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15 Months later - Before & After
I have written about my weight loss journey before but wanted to update you with the visuals. :smile: ARGH.... can't get my visuals up - Will try again!
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Pre-menstrual weight gain?
How much do you gain before your big P is due? :flowerforyou:
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76 lbs Lighter and feeling AMAZING!!!
During a trip to France last year I realised that I actually felt like how Gwyneth Paltrow looked in Shallow Hal. LOL ... The thing that kicked that feeling off was when the lady with whom I was lodging, suggested I don't eat any croissants for breakfast because my body certainly did not need it! Well.... that was it for…
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Low Carb Lasagne... TIP
Fancy a Lasagne without the carbs? I have just the tip for you..... Replace the pasta sheets with dehydrated aubergine/eggplant. I would generally take 2 med-large aubergines, thinly slice (5mm thickness), lay on baking sheets and dehydrate on 110 degrees C for 45 - 60 minutes. You want them to be fairly dry but not crisp…
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Before calorie counting...
I often wonder what happened before we started calorie counting. When I think of how babies eat..... they open wide when hungry and become tight lipped when satisfied. Anyway... decided to Google it for some information and came across this link... http://alivebynature.com/putting-an-end-to-frustrating-calorie-counting/…
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The importance of water....
I thought this link explained the importance of water well... http://www.freedrinkingwater.com/water-education/water-health.htm The Importance Of Water And Your Health "I'm dying of thirst!" Well, you just might. It sounds so simple. H20 - two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen. This substance also known as water, is one…
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Raw'yal Dressing
A quick & right Raw'yal salad dressing recipe.... 1 yellow pepper, 2 tbsp Virgin Olive oil, 1/2 - 1 clove crushed garlic, 1/2 teaspoon fresh green chilli, chopped 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, 1/2 ripe mango, optional Himalayian salt. Blits the whole lot together until smooth. Bright & delicious dressing.... perfect over…
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Soaking Nuts....
Good read if you're into nuts, etc.... http://www.foodmatters.tv/_webapp_262145/The_Benefits_of_Soaking_Nuts_and_Seeds
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CLA anyone?
Just wondering if anyone on this forum is/was using CLA (Conjugated Linoeic Acid) as part of their weight loss plan? I understand it is a fat burner and muscle toner. What more can you tell me about it? Worth it or not?
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Supplements?
What are you taking on a daily basis? :wink:
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Powerplate
Had a session this morning and quite liked it. I have not researched it... what are your opinions? :smile:
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Do you feel it?
That "getting thinner" feeling some days... I love it! I am doing a lot of weight training and I'm quite certain there's a six pack under my "waterbed" tummy! It's just a certain feeling... can't quite explain, but yeah - it's totally awesome!! :bigsmile:
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I've only gone and done it.....
Lost 5.8 lbs this week!! SO happy I want to tell the world!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
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What is YOUR Trademark look?
Jeans & White T-shirt? Plenty Bling? Red lips? etc..... You've reached goal and you're showing off your new sexy self to all your friends. What are you wearing that says it all about YOU? :love:
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Weigh in days - How FAR do you go...
.... to impress the scale? I'm weighing in tomorrow and although not fearing it, I was disappointed last week when I stayed the same after some MAJOR efforts. So, today I have eaten DINNER at Breakfast time. Drinking water and veg juice for the rest of the day! Hoping for a fair weight loss tomorrow... I know I deserve it!…
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How many calories in ANGER TYPING?
Just wondering if anyone knows how many calories one would burn in say, 30 minutes of anger typing? If you know, can you perhaps add it to exercise, cause some folk on here sure get to work out those fingers! :bigsmile: *run away........ :laugh:
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What else are you adding to your weight loss journey?
So you're eating better and exercising! What else are you doing to contribute to your overall wellness that you did not do before?
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Jerusalem Toffees
If you're got a sweet tooth, you might want to get some of this from your Health Food Shop or supermarket. Oven roasted dates - tastes EXACTLY like toffee! yummmmmmmm....... :tongue: Ask for Jerusalem Toffees!
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250 Calories to do what with? My dilemma...
I had a jolly good breakfast, plus even jollier lunch and now I have 250 cals left for dinner. How would you spend the 250 calories? :blushing:
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Epsom Salt in your bath twice a month!
Put 2 lbs (YES!! 2 POUNDS) of Epsom Salts into a warm bath. Relax in the bath for 5-10 minutes. Massage your skin for 5 minutes. Get out and dry down. Wrap up warmly for at least an hour. Feel the toxins purge from your body and feel your body soak up the magnesium for essential use. Retire relaxed and totally cleansed.…
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Colonic Irrigation, anyone?
Who's done it, considering it or saying "no way"? :tongue:
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Weighing in tomorrow morning....
... and feeling as nervous as can be! Any loss would be awesome, but I am hoping for a 2-3 lbs loss to stay on track for winning Biggest Loser. Anyone else get a bit nervie before they weigh in? :sick:
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Vegetarian, Vegan & Raw - Interesting Read
http://www.onegreenplanet.org/lifestyle/10-great-tips-for-saving-money-with-raw-food/
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Smoothie in a bag
I thought I would share something that I do once a week... I chop different fruits that are in season or whatever I find, weigh it into 100g bags and freeze immediately. That way, I can chop and change flavours etc. when making smoothies. I also make up 2 types of smoothie bags..... 1. Mint, pineapple & papaya with 2…
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12 Ways to lose weight without losing money! :)
"A DOZEN WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT WITHOUT LOSING MONEY Chemical energy is stored in chemical bonds, and there are a lot of chemical bonds in fat. So, if you are overweight, you contain a lot of stored energy. Now is the time to use it! 1. The only way to lose weight is to burn more calories than you take in. This means either…
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Sunday morning juice
Taken the overnight plane? Been burning the midnight oil? Had a night out on the tiles? Whatever the reason, the next day can be hell - but it needn't be. The ingredients in this super-juice were popular with ancient Greeks & Romans, who knew that the natural oils in parsley and mint soothe the stomach and calm jangly…
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Top Fruits & Veggies for weight loss
Top vegetables for Weight Loss Vegetables are packed with nutrients and have a low calorie density. Adding more vegetables to your daily diet is the easiest way to lose weight. Here are some of the Top vegetables for Weight Loss: Kale Broccoli Asparagus Spinach Collard greens Peppers Mushroom Cucumber Tomato Onion Garlic…
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Ever heard of this? I might give it a try...
Water Therapy for weight loss Water therapy has been used from ancient times to cleanse our body of all toxic waste and lose the excess weight. The process of doing this is to consume 4-6 glasses of water the first thing in the morning as soon as you get up bed before doing anything else. Yes, this is done even before…
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Weekend Motivation... :)
Keep up your Weight Loss Resolution Many of you are committed to losing weight this New Year and determined to keep it off. Here are some of the tips to help you to naturally lose weight and maintain your ideal weight. Visualize yourself fit and healthy. Having an image in your mind on what you want to look like and feel…
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USN Pure Glutamine
Anyone taking this? It was recommended to me today and I bought some. Just looking for feedback. Thanks :happy:
