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What I did, as far as dry noodles, was to weigh out the uncooked noodles, boil them separately from the rest of the noodles, then weigh them again once they were cooked. Weighing really is the only accurate way of telling. Once the noodles are cooked, you'll have an approximate weight for cooked noodles. I eat 3 oz. of…
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The term breakfast literally means "the meal that breaks your fast." It's whichever meal is the first meal you consume in any given day, breaking the fast of the hours you sleep, when you are not eating or drinking. Personally, if I eat in the morning I feel nauseated for hours. The most I can do is drink something. I tend…
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Totally doable. To put it in perspective, I've lost 64 pounds since June, 75 overall. If you stick to your goals and do it reasonably, you'll do great! Good luck!!
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I'll be honest. I eat practically nothing but junk food and sandwiches! I've dieted before on "rabbit food," and I couldn't do it again. I do watch my sodium levels and eat veggies, but other than that? Generally speaking, limiting your calories will naturally lower your sodium, sugar, carbs, etc. By lowering the umbrella,…
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I agree with the above. Just set your starting weight to a previous month or so. Mine did this a few months ago, and I simply set my starting weight for March, rather than April, and it reset and fixed the bug.
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I will not cut out food types or groups. Now, there is a difference between calorie restriction and cutting out foods. The only way to lose weight is to consume fewer calories than your burn. I, for example, am planning on getting McDonalds for dinner tomorrow. :) I just plan on having a smaller lunch so I can enjoy my…
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Girl, I've never seen your heavy pics. I'm so used to skinny minnie you on on my news feed! It's shocking!! I'm so proud of you! :D
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When your body feels as though it is not hydrated enough, it holds on to all the water it can. By drinking water, you are hydrating your body, and it can then let go of all excess water it's stored in your tissues. The same thing happens when you eat a high sodium meal or have your TOM. Your body bloats because it's trying…
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Half a thin sliced bagel with fat free cream cheese and cinnamon. :)
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I've been having this problem for about a month now. I did some research a few weeks back because of it. Stretch marks tend to itch when the surface skin area changes. They probably itched when the skin stretched, but you didn't notice because the weight gain was slower. Now that the surface area, over say your stomach for…
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Hey guys. I graduate with my MA this coming May! Go Grad class of 2015!
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My school DID have uniforms, and they were still just as bad. No ankle socks (because guys are so attracted to a girl's ankle, ya'll. He'll lose his s**t over that bony ankle!), and our skirts (I was at a Christian school) were measured. They couldn't be longer than our finger tips, but must be below our knees (to catch…
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I tend to eat a smaller lunch and larger dinner. I don't eat breakfast, as it tends to make me sick to my stomach (just as an FYI). I generally cycle between three different proteins, and focus my meals around those: tilapia filets (one filet is about 100 calories) with some lemon and garlic, tuna salad with olive oil mayo…
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Currently almost finished with "The Secret Diary of Lizzie Bennet," then I'm finally going to read the Game of Thrones series (I've seen every episode, just haven't had time to get the books), then Ender's Game, then some mandatory reading for school, once it starts up again. :)
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I tried dieting a few years ago, only eating rabbit food. Well, it didn't work! It doesn't work unless you either hate food or are secretly an actual rabbit. My diet is everything in moderation. Eat what you want, just remember to watch your amounts. I'm not a big drinker, so I never really drink, but last night I had…
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I'm in!
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Family Night in the South, so Red Beans and Rice. =) Add in a bit of Louisiana Hot Sauce, and I'm good to go!
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I'm so glad you guys found this useful! :drinker: And I dare one of you to go to work and say you lost your elephant penis...:laugh: :laugh:
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I. weigh. EVERYTHING. I even decided today (on a whim) to weigh my bread for my favorite tuna sandwich. Turns out, my two slices, which should be 1 serving of 120 calories, are actually 1 1/2 servings! Cut off the crusts, and voila! No wonder I've been feeling a little off the past couple of days! Food scales are amazing.…
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If you're exhausted and honestly don't want to, don't. I personally do exercise during my TOM, simply because movement relieves cramps, promotes blood flow, and it helps keep my flow less heavy. But simply because you skip a week doesn't mean you're still not on point. Just don't binge! For example, I usually burn anywhere…
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Agreed! And now for some gifs! lol ...that is all. :drinker:
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I have a girl in my graduate class that records our lectures and listens to them as she works out. It doesn't work for me, but to each her own. As far as balance, that is a question that plagues all of us! I found multitasking is my best friend. Often, I have my laptop out doing research and typing papers while spending…
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Hey, I'm 24 and trying to get down to a healthy weight for my graduate school graduation ceremony in May. Getting healthy is always better with friends. :) Request sent. Height: 5'9" Start Weight: 236 (my highest ever. I was at the doctor's office, and it freaked me out) Current Weight :213.6 I also can't wait to get under…
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Well, start by not wearing it when fighting and/or stressing! lol I only wear mine during exercise because the calories your body naturally burns a day shouldn't be counted along with the "extra" calories from exercise that you burn. I have an FT7 HRM, and I love it.
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I'll be there in my mind, as I live almost on the other side of the country. lol I hope to one day go as femShepherd from Mass Effect.
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When I was about 13, this boy at my church (whom I had liked a few years before, but his tendency to split lizards in half had happily ended that little moment of insanity) told me that I was too ugly and fat to ever be loved. He said I'd probably die alone and get eaten by my cats.:noway: B***h please. I'm a dog person...…
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I personally don't count mine, as I tend to drink several glasses of water while exercising, but I see no reason why it can't. As it has no inherent sugars, sodium, or carbs, go ahead and count it. I drink it both hot and cold, with a little honey and even a drop of milk (though many think that's awful). Green tea is great…
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I am with you! I have always been a daydreamer, and in my mind I'm not quite as..*cough cough* "curvy" as I am at present. I think part of it is because I daydream in the third person, movie-style, yet I have no idea what I look like to other people. So my mind and my physical appearance do not coincide. Here's hoping they…
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Completely agree. I was valedictorian in high school, graduaged cum laude from college, and am two semesters away from my Master's Degree. There are many different kinds of "nerds." Shaming a group based on media and pop culture is not only counterproductive but also downright judgmental. If you don't want to be a nerd,…
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I know exactly what you mean. A guy I was hanging out with once called me his girlfriend to his neighbor, and I just... :noway: Wait, what? How did I miss the relationship road sign?? It's like ending up in the delta quadrant and having no clue how I got there. :laugh:
