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Motivational Songs
Do you have any? I'm looking to build a motivational routine during the day. I'd like to be able to have songs at the ready to play when my resolve is ebbing. I have one that I like to listen to. Mandisa - Overcomer. GREAT SONG! Highly motivating. Please share your favorite motivational song.
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Roller coaster ride!
I have to say, it's been a terrible roller coaster ride trying to figure out what I can eat, and not get sick. I'm following a low FODMAP diet, and even staying very close to the elimination phase can still produce the worst symptoms. I find that bland foods, and carbs sit best with my digestive tract, but staying within…
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New Friends Wanted
I'm looking to add some more female friends who are chatty, motivated, and supportive. If you are serious about losing weight, please feel free to friend me. :smiley:
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Looking for friends in a similar situation
I think it's helpful to have health, and fitness friends with the same kinds of obstacles, so to that end I'm looking for female friends that perhaps have serious physical disabilities, and, or very critical health issues. If you'd like a friend who is willing to cheer you on no matter how small your victory, be it on the…
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I Can't Wait To Try This!!!! (with picture)
"Burgers that taste like hamburgers, but without meat! You can replace the Cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack or any other cheese you like. If you prefer, you may use a 1.4 ounce packet of brown broth in place of the soy sauce." Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small onion, grated 2 cloves crushed garlic 2 carrots,…
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What to bring for Thanksgiving to the in-laws
I am eating at the in-laws, and while I love the Thanksgiving feast, I'd much rather keep my calories low. I'm lucky in that my in-laws are open to me bringing side dishes. Does anyone have any really good low calorie side dish recipes they could share with me please? Thanks! :)
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Looking for chatty, motivated friends.
Hello MFP world. I'm looking for a few friends to help me get through my day, as I help them get through theirs. I like to chat, and would love to talk about the types of foods you are eating now, motivational tips, health concerns, and basically daily life. If you are a chatty gal, and would like to talk about the same…
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Restaurant Advice Please
Tomorrow we are going to a birthday dinner at family owned restaurant whose name to claim is their prime rib. It's the most devious prime rib you've ever eaten in your life, and the hunk of meat they put on your platter is obscene. I don't feel comfortable ordering the prime rib as it is so tender it literally melts like…
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Kryptonite
My kryptonite is any foods which bring on a binge. I've made a habit over the years of limiting the foods I make my family, to ones I will not binge on. Mostly that means desserts. I happen to proficient in French cuisine. In general French foods do not cause me to binge. It is however high in calories. I'm also disabled,…
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Talk me down!
I want to eat. I've eaten enough. It's like I'm a drug addict looking for a fix! This is awful!!!
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Extremely simple, but yet low calorie crockpot meal ideas/recipes needed.
I'm disabled, and I am attempting to get my weight down, and to maintain it. I need go to, tried and true recipes that have very few ingredients. Preferably crockpot, or oven recipes. There are days that just turning on an oven and popping a frozen entree is about the only thing I can pull off. So when I say simple, I mean…
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I sure could use some support
I'm looking to make friends with some chatty, motivated ladies. I've 100 pounds to lose, and I really need some support if I'm going to make it. Feel free to add me if you'd like a chatty, motivated, supportive friend. :)
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Making this first week in March count!
I've had a bit of a wakeup call. Friday a friend of mine from church, was rushed to the hospital. Today I find out that tomorrow she will be getting bypass surgery. She is my age. :( Earlier that week I was having pains around my heart. I've been sick, so I thought it might be my lungs........ but how do I know? I don't,…
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Chinese Food
I'd like to avoid the pitfalls. What are good entrees to order?
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Dealing with dinner
How do you handle meals when your spouse/adult family are not remotely interesting in eating lower calorie meals?
