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How do you get oven-crispy chicken?
I've tried a few different recipes, but I seem to have a hard time getting it krispy (I just made Rice Krispies oven chicken-that was pretty good :D ). What's the secret? I don't think it's the recipe, because no one else complains. Anyone know of any tricks/techniques? I'd bake plain more often, but le boyfriend, he only…
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Having a really hard time staying focused
I started out well enough, I lost 8 pounds in January...the past week I keep binging, going over by around 300-600 cal a day (I think I've stayed within my 1300 cal allowance MAYBE twice). I don't know what's wrong with me. Every morning I wake up and say, "Okay, now to stay focused!" but by the end of the day I'm offered…
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Healthy Baking Blogs?
Anyone have any suggestions? Baking is one of my favorite hobbies, and I've found a few recipes online I like (especially from ChocolateCoveredKatie) but I'm trying to find more low-cal high-nutrtional value (instead of just sugar-free or low fat) any suggestions?
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Ectomorph, Mesomorph, Endomorph (ie, losing weight per your
http://www.superskinnyme.com/body-type.html Interesting link, click on the names of the body type to read more. Basically it gives you tips on losing weight depending on your type. Unfortunately for me, I am an Endomorph (ie, even at my fittest I've had a large chest, hips, and small waist with narrow shoulders). While in…
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TONS of great inspirational pics
http://pinterest.com/dream_it/ Seperated by body type, before/afters, etc. :D Not mine, just something I found.
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No Snacking Challenge!
After reading up a bit and reviewing my diary to see why I keep going over lately, I've decided to quit snacking between meals! My plan is to eat a planned, well portioned meal around 300 to 450 cal every 4 hours 3 times a day and NO SNACKING. Would anyone like to join? I'm starting tomorrow, challenge myself for one week…
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Any Pinners?
Add me-please! http://pinterest.com/tenoreo/ :D Always up for following those that have fitness/healthy recipe boards!
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Slight NSV: Sweets on Pinterest make me nauseas now
It might be because I binged a bit on dark chocolate chips last night/early morning (I was quite upset with myself, but I'm accounting it in to my calories. Usually when this happens I can go forever, eating sweets left and right, indulging in sweet 'food porn' on Pinterest. Today I logged into Pinterest and wanted to…
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Single-serving sweets?
Anyone have a good single-serving sweets recipe? Whenever I make a full recipe, I end up eating more than the serving size (like the healthy cookie dough recipe I posted earlier...ended up eating it all within three days. :[ ) What's something I can make....or even like 2-4 servings only, I could do that and just share…
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Cookie Dough-holics look here (can be made vegan)
Found this recipe via Pinterest...I'll say this: It tastes SIMILAR to cookie dough, but takes on a taste entirely of its own (in a good way). I don't think this is for everyone, but it curbed my craving, and it's MUCH healthier than the ol' flour and eggs version. Plus you can give it to the kiddos without the fear of…
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Check your water if you're having a rough time losing!
Just wanted to say this-I lost weight in high school from 145 to a healthy 125 (which I'm on my way back to...slowly, but surely. :P) and both times losing weight I have found drinking water to be a good 50% of weight loss. 1.) It's a natural diuretic (you'll go to the potty more often) and 2.) Most of the time when you…
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Intermittent exercises
Due to my toddler not liking me working out for long periods (and, honestly, my ADD) I've taken on a bit of an intermittent exercise program...as in, jog in place 5 min here, maybe a DDR song there, a set of pushups later, etc...will this benefit me the same as doing it all together? Or does that matter?
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What's the most hilarious thing you used to think was 'healt
For me? Practically The Elvis: Peanut butter, honey, banana on bread, grilled in butter. Oh yes, so healthy *rolls eyes*. Also, for whatever reason I thought tempura vegetables were okay. Because, I mean, they're vegetables, and they don't seem as heavily fried as the regular stuff, right?....right? And I thought sushi of…
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Just made this! 3 Ingredient Pineapple Chicken!
