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HEre's the strategy I'm working from, but it's always changing: I log EVERYTHING. I take things literally one meal at a time. I have tried to plan meals out, but that doesn't work so well for me. I try really hard to stay within my goal, but if something comes up - a wedding, birthday party, etc - I try to make the…
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Maybe look at the "moving" excercises? I know there's one about moving furniture, as well as boxes/household items. You're going to get LOOOOOOTS of responses saying you need to get/use a heart rate monitor because MFP overestimates calories burned - which I'm sure is true - but it completely depends on you and how…
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You mention all the things you DON'T like, but what DO you like? What are you eating that fills you up for only 800 cal/day? If you're cooking at home, be sure that you are measuring EVERYTHING. Little things like a dab of olive oil there, etc can add up. Measure and weigh EVERYTHING for a week, and then see where you are.…
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I have decided that I am not really looking at a goal weight - it seems too far away, and I'm afraid I'm going to get discouraged on the way. Instead, I'm just focusing on being better TODAY. I weigh once a week, and as long as it continues to go down and I my clothes fit better, I'm happy. I know this might not be the…
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I will preface this by saying I am *NOT* a nutritionist! But a couple of things jumped out at me, just based on me taking a quick look at your last week or so: - Instead of the "diet" bread (which i love and eat exclusively now) maybe try the regular kind? It might keep you a little fuller for a little longer, and it will…
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bumpity bump :)
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Way to freaking go! You look awesome :)
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Keep up the hard work - it WILL pay off in numbers! You already feel different, which is the harder part for some people. I'm happy that you are staying so positive and are looking for all the good things that have changed :happy:
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Is anyone else having issues viewing things on the goodhousekeeping.com site?
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You guys are really awesome - we have such a diverse group on here! I garden, have an art room for random projects, and go to renaissance festivals. URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/29/img0740xb.jpg/] [/URL] Our garden at the very beginning of the season last year; don't have pics from this year yet.
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Way to go!!!
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Focus on the positives, not the negatives. Negatives are all over the place, and positives are like happy little Easter eggs :) Hang in there - we can do this!
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Way to go on 14 min on the elliptical!! To be consistent, I stick with what MFP says for most excercises. I'm pretty sure it does take into account what you entered into your profile, i.e.- age, weight, etc.
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I saw that too - I want to do that :)
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I'm going to try this: http://www.thepostgame.com/blog/training-day/201105/single-best-ab-exercise-and-its-not-crunch I'm also doing the 100 pushup challenge (http://hundredpushups.com). This is my first week, but in addition to being a bit sore in the usual pushup muscles, my abs feel almost tired. It's really odd. I'm…
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You are my new hero.....I though gin & tonics were a thing of the past. Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!! :drinker:
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I like to make squash chips....Preheat oven to 350. Slice a squash into thin slices (about the width of an ipod nano). Put in a gallon ziploc bag, add 1 T of olive oil, shake vigorously to coat. Now comes the fun part: you add whatever seasonings you're in the mood for. Just try to use finely ground things (think normal…
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I completely agree - there is a conspiracy :) Also I <3 your brand of sarcasm. Hang in there - you've come to the right place!
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I got shin splints when I used to run track a loooooong time ago, and they still bother me if I don't stretch right! If they're hurting you a lot right now, apply ice. Before you run, but after you've warmed up a little, stand about 2-3 feet away from a wall (depending on your height). Keep your feet flat on the ground,…
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I said YES to a super early workout, first time in forever! I woke up 45 min early...and had to decide whether to snooze or workout, so I worked out! I also said YES to a salad instead of 2 extra ribs at dinner. I usually inhale DH's version of ribs for dinner when he makes them...no sides, just ribs and a drink. They're…
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That's awesome - and sounds just like something my Grandma would've done =)
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If you find an excercise you LOVE, please share!! The only thing I have found that I love to do is 12 oz curls (lifting a beer can to drink) :) I also enjoy gardening - but you don't burn as many calories at that as you'd think :/ Any other time spent excercising just feels like I'm wasting time (even though I really know…
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Would it be possible to eat something at work - like a mini dinner/lunch - at like 4:30 or 5:00 (assuming HH is at 6:00)? That way you've eaten something - and something healthy - before drinks, so you're not starving + in I'M DRINKING - I MUST EAT NOW!! mode.... And if you want to have a couple of nachos, you won't be…
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What kind of meals do you make that are good leftover? I always have an issue with enjoying something at dinner, but then not liking it leftover :/
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Do you cook at all, or are you looking for prepackaged goodness? If you cook, I would look at what you are used to eating and try to make healthier versions wherever if possible. Example: if you LOVE Taco Bell burritos, maybe try grilled chicken and brown rice with bell peppers and Mexican sauce for dinner. If you love…
