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Several healthy AND yummy restaurant choices?!
Okay, I don't know how many states have Daphne's Greek Cafe but I just discovered that they have several meals that are under 600 calories! I may actually treat myself to a lunch OUT on a work day! I'm so excited!!! http://www.daphnesgreekcafe.com/menu_less_600_nutrition.asp :happy: Okay, I just looked...they're only in…
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Bad supermarket foods
Thought this was a good article: http://health.msn.com/nutrition/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100229943>1=31036
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What would you do?
Okay, so I'm going to Macaroni Grill for dinner tonight and I was checking out their nutrition information online. Not surprisingly, most of their meals are between 1,000-1,500 calories each. OUCH! Not to mention the salad and super yummy bread that comes BEFORE the meal. They have some healthier options that are 500-700…
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Salmon recipe
Yesterday someone was asking for yummy salmon recipes and, today, I found a recipe that I printed out a long time ago and put in my "recipe" file at work (I know...I SHOULD be working but I can't help looking for yummy recipes!). Anyway, this looks REALLY good and is healthy! Grilled Mustard Salmon with Red Wine Sauce…
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Pork roast ideas
Okay, so I bought a pork roast, maybe 3 lbs or so, and I have no idea what to do with it. It's not a pork LOIN roast...just a regular pork roast. I've made pork chops, pork loin/tenderloin...but I'm not sure what to do with this particular hunk of meat. Is it something that needs to be cooked for a long time to make it…
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Biggest Loser
Is anyone else as afraid of Joelle's "friend" as I am? She's MEAN! Yes, Joelle isn't doing as great of a job as she could, is whiny, has little motivation, and probably isn't the person (of the two) who should have stayed there to bring the other home but, well, she was. I can't believe how nasty the friend is! I…
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Most motivating day EVER!
So I haven't worked out the last two days. I know. That's bad. Actually, I haven't worked out the last 4 DAYS because I don't generally work out on the weekends. So I took two extra days off. I was laying in bed this morning, the alarm on it's last snooze reminder, and I had just turned it off. My boyfriend rolls over and…
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I just wanted to lose 2 lbs!!!
Okay, so I'm just whining here... I busted my BUTT this week with watching EVERY calorie (even that ONE Hershey's Kiss) and getting up every morning at 5:30 to work out and was SO hopeful that I would have lost 2 lbs since last Friday...or ANYTHING...when I weighed myself this morning. I got on and off the scale 4 times,…
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My mind says yes but my body says no!
OUCH! I've been doing a GREAT job with my daily treadmill workouts including upping my jogging (this is relatively new for me) at a slow speed to 1.25 miles per day. I LOVE it! It's hard by the end of the 1.25 miles and I walk an additional 2.75 miles with it but it's great! I love making a challenge for myself. I intended…
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Jawline?
Okay, so most of my jawline is back! Hooray! Now I'm starting to see my cheekbones struggling to poke through. I can't wait! What are your little silly things like this that keep you going?
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Acorn squash
Does anyone have any good recipes/ideas for what to do with acorn squash as a side dish? I don't prefer my squash to be sweetened with sugars, but rather salty and savory. I'm making pork chops with a rosemary balsamic reduction. Just want the squash to taste yummy with it. :)
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Stupid holidays Part 2
Okay, so a couple weeks ago I posted a "Stupid holidays" dealio. I'd gained back 5 pounds with all of the over indulging I did. After my whiny post I started back with counting my calories and working out. Well, this morning it paid off. Those stupid 5 pounds are gone! Sooo...just a reminder to everyone who is discouraged…
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Ab workout video ???
Okay, so I saw an ab workout video advertised a TON last week on tv but now I can't remember, for the life of me, what it was called. It's one that is supposed to tone your whole core including your back, obliques, and all of your ab muscles, without doing any crunches or floor work and is only 10 minutes long. Has anyone…
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Stupid holidays...
Stupid cookies and candies. Stupid buffets and family meal gatherings. Stupid cheeses and meats. Stupid appetizers and desserts. Stupid lazy vacation. Stupid "it's the holidays...I can indulge" attitude. Stupid 5 gained pounds. Grrrr...:mad: :explode: :grumble: :noway: :ohwell: :angry: :devil: :sad:
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Calories burned?
I know there's a site that will show the calories burned for nearly EVERY activity out there but I can't remember what it is. Does anyone else remember? I helped my friend paint her kitchen for 3 hours last night (it looks fabulous, by the way!) instead of doing a second workout to burn off the dinner we had (turkey…
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Hot???
