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30lbs will not come off safely in 6 weeks. 10-12 is more realistic. Cut down on your sugar intake beforehand and enjoy yourself in moderation on vacation. Have fun!
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http://www.wellnessresources.com/health/articles/the_effects_of_green_tea_on_weight_management/ http://news.psu.edu/story/310179/2014/04/02/research/research-suggests-green-tea-exercise-boost-weight-loss-health http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/health-benefits-of-green-tea It's not a magic pill and green tea won't make you…
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My husband is the same way with alcohol. He usually has no problem eating whatever I'm eating and doesn't really want the junk food in the house anyway, but I'm trying a dry January - No booze all month! He did it with me for about a week then called it stupid, and he's been drinking...Not a lot because I've explained that…
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When we stop regarding food as a reward or punishment, all of the stresses that accompany dieting magically disappear. I ran across this article recently about the French and their attitudes regarding food and pleasure. It's an interesting read.…
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Get it, girl!
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I used the Fat Smash diet to lose almost 25lbs in 5 months for my wedding. Of course, I gained about 15 of that back in the last two years of newlywed bliss :) So now I'm back on the Fat SMASH! The book is $12 on Amazon and it's a really great way to build healthy eating and exercising habits. There's a 9-day "Detox"…
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Just drink the real green tea - all natural, soothing, delicious, with links to disease prevention and weight loss (along with a balanced diet and exercise program, of course!). I like my green tea with mint! Anti-inflammatory, mmm....
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FIZZGIG!!!!! I just bought a Weight Watchers scale from Wal-Mart...I actually like it a lot. It's digital and has the sensors in it to gauge body fat, bone density, and BMI. Not that I put that much stock in BMI, but it's way more accurate than the previous scale I had.
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Yeah, it looks like you're eating a lot of fat. Fast food scrambled eggs, avocado, caesar salad, bacon, cheddar cheese...None of these things is inherently bad on its own, but when you eat them all in the same day, you're going to have a high fat intake. I'm curious, though. What kind of bacon are you eating that has ZERO…
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Keep on trucking, girls. Have some dark chocolate, take a Midol, do some yoga, go for a nice walk, and win the war against your ovaries and uterus, those b!+ches!
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Please tell me this isn't for just one week...
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I LOVE soups...minestrone, vegetarian chili, lentil soups...so yum, and packed with veg. I just bought a cookbook of vegetarian recipes for the Crock-Pot, and I love love LOVE BudgetBytes.com. Check out her Vegetarian/Vegan section for ideas, but also look around into her soups, stews, and chilis that you can tweek to make…
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Basmati rice, veggie burgers, diced/sliced veg, yogurts, fruits, and a giant crock-pot full of lovely minestrone is simmering as we type. I've got some canned beans as well, so I'm set for the week!
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No booze, stuck with the first phase of the program I'm on (two more days of detox, then I can have some cheese!), worked out 5x for 40 minutes or more, and lost 5lbs! Husband did the same, so I'm proud of him, too.
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Baby steps, Rafiq! You can do it. Attitude is everything, so don't get down on yourself!
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1. Invest in STURDY tupperware that can be frozen, microwaved, and put in the dishwasher. Get various sizes, and multiples. 2. Get a good thermal lunchbox and ice packs if you don't have a fridge at work. 3. Try to plan some mix 'n match items...Make rice, beans, sauces, and cut veggies separately so you can have variety…
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Love it.
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Water and clean, whole foods for the next few days - no red meat, lots of leafy greens, green tea, etc. You'll be fine in a few days :)
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@taracan25 - I have the same goal! I'm a tight 10 right now, 12s fall off...but I've NEVER been an 8! I'm hoping for a size 6-8 by June. Even mini-er than that, though, is to make it through Dry January!
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Spin class.
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I worked out 5x this week using my new heart-rate monitor, I stuck (95%) to my diet (I can't just eat straight egg whites, so I put them on ONE eggo! and I was craving some fat on Thursday, but all I had in my desk was chocolate-covered almonds...I stuck to 11! lol), and I haven't had any alcohol since Saturday, January…
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I don't weight all of my foods on a scale, but I do measure ingredients with measuring spoons and cups, etc. I have a little spring scale that I might use to weigh fruits or oddly shaped cheeses or meats. Mostly I just google "How many calories in...?" and it comes up, then I just multiply that by however many I'm eating.…
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I use the recipe builder ALL the time. If you're on the regular website (non-mobile), you can import recipes from websites and it will calculate all the calories and macros for you. You can also enter ingredients/recipes manually. Loves it!
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Congratulations to everyone on your first weigh-ins! I'm trying to lose 30lbs by June, so 20 by the end of March might be do-able. Height: 5'7" Age: 30 Original Start Weight (2007-ish): 226 Optimal Goal Weight: 145-150 Starting Weight Janaury 2016: 180.5 Goal for June 2016: 155 or less I started the Fat Smash Diet (Ian K.…
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<-- High school teacher. I tend to keep it clean most days, but we've got a Mardi Gras party coming up... ;)
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My "cheat day" looks pretty much like my regular day, except with a bottle of wine and fancy cheeses (and maybe some regular-@$$ French or Italian bread). But like sijomal said...It's not a "cheat" because don't feel bad about doing it.
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Go to BudgetBytes.com and check the Vegetarian/Vegan section. Some of my favorites are the Black Bean and Avocado Enchiladas (you can add cheese to your half!), Black Bean and Roasted Salsa Soup (I made a double batch yesterday!), the Weeknight Black Bean Chili (sub the veg ground crumbles for the ground turkey). She has a…
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If you're worried about it turning brown, add a little lemon juice or lime juice (lime would probably be better with the cilantro). I'm also a fan of tuna and cannellini beans together. Try this: Two small containers of the chunk white tuna One can of cannellini beans One bulb of green onions, chopped down to the white…
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Check out the fish/seafood section of BudgetBytes.com. Not only are the recipes super easy and OMGDELICIOUS, but very budget-conscious and family-friendly :)
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High five, pesce friend. I use a LOT of recipes from BudgetBytes.com; vegetarian, vegan, and fish. Plus, a lot of her recipes are really easy to modify to make them veg/pesce friendly by replacing chicken/beef broth with veg broth or any of the proteins with shrimp, fish, or even the vegetarian/soy products like Boca,…
