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How much do calories count? A must read!
How much do calories count? There really can be no question that when it comes to weight management and energy balance, calories count. Calories are units of energy, and the relationship between matter and energy is -- as I have noted on prior occasion -- not up for debate. But I hasten to add that how many calories it…
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Please help me find some cute clothes online!
Ok ladies and gentleman... I have finally reached goal! I have passed on all of my clothes to friends going through their own transition and literally have 3 pair of pants, 2 pair of shorts, 2 tshirts, a sweater, and my workout gear. These items were purchased 75% off or at my local thrift store (I'm a bargain shopper).…
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NSV Matching Bathing Suits
I had a NSV today! My hubs asked me if I wanted to get matching bathing suits this year! No, I don't mean that he is going to wear a bikini. Lol. We decided to get ones of similar colors- not black or brown or some other "color" that blends into the background. This year will be the first for me to confidently wear a…
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What's your excuse?
Today I hit a milestone in my weightloss journey! I am down 75 pounds! I have tons of excuses for why I was fat. 1. I just had a baby. My daughter is 6 months old. 2. I have kids. Yup, I have 5 of them. 3. I'm in school. Just graduated a month ago with a Master of Education. 4. I work full time. So, while in Grad school…
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Oatmeal- Quick Cooking Vs Old Fashioned
I have been cooking the Quick Cooking version of regular oatmeal- not the packaged, presweetened stuff. I really like the smoothness and the texture. However, when I ran out- I purchased a larger container of the regular old fashioned oats that are not "quick cooking" so they take around 5 minutes to cook on the stove top.…
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I was envious... So I looked...
I must admit that I was a little jealous and in awe of a poster's avatar. She looked thin, fit, and in shape. I thought... I need to be doing what she's doing! Her food diary is public, so I snuck a peek. Whatever she us eating, I need to be eating to have a body like that! Boy was I mistaken! It seemed apparent, in my…
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Protein pairing for creamy pumpkin curry soup?
Hi all- I am making a creamy pumpkin soup from an old Cooking Light recipe tomorrow night... we have never ate anything with pumpkin (besides pies of course) so I'm excited to make this soup. However- I'm having trouble thinking of something to go along with the soup... does anyone have any suggestions? I'd like some sort…
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New Food Challenge- Join In!
I know most of us get so bored with the same ole' same ole' foods so I thought it would be fun to start a challenge! The rules are simple... Cook a meal for your family this week containing at least 1 new ingredient that you have never used before or used in a non-traditional manner. The dish must be wholesome and good for…
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HRM- Polar FT40 or F11 (obsolete- comparable to FT60)? Help
Dilemma here- would love to order a Polar HRM but can't decide!!! Help me please! I am torn between the Polar FT40 and the F11. The F11 is no longer made and is comparable to the FT60 which is a step above the FT40. I can get either of them at the same price. Can I really go wrong here? Should I be "concerned" that the F11…
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This may sound extreme but... (re: infomercials)
These fitness/diet/weight loss infomercials tick me off! Seriously! They make me soooo angry! After being on this site and seeking out my own research based information and evidence- these infomercials sicken me to no end! I cannot stand how companies prey on desperate people who want to lose weight. "No gym time needed"…
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5 months after 4th baby & 69 lbs later! PIX
I never thought I could lose weight and always used my many kids (gave birth to 4 plus 1 stepdaughter = 5) as an excuse for my weight. Fertility drugs (yes- we meant to have so many!) coupled with bad food choices and lack of exercise led to my all time non-pregnancy high of 196. I am 5' 7" tall. I gave birth to my…
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NSV- Tried on my 1 & only bikini from my skinny days and...
it was TOO BIG! :laugh: I wore it the summer my husband and I met 4 years ago. I thought I was looking good back then, but now that I think about it... I was about 20 lbs heavier than I am now (currently at my lowest weight in 15 years). Anyway, I tried on the bottom first and the front gaped open so you could see…
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I'm curious to know...
how many people enrolled on this site January 1?!? I know at my gym I could hardly find an empty machine b/c of all of the New Years Resolution-ers (yes I know that's not a word... lol). I would be interested to know how many... any guesses? Is there even a way to find out how many members are on this site? Would be pretty…
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Coffee makes you hungrier?
This is just a theory... the last few days I have been drinking about 6 cups a day vs 3 cups a week... it's cold and it is my little indulgence at home. Anyway- I have felt like I wanted to literally eat my arm off... I cannot get satisfied! The only change has been the increased coffee intake. Does this happen to anyone…
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polenta- what does it taste like?
This is so random- but there is a great recipe I want to try from a magazine and the suggested side dish is grilled polenta. I have seen this on food network, etc. but have no clue what it is exactly and what it tastes like. Who on here eats it?
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Why is my hair falling out? Help!
Hey everyone! I have been on this healthy journey since August 7, 2010. I have lost 60 pounds to date and 40 of that is non-pregnancy weight. About a month ago my hair started falling out. I didn't think much about it then but now it is ridiculous! Tons of hair falls out each time I shampoo, brush, or just touch my hair.…
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Slowcooker Gourmet: Salt & Wheat Free cooking for the crockp
:bigsmile: Ok I am in heaven! I stumbled across a brand called "Slowcooker Gourmet" at Winn Dixie yesterday. They make 10 different dinner starter kits (some ingredients such as beans and all spices- REAL spices like bay leaves, etc. are included) and you just add meat (such as turkey sausage & chicken breast, etc and…
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is it bad of me...?
Ok I have never actually said this in person- but is it bad of me that I derive satisfaction in knowing that I look a gazillion times better than my husband's mean ex wife? She has 1 child who is with us half of the time... I have 4 (2 from previous marriage, 2 from my husband) and I teach full time and am in my last…
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no longer want tummy tuck
I am the mom of 5 (gave birth to 4) and I have wanted a tummy tuck since the day after giving birth the first time... until today. Today was the first time I started to believe I can change (and have changed) the way may body looks without surgery. I may have a ton of stretch marks- but I wear them proudly. Today is the…