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My favorite? Big spoonful of reduced-fat creamy PB topped with dark chocolate M&Ms. I also love PB on Granny Smith apples, or on plain rice cakes, or the crispbread from IKEA -- it's called KNÄCKEBRÖD and comes in rye and multigrain. I don't like PB on the rye, I save it for Laughing Cow cheese spread. Mom makes a…
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Yes, I've been doing "bootleg" WW since Thanksgiving, and I've lost more than 8 pounds and 5.5 inches. I'm sure it's not as effective as going to meetings, but it's working for me, and it's free. I set up my MFP diary to track fat, carbs, protein & fiber. In addition to breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, I have a meal…
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Hey, Hull's foot was in the crease!
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Sabres fan in Texas
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I'm envious of women with "pale" complexions -- I prefer the terms "peaches and cream" or "alabaster." I'm pretty fair, but tan easily. My tanning method growing up was to spend 4 hours in the sun (wearing baby oil in lieu of sunscreen) and the next morning, my pink skin had already turned tan. Great, right? My freshman…
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<<Lindt makes a dark chocolate with sea salt. Yummy!!! They also make dark chocolate with chili. Love it!>> Yum! to both. Sea salt on brownies is really good, too, just wait until they come out of the oven or the salt will melt into the batter. I also make dark chocolate truffles with candied jalapenos … mmm, I'm getting…
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Our family has a bunch -- • chocolate cake and dill pickles (not mushed together -- take a bite of cake, then a bite of pickle, repeat) • McDonald's fries dipped in their bbq sauce • peanut butter and banana (mushed together) on crackers, served with American cheese • peanut butter and mayo (not mushed together) on…
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I went to a local running store to get evaluated, then shopped around -- I have to try before I buy (walk around in the store), so I prefer not to shop online. I found a pair of Saucony Grid Cohesion 4s at Academy for $30 (originally $55). Woo hoo!
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Y'all must not eat as much takeout as I do -- I reuse the containers from restaurants all the time.
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The old CTU phone sound from "24." I miss Jack Bauer. *sniff*
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When I was in college and living in an apartment, kids in my complex would make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (longer shelf life than cold cuts) and put them in ziploc bags. They would tape the bags to the lids of open dumpsters so the homeless people could find them easily.
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Just got back … yeah, I'll be doing a couple of hours on the stationary bike tonight, but it was so worth it.
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Knowing I'm healthier -- lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels, so no need for meds -- will be reward enough.
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Hope this helps: http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/uk/
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Real men wear cowboy boots.
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I made this the other day, it was yummy and the entire dish (8 generous servings) is only 5 WW points, if you're counting: 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes 1 eggplant 1 green bell pepper 3 carrots (medium- to large-sized) 1/2 medium white onion 1/3 Cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs 2 Tbs grated Parmesan cheese 1. Cut carrots…
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I, too, had trouble when I stayed at 1200 net calories, but have lost 6 pounds in about 6 weeks (my goal is 15 or so) since counting Weight Watchers Points Plus. Most days, I go over 1200 calories, so I think that for me, what is working is the ratio of fat/carbs/protein/fiber. I know that the basic math formula still…
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I eat real bacon, but not as often as I'd like to. I do like the Morningstar Farms "fake bacon" and even my former coworkers commented on how good it smelled when I'd nuke a couple of pieces to go with my bagel. One man said his wife ate it all the time because it fit their kosher diet.
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I'm almost 5'2" and currently 130 (down from starting weight of 135) -- I feel and look my best between 118-120. More than that, the blood sugar and cholesterol creep up. Less than that, I feel tired. I got down to 114 a couple years ago (after surgery) and while it was nice to be "20 years younger" thin for a while, it…
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Thanks for that link -- I read that and it makes a lot of sense. I'm hypothyroid, so I understand that our thermostats don't run on an even keel day in, day out. Even the fully-functioning ones. I've also been trying to learn how to budget my "floater" points each week. At first, I tried to save all 49 for the weekend (I…
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This page has the food points calculator on the side, plus tables to figure out activity points: http://onemorepound.com/2010/12/06/weight-watchers-pointsplus-activity-value-charts/ Beyond that, I just Googled and found a bunch of articles, formulas, food lists, restaurant lists, etc. But the above site is my go-to…
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Never apologize for warning people about melanoma! I had one removed when I was 24 -- 19 years ago. My friends and coworkers might get tired of my "wear sunscreen" rants, but if I can help one person avoid what I went through, it's worth it. God bless!
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I have some wicked scars on my hand and arm from wrist surgery, and one thing I was told to do is to massage the scars as soon as it feels okay to do so. You have to wait until the stitches have been removed and the skin heals, but then you put vitamin E oil (or lotion) on them and knead, knead, knead! It helps to break up…
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You do know that you don't have to post anything on NaNoWriMo, other than a word count, right? And when the month is over, make a copy of your novel, scramble it so it's not readable, and submit it for the official word count. :smile:
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Butter and sugar sandwiches -- yummy!
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freshly-ground coffee just-baked brownies the air just before it rains a lumber store Earl Grey tea
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It wasn't on a stick, but a few years ago, I had fried Coca Cola at the Texas State Fair. Coke-flavored cake batter, deep fried and layered in a glass with Coke syrup and whipped cream. Yum! But, hands down, a Fletcher's Corn Dog is the best -- drizzled with mustard … mmmmmm …
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I, too, only needed to lose 10 pounds. An insignificant amount compared with most people here, but on my small frame, even ten extra pounds cause my cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar to approach "meds" levels. It's been nearly a year since I joined. I reached my goal in about 2 months, and have pretty much held…
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Time to confess my caloric sins: 8 slices of CiCi's pizza and a Dr. Pepper. Yum! I did "budget" throughout the day, so I could eat without guilt tonight, and all but one slice was topped with spinach. Oooh, and black olives. :happy:
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I feel for ya -- the humidity's what makes the heat here unbearable. It's like a sauna, and makes it hard if you have asthma. I bought some Dr. Pepper ice pops the other day -- the little strip ones. Only 35 calories and 8 grams of sugar each! :smile:
