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Yo Yo dieting/ Maintenance article
I lost it and kept it off for a year.:flowerforyou: Then along with an injury, I stopped doing these things and now I have gained back a little over 10 pounds.:cry: This time after it comes off, I will be a little smarter.:drinker: D…
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substitute for lunges and step ups?
Hi Steve, I broke my foot in February and it has been a long healing process. I am slowly moving back into they gym again and wanting to resume lifting. I was doing free weights before the break but there are just too many moves that put stress on my foot sending me back home to ice it. My most difficult move involves…
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Fun links and helpful websites.
Found this today! The kids will have a blast doing all of the interactive maps and geography games. http://www.yourchildlearns.com
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Sierra Blanca, TX...I need a lawyer.
So, MFP friends...our son needs a lawyer. Anyone from the Sierra Blanca, TX area or El Paso who can recommend a criminal lawyer to us? He was picked up on marijuana possession. I wanted to leave him on his own to figure this out but then I started reading about the drug laws in TX and I think he needs a lawyer. Not sure…
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More good news about chocolate
Adding cocoa to a protein shake is yummy, easy, and not a lot of calories. Consider eating Lindt, 85% cocoa or even 90%cocoa chocolate.(my favorite is the 90%) :love: Happy Valentine's Day!:flowerforyou: Donna PS...I am a chronic consumer!!! That wording cracked me up!!:laugh: Lee Swanson Research Update taken from the…
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chondromalacia patella
I have problems with my knee from time to time. I finally went to the doctor today and came out with this diagnosis. I have googled it and and the articles read as if I had done a bio about myself! Right down to flat foot (had to wear special shoes growing up and still wear supportive arches in footwear), ballet, and…
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Article on tips from Bethenny Frankel's book, Naturally Thin
Interesting article from Mydaily.com. I enjoyed reading it and thought some of you might as well. D:flowerforyou: How Bethenny Frankel Helped Me Get My Emotional Eating in Check Posted Mar 1st 2011 at 8:00AM by Ellen Collis Print this page|EmailShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on DiggShare on Lifestream Bethenny…
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A Trip to Sam's Club: So funny!
I am sorry that I cannot give credit where credit is due on this one. While going through my grandmother's belongings, we found an old tin coffee can filled with clipping from newspapers over the years. They are all funny anecdotes and this is one that had me laughing and thinking about so many of you so I had to share! A…
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Negative motivation.
Today as I was doing lunges, something that is still really hard for me, I found my self regressing to an old habit. As soon as my mind said it, I quickly corrected myself. :noway: What did I do? I was motivating myself with negative thoughts.:angry: "Come on you fatty, push through...if you weren't so fat, you could do…
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Is your protein powder drink getting boring?
Sometimes the mere thought of drinking another protein powder drink makes me want to gag! I get so tired of the same old thing. I have tried several different brands and found the ones I like but even with that I still just get bored. I usually buy a large bag because it is cheaper but then you are looking at a month or…
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Raw Organic Fudge: Not low cal but decent nutrition.
Hi everyone, I received this through a Swanson Email. (www.swansonvitamins.com) The recipe intrigued me. I haven't tried it yet but will soon. The only thing I might change is to add a bit of pure vanilla extract. Enjoy! Donna Chocolaty fudge... check. Smooth, rich fudge... check. Fudge so easy to make anyone with a food…
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Running Boston!!
Hey everyone! Hope you are all having an amazing day!!:flowerforyou: One of our own, Silvana (sdereski) is running the Boston Marathon on April 18th! She has trained hard and long and only a few know of her sacrifices to keep training, including almost being hit by a car during a winter run, fighting off dogs, etc!! Cheer…
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Positive Affirmations for Weight Loss
I found this very cool website. http://www.affirmations-for-radical-success.com/list-of-positive-affirmations.html Here is a list of positive Affirmations for Weight Loss.:flowerforyou: I achieve my weight loss goals Losing weight comes naturally to me I choose nourishing, healthy foods I think before eating I drink lots…
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Sugars!
I was on a search for a list of sweeteners and their glycemic index. I have been using xylitol lately and wanted to see how it ranked. Normally I use stevia and sometimes raw honey. I found this article and list and thought it was helpful. Most surprised to see what maltodextrin really is!:sick: I should have realized…
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Double Protein bran muffins
I have been playing around with bran muffin recipes. I posted one before but this one is even better: Double Protein Bran Muffins Mix: 1 cup organic wheat bran 1 cup of organic oat bran 1 cup of soured skim milk (stir one tsp of lemon juice in the milk) ½ TBS extra virgin olive oil ½ cup unsweetened applesauce 6 TBS of egg…
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One bad meal can make a difference.
