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You could always get a fast food salad... although not easy or recommended to eat WHILE driving! but yes, snacks are a good idea to help not OVER eat while having to eat out... granola bars, bananas
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i got a Nook for a graduation present... love it! although if i would have bought one myself... i would have gone with the Kindle... better free books, PLUS i'm a huge fan of amazon.com :)
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that's a lot in just two weeks! when i FIRST started i think i did about 2pounds of loss each week. I ate under 1200 calories, walked 45 minutes throughout the day with my dog, and did the 30day Shred.
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I like to stock the freezer at work with a week's worth of Healthy Choice steamer meals... they're usually 220-270 calories (not as high sodium as Lean Cuisine) and I find they taste better and are more filling than Lean Cuisine or Smart Ones. I don't like the idea of always having the freezer meals, but they're cheap,…
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yep, that's what i'll usually do on the weekends or a late morning during the week... since i LOVE eggs, i just do one egg and one extra egg white, a tablespoon of salsa... then a piece of bread/butter and just pile the eggs on the bread... SO yummy, filling, and under 200 calories!
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Unfortunately I have the SAME issue! I'm definitely an emotional eater... and that includes boredom... which is all I am at work! I just make sure to stock up on fruit and Special K crackers/chips at work.. and ONLY eat one serving (yes, I even began counting the chips... totally weird for me!). I also make sure to stock…
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you could look up some healthy/low sodium marinades. try some rubs. do kabobs with veggies.
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I have NO idea but that is the coolest challenge I've ever read ;) GOOD LUCK!!!!
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I have a co-worker that does the same thing to make tea... basically leave fruit mashed in water for a bit and there ya go! I like to make popsicles from blended frozen fruits/juices. (okay, that doesn't hel your calorie question at all...)
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i actually need A LOT of fiber in order to keep my digestion under control... i take Benefiber pills everyday... easy enough!
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bump! I love quinoa and I LOVE risotto! so perfect :)
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bump must make these!!
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i agree... you just try to maintain and be mindful... you don't want to spend your VACATION counting calories or even missing out on fun, new, delicious treats... it IS VACATION after all! Just take what you've learned so far with MFP... have an idea of how many calories things are and make better, healthier decisions when…
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GAH that sounds exactly like my meals! haha. But now I try to eat more Sweet Potatoes rather than regular potatoes. I will also do quinoa or couscous, and add veggies... like beans and zucchini.
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first of all... GREAT JOB!! 40pounds... WOW!! you must feel wonderful :) I recently "re-evaluated" my goals as well... after losing some weight, I realized I already was where I had originally wanted to be... so the extra weight loss after will be even better, and like you, I want to work more on TONING. While I don't have…
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100 calorie packs are great snacks! will give you some salty and crunchy. A friend also just introduced me to something from Special K... they are cracker chips and really good! just like chips. the serving size is much larger than chips (i believe its 30 chips) for less calories... you could check those out.
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GO WORK OUT!! you'll seriously feel better afterwards. there are always cheat days or times you fall off... but just pick right back up and keep at it!! after some pigging out on memorial day, i felt horrible and didn't want to work out... but i forced myself too... but what made me REALLY feel better was the great work i…
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WOW!! GREAT JOB!!! what a difference!! congrats :) and so awesome you both did it together! I'm trying to get my boyfriend to lose weight/eat healthier with me ;| not working so far... even though HE was the one to tell me a year ago, that if i was unhappy with my weight, i should change it... to be healthier and to be…
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Hey, I'm with ya! I've been up 30 pounds for the last couple of years... I know I'm getting older and my metabolism is getting slower (but hello, I'm 25! lol)... annnnnd I've been eating crappy, eating out, eating whatever I want, OVEReating, eating too fast, munching, over-doing the sugar and pop and chips and pizza and…
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... and yes... I do have trouble allowing myself a treat or a "cheat day"... it just makes me feel bad, like my hard work so far is going to go down the drain with just one chocolate! or one dinner out to eat with my boyfriend. I have to find the balance and know it's okay... that hey, the next day might be different... as…
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I know that I'm currently "obsessing" also... but I think it's because this is finally something that WORKS for me... so I'm excited to log things and see where I'm at throughout the day.. it is also just my first month, so I'd consider it still "training" for my new lifestyle change. My mindset and habits have already…
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After the first two weeks and seeing those numbers on the scale be 6 pounds less... that was exciting! But it was great to SEE and FEEL the difference... in the way my shirts from years ago fit me better... pants were looser, and shorts from last year are TOO big now! So I think my first "ah-ha!" moment was putting on a…
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FANTASTIC!!! I'm still doing 30DS... haven't done it EVERYDAY but have done it for 2 weeks and even then feel and see a difference! MAN i can only imagine what i'll look like if i keep it up!! good inspiration!!! KEEP IT UP!! GOOD WORK!!
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Brittany, sounds like we're exactly on the same page! This is now going into my 3rd week on MFP, and have been very diligent and loyal with tracking so far!... except for Sunday/Monday. There was too much travel/grilling/beer/snacking to really track it all :\ those were my "off" days I guess! I did okay on Friday/Saturday…
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YAYYYY!!!!! what a great feeling :):):)
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that sucks :( and i know the feeling! JUST DONT GIVE UP! i have shin splints in one leg and am trying to rest it, but its frustrating... when you've been walking and running and exercising so well! then an injury happens :( I would recommend just working on your upper body for now, as other people recommended for me...…
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I have a $200 grocery limit a month as well (for my boyfriend and I) and I can make do as well. I try to buy more in bulk, thinking ahead for breakfast/lunches/dinners/snacks. I get the fridge packs of yogurt, big containers of salad mix, bulk chicken/meats, then divvy them up and freeze them for later. I mostly buy foods…
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WOOHOOOO!!! that is so awesome!!! :):) good for you! I had the same realization this week... I've lost 6 pounds in the last 2 weeks (my first 2 weeks doing MFP) and I already feel GREAT! I feel the inches coming off and fit better into my clothes, and even some are too big for me now! T-shirts I wouldn't wear before…
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GOOD FOR YOU!! I'm sorry to hear about the court battle.. but it sounds like you're winning a battle within yourself too ;) I am definitely an emotional eater... bad day at work... time for a Culvers cheeseburger and cheesecurds! While in my mind, it seems like a good idea and IS delicious, afterwards I would actually just…
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I'm with ya! the belly fat is my trouble area too... even after doing 2 weeks of the 30 day Shred I'm seeing some difference... I'd love to try 6week6pack too and see some definition! and KEEP IT! and after hearing other peoples' good results... i might just have to pick up the dvd! although, i think i'll make it my…
