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nursing mom's support thread
:flowerforyou: I know we had talked about this and I figure it sounds like such a good idea. I know there are a few nursing moms here and it's nice to know we aren't alone. so come join us
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the dress that opened my eyes
I bought this cute skirt to wear for christmas. I thought it would be a little big but I liked it that much. it was way cute, black linen with embrodered flowers. I bought it at a second hand shop for 2$. got it home , went to try it on and I couldnt get it past my thighs!. i was shocked, it didnt fit. then i bought a…
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triumph over the sweet tooth!
i have been off and on lately with everything. I was feeling frustrated with my wieght loss, my food choices, my lack of steady exercise.ect. I have been tracking sugar on my food journal, and for the first time yesterday I DID NOT GO OVER! YAY ME normally i go over by 100 or more, so this is BIG! :heart: :heart: :heart:…
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oh my!
http://www.snopes.com/photos/advertisements/bigburger.asp i.just.cant.imagine! i found this on a site that listed a ton of outrageous foods. like bacon ice cream and bacon cookies. if anyone wants the site Ill post that too
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hummingbird heart rate
I have always had a super high heart rate. even while Im sleeping it's in the mid to high 80's. in fact a few years ago I even went to a cardiologist becasue at the time I was having palpitations. at that point my resting heart rate(RHR) was 98-100. I smoked and drank a ton of coffee and drank 3-4 energy drinks a day. So I…
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sourdough bread
:explode: 120 calories per slice:explode: ughhhh
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I am PROUD of me
usually going out to eat results in me over eating tons of really bad stuff. but... today I went out , chose a sensible meal and stopped when I was full. I am so proud of me.. :drinker: ok sorry had to toot my own horn for once.:bigsmile:
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salsa omlette
1 roma tomato 1 cup chopped spinach 1 cup chopped bella mushrooms 1/4cup green pepper 1/4cup diced onion 4 egg whites dry pan add the mushrooms cook for 30 seconds, then add spinach,tomatoes onion and peppers. when the onions are done to you liking (i like mine warm but not cooked) add the egg whites. stir until everything…
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guilt free mac and cheese- sorta
mock mac and cheese- 8 servings 2 cups garbanzo beans not drained 8 oz whole wheat elbows 2oz romano cheese cook the pasta al dente drain in a blender add 2 cups of beans 2oz romano cheese salt pepper and garlic powder toss with the pasta and heat through. tastes so much like mac and cheese but just less bad. it's all real…
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i need a kick in the pants.
so sorry guys I am just feeling needy today. I finally got the laundry done (yay for 17 year old house elves) and found a pair of my jeans that I bought when i was pregnant with my last child. I wore them until I was almost 16 weeks... and they are skin tight.:sad: :sad: i'm just having a pity party. anyone wanna join…
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mio hrm
anyone have one. do you like it? :huh:
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neat trick with almonds
if you take your almonds and soak them in the fridge in water they swell up and become the consistency of water chestnuts. super fun to eat!
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Big "ol FAIL
i have been doing so well really really well but tonight my mother talked me into going out with her to a banquest. family style dinner and everything I did ok with the dinner i ate ok. nothing horrid there. but then I proceeded to eat not one not two but THREE pastries for desert. UGHHH. I'm over by almost 300! :explode:…
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i did it and it was fun
I got an old workout video at a second hand store. denise austin's sizzling fat work out. it's 45 minutes long aerobic and weights together. it kicked my but but I feel so good that I did the whole tape without falling over! granted I feel like jello.:laugh: how should I enter it in to exercise?
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6 meals a day
I switched over to eating timed meals. I became aware that i was eating a lot from 2 or so on and then ending with too many calories at night. so I start at 7:30/8:00 and eat every 2.5-3.5 hours. for those of you doing this. is it normal that I seem to feel more hungry when you first take this on? it seems so odd to me. I…
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cravings
today I woke up wanting to eat everything I shouldn't:grumble: pepsi dougnuts burger king cheesy bacon wraps... what is wrong with me today: :huh: it isnt likei will do it :noway: but how do I avoid this without feeling deprived :sad:
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6 meals vs 4
I was doing breakfast, lunch, snack , dinner but I'm finding i end up with too many calories at night and then need to eat later than I would like to. granted I go to be kind of late so it's not a huge issue. for example tonight I still have close to 500 left. so tomorrow I am going to try to make a point to make breakfast…
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frustrated
i'm doing pretty well I guess. staying in my calories , excersizing, drinking my water. I have even lost 4 inches from my waist and 3.5 from my hips but the scale.... AGHHH it keeps telling me Im up by almost 2 whole pounds. I know muscle weighs more than fat. I know loosing inches is a good thing but dang it. I'm…
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shoveling
I just spent 30 minutes shoveling wet heavy slushy nasty snow:grumble: . anyone have any idea how many calories it burns to shovel? I busted my but trying to reallly move and get my heart rate up thanks!
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super soup
i bought gordon ramsey's cookbook "make it easy" and in it is a great recipe for broccoli soup. steam the broccoli use the water you steam it in to blend it smooth. serve with goat cheese (1oz) i think i would like it just the same if i added fat free sour cream
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pizza vs. homemade pizza
i make pizza at home usually. if I use lowfat cheese is it really that bad? the crust only consists of water,flour,yeast, and 1TB olive oil. I use fresh veggies and a little cheese. is it at least better than going out for pizza?:huh:
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nursing and calories
there isn't any option to mark if your nursing a child or not. I know that means I need to eat a bit more. but how much more. how do i know when enough is enough?
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calories and totals
I am having a hard time getting in the calories I should. I havent even worked out today becasue most of my family is sick and it's just been crazy. I ate a great breakfast and a great lunch had two snacks and a good dinner. I even had a desert. I'm over on my protein but way behind in calories and everything else. any…
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hihi
I'm new here. In fact this entire concept is strange to me. I have never had to loose weight before but after hitting 30 my body hit the brakes. I want to loose about 20 lbs. in the past i was very unhealthy and didnt take care of myself. i'm doing this right. Btw I'm sorry for any and all spelling errors I might make. I…
