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Buy a scale. Find a listing in the database based on grams or ounces and weigh before recording your intake. I have found if packages say i.e. 10 crackers or 28 grams, on average I only get 7 crackers at 28 grams - meaning I am eating 1/3 over the calories I thought when going with package pieces vs weight. Same goes with…
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Congrats from Canada on your upcoming wedding. Best advice is get a gym pass and a personal trainer. If that is out of the budget, see if one of your girlfriends in the wedding party will be willing to workout with you, even though it is your day they will want to look good in all the pictures too. Get some exercise tapes…
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Gum, lots and lots of gum. Sugar free/sweeter the better for me. As long as I am chewing, I trick myself I am eating and the burst of sweetness helps me get over that craving until I can find something to do...wonder why they don't make chocolate flavored gum??
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/it has been said that one good friend is better that 100 acquaintances whose opinion should not count. Look at your faither's comments closely and you may see that it is he that is not happy with his own life and is dumping it on you. The wonderful thing about being 23 is you are your own person and you can take his…
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Important to remember you are not doing this alone, we are here. Keep posting your feelings, concerns and we will help. Share your successes, none are too small. Let us know when you have lost even one pound and we will cheer your on. That scale is just are reminder of where you were, you are the one that determines where…
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Every body will gravitate to it's ideal weight, trying to go beyond could have a rebellion. Why 115. I go by how my clothes fit not by the size they are. Depending on your build and height, 115 can see you into some crazy sizing like 0 and 00 and who needs that. If you are happy, healthy, running and not gaining, you may…
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What a complete waste of skin and my fresh air on this earth. If anyone touched my Harley he would be resembling the crap on the bottom of my riding boots. So sorry to hear it.
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Been there, done that. Working later in the day and not eating during the day is deadly on your blood sugar. Add that to being tired that makes a person crave carbs and salt could be why those fast food signs on the way home are sooo tempting. I did shift work that had me home at any time during the day and night and for…
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Emotional or boredom eating is such a powerful craving and I have been on that roller coaster way too long. If I can tell myself, I know what that tastes like and I know I am full, why eat more when I know I am going to beat myself up for it. Do I want to smile about my "taming the Tiger" or feel like crap I gave in to it.…
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I go by ingredients and portion size. Give or take you should be in the ball park. I even ask to share the recipe and when I get home it gives me a opportunity to catch up on what is eaten without being too bold. Stick to fresh veggies and if it is "shiny" it is covered in butter or salad dressing, keep the portions small.…
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We get sooooo caught up in numbers and discount the feal benefits of getting healthy. Crash diets of losing weight quickly guarantees rebound weight in both water retention and fat. The slower the weight comes off the more the body becomes used to it's "new normal" and weight does not come back at such a rapid rate when we…
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Amazing!! Way to go, losing over 70 pounds and even mention the last two, you making me crazy. So proud of you!!
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You are the keeper of the kitchen which means you are probably in it what seems like 24/7 in addition to always planning meals, in grocery stores, cooking, serving and then back in there taking care of snacks, lunches...on and on. Been there and I was the same, looking after the family's nutritional needs and leaving…
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What the heck is the problem with pizza! Order vegetarian with or without chicken but stay away from the processed meats, sausage and pepperoni. Most pizza parlours use part skim cheese, the sauce is almost fat free and it is baked not deep fryed. I never eat the thick crust on the outside and it saves me over 100 calories…
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Number one - if someone tells you they cannot tell you lost 6 lb, ditch their opinion! If you told me you lost six lbs, I would say "Girl, you look fantastic, keep it up!" Don't let anyone undermine your achievements. Number two - Find your own pride...feel great in your accomplishment and remember what it took to do it!…
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Watch too many carbs. For me they increase my appetite? Not a big believer in denying any food group but managing carbs will likely help with those pesky calories. Higher carbs usually have a higher calorie count however if they are also high in fiber like black beans (which can give you an additional boost of protein), it…
