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Buffalo/Hot Wing Meatballs
Buffalo Meatballs 1 package ground turkey mixed with: at least 1/2 cup Franks Red Hot sauce 1 handful finely chopped celery leaves and/or celery 1/2 medium onion, minced, saute in a little oil to soften 2-3 cloves garlic, minced, sauted in a little oil with onion 1/2 cup bread crumbs 1 egg, beaten 1 Tbsp Worstershire Sauce…
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Sick...AGAIN!
Okay, so I was all excited to buy a smaller size pants this weekend, even if they are a little snug. I figured just two more weeks of doing what I do (calorie counting, working out, etc.) and they would fit just fine. Well, low and behold, I'm sick...AGAIN! This is the second time in 4 weeks that I've been sick and neither…
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ANOTHER SIZE!
Hi there! Okay, so I was back home with family this weekend and one of my sisters told me that my pants were too big and that I needed a new pair. I conceded and went to the store. Well, I didn't think my pants were a WHOLE SIZE too big! I got 3 new pair of pants that were smaller! Hooray! So far I've gone from a 22 to a…
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Yep! Eat more, lose more!
Okay, so last week posted about the fact that I'd lost no weight the week before and decided to up my calories from 1200 to between 1300-1500 per day (with exercise, of course). Well, it worked! I lost 4 pounds last week! It sounds so strange to eat to lose, but our bodies need the fuel to keep our metabolisms running. I'm…
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Creamy dill ranch dressing
I found this a long time ago and sent it to my sister. I've never tried it but she said it tastes great! Thought I'd copy and paste it to share. :) CREAMY DILL RANCH DRESSINGUSER RATING ADD A COMMENT | PRINT THIS RECIPE | SEND TO A FRIEND | ADD TO MY EATINGWELL NUTRITION PROFILE: Low Calorie | Low Carb | Low Sodium | Low…
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Eat more, lose more???
Okay, so recently I posted about the nasty break up my scale and I had. I have decided to try to work on our relationship and give it one more chance next Tuesday. Until this week I had been eating just around my 1200 calories per day and burning about 400 calories per day. I got to thinking...maybe that, "eat more, lose…
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What a feeling!
Okay, I know I've posted way too much already, today, but I just had to share one more thing... :smile: I just walked by a co-worker who I see a couple times a week at work and he said, "Somebody's losing weight! Skinnyyyy!!!" Now, my 199 pounds on my 5"6" frame is nowhere close to skinny, but it feels so dang good when…
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Stupid scale!
Okay, so I just need to rant a little to let off some steam. Almost two weeks ago I was so excited to have FINALLY gotten below 200 (barely...199...but still) and I thought I'd finally found my stride. That doesn't seem to be the case. I worked my BOOTY off last week, increasing treadmill time, incorporating some jogging,…
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Do I see what I think I see?!
Okay, so I stepped on the scale again this morning and, low and behold, I'VE FINALLY DROPPED BELOW THE FRIGGIN 200 MARK! HOORAY! I'm so excited! Sad to say, but I haven't seen that in over 2 years. I'm just barely below it, but it's encouraging to see. I'm just barely below, so I need to be sure that I keep watching my…
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Want to learn to jog?
I found this website yesterday that has the "Couch to 5k" plan. I tried the first one this morning and was pretty successful. My jogging is probably slower than it should be, but I'll get there. Thought I'd share: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
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Quitting smoking...
Okay, so I've decided that it's time for me to quit smoking. I've cut down to 4-5 cigarettes a day to start weaning myself off of the nicotine slowly. I've contacted my doctor about starting the prescription, Chantix, to help me as well. I know I can do it...if I can find the willpower to exercise and count 1200 calories a…
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Banana "Ice Cream"
Okay, so a friend of mine was telling me that she does this for her son and calls it ice cream. Says it's really good. She'll just buy bananas, slice, and freeze them. She breaks off a chunk of them, puts them in a blender, adds a little milk and, VOILA, banana ice cream! If you like it sweeter you could add a little…
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Totally Confused!!!
