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exercising at night vs morning
Is there really a difference. I figured its exercise so it doesnt matter when you do it but ive noticed everyone talking about getting up early and walking or whatnot. Its more convenient for me to work out at night at home. When I do go to the Y it is during the day but I havent been able to go in a few weeks. Anyways so…
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easy banana pepper recipe
I have a bunch of produce froma friends farm share. I have no clue what to do with all the peppers. Banana peppers especially. I also have an eggplant, butternut squash and summer squash.
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Summer time dinner ideas
I am in big need of some super easy and fast summer dinner recipes. I often feel like its too hot to heat up my kitchen cooking and we end up eating fast food. Also I hate cooking and really I don't have much skill in the kitchen either so super easy is a must. Nothing too fancy since I have three children and I eat like a…
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How long did it take you?
How long did it take everyone to lose 70 lbs? Or Maybe I should say meet your goal? Im just curious. I am one of the most impatient people alive and I just want to see great results now. I have lost 31 lbs since April. I do know that is a great accomplishment but I still feel and look fat. I can't see any change although…
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wendys baja salad
Hi , Im going to wendys for dinner wtih my family so I am planning ahead. I normally stick wtih a chili and fry or something like that but I was thinking about trying the half salads. I worked there like 8 years ago or more probably and loved the taco salad. This one seems similiar. I was just wondering if anyone had had…
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47 lbs gone!!!
Ive decided to finally post a before and after though It was hard finding a before since I never aloud pics to be taken of myself. I regret taking a before pic when i started but by taking a picture I would have been commiting myself to something that I was afraid I would quit. This is almost 2 and half years ago and it…
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New JEANS!!!
So I posted before about my pants and needing new ones. I rememberd all of a sudden that I had bought a pair of LEI jeans at walmart onsale a few years ago. I didnt try them on and figured for ten bucks I would wear them eventually if they didnt fit then. Well yea I wasnt able to even pull them over my thighs. So I didnt…
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5 Inches in 4 1/2 months!!!!
It seems odd but according to my records I have lost 4 inches on my hips! Amazing since that was the last place i thought I would lose. Ive lost 3 on my waste and 3 on my thigh. Its just insane to me. To date Ive lost 35 lbs. I started on my bday in april and I am soo not as intense as alot of people Im reading about on…
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When to take pictures
I can not notice any change when I look in the mirror. I think maybe I forgot what I looked like before or maybe I am just blind and still see the "fat mom". So i started taking some pictures. I figured this would be a great idea to show myself how far I have come. Even though I still feel oh so large. Anyways I was…
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Eating at Denny's tomorow?
I figured I would ask you all what you normally get at dennys before I get totally confused and such looking at the nutrition of everything on the menu. I know salads are not always the best choice and honestly Im not a sald eating typa girl blah, wish I was though sometimes. Anyways any good suggestions would be great.…
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Just looked thru my success!
I was feeling abit down thinking wow all this hard work and I lost alot but I still look so big. Maybe its just becuase its a week before TOM so I was just being emotional I dunno. Well I was washing dishes thinking about how right now Im pretty happy in life. We are still struggling to catch up from my husband being…
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bitter people you try to talk to!
It really bothers me when you have that one person who is just sooo into themselves and bitter and you try and share your joy of wieght loss and they get mad at you. I understand that they are bitter or whatever because Im taking the steps to lose weight but jeez it isnt my fault. Why can't they just be happy for me. One…
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Computer down and scared
My computer crashed or something. Not sure what happened. I kind of just tried a few things to get it to start since it would start up then turn off and start up and turn off. I have no clue what happened and know nothing about computer but atlas I got it on woohoo. Anyways That was almost a week ago so I was without a…
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Need some help please
When I first started losing weight, I was pretty nonchalant about it. I just ate smaller portions and was walking alot since it was april and pretty nice out. Now its soo stinking hot I dont feel like leaving the house most days lol. I still manage some walking with my kids a few times a week. I am always wihtin my 1200…
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tracking hamburger helper?
Ok so I know its not the most nutritious thing but every once in a while i make it for my family when my husband is gone because its easy cheap and my little ones eat it. I am confused about how to track it. So the box says 280 calories prepared so I always assumed that ment with the meat and milk in it right? but then I…