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Protein witout the fat
I am absolutely obsessed with in the shell peanuts. I never eat the shell (do people do that?), but I could eat a giant bowl of these peanuts every day! I guess it's not the worst thing to over eat because they have healthy fats and protein, but is there similar alternative to these that have less fat/calories? I've tried…
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30 day shred
Has anyone REALLY completed this video and noticed a big difference in their body? I'm thinking of starting this DVD again. I know everyone recommends it, but I'm wondering if anyone has been able to tell a major difference by using the DVD several times a week?
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Mom Thread!
I have a question for all of you "wonder moms" out there. I have a 12 month old and a 6 year old. The 6 year old sleeps through ANYTHING, the 12 month old wakes up at the creak of a door or flush of a toilet. I'm trying really hard to get to bed before 11 every night and i hope that once I have done this enough, I will…
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Fitbit app changes--now what?
Recently, the Fitbit app made some changes, which, for the most part have been great. However, it's not converting to MFP very well. For example, yesterday, it said I had walked about 4500 steps, which usually carries over to about 150-175 calories burned in MFP. When you pull up my diary, it says i only burned 33 calories…
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Resetting Your Body
I was doing absolutely amazing January-mid April losing weight and getting healthy. I don't know why I constantly do this to myself, but I sabatoge myself EVERY.SINGLE.TIME. I reach one big goal and then slack and I generally eat healthy, just eat too big of portion. I count calories, I try to get in cardio, and I KNOW I…
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Gain/loss/workingout/rest days
Ok I'm just at a loss. I give up on trying to figure out what I can count on my body to do. I have been counting calories forever and ever. I decided i would try and step things up and start walking. So the past 3 weeks I have tried to walk 3 miles a day, at LEAST 3-4 times a week. I got on the scale and sure enough, I…
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Usana Nutri-Meals
Has anyone used the Usana brand Nutri-Meal shakes for an actual meal, or snack during the day? Are they good? Worth the $19 for 10 servings?
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Weight Watchers Corn Salad--a summer fav of mine
I love love love this recipe. It's from an old Weight Watchers cookbook I bought in 2006. It really goes best with baked Tostitos Scoops. 1 cup frozen (but thawed) corn 1/2 diced and seeded green bell pepper 1/2 diced and seeded tomato 2 tablespoons fresh choppped cilantro 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar Salt to taste. Mix…
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In Shell Salted Peanuts-Question
I have wondered this for over 2 years, so I figured I would just risk feeling silly and just ask! When looking at the nutritional info for the in shell salted peanuts, it says 10 peanuts are 140 calories. I know this can't mean that 10 peanuts (minus the shell) could be 140 calories because that's too much. Does it mean…
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Trigger foods suck
I have lost 14 pounds in a little over 3 months. I'm a popcorn and potato chip freak apparently. I was able to avoid late night pantry attacks for almost 2 months, but slowly started "cheating" and now I'm craving salt every single night at 10pm. First it started with black pepper skinny pop....it's completely ok for one…
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Grab and Go
For the next two months my family and I will be gone almost every night with different activities. We all try to eat healthy and just because we are out and about, i dont want that be an excuse to run through a drive through whenever we want. What are some great grab and go snacks and small meals i can have a stash of or…
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A pedometer that actually works
Does anyone know of a brand of pedometer that actually works properly? One i can hook to my waistline of my pants and count on it to track what I actually walk during the day? Every single one I have ever bought is crap. Any advice would be great! :)
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Need lunch ideas that don't involve a microwave
I need some lunch ideas (trying to bring my lunch more) that dont involve a microwave. Thoughts? I make salads with lunch meats and veggies from time to time, but i want to change it up without only going the sandwich route everyday.
