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CONGRATS!!!! Hard work and dedication really paid off! You look (and I imagine feel) great too! :flowerforyou:
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Thanks! I try to lighten things up once in a while! :flowerforyou:
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Really?? :huh: Ugh, life's way too short for needless junior high drama. Put on your big girl panties (or big boy underoos) and move on! I'm not the best rah rah cheerleader so I really choose not to have too many friends. If asked, I'll tell you how it is ... good or bad. I'll say congrats when something is great. Or give…
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Thanks, I'll try that. I ended up making an egg & egg white casserole with spinach and a little cottage cheese. I then just microwave 1/4 of it with 1/4 - 1/2 cup of beans.
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Live and let live. As long as you are not physically hurting me (or anyone else) go for it! Life is way too short to be petty. "Don't sweat the petty stuff and please, don't pet the sweatty stuff!!" :laugh: Lighten up everyone!! (pun intended) :flowerforyou:
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"Frappachino" Recipe: 1 to 2 packets of the Starbucks Via coffee (not the iced cofee, the regular one) 1/2 to 1 scoop of chocolate or plain protein powder Cinnamon (to taste) Stevia or Truvia if desired Mix the packets of Via coffee in a little bit of hot water to dissolve it. Then put everything in a blender with ice and…
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I'm going to finish up the whey powder I have then try one of the egg white protein powders. I don't use them that often, but on days I work out late at work, I usually have a protein shake after because I don't have time to take a regular lunch. Or if I need more protein or a "snack" I may use a 1/2 scoop of powder and…
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When I'm craving sugar, I do like the others have suggested, drink a glass of water (I squeeze a bit of lemon in it), a square of chocolate, or tell myself I'll have sweets on cheat day. I might grab a few almonds or even make a cup of iced coffee with just a splash of half & half and some cinnamon. For me, I associate…
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I've also found that washing the canned beans thoroughly helps with the unpleasant "side effects" of eating beans! :laugh: at least for me anyway.
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What I'm doing right now is the tuna thing...but I've changed it up to make it a little more interesting than basic tuna salad. Please take the measurements with a grain of salt...I really don't measure these items exactly. Standard size can of albacore tuna 1/3 can of White Beans or Black eyed peas (thoroughly rinsed) 1/4…
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Hi Everyone, happy new year. I actually eased myself into the 4hour diet/lifestyle change a couple of weeks ago and finally started hard core this past week. I'm looking forward to participating in this group where we can help and encourage each other. I'm determined not to let this be a diet, but a lifestyle change. I…
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Wow! Great work! You are definitely an inspiration!
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Lime -- goes well with Margaritas! :)
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The pre-packaged stuff is horrible for you...loads of sodium and a lot of them substitute sugar for the fat. A little prep work in the beginning of the week goes a long way. If you have a little pyrex or non-stick pan that will fit in your toaster oven you can make a weeks worth of breakfast (or you can substitute it for…
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You are riding a horse (meant for laughingnome) You are wearing a red shirt
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So, I put duct tape on the bottom of my Vibram shoes and it worked pretty well for Zumba. Yay! So if you have some shoes you like, and they don't slide quite enough, try a little duct tape on the bottom of your shoe (across the ball of your foot).
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Great idea! I'll add a few recipes when I get a chance.. :)
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I was using my Vibram 5 finger shoes for zumba which worked great, until the gym I go to changed the floor and now the surface isn't as slick. The vibrims stick a little too much now. Because I work out and go hiking all the time in my Vibrams, when I tried the Ryka Studio D shoes they killed the arch of my foot. They were…
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I'll definitely have to try this! Sounds very yummy (Oh, I use the SBucks VIA in my shakes now...It's like drinking a really filling frappaccino for lunch or breakfast!)
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I'm a tequila drinker all the way... Instead of margaritas, I ask for a shot of good tequila (Don Julio Anejo) over ice with 2 -3 limes. Voila..a simple margarita with very little calories! --oh, I've also added a Drinks category to my food log...that way I can keep tabs on my drink calories---
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This is a great way to make pizza! :happy: I do this all the time. I usually toast the tortilla (Mission Low Carb ones) for a min or so first, then put all the sauce and toppings on it. Then pop it back in the toaster oven until the cheese it melted. -- Actually just did this last night!
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Yep, Scales are truly EVIL! Don't stress about it. Your weight will change by a few lbs throughout the day. If I weigh myself in the morning then again in the afternoon, I am usually anywhere between 3-5 lbs heavier in the afternoon. Also, different scales are calibrated differently so you'll see a few lbs difference when…
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I just got my 3rd tattoo and it's on the back of my neck. It's healed up just fine for me, even with strenuous work outs, sweating etc... I would just put a thin coat of Aquaphor (or the lotion you are currently using) on it as usual. Work out, then after working out I would wash it with antibacterial soap and apply…
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I am lucky enough to have a gym across the street from work that has amazing Zumba classes, so I schedule my lunch breaks 3 times a week to take the 45 min class. On the other 2 days a couple of us get together to either walk outside or if it is too hot, we either go downstairs and use the equipment in our office gym or we…
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It's the dressing that really gets you in trouble with some of those salads (especially my favorite-ceaser salad). I've started keeping packets of dijon mustard and a small bottle of really good balsamic vinegar in my desk drawer. That way, if I have to run out for lunch and get a salad, I can make my own dijon…
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Wow, this has been an interesting thread. It's amazing how different each person's approch is to weight loss. Which is okay, because we are all different. I work out twice a day most days and sometimes burn 1500 - 2000 calories a day. So, some days it may only look like I ate 100 calories when in reality I ate about 1700…
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I would take a copy of your diary to your doctor (I just copy and paste it into excel or you can print it). Have them run some tests to see if you are insulin resistant or if there is anything else wrong. This is what I am going to do next month when I have my doctor's appt. I have the same issue, and for me, if I have too…
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Metformin didn't help my cycles either. I took Birth Control for my cycles (since I wasn't wanting to get pregnant)
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I also have PCOS but I am not Insulin Resistant. Metformin did NOTHING for me. I was on 1000 MG 2x/day. I usually only took it once a day instead of 2x per day and my test results never changed. The doc mainly had me on Metformin to help with the hair and acne. I've been off of it for about a year and have just recently…
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Yes! A bendo box is perfect! This is exactly what I have started doing (again). A couple of years ago I purchased this bento/tiffin box at Plastica Shop: http://www.plasticashop.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=P&Product_Code=BNTOBX&Category_Code=HE And I recently drug it out again because I find myself buying…