Okay, so between the beginning of November and mid December I lost 10 pounds. That was fantastic! For the last month I have not worked out at ALL, haven't paid attention to what I've been eating, and just kind of let loose. I got fully back on track yesterday and began my workout/calorie regimine again. I weighed myself to…
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Christmas Vacaation...
Hi there! I'm back from my vacation and I had a great time! I ate myself into oblivion and didn't exercise (unless you count playing pony, dancing, and running around with kids exercise). I feel a little guilty but I already expected that I wouldn't watch my food intake too closely. I still need to get my head out of…
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Profiles?
Okay, is this whole "About me/profile" thing new or did I just not notice it until now!? Please tell me it's new because I already feel like an insane person! If it is, great job! I love it! It's nice to get to know a little more about everyone who fills it in. :happy:
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Tortilla Soup - Turkey OR chicken
1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp oregano 1 tbsp cumin 1/2 tsp cayenne 1 4 oz can green chilies 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped up fine (this is my addition and isn't required...just add more cayenne if you want it spicier) 8 cups reduced sodium…
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GRRRRRRRR!!!
Okay, so this is just a rant to get this off of my chest. I know I can come here and let it all out...right? :ohwell: So I waited a month and a half to do another weigh in at Curves and today was the day. I was all excited and had thought I'd done so well! I'd gone down a pant size, have been counting my calories for a…
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Have a good holiday!
I'm heading to the airport shortly to visit my family for the holidays so I just wanted to make sure to tell everyone Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Happy Kwanza, Cheery Winter, or whatever else anyone may or may not celebrate! :smile: I probably won't be online until I return on the 26th so I guess I'll see everyone…
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Visions of sugarplums...
Okay, so I'm not having visions of sugarplums...I'm more of a salty food girl...but I sure am having visions of fat laden chinese food, cholesterol filled pizza, salt saturated potato chips, and full fat sour cream and butter topped baked potatoes with a big, juicy, fattening steak on the side. Ugh. I've been doing a…
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Low cal Tomato Tortilla Soup
I saw this on a website and thought I'd try it tonight. So good! I changed a couple things, though. Instead of sauteing in oil, I just used some chicken stock (it's a great saute substitute!), and I also added some Chipotle Chili Powder that I just got. Added a great smokey flavor! Counts are below. Makes 4 good sized…
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Super stupid question...
Sorry, Razboo...I know how much you love these. :laugh: Does a Caffiene Free Diet Coke count as part of the daily water intake? I count my herbal tea but I'm not sure if the sodium negates the whole "water" part of the soda. Does anyone have any insight?
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Best feeling EVER!
Okay, so you know when you're really trying hard to lose weight and you're trying to keep yourself from your scale so you don't really know how much progress you've had? Then your pants that were too small before fit, but you still feel like you haven't changed much? Well, the best feeling EVER is seeing a friend you…
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Water...
Okay, so I know I'm supposed to get my 8 glasses of water in per day, which I do...with the help of yummy herbal tea at night. What I'm not sure of is whether it's referring to 8 8 oz glasses of water a day or 8 16 oz bottles. Anyone have any insight? I've also heard that we should be drinking the equivalent number of…
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I'm a loser!!! Hooray!
So, I got up this morning, tried on a pair of pants that I bought a while ago as a motivator that were a size small, and THEY FIT! AND THEY'RE EVEN A LITTLE BAGGY IN THE BOOTY! HOORAY! Just thought I'd share my happiness of the day. :) Now if I can just get through Thanksgiving and not outgrow them in just one day of…
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How many calories am I actually supposed to eat?
Okay, so I'm a little confused as to how many calories I'm supposed to eat. My target calories are at 1200. I know I'm supposed to eat at least that many. Now, when I work out and, say burn 400 calories, the bottom of my food intake info shows that I have 400 more calories to consume. Does this mean that I'm supposed to…
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Breakfast Smoothie
Hello, there! Below is the recipe for a breakfast smoothie that I have every morning. It has ground flax seed, a wonderful source of Omega 3's, psyllium husk (great for fiber to make it more filling), vitamin powder (I get mine from the Vitamin Shoppe. I hate taking vitamins so this is a great way to get them in!), and…