I am putting this post under motivation, just in case you are losing yours. I know that after a week or two the diet starts to become, "not fun" anymore and it is tempting to quit. Don't give up!! This past week I was out of town with my husband who ended up in the hospital. He has been struggling with weight gain over the…
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Dee Dee's Bran muffins
Bran Muffins: Mix: 3/4 cup skim milk (sour with a bit of lemon juice) 1 cup Oat bran 2 TBS chia seeds 1/4 cup of water. Let stand for 5 minutes: Add 1 whole egg 1 egg white 1TBS EVOO 1/4 cup of real maple syrup 1 scoop of protein powder (mine is based on Swanson 90 calories per scoop with 20 grams of protein) 1 tsp real…
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Foods that Calm You Down Fast: Realage article
I likes this. I would only add herbal teas to the list. I really like the Traditional Medicinal Easy Now!! Foods to Calm You Down Fast November 14, 2007 11:03 PM | 17 comments Holiday to-do list expanding too fast? Work pressures got you tearing your hair out? No date for the season's festivities? Regardless of the cause,…
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what is a portion?
Here are two articles that I found helpful. The first extols the benefits of weighing food over measuring food. I admit, it is too easy to round that tablespoon of PB and I was surprised by the pictures. http://leanbodieshf.com/?p=1817 The second one, although most of the information is old, I found to be a good reminder…
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p90x start date July 1st but scared!
Hi all, I plan to start p90x on July 1st. My gym membership expires the end of June and I have been wanting to try this but, truthfully, I am scared. I am afraid that the large time commitment will get me after awhile. I am also afraid that I can't do it. And worse yet...I have held p90x up as the gold medal of exercise…
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Slowest Loser! but so happy about it!
I think I should win an award for being the slowest loser ever! :laugh: I am the polar opposite of the Biggest Loser! So, I am here to encourage other slow losers!:wink: When I started (April, 2005) I was 183 and today I am 126. :heart: So, was it hard? Yes! :grumble: Did it take perseverance and fortitude? Yes! :noway:…
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p90x...diet, supplements, and recovery drink?
So, who does the whole thing? Just curious if I will get the same results simply doing the tapes and eating clean? D
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I want to replace envelopes for taco seasoning
Does anyone have a clean recipe for taco seasoning? I have tried cayenne pepper, chili powder, and garlic and it is good but doesn't taste the same as opening an envelope of Old El Paso! Thanks! D
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Garden humor
Getting ready to plant my garden and received this one...thought it was funny! D An old Italian lived alone in New Jersey . He wanted to plant his annual tomato garden, but it was very difficult work, as the ground was hard. His only son, Vincent, who used to help him, was in prison. The old man wrote a letter to his son…
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eating your excerce calories. (take 3,462,896!) (joke)
I am the plateau queen! My body loves them. So I did a little experiment. Constants: For 18 days I excercised an average of 60+ minutes doing various cardio and weight training. I use a HRM to track my calories but I do subtract from the totals the number of calories I would burn normally. Variables: For 9 days: I ate only…
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Body image...how long does it take to change?
So, I have been on the journey for 5 years now. My weight loss has been really slow but steady. I am getting closer to my goal and I wanted to hear from people at what point do you start seeing what others are seeing. I still think of myself as fat. When I look in the mirror and see this thin person I start thinking crazy…
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Snyder's of Hanover - Organic Whole Wheat and Oat Sticks
OK! Some of you probably know about these already but I bought them for the first time yesterday. I have been eating another whole wheat pretzel for a bit then I tried these. WOW! :love: They are delicious! Organic! Sweetened with agave! Not crazy high for sodium! Match them with some laughing cow and no one could feel…
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Fan of excercise ticker!
Hi all, I just wanted to put this out there! When the scale stopped moving I decided to refocus my goals. I am trying to eat clean and up my excercise to focus more on weights and core. So, I created an excercise ticker to show number of minutes excercised and I am really enjoying iT. Our 25th wedding anniversary is in May…
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support for those who might be discouraged.
Hi everyone, Well it is February! At this point we have made it past the holidays and are well into our New Years resolutions but what if you are not seeing the results you expected? That is tough! :angry: How many of us start out saying..."OK, it is Januaury ...if I am really good and eat well and excercise I should lose…
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read an interesting article.
I liked this article! I have heard some say that daily activity cannot be considered "excercise" but I have often felt that an attitude of activeness is key. That is where the little things like taking the stairs or parking in the farthest parking space comes in. I have also wondered how there can be people who are still…
