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i'm a purist with tuna, and don't add vegies and stuff. i make 3-4 cans at a time, add mayo, a little mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and, my fave ingredient, True Lime powder. i put in less mayo than i think i'll need, and keep mixing long after it needs it, almost whipping it, so it doesn't need as much mayo. it's…
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it's part of being a woman. we're built to be baby-making machines, so we have a layer of fat that men don't have. we also lose weight from the top down. you'll see it in your face, arms, boobs first, and your legs get toned quicker than the rest because most cardio workouts are done walking, stepping, dancing, etc. as you…
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water retention is one of the lovely side-effects of TOM. drinking plenty of water is a smart choice, because the less water you drink, the more your body holds onto it. you can ask your doc about diuretics, or just wait until your body naturally eliminates it. it's just one of the joys of being a woman!! watch your sodium…
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hi brandi, feel free to add me! i nursed 2 babies, many moons ago, and can tell you that breastfeeding alone will use up a lot of calories. please talk to your doctor about the changes you are making in your diet and exercise, so he can help you make a plan that's healthy for you and your precious baby. you are on the…
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hello! i'm a 45 yr old single mom of 2, with a half empty nest, lol. but our stories are very similar, and i think we can motivate each other, so feel free to add me! :)
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well, i'm a mom of 2 grown children (youngest is 19), and am trying to lose almost 70 lbs, will i do? LOL i've been on here for just over a week, and i love it! feel free to add me!
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welcome aboard! feel free to add me! i'm new to the site myself. good luck, and remember, smart choices!
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sorry, i was chuckling reading this, because something like that happened to me a few years back! i got some pilates dvds, and put the first one on. after what seemed like forever doing exercises, with my abs burning like never before, the perky guy on the tv said, " now that we're all warmed up, let's work on our…
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hey, we're all here for the same reason: to get healthier, including getting to a healthy weight. i've tried so many times i lost count. let's just call the past "practice", a rehearsal for the real thing, which is now! we're all here for you, and you can do this, you know you can! please feel free to add me! good luck,…
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your meds and such should have such nominal calories that you shouldn't worry about them. as for weighing yourself, i see two options: you can get a ride to your local vets office, and ask them if you can use their scale. vet scales have a big platform. weigh your walker alone, then get on with your walker, and subtract…
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being a klutz who can trip over air, i feel your pain! i often find myself in the position of not being able to move a whole lot. have you heard of isometrics? a lot of it is just using your muscles against themselves. okay, you can't move around. you can tighten your abs and release, 10 seconds tightened, 10 seconds…
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happy you're here! i'm new, too, feel free to add me.
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i know how you feel. a trick when eating out is to ask the server to bring a to go box with your meal. that way when your food is served you can put half of it into the box first thing. most restaurant meals are two or three portions worth already, not to mention the calorie content. boxing up half before you start takes…
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i have the same problem. a few tricks i came up with: start the day off with a yoga 'sun salutation'. you can find the pose sequence online, and it's a good way to wake yourself up with some movement and the stretching feels great. i often find that i'm then motivated to get in some more exercise like sit ups, squats,…
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wow, thank for the encouragement, ladies! i've done a lot of reading, and doctors say that the best "natural remedy" for our symptoms is a balanced diet and exercise, so we're ahead of the game already!
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i'm no expert, but often when you have a low calorie intake and high calorie burn, your body can go into "starvation mode". it perceives the lack of calories as a famine, and holds on to all the weight it can to protect itself. another possibility is increased muscle mass. muscle weighs more than fat, so, while you are…
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welcome, and good luck! feel free to add me
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hi! i've been on here a week too, feel free to add me. and way to go, 5lbs is awesome!
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feel free to add me! having support and encouragement really makes a difference.
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welcome! feel free to friend me if you like. :)
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welcome! i'm a newbie too, feel free to friend me!
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Skinny Cow Caramel Truffle Bar. completely satisfying, 100 cal. or a Yoplait Light, the boston cream pie flavor is yummy!! while i do love fruit and during the day it satisfies my sweet cravings, at night i love a rich treat. and i was quite surprised to find that skinny cows really are great, especially the truffle bars,…
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hi! so glad to hear you and your son are getting healthier together! i'm doing the same with my daughter, it makes it easier. in reading your post, the thing that jumps out most is that he's eating a lot of fruit. usually, this is a good thing, it's healthier than processed sweets, and high in fiber. but with my family…
