string, but I have a feeling…
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My Grandmom will go crazy with praise and congrats for losing what I have, and without even taking a breath will offer me 5 different freshly baked goodies. I just smile and say "Thank you, but no. Maybe I'll slice myself a small piece latter." This is my normal weekend ritual at the family lake place. I figure that if I…
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Go to the thrift / consignment stores first! Look for local rummage sales! Don't pay full price until you are closer to goal. You could also take a couple tops and bottoms to a seamstress and see if they can take in enough to get them a bit more fitted. My plan is to shop at thrift/consignment shops. I also donate all of…
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What a great way to look at the timeline I've set for myself! It made me realize that I could be at my goal weight by April which gives me "oops" room before a family vacation late June 2015.
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This sounds yummy! And the variations seem like they could be endless..........
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Thanks for all the ideas!!!! Can't wait to try these!
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Breath mints, my one or two Jolly Ranchers a day, the vinaigrette I use at lunch. I don't log cleaning/house work. I never do all of it at once, it's always 5-10 minutes here and there throughout the day or evening.
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On a day you will be home, cook up a big crock pot meal or two. I usually do soups and stews, I'm also starting to hoard healthy alternatives to my normal favorites. :) At the end of the cook time, let it cook a bit and portion it out. I LOVE the Ziploc twist top containers! Let it cool completely put the lids on and pop…
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It's food like this that makes me wish my Minnesota summer was shorter. I spend the weekends at the lake place and there is NO experimenting when Grandma is around. :sad: And then I remember the polar vortexes and I never want summer to end!
