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Can't lose those last few pounds
Okay - so I set a goal of losing 20 pounds. Even though I am 46 years old, this was surprisingly easy to accomplish - for the first 16 pounds, that is. I was a weight loss counselor for years, but it is very difficult for me to be objective when it comes to myself. Even though it was very difficult, I tried all the normal…
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GoWearFit...anyone using this?
This looks kind of interesting...does anyone use this method? It would be nice to merge my pedometer with my HRM.... http://www.gowearfit.com/What-is-GoWear-fit;jsessionid=0a0101421f430e1c0904ff154efdb1ddbeab809abb4c.e3eSc3iSaN0Le34Pa38Ta38Pbhv0
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It's My Birthday today...and I found a cake! YEAH!
Got this recipe from Realage.com. I gave the recipe to my boyfriend and I shall eat cake tonight! EatingWell's Died-and-Went-to-Heaven Chocolate CakeThis foolproof cake is one of our most popular recipes. Dutch-process cocoa is preferred here for its deep chocolate flavor. Ingredients Cake 1 3/4 cups all-purpose white…
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Oatmeal Chocolate Pecan Breakfast Cookies
Found this on WebMD and they are sooo yummy! Ingredients: 1/2 cup reduced-fat canola margarine (8 grams fat per tablespoon), with plant sterols, if desired 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 large egg (use a higher omega-3 brand if available) 1/4 cup egg substitute 1 cup…
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Runners: Need your help
Okay - so I have had plantar fasciitis in the past, but I was younger and waitressing. This morning when my feet hit the floor, I could tell that it is making a comeback. I ran anyway (you're runners, you understand that stupid decision, right?). I really need suggestions on the best course of treatment (except for not…
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Polar Heart Rate Bra...
Okay - so I found the coolest HRM stuff on Amazon.com so I just had to share! These are bras that accommodate the HRM by having the sensors in the bras and/or shirts....check them out! http://www.amazon.com/Polar-Heart-Bra-Medium-Black/dp/B000GK61DY/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&s=apparel&qid=1237407941&sr=8-16 or…
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Just so dang happy, I have to share...
It has finally paid off! 14 pounds today (and almost 6 inches)....I'm down to a size 3 pants, I'm up to 9 miles of running a day, my trainer has drastically increased my weights, I have tons of energy, my stress level is practically at zero and I just busted through a horrifying 3 week plateau! YIPEEEEEE! PLEASE....share…
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Cravings....I thought this was very good info....
Why You Should Eat What You Crave You've been told way too often to resist cravings. You know: "When cookies call, munch on carrots. When ice cream screams, scoop up some cottage cheese." Yeah, right. Better advice: When you've just gotta have it, give in -- but eat the healthiest version of whatever it is you're lusting…
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What would you do?
Okay - so, no cheating - AT ALL...I quit eating my exercise calories about a month ago. I burn an average of 968 calories at the gym every morning...today including. Tonight I am going to the Olive Garden. I can have the Seafood Portofino (mussels, scallops, shrimp and mushrooms with linguine in a garlic-butter wine sauce)…
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YOU: On a Diet Tip from RealAge
Made a Mistake? Make a YOU-Turn Have you enjoyed a few forkfuls of a coworker's cake or picked at your friend's fries? That's OK. You're going to make wrong turns. You're going to be tempted by not-so-good-for-YOU foods. Does that mean you should steer off the dietary cliff and fall into the fatty crevasse of destructive…
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Yum, Yum, Yum!!! Cheerios Rocks!
I just bought a box of the new Banana Nut Cheerios (100 calories per 3/4 cup without milk, 1 g. fat, 0 cholesterol, 160 mg. sodium, 70 mg. potassium)...it's in our food bank....I bought it to munch on at work because my skin is starting to turn orange from all my carrots - IT IS SOOOOOOO GOOOOOOD! I highly recommend! Just…
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5 Fat Burning Strategies, from Web MD...
:flowerforyou: I know it's lengthy - but I found it so interesting, I had to share... 5 Fat-Burning Strategies Here's how to work out, eat right -- and lose fat. By Kathleen Doheny WebMD FeatureReviewed by Louise Chang, MDYou work out zealously and eat healthy meals -- at least most of the time -- and the pounds are…
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The real secret to weightloss...
I've had 322 calores today. I've had 7 shots of novacane and dental work done on 6 teeth giving me shots in both sides, upper and lower. I can't eat anything or I'm pretty sure I will eat my tongue with it. :noway: How bad does THIS SUCK? :sad: Just wanted to get this off my chest. I look like a chipmunk...and I miss the…
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Does muscle weigh more than fat?
I found this article very interesting....I first learned this when I was a weight loss counselor and thought I would pass the info along... Muscle vs. Fat, Which Would you Rather Wear? Muscle Does Not Weigh More Than Fat (five pounds is five pounds), but it is Much Nicer to Look at 5 Lb. Fat vs. 5 Lb. Muscle As you can…
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Women's Health Magazine
I find the information so useful that I was pretty much wanting to copy and paste the entire web site....so instead, I'll paste the link here....you'll love it! http://www.womenshealthmag.com/
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For top-heavy exercisers
I usually have to wear three bras when I run because I'm naturally top heavy (and lucky for me, I didn't lose anything even after 13 pounds :drinker: ), but after a LOT of searching, I finally found a bra that keeps everything from moving....It's called the Last Resort Bra and can be found at titlenine@e.titlenine.com I…
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My rant for the day...
You know, I was a weight loss counselor for several years, and I thrived and loved every minute of it. Especially the part where I was able to help people sort through the intricate miles of misinformation and myths of weightloss. So fast forward through a few years of research, diet fads, ridiculous and lame nutritional…
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Woman's Health: 7 Nutrition Myths Busted!
Useless Advice They say you should banish late-night meals, slave over old-fashioned oatmeal, and stop after one bite of dessert. Obviously, "they" don't live in the real world Most of the time, nutritionists and dietitians are full of brilliant ideas that help you eat healthier, stay slimmer, and live longer. But every…
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Weight loss puzzle...what do I do now?
When I first started MFP, it became a life saver because I had been dieting for 5 months and lost at best 3 pounds. My weight would frequently jog up and down and I discovered that I was not eating enough. MFP showed me the way and I began to lose weight...13 pounds and 2 inches since January 26. My workout schedule is as…
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Sushi question
Okay - I'm absolutely losing it. I am trying to look up the nutritional information for a California Roll. So far what I have found is that the "number of pieces" can mean either the number of rolls AND the number of items that make up the roll (avacado, fake crab meat, rice, etc). So now I have no idea how to log this.…
