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Small steps to big success! What did you achieve today?
What little thing did you do today that will help you reach your goal? Brag time!
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Substitutions
What is one full fat / calorie / sugar food that you absolutely can not substitute for the "lighter" versions. Mine is sour cream.
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1/2 lb per week?
I originally set my goal for 2lbs per week. Huge mistake! I was starving!!! Then I changed to 1 1/2 then to 1. I have been so hungry that I blow it. So I changed my goal to 1/2 lb per week and overall I've consumed less than with my lower calorie goals. When j get used to eating that amount I will decrease my calorie goal.…
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Jillian micheals 30 day shred
hiw do you track your Jillian micheals 30 day shred for calories?
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Activity
in a normal day I walk over 10,000 steps with occasional heavy lifting. What should my activity level be set at?
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Finally told my biggest secret.
The last three nights I ate myself sick at dinner time. When dinner was over I went in the kitchen and secretly ate until my stomach hurt. I ate very quickly with huge bites. This is something I have done since I was a child. and I was not overweight as a child. When I do it it feels like I am totally out of control. My…
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Antidepressants and weight loss
Being on an antidepressant (anxiety) has had a nice effect on my self control. I have noticed that I am more mindful of my calorie intake and way less likely to binge while taking my medication properly. I used to eat a lot all of the time. Often until I was uncomfortable. I do notice that if I forget to take it one day it…
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Keep slipping.
Every few days or so I slip up and go way over. Almost all the way to maintenance calories. Today at work our managers grilled for us. I had 2 hotdogs and some Doritos. And a couple cookies. It was a vary active day for me and I was ravenous. I burned over 1000 extra calories today doing some very heavy lifting and tons of…
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Got a booty!
So I've been using the elliptical with resistance about 3 times a week for the last month and my booty is looking gooood! My back has more of a scoop and my butt is lifted and more round! Love it! Just had to share my excitement. I've always had a shapeless flat butt!
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Work snacks
I have a pretty active job. I walk about 5 miles per day with some heavy lifting. I need some ideas for healthy snacks that I can eat on my breaks that will kill hunger and give me a boost. I eat almonds occasionally but that gets old.
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Weight loss and lifting
I've been lifting and staying at or close to my calorie goal but my weight loss is slower than before I started lifting. Has anyone else noticed slower losses while lifting? I should have taken measurements!
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One day at a time
I have used this site many times. My biggest weight loss with the site was 30lbs about 6 years ago. I lost 50lbs soon after that but I did it the wrong way. I maintained until I had my first child. Now I have 2 awesome kiddos and I have gained back that 50lbs. I am here to make a lifestyle change that will allow me to set…
