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Any non-swimmers who have become swimmers?
Took my first swimming lesson last night, at age 42. Ugh!! That was harder than I expected. If I could just keep my face in the water I'd be all set. Hit the gym this morning for a short practice... it's going to take a lot of those!!! I suppose this morning was a tiny bit better than last night so I'm hoping I will have…
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Can't resist the M&Ms
I can't resist the Dark Chocolate M&Ms I bought last night... and the coupon I had requiring I buy 2 bags didn't help... But I can control the little buggers! I grabbed the food scale and a box of snack size baggies and re-bagged all those little monsters into single serving bags and clearly wrote their calorie count on…
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Is a calorie in really a calorie in?
I found this short article interesting. It suggests that while the old 'a calorie in is a calorie in' may be true, if your body requires more work to process that calorie back out it's almost like exercising without ever leaving your couch.…
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Shin splints
Who's dealt with shin splints & what has helped for?
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volunteering at events
Not a marathoner, or even a runner? How about volunteering at local races for some inspiration and motivation? It's especially inspiring to see people who have just started on their weight loss journey out there running (or even walking) their first 5K. I've volunteered to coordinate other volunteers at my local marathon…
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There's an App for that...
What's your favorite cooking/recipe app?
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mediterranean eating
Just had a fabulous mediterranean style dinner-complete with full fat cheeses, slices of a wonderful rosemary baguette, yummy dip for my asparagus, a glass of wine, homemade chocolate pudding (no box!) and heavy-cream laden whipped cream. All within my calorie goal (1200 base plus only 111 exercise calories)... and no,…
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Homemade 'Lean Cuisines'
OK, who makes their own 'Lean Cuisine' lunches? Please share your recipes. I had a few actual Lean Cuisines last week and saved the containers, not to re-use really, but just to use as a serving size guide because those lunches do seem to be a good portion for me. So today I made lunches for next week - 2 days worth of…
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The Fat Fallacy
Just curious how many people have read The Fat Fallacy: Applying the French Diet to the American Lifestyle by Dr. Will Clower? I've followed his basic ideas for a couple years after attending a Lunch & Learn session where he spoke at the company I used to work for. I'm finally getting around to actually reading his books.…
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Meatloaf Muffins
Someone posted recently about mini-meatloaves made in a muffin pan, maybe it was in one of the other forums. But I had to try it. Searched online for a recipe, combined a couple of them and came up with this. They were very good, and moist. I tend to wind up with very dry meatloaf, these were great! I used cupcake papers…
