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Article about Sodium in Bread
Just read this article about diets containing lots of bread... I hadn't considered all the extra sodium in a carb-loaded diet! "Bread tops list of salt sources in U.S. diet" http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/2012/02/08/salt-bread-diet.html?cmp=rss
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Motivational Quotes - list them here!
So I'm trying to come up with some motivational quotes I can remember and think of when I go through hard times during this weight loss process. I found one online by Mark Twain, I don't think it was initially intended for weight loss but I've found it inspiring for when I go over my calories, eat more "bad" food than I'd…
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Interesting Article on Multivitamins
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/39616169/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition A friend of mine sent me the link to that article today and it was shocking! It makes sense though and seems to come from legit scientists and studies. Basically, multivitamins don't do the things they claim to do, and it's better just to eat fruit and veggies…
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Feeling Full and Guilty
Does anyone else feel guilty anytime they feel full? I have stopped taking second portions because I know I'll feel full with just one plate if I give myself a few minutes. Tonight I ate one bowl of beef stew that my boyfriend made, which was about 450 calories, and I stopped there because I knew it was enough food. 20…
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Low Fat Roasted Apple and Acorn Squash Soup
Hey guys! I made this last night and it was delicious! I recommend serving it as a side rather than the main course because we thought a whole soup bowl was a little much. I also added 2 tbsp of brown sugar and 1/2 tsp each of cinnamon and nutmeg. Try it and tell me what you think! The calories are listed at the bottom of…
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30 Day Shred question
I have a quick question about the 30 day shred. Everything I've read says to only do strength training every other day, and yet Jillian pushes you to do the shred every single day - is that safe? I know people talk about great results, I'm just wondering why this is an exception for the "skip a day" strength training rule.…
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The Little Things
This morning I stepped on the scale and weighed the same as I did last week - it was a disappointment for sure. My boyfriend and parents have been complimenting me on weightloss, but I've been talking to them (practically non-stop) about it, so they have more cause to notice it. Sometimes I think (on my down days, when I…
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New fitness equipment!
Just bought my first pieces of fitness equipment - I'm starting small because I can't afford much and don't have any room in my apartment for any equipment. I bought a resistance band and a "Slim Olive Weight Ball", (http://www.ironcompany.com/2lbslimoliveweightballaeromatecowiseaeromat-eco-85722.aspx) which is similar to…
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What are you excited for?
What are the things you can't wait to do when you are in shape? I can't wait to go shopping with my friends and not be embarrassed about my clothing size. I'm excited to have my jeans last longer when they don't get holes from my thighs rubbing together. I'm excited to not be embarrassed in a bathing suit. I'm excited to…
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What beginner's exercise equipment should I look into?
All my exercise before this has been walking or cycling, but I want to start doing some different workouts at home as well as start swimming at the local pool. I live in a small apartment so I can't have a treadmill, elliptical trainer, or even stationary bike - no room! I'm thinking about getting some dumbbells and of…
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Setting Weight Loss Goals by Percentage
Hi everyone! I'm pretty new, forgive me if this topic has been discussed before. I read an article recently about how to set a goal for your weightloss, and the author suggested choosing a percentage of your body weight that you want to lose every 6 months. She said that if you set a big goal, like say 60 pounds, you might…
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New to the Forums
I've been using the calorie tracker on my ipod for about 6 months now and am finally sticking to something (after many feeble and half-hearted attempts at losing weight), but I wanted to join some sort of support network as well. I'm 22 and not sick of eating unhealthily and being so out of shape. I want to get back to my…
