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Need a Sugar Detox plan
Well, my December has been a month full of sugar. I now find myself feeling "addicted" and need to start drastically cutting down. Please share your favorite healthy way to cut down without feeling the absence or experiencing major cravings. I'm editing this to say, that I am not only posting this question for myself, but…
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Three words to describe your body...
If I could only use three words to describe my body they would be: 1. Strong 2. Solid 3. Sexy How would you describe yours...? :happy:
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What is your guilty pleasure?
Okay... you are going to think I'm five - but I love, love, love cheesepuffs! Not the fried kind, but the fluffy baked kind. I told myself that if I craved them I would eat them - I just measure out a portion and eat it slowly. To date, I have lost 18 pounds so it's officially not derailing my program. What's your guilty…
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What are your top 3 plateau busters?
Inquiring minds and bodies want to know.
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My new addiction
Breakfast in a mug. Scramble egg(s), add sharp shredded cheddar cheese in coffee mug and put into the microwave for 1 minute and 10 seconds (stiring about every 20 seconds or so until it's done). Does anyone else do this? What's your favorite recipe?
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Salt is a *****
Just an observation, but after a few salty meal (sometimes I don't pay attention to exactly how salty), the scale will show a 4 pound weight gain - even though I didn't eat enough to gain 4 pounds in 1 day. Aye. Time to add the salt count to my macros. :frown:
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Can we talk about thinning hair?
I went off birth control pills in January - since then I have only had one period. The one thing that I have noticed - and it's kind of freaking me out, is the amount of hair that I am shedding. I had an amazing head of hair and I feel like I have lost a lot of it. No bald spots, but definite thinning. I am starting to…
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Just be...
This is what my fiance said to me last night when I was sharing my frustration with weight loss. It's been extra hard this time around due to many different factors. My age, hormones, stress level. I feel like I am fighting a losing battle. I asked him what "just be" meant and he basically said it was my mentality. If I…
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New here
I am 51 and have not had a period since December. Hot flashes - not too many, but the bloating is killing me. I went back to the gym and started eating right but it's not coming off like it use too. I miss my abs lol. Anyway, just wanted to say hi. This looks like a great board and I'm looking forward to hearing what you…
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10 Weight Loss Commandments
Really cool motivational poster... http://funstoo.blogspot.com/2012/01/10-weight-loss-commandments.html
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Marathon Period
So I went for about 4 months without a period. I finally get one and bam - it's a marathoner. It's been 12 days... ugh. It's a light period - no heavy bleeding or clots, just annoying. Has anyone else experienced this?
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Is it possible to lose 20 pounds by October at my age?
I am 51 years old , 5'2" and currently 20 pounds over my ideal weight (hovering at 140 - want to be at 120). I average between 1300 and 1600 calories a day when I work out and I work out at least 5 times a week for about an hour (combination of cardio and weight training) . Is there anyone out there with my same stats who…
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Which celebrity body inspires you the most
I am going to have to go with JLo for female and Taylor Lautner for male. Give me your favorite!
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What's for Lunch?
Forgot my lunch at home so need a plan B... what's your best/healthiest take out meal suggestion?
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Weight Loss and Menopause - Help please!
Any ladies out there going through Menopause or Post Menopause and have had success losing weight? Let me tell you, I can feel my middle spreading as I type this. Please let me know what has worked for you as far as diet, exercise, vitamins, etc. I'm new to this "menopause" thing and can use all the help I can get. Thanks…
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Your favorite "skinny" Libation
What's your favorite "skinny" Cocktail/Beer/Wine?
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San Francisco Bay Area!
We have a lot of :glasses: places to eat here and it's a challenge with a calorie budget. Looking for some more bang for my buck. Good food that's inexpensive, but good for you too. Can you help?
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Older or younger women?
Meaning... older or younger than you. Guys, which do you prefer in dating or a relationship?
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Smaller more frequent meals vs. 3 meals a day
Has anyone tried this? I feel like everytime I eat what I consider a regular size meal I just get so bloated. I am sure eating smaller meals (healthy snacks) more frequently would eliminate this. Has anyone tried it for weight loss? If so, has this approach been successful?
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What kind of food are you serving at your wedding?
...and how much of it do you think you are going to eat? We are doing a catered barbecue with appetizers (smokey deviled eggs, plank grilled camembert stuffed with pesto, home made tortilla chips with salsa and guacamole). BBq will be sirloin steak, 1/4 BBQ chicken, green salad, Grown Up Mac & Cheese, classic potato salad,…
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What is your go to "stress" food
What is your go to "stress" food that makes you feel better, but doesn't send you off track or over your calorie allotment for the day?
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Looking for friends - short and 50+
I know you are out there - let's motivate each other!!
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Short and in my early 50's
Hi! I'm fairly new and looking for friends that are short (5'2") and over 50. A special challenge lol. If you are out there, please friend me! P.S. Everyone else is invited too!
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Older 2012 Brides?
Any Brides 50+? I am 51 and getting married on October 12, 2012. I would love to share information and/or ideas with Brides that have been through wedding planning before and are doing things a little different this time around. Maybe a little more casual or crazy. Please say Hi!