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Roasting nuts at home?
Does anyone know if you can roast nuts like almonds at home and how to do it? I'm assuming that you can, but no clue how. I cant find dry roasted nuts that dont cost an arm and a leg, but I can find the raw ones and thought I'd try to do it at home to save $$. Thanks.
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Different BMR and profile 'normal daily calories' amts
Ok, so I have a question. When I use the Tools BMR calculator, it comes up with 2010 as my BMR. However, when I use the "goals" section to figure out my fitness goals with the exact same info it tells me the following: -- Your Diet Profile Target Calories Burned From Normal Daily Activity 2,510 calories/day -- Why is one…
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Chronic fatigue and energy level help needed
Ok, guys, I need help. Some history first. I'm 38 almost 39. I've lost 53 lbs so far. I have Epstein Barr (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). I take a multi vitamin, a B complex and a lecithin every day. The EB stays dormant for the most part but flares up when I dont get enough rest or push too hard physically, making me…
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GOAL SMASHED!
Hey everyone....tooting my horn....I hit one of my goals early! I originally had a 39# by my 39th by day goal...well, I did that in April with 8 weeks left till my bday, so I chaged the goal to 50# by my 39th bday HOT DAMN!!! I weighed in this a.m. and PRAISE GOD...I'm at 53 pounds shed!! And I still have 3.5 weeks till…
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Shopping for jeans...fun?!?!?
Hey everyone...just have to share. I finally had to give in and buy some new jeans, because I was tired of having to hike them up every 5 minutes and of feeling the bagginess of them on me now that I'm down a few lbs. So, I go into the store and take the 2 sizes down from where I was at, because I wasnt sure what…
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Passed my '39 by my 39th' goal!!!
Hey everyone! Just have to share.... I hit and passed a mini goal today! Yeah me! I was aiming for 39 lbs lost by my 39th birthday in the middle of June....I just hit 42 POUNDS SHED this morning!! Uh huh...yeah...thats right...I'm bad!!! Wonder if I can make 50 by my 39th?!?!
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Hummus update
Hey all you hummus lovers out there....I tried something and came up with a really good snack. Take 2 mini wheat pitas (110 cal total), toast them lightly in a toaster. They puff up a little when they're done. Spread 1 tablespoon of your fav hummus on the warm pita......holy COW is this good! (I've used roasted red pepper…
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Oatmeal suggestion
I have never liked oatmeal until recently. Friend gave me some instant 'weight control' to try and it was tolerable, but expensive. I've hit on something maybe everyone already knows but I'm going to share just in case. I found the big canister of quick oats for about $2.50. I measure 1/2 c dry oatmeal into sandwich…
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New hummus addict
OK, I tried hummus for the first time. It took me 8 weeks to work up the courage...I mean, seriously....mushed up chick peas?? Anyway, I tried the garlic, and thought...hey...thats not bad. Had it on my grilled chicken breast and red pepper sandwich on 12 grain bread. Then....HOLY COW....I tried the roasted red pepper…
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Mini goal accomplished!
I'm tooting my own horn and saying thanks to everyone today....I hit the 30 lbs lost mark...Yeah me! I'm shooting for 39 lbs by my 39th bday this year. Hope everyone has a great day!
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Accountability
Ok, I just have to put this in here to hold myself accountable. I messed up last night. I gave in to the munchies and totally blew the day. :embarassed: I didnt want to put what I ate in the food diary this a.m. but I made myself do it, so that I could see, right in front of me, what it cost me to give in. Its like my…
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air popped in the microwave??
Hey out there! I've heard twice that you can pop regular popcorn kernels in the microwave in just a paper lunch bag. I tried and it didnt work. I just got hot kernels that never popped. Has anyone else heard of this and if so, what am I doing wrong?? Thanks for the help!
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evening pig out help
I do really well thru the day m - f but then really struggle at night. I know its boredom/habit/loneliness noshing but I cant seem to stop. I eat 6 smaller meals a day and am staying w/in (usually under) my calorie limits...until I lose my mind and do mindless snacking at night. I drink about 10 glasses of water a day and…