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gonna blow it
Well, one of my friends just called and wants us to go out to dinner with them tonight. I worked out in the yard for today and earned 400 calories, but that's all I have left for the day. I am not a big salad person, and I prefer to get "real" food when I go out. :laugh: SO I already know I'm going to blow this day.…
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Billy about killed me
Okay so I am a little frustrated. Not too much just a little. Three weeks ago I was wokring out 75 minutes a day. Then I got the flu and had no energy for two weeks. Then I went on vacation where I walked miles and miles everyday. I thought that would help me get my strength back. The only problem is that I didn't eat much…
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Steak help
I don't know a lot about steak but I'd like to have one soon. Is there a cut that's lean but is tender too? I used to get ribeyes but I think they are pretty fattening. Also do you have any ideas on marinating and cooking? I'd like to try something new. Thanks!
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Craving peanut butter?
Okay, I suppose there's a possibility that I could be pregnant, but that aside (because I don't think I am) why am I craving peanut butter? Protein maybe or something else? I didn't eat much last week at Disney World because my husband and son were sick and I felt sick to my stomach because they were, so I've been super…
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Post vacation blues?
I need to vent if that's okay. I don't know what's wrong with me. You know how it is when your world seems to be falling apart but it's really not? It seems like it's just been one thing after the other happening, and even though they've been fairly minor things they are still bringing me down. Our vacation didn't go quite…
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Back from vacation
I missed you guys! I am glad to be back home. Our vacation didn't go as well as planned or hoped, so we are thankful to be back in our own beds with home cooked meals and the comforts of home. Our trip wasn't all bad. It had good moments too. Monday night my hubby got food poisoning. He had to stay in the hotel room while…
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Ever notice?
Did any of you notice that when you add exercises to your day the button says, "Add checked items to meal"? :laugh:
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Dropped a size!
I met one of my goals so I got to go shopping! We are going on vacation on Saturday and I needed some new pants and was hoping to get a new swimsuit. (Going to Florida) Well, my jeans are now a size 12! I haven't worn a 12 since I was a teenager! They are a bit snug but they are stretch jeans so the longer I wear them the…
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I'm outta here!
:bigsmile: I'm going on vacation! We're leaving early in the morning, but I won't have time to post any more today. I'll be back late late next Saturday! You guys keep up the hard work this week! It's worth it! I'll be walking a WHOLE lot and I will wear my pedometer one day to see just how much I am walking! I hope to be…
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Flu treatment
My husband found out tonight at the doctor that if we had gone in within the first 48 hours of having the flu symptoms that we could have been treated for it and would have gotten over it faster. So if you or someone you know is starting to show symptoms it's worth the cost of the doctor's visit to get the treatment. I…
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Proof that it works!
Monday I came down with the flu. Tuesday night my husband came down with it. (My son has had it too.) I started getting a lot better by Thursday, and my nose never got really stuffy and my fever only lasted a couple of days. I worked out five times a week for at least an hour a day before this hit. My husband doesn't work…
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High fiber foods for kids
My two year old son seems to be constipated constantly. I need some ideas that I can give him to keep him from getting that way. He eats fruit and veggies but these don't seem to be enough. Beans help but they really upset his stomach. Please help! Thanks!
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I think we have the flu!
:sad: I just want to cry! I'm a big baby when it comes to being sick! My two year old boy got it first. I'm about two days behind him, so I am able to watch him and see what I'm about to go through. It's so hard to see your kids going through something like the flu. We have been sick so many times this year. I think I have…
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What's a typical day?