This is from Hungry Girl's 300 under 300 (calories, that is): Rub raw chicken breasts with pepper, salt, and garlic salt. Marinate chicken in 1/3 cup canned pineapple chunks (with juice) and 1/2 tbsp soy sauce per breast in an airtight container for 10 minutes or more. Pour chicken+marinade in baking dish sprayed with…
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The Diet Sabotagers (A Rant)
I'm sorry if this isn't in the best place, but I need to vent. Before I begin, I'd like to clarify that I 100% hold myself accountable for my binge. No one is force feeding me. I'm mostly mad at myself, but this girl makes me quite angry a lot of the time. This co-worker, whom we'll call Sue, is what I call a diet…
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A diet where you eat 1 food at a time...?
I remember about a year ago a co-worker was reading some diet book...I canNOT remember what it was called. But basically you only eat 1 food at a time (for example, you might eat a tomato, 1-2 hours later eat a piece of cheese, etc.). It seemed so weird. I'm not really interested in trying it, but I remember she said she'd…
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Mini-Rant about muffin tops
Has anyone else ran into a similar issue? So my 12s are a bit baggy on me now (whoopee!) and the 10s are comfy...except for the muffin top due to my saggy belly (hooraaay c-section!). For now I'm just thankful it's cold enough for hoodies. :] Hopefully I can lose this by spring...
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Remember This When You Feel Like a Failure
http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/188517934371710742_FNgnoukC_c.jpg
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Generic vs. Name Brand
Trying to comprise a list of things that have little difference in taste between generic and name brand. A lot of people complain buying healthy or just buying at the grocery store in general is too expensive. I realize this is going to differ between person, but a LOT of things genuinely are made out of the same…
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Whiting Fish Recipes?
I bought a bag o' whiting fish, seeing as how cheap they are. Unfortunately I can't find any good looking healthy recipes (they're either poorly rated or fried!) Any ideas?
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Sitting Exercises for us Desk Workers
So, no, these won't get you into sexy form, but it IS healthy and might make some of us beginners feel a bit of a burn. Circulation is important, people! :Dhttp://www.eatbetteramerica.com/fitness/getting-started/sit-down-fitness.aspx
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Hot Tea Flavors?
I've really gotten into hot tea...fun flavors, no calories, can't lose! I'm not sure what to try next, though. I really like Chais, but I'm trying to avoid them because you have to add milk...I REALLY like this Apple Cider tea (really does taste like cider) and drink Sleepytime (chamomile blend) almost every night to help…
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What is ALWAYS in your kitchen?
I'll start: *Frozen chicken breasts *98% fat free hot dogs *Chicken broth *Whole-wheat pasta *Eggs *Stove-top popcorn *Low fat ricotta cheese *Apples *Diet Swiss Miss *Assorted frozen veggies *Rice ...what about you guys? What do you always have at hand?
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Straws for more water!
I know this sounds weird, but for those of you who have a hard time drinking your daily water, try it with a straw! I find it's a lot easier for me to drink more with a straw, and I end up chewing it which curbs cravings (sometimes you think you're hungry but just want to chew or have something in our mouths...especially…
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Fast food real vs ad
http://www.alphaila.com/articles/failure/fast-food-false-advertising-vs-reality/ this helped subside my burger cravings...blech!
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Do stretch marks go away with weight loss?
Specifically marks from pregnancy, not general weight gain/loss. If I'm losing weight with healthy diet and exercise, is it possible that the map of Narnia on my belly will go away? :[
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CanNOT do a situp! Help!
I don't know if this has anything to do with my c-section two years ago, but I CANNOT for the life of me do a sit up. I've started doing crunches regularly, but I don't think they have as much impact? Even before my kid, when I was more in shape (ran track in high school...wasn't good at it, but hey, it kept me busy!) I…
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Anyone use aromatherapy to control cravings?
I know this sounds odd, but I purchased this chocolate indulgence (I think it was just a holiday thing) body wash, and weirdly enough using that, smelling its wonderful smell, by the time I'm done with my shower/bath, the craving is gone. Obviously this doesn't help if I don't have the time, but I do find I don't crave it…
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At the end of today, I made my food diary public
Really. Really. Nervous about that. Never in my life have I made my eating diaries (I've dieted on and off my whole life) available to anyone. Usually because I'm sneaking things in with the, "Well, no one will know but me". But obviously that's been crippling my efforts. So here goes. Also, I know I was gone a while, so I…
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FitDeck?
My boyfriend put a FitDeck in my stocking-I totally love it! Anyone else use these?