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  • I keep things around to snack on, like fruit, almonds, etc., and prepare them ahead of time so I can just grab them. Slice up the carrots or celery, measure out one ounce portions of almonds and put them in snack-size baggies, have my measuring spoons clean so I can measure out 2 tbsp of peanut butter, hummus, etc. THAT…
    in Snacking...HELP! Comment by nkenga April 2011
  • You look GREAT!!! Excellent job!
    in 100 lbs lost with Pictures Comment by nkenga April 2011
  • Get your doctor to refer you to a nutritionist who is VERY familiar with vegetarian diets, and is willing to work with you to craft a vegetarian diet that will give you all the nutrients you need. If you have friends who are vegetarian, they may know someone who meets those qualifications. Also, new research suggests that…
    in Vegetarian thinking about eating meat again-help! Comment by nkenga April 2011
  • Five pounds in four weeks is fantastic! One pound a week is considered a safe rate of weight loss. Another way to chart your progress is to measure yourself - inches lost is also progress made. Set your goals, but make some of your goals non-scale goals - eating 5 servings of vegetables and fruits a day, wearing a certain…
    in I'm New, Frustrated and Could Use Friends Comment by nkenga April 2011
  • I don't eat it everyday, but there is a place near me that makes AMAZING gelato. I have a small cup every week (or, sometimes, 2-3 times a week!).
    in Is there anything 'naughty' you still eat every day? Comment by nkenga April 2011
  • If you like to dance, you will LOVE Zumba! I've only taken three classes, but it is SO much fun. ANd it is DEFINITELY a workout! I don't burn as many calories as I could because I usually do a lower-impact version, but YES, you WILL burn calories!
    in Zumba for weight loss??? Comment by nkenga April 2011
  • Well, yesterday was my first day with that issue while on MFP, so I completely caved! Ate 3,000 calories in one day (most of it after 3pm)! However, I refuse to beat myself up about it - I'm counting it as my cheat meal of the week! I will keep my calories low today (luckily I only have those crazy intense cravings for one…
    in WOMEN - How do you get through your PMS cravings?? Comment by nkenga April 2011
  • If you are already up to 8 miles, you can DEFINTELY get up to 13.1 in 7 weeks! There are a lot of plans online, but here is a list of what I did in 2009 for my first half-marathon (once I reached the point of going 8 miles at a time, which took a WHILE!): Note: This is ONLY if you are already doing up to 18 miles in a week…
    in HELP! Runners, some advice please!!! Comment by nkenga April 2011
  • I'm late to the party, but I wanna join in! Weight 4/4/2011 - 168 lbs Goal for 4/30/2011 - 163 lbs I just started this, so I'm expecting to have to make adjustments to my calorie intake (1200 is just too low right now, so I'm doing 1500 on non-workout days [Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday], 1800 on most workout days [Monday,…
    in Lose 5 Pounds A Month April 2011 Challenge Comment by nkenga April 2011
  • ...when I realized that no woman in my family has lived past the age of 65, because of high blood pressure, diabetes, or cancer, realized that my mother was already on that route with all three, and that I was well on my way with prehypertension at age 36.
    in I knew I had to lose weight when.................... Comment by nkenga April 2011
  • Thanks all for your welcomes!
    in Hello all! Comment by nkenga April 2011
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