I am just wondering what a typical day is for you guys...not a perfect day, just a typical one as far what you eat, how many times a day, how long you work out. I've been one this site for 4 months and I lost 10 pounds in the first three months, but it stopped over the holidays and I can't get it to budge, no matter what I…
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Womanly question
I need some ideas on what kind of exercises to do during that time of the month. I've heard it's not good to do ab exercises or to bend in weird postures (like I'd feel like doing that anyway) or to stand in one position for a long period of time. I worry about dealing with cravings and then not having ways of burning them…
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Dominos Commercial
Have you all seen the new commercials that say you will get your pizza in thirty minutes so what will do with your thirty minutes? The one with the flabby guy with six pack abs cracks me up! He says to the pizza delivery guy, "Can you guess what I've been doing with my thirty minutes?" And he points at his six pack and yet…
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Chocolate Pancakes
These pancakes are only 100 calories each, easy to make and they take care of your sweet craving! 1 cup of 2% milk 1 egg 2 tablespoon of light butter/margarine, melted 1 cup flour 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 cup of sugar (splenda) 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt Combine milk, egg and butter; whisk until blended.…
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Tailbone pain
I broke my tailbone about 4 1/2 years ago. It didn't bother me for the last two years, but now that I am losing weight, the "padding" is disappearing (for which I am grateful!) and my bum hurts when sitting now. Even on a comfy couch! Any body have any advice or have the same problem? I guess I'll just have to get fat…
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Addicted!
Okay, I'm not sure if this is a good thing or not. I am totally addicted to this site! I have to pry myself away some times so I can work out or clean house or make dinner! :laugh: I know this site is suppose to encourage us to work out but it's so hard to when so many great things are being posted and you want to read…
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Big Breakfast Cookie
Here's something a little different for breakfast! It's not the most exciting thing in the world but you can probably add some things to make it a little tastier. :laugh: 1/3 cup oatmeal 1 Tbs. raisins 1Tbs. flour 1/3 cup non-fat powdered milk 1/4 cup applesauce 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 baking powder 1 Tbs. Splenda or sugar…
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Do I have this right?
Okay I've been on this site for 3 months. I've lost 9 pounds, which is good but in three months I should have reached my goal of 25 pounds right? I have my goals set to 1,200 calories a day, but I've been reading that your calorie intake shouldn't go below your BMR (or RMR) which for me is 1386. So this is saying that I…
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Is it possible?
My goal after Christmas was to lose 10 pounds by February 1st, which is when we are going on a family vacation. It's four weeks away. Is this possible? I have about 13 pounds total to lose, and as far as I understand the smaller you get the harder it is to get the weight off. Do I need to change my goal to maybe 5-7…
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Choosing cereal
I haven't eaten cereal in a couple of years because I was lactose intolerant for awhile. Before that I didn't care about eating healthy. I am wanting to try cereal now because I'm getting bored with breakfast. What's a good healthy cereal that tastes good without having to add sugar or something? Thanks for your help!…
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It fit!
Okay, so I got gift cards to the Dress Barn (I love that store!) and I found a dress I really liked. The lady asked what size I needed and I said 14. She looked me up and down and said, "How about a 10 or 12?" Ha! A 10! Yeah right! I tried the 12 on first and it fit! I was pretty excited about that since I have been a 14…
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I did it!
I met my 12/21 Christmas goal! I've lost ten pounds! I'm really excited, especially since I fell off the wagon last week. I worked out hard this week and started counting calories again and I did it! What motivation for me to keep it up! I really needed this to help me through the next five days! :bigsmile:
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I have a question
When you do ab crunches, or glutes exercises, do they actually make your stomach and rear get bigger at first? It seems that way but I didn't know if it's just my imagination. I know muscle grows and then fat burns off, so I was thinking the muscle gets bigger but the layer(s) of fat doesn't go away as fast. ??? And a vent…
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Am I doing enough?
I hope this isn't one of those dumb questions. I really don't know a lot about healthy eating or fitness. I have been walking 5 days a week and then strength training my lower body 2-3 times a week and then strength training upper body on opposite days two times a week. But I just read that you should do cardio 3 days a…
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Trying to get back
Hi all, I've had a rough week. I have just been wanting to eat and eat. I don't know if it's the meds I'm taking or Aunt Flow or maybe I'm depressed. I am feeling better today so I am going to do Taebo. (Too cold for a walk...at least for me!) I feel discouraged because I probably gained a pound or two...or three over the…
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Oh my!
I went ahead and calculated what I am going to eat for Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow so I would know how many calories it will be and I could prepare for it. I knew it would be high but I wasn't expecting 950 calories! Yikes! And that is with small portions. My hubby and I will be braving the cold (in Texas?) and going for…
