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AMAZING spicy dip/sandwich spread! High protein, low cal!
Who knew something so tasty would be so simple? I don't like plain greek yogurt, but this is great. Ingredients - 0% Fat Plain Greek Yogurt - Frank's Red Hot Sauce (I used the "thick" one because it's what was available, but I assume regular would work just as well, and would be basically be calorie free) Directions Mix…
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Looking for gym in River North?
I -ing love the gym I go to, River North Gym in the merch mart. Great classes, enough heavy objects to move around (what I'm mostly there for) and I don't think I've ever seen the cardio equipment full. Plus it's craaazy clean. Till the end of summer they are running a promotion where new members get $50 off, and also you…
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Cool new "bicycle". What do you think?
Some of my mechanical engineering friends just invented a new kind of "bicycle" Here's a video of it: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2855931194805 Here it is with one of the inventors: Here's some thumbnails: And here's the fullsize pictures: https://www.facebook.com/greatscottech/photos_stream What do you guys…
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Stretching routine for lifters/cyclists?
I used to go the the free yoga class they have every week at my gym, but they switched instructors, and the class no longer really provides what I'm looking for. I ride my bike for at least an hour on week days (commuting), and try to lift three days a week. I am looking for a simple post-lifting (or off day?) stretching…
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A sports bra, and a 50+ lb difference
24 years old, 5'11" I don't know exactly what I weighed in the first photo. Let's say 260+. In September, I weighted 264. The second photo was taken today; this morning I weighed 211.5 pounds. Woo. What I did is discussed in detail here:…
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Two blue dresses display my progress [pics + details]
Gender: Female. Obviously. Height: 5'11" Age: 24 I think I've hit a bit of a plateau, so I'm hoping that looking at my progress so far will keep me motivated. Truth be told, although the scale, measuring tape, and pictures show a difference... I don't feel different at all. Perhaps I will once I get below 200 pounds. I'm…
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Chicagoans have NO EXCUSE not to eat healthy!
If you think, "I would eat healthier... if only it was more affordable..." CHANGE YOUR DANG MIND. I <3 this grocery store. Hopefully all cities have a few absurdly cheap groceries scattered around!
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Banana-free, protein packed ICE CREAM
I have a ton of frozen strawberries, and just tried to make a smoothie. It didn't work. I ended up with ice cream. Ingredients Two and a half cups or so of slightly-thawed strawberries Half a cup or so of milk Two scoops of EAS strawberry protein powder Equipment A strong blender (I have a Brevell) Steps Put ingredients in…
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NROL4W + Bike Commuting?
The author seems pretty firm on the "don't do extra cardio" thing, but I'm pretty set on bike commuting. It's only 5 miles each way, the ground is flat (woo Chicago!) and I go at a semi-leisurely pace; it takes me about half an hour each way. And it saves me SOOO much money. I've been doing it since September, so my body…
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Protein-boosted iced coffee
This drink doesn't have a huge amount of protein, but I'm usually don't get enough protein, so every gram helps! I became mildly addicted to the free espresso machine at work, so this is a way to make it a bit better for my macros. Ingredients Espresso shot(s) Teaspoon of sugar Lots of ice Half+ cup of milk Bit of sugar…
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Stellar Cycling Motivation
Just because it's December doesn't mean you have an excuse not to cycle! Whether you need motivation to keep on the saddle, or to finally hop on, here are some awesome quotes. Blatantly stolen from http://www.quotegarden.com/bicycling.html The bicycle, the bicycle surely, should always be the vehicle of novelists and…
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Which is harder: Losing weight, or paying debt?
I (24 years old) have about 50 more pounds to lose to get to "goal weight one," at which point I will figure out my next fitness goals. My boyfriend (27 years old) has about $13,000 worth of debt to pay off, just to get to a networth of 0. It will be interesting to see who has the more challenging journey, I am sure we…
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Dang it, UPS! Gimme my NROL4W!
