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I agree with everyone on here -- watching what you're eating is the best place to start. However, I've had a lot of luck with adding squats into my routine every day. I try to do at least 50. Stand right in front of a chair, then gently lower yourself as if you're sitting down, and extend your arms in front of you as…
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If you can handle the controversy behind artificial sweeteners (I personally have nothing to do with them) and don't care what all that carbonation is doing to your bones - sure! :) I gave up soda many years ago and haven't looked back. Most people don't miss it. Water water water, or herbal tea. No calories, it will fill…
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I get this a lot because I'm already thin and petite. So if I make any comment, ranging from "I need to firm up" to "I'd like to drop just a few pounds" to "I'd like to shape up some problem areas," I always get pelted with nasty remarks. Mostly from people who weigh more than I do and have legitimately struggled with…
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Would you mind telling me what a bumblebee is?
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DANCE!!! A few girlfriends and I have made a habit of going dancing about once a week, and I've noticed a huge difference! Wiggle your hips and hold your stomach in...you should definitely see some tone after a while.
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I love the artificial sweetener debate. I know that virtually all of our foods and beverages are processed to some extent, but I have a huge issue with putting something into my body with a manipulated chemical composition. My best friend's mother was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which got my attention in a…
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Thanks! It's always encouraging to hear the same from someone else. Enjoy your time in the countryside!
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A good rule is to stop eating 3 hours before bedtime. Your metabolism slows down before you go to sleep, so nighttime is the absolute worst time to eat. I usually go to bed around midnight, so I have a small snack around 9:00 p.m. and then drink a sleepytime tea if I'm getting cravings after that. (And yeah, I used to do…
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My beloved Denny's Smothered Cheese Fries are 860 calories, and that doesn't include the heaping pile of sour cream I dip them in... :cry: This will also get your attention in a big way: http://www.scribd.com/doc/2096739/Americas-20-Worst-Restaurant-Meals
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Dole Diced Peaches/Pears/Mandarin Oranges in 100% Juice Cup - 80 calories Mott's No Sugar Added Applesauce Cup - 50 calories Special K Granola Bar - 90 calories
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Is it possible that you're developing an allergy to them? I'm allergic to nuts, and I used to have the same problem. I'd always gag - couldn't even stand the smell, particularly with cashews. A few years ago, I discovered that I was fully allergic when my throat closed up after eating some ice cream with nuts in it.
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Agreed. I love love love my collarbones, and am thrilled when they become more pronounced. Just not so pronounced that you can see them protruding on top of the shoulders...that's too far!
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Question for those of you that have done this challenge in previous months - did you notice a visible difference in body tone/firmness? I've logged 20 miles so far this month and my goal is 60 by the 30th...and I may sound crazy, but I think I already see an improvement!
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Are you drinking enough water while exercising? I had this problem too, and experienced a HUGE change for the better once I started downing cup after cup in between sets of exercises. Make sure you drink before and after, too.
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Ugh. I had this problem for a while when I was a small child, so I feel your pain. Nutrition-wise, I would recommend hot liquids, especially in the morning, like black coffee or hot tea. Eat cereal that's high in fiber, granola bars, and prunes are always great. (They now have those yummy fresh individually-wrapped ones -…
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Thanks for all the ideas! The wine spritzer actually sounds really good. And I didn't think of adding flavored vodka to liven up club soda (I CAN'T give up my vodka...)
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Mmmm, that sounds so good. I had a homemade taco salad with salsa at my school (I work at a small private school, so all "cafeteria food" is homemade by one amazing lady!), a cup of Mott's Peach Medley No Sugar Added applesauce, and lots of water. Never realized how much water curbs the appetite!
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Green tea, green tea, green tea. Granted, it won't have as *much* caffeine as soda, but it will perk you up, and the health benefits are too great to ignore. Also - no calories and nothing artificial! You can even get flavored varieties if the taste bothers you (I love Celestial Seasonings green tea with a hint of…
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Jane - glad you mentioned the evils of diet soda...don't get me started on how terrible aspartame is for you. ;) If it's not safe for pregnant women to consume, it's probably not safe for ANY of us.
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Thank you very much for this. I gave up soda a number about a year after high school (I'm 23 now) and haven't looked back. I don't miss it one bit. Water all the way! (Although I do drink the occasional ginger ale for a really upset tummy!) Is there any way you can post a link/source for the first article?