How to start this one off...I've lost a total of 60 pounds since I began my weight loss journey over a year and a half ago. It feels great. I've been at a stand still for the last 6 months or so as I haven't been watching my calories or exercising regularly, but I've definitely maintained. It's good to know I can do that!…
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Buffalo Wing Salad
Okay, I just decided I was craving Buffalo wings...thanks to a friend who got me started thinking about them. I decided I'll make a salad that I've made before but totally modify it. I am positive it'll be good! Mmmm!!! 3 cups lettuce (I like big salads) 1 stalk celery, sliced 1/3 medium red onion 4 oz chicken tenderloin,…
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Heartrate monitor - GREAT DEAL!
Okay, I know this isn't going to be nearly as great of a product as the Polar HRM's, but I just got a Reebok HRM for $25 - this includes shipping! It's a one day thing, only. The more expensive HRM's are not currently in my budget but I really wanted to be able to monitor my calories burned more closely so I thought I'd…
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Notice any small motivators lately?
Okay, so this is random, but has anyone else noticed any stupidly small motivators lately? Anything that has made you just think, "Hmmm...that's different than it used to be...FANTASTIC!" ??? Here's one I noticed today and made me feel great. I was shaving my legs this morning and I noticed that my thigh wasn't as chunky…
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Work out to eat?
Okay, so I'm starting to notice that I seem to be making sure that I work out simply so I can eat more. No, I'm not eating cake, cookies, ice cream, and other bad stuff. It's all good for me stuff...lean proteins, fiber filled foods, veggies, fruits, dairy, etc... I just feel happier when I can snack on low calorie foods…
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Cingular Weight Loss Plan??? :)
Once a week I meet up with a friend who works down town and we go for a two hour walk and stop somewhere new and yummy for dinner. It's such a fantastic way to get in some good girl chat, enjoy a new restaurant, and get some good exercise! I live in Portland, OR and this city is such a great place to walk! We have all of…
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It's been a while!
Hello! I joined MFP last year and loved it. I started getting busy and slowly "forgot" to endter daily food a little at a time and, after a while, just stopped doing it all together. Well, I'm BACK! I'm happy to report that I haven't gained any weight, though I haven't lost any, either. I'm ready to start working on that…
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Quit smoking
Hi there! Quite a while ago someone put up a website that's meant to be supportive for those who are quitting smoking. I am trying to recommend it to a friend but I can't remember what the site is. Can anyone help? Thanks!
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Creamy Spinach Penne
I found this on the Kraft website. I think it will be tomorrow's dinner! Sounds good! I figure I'll either use whole wheat pasta or spaghetti squash instead of the penne to make it even healthier. Creamy Spinach Penne Recipe Rating: Prep Time: 15 min Total Time: 27 min Makes: 6 servings 12 oz. fresh spinach leaves, stemmed…
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"Fried" mozzarella sticks
Okay, so a co-worker of mine was eating those deliciously BAD for you fried mozzarella sticks the other day and it got me craving them SO bad! I decided I'd try to make my own and see how they turned out. They were great! I had them with my spaghetti squash with marinara and just dunked them in the sauce from that. The…
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What if I go over...or don't eat enough of...
I know I've had these questions and have seen a lot of people with the same questions. Here's an article I saw today. Hope it's helpful! http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=372 Nutrient Carbohydrates Fat Protein (Women) Protein (Men) Healthy Range 45%-65% 20%-35% 10%-35% 10%-35% 1200 calories…
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Waayyyy off topic...
Someone here put up a slide show to music of her baby for all of us to see once. I want to start compiling a bunch of pictures and make one for my friend's baby's first birthday. Does anyone know what site I can use to do it? Is it free? Cheap? Any help would be appreciated! :) Thanks!
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I've lost my motivation!
Okay, so I seem to have lost all of my motivation and drive. I feel like crap, haven't been exercising, try to watch what I'm eating but then just eat something awful for me, have gained 3 pounds back, and am miserable. It's been a month since I've lost my way. I think part of this is stemming from the fact that I'm broke,…
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Shiritaki Noodles?
Okay, I keep hearing about these noodles and have NO IDEA what they are. How are they used? Are they a good substitute for pasta in most dishes? Is there a site that anyone knows of that gives info? Where can you find them and how pricey are they typically? I feel so out of the loop! LOL I've been using whole wheat pasta…
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Chicken Teriyaki "Chow Mein"
Here's a super good, super easy, healthy recipe that I made up last night. Hope someone else enjoys it as much as I did! (The sodium is off, but the other info should be right.) 1 Lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" pieces 1 package Ronzoni Whole Wheat pasta (Only use 5/7 of box in recipe, though otherwise…