Was excited because I have free 2 day shipping from Amazon prime... On Friday I heard the door bell in my apartment buzz... pushed the button assuming it was my roommate forgetting her keys... nobody came in. Later saw a "we missed you" note from UPS. It's a $12 book! Just leave it here! Note says they will try again…
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What to do once people start noticing?
I'm starting at 260. Now I'm down to around 230 (not doing a check-in until I have access to a scale), and it's starting to be a bit noticeable, I guess. The other day my roommate commented that she could tell I was losing weight, but it's because she hugged me. Today, the receptionist said, "you're looking so small these…
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Bike commuters?
I'm not a racer, but I'm addicted to using my bike for errands/getting to work. For me it's such an important part of my frugal, healthy lifestyle. Would love some cycling enthusiast friends on here!
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CHALLENGE: Eat the rainbow! (not skittles)
I was reflecting on how colorful today's food was. If I had eaten that banana that's sitting on my desk ripening up, I would have basically had a completely healthy rainbow! As it is, I'm going to count the half cup of kettlecooked, chocolate drizzled popcorn I had :tongue: Red: Tomato Orange: Carrot Yellow: Popcorn Green:…
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[NSV] 2 headshots, and a ~20lb difference
It's not that big of a change yet, but it's nice to see some slight differences! Both pictures were taken at family gatherings In the past few months, I have: - Started bike commuting (5 miles each way) - Started packing even healthier lunches - Basically stopped eating the crap food that is available in abundance at work…
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Secret ingredient in last nights tasty squash soup
Last night I made my roommate some squash soup, and it came out delicious! - 8 cups water (boiled down some near the end because it was a bit thin. 6-7 would probably be better) - 3 bullion cubes - 1 butternut squash - 1/2 acorn squash (would have added more, but I got tired of chopping) - Teaspoon or two of olive oil…
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New fav less than 100 cal appetizer
I was visiting my bf this weekend, and he had a bunch of tomatoes for me (nobody in is house likes tomatoes, so he bought them for my visit, aww). I decided to eat them as an appetizer while we cooked dinner. Often I would do balsamic vinaigrette dressing + sliced tomatoes... but they had no vinaigrette dressings. And I…
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F, tall, atheist, 240#, programmer, cyclist, LDR
Everyone is always saying, "I'm looking for like minded friends," so if that description sounds familiar, go ahead and add me :) (LDR = long distance relationship. We at least get to see each other once a month) (And "cyclist" was "bike commuter" before I had to shorten it for title length)
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My lunch is bringing sexy back
I enjoy making my coworkers envious of my easy, healthy, tasty lunches. Here's my lunch from today: http://i.imgur.com/H6W5x.jpg (Salad with feta and avocado, cottage cheese with frozen blueberries, egg) Here's my lunch from last week: http://imgur.com/Sh8Ug.jpg (Caesar salad with croutons, bagel with cream cheese, capers,…
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A silly thing I'm looking forward to :3
Everyone has bad pictures on their driver's licenses, but mine is seriously THE WORST. I look normal enough... apart from the fact that it was probably at the peak of my weight. I don't even know what I weighed, because I didn't step on scales much. Probably more than the 260 that is my "official" starting point. Let's…
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Healthy, cheap food for election party?
I'm going to an election party tomorrow, and I'm at a loss for what to bring! It would be awesome if it was red and blue. I'm thinking strawberries and blueberries in yogurt or cottage cheese, but I don't know how well that would go over! Any ideas?
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A big, steaming bowl of Asian food (under 150cal!)
Sometimes you are in the mood for a big, steaming bowl of Asian food. But it can be costly (cheaper than a restaurant, but still multiple dollars), and Chinese takeout can have SO MANY calories. Here is my lazy evening, low cal, low cost alternative. I hesitate to call this a real recipe since it doesn't require that much…
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A big, steaming bowl of Asian food (Bonus: kosher)
Sometimes you are in the mood for a big, steaming