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Lack of Water
Lately (the past couple months) I have noticed I will go all day long with hardly any water. At the most i will have 2 bottles. I generally don't drink a lot of anything, but I noticed the lack of water a week or so ago. I'm trying to do better, but I have noticed my muscles have been sore the past couple weeks and I…
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Starting FormulaZone today
Hi all! I hunkered down and started formulazone again (first time was in 2007 with amazing results) and the plan started TODAY. I'm so nervous about my consistency, discipline and will power trying to meet my goal of losing 15 pounds. I know I can do it, but it's going to take a strong amount of those three things---the…
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Small successes
I started formulazone.com (meal plans set for 1335 cals a day) on Monday, January 28th and even through my birthday and superbowl weekend (2 pieces of cake, 2 cupcakes, chips and salsa collectively over 2 weekends) i still have kept off almost 4 pounds! So pumped! Obviously now I'm back to the grind, with no special events…
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First week behind me!
It's getting easier to keep my calories down--which is huge for me! I'm staying at 1335 a day, and trying to balance everything 40-30-30 as well as I can. I only went over calories 2 times last week...and one was a wedding --so i'm not too worried about that. Super pumped I have made the commitment for a week....hopefully…
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Is this normal?
I'm eating around 1500 calories a day (I'm 5'3, my TDEE is 1350 if I remember right)--I have also recently started getting back on the treadmill and doing squats (up to 50 a day) every day. I haven't been eating more since I started back on the treadmill, but I have gained 2, almost 3 pounds in the last two weeks, right…
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What's your secret to staying healthy all year?
Those of you who rarely get sick, what do you feel it is that makes you successful at this? I find myself so worried about getting sick and bringing home crap to our family, that I find myself obsessing over it sometimes. I eat pretty healthy and so far have had a decent fall and winter, but I'm curious to know how you all…
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Do you blog?
Hi all! Does anyone here blog about their weight loss or fitness goals? Just wondering!! :)
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Zone diets (lifestyle)
Has anyone had success with the zone recipes? I tried this program back in 2006 and had decent success with it, but I'm hoping it has come a long way since then. Are there any websites that have good zone friendly recipes? What books are helpful? Thanks all!
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Venting/Frustrated at myself
So here it is. I gained 12 pounds LESS with pregnancy #2. I was pumped that i wasnt going to have a crapload of weight to lose after having the baby, unlike the first time around. I was on a strict mission to lose the weight after I had the baby and the first 2 months I lost all but 12 pounds. I thought I was doing really…
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Zone recipes
Does anyone follow (or loosely follow) the Zone diet? I would love a few dinner recipes to try out!
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Finding Discipline?
Hi all It's not a secret that weight loss is made up of diet and exercise and that if you are disciplined and consistent, you will see results. I have such a problem with discipline. What are some things that you guys have done to make yourselves more disciplined about weight loss and your end goals? What do you tell…
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Will this get me anywhere?
I recently had baby #2 and have been craving a good workout, but my hubby and I are busy and going non stop until 11pm every single night now that we have two kiddos. I finally managed to fit in 25 minutes on the treadmill, starting this week. My goal is to fit it in 3 times a week, and work up to 4 or 5 times a week. I…
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The last 13 pounds
The last 13 pounds of baby weight needs to go! My baby is 3.5 months old and I really REALLY want to get the last of this weight off so I dont have to buy a whole new wardrobe. I'm in most of my normal clothes, but they are snug obviously. I just feel gross. I haven't found that magical time frame to work out yet. I…
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How to think of food "rehab"
Goal #1--stop eating out!! Goal #2--get it through my head that food has to be perfect for every meal, and just eat SOMETHING that is decent that fills me up and is within my calorie goals. I wish I could be one of those people that dont have this amazing vision of how food is supposed to be, at every meal. Truth is...no…
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Clean, super fast, less than 7 ingrediants, kid friendly
Does anyone have any recipes that are clean eating based, fast and easy to make, not many ingrediants and tasty to kids? I just need 3 or 4 uncomplicated recipes to always have on hand. :)
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1300 calorie day-suggestions
Hi all! Those of you who follow a pretty strict 1300 calorie day--what do your daily foods look like? Can you please list some common daily foods/bfasts, lunches and dinners to equal 1300 calories? Thanks! :)
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calories per day in pregnancy
I'm generally eating about 1700-1800 calories a day right now, after I log my 30 minutes of speed walking everyday. I am also drinking 12 glasses of water a day as well. Usually I lose weight if I keep my totals around 1300-1450 if I'm not pregnant. I dont want to gain a ton of extra unwanted pounds this time around. I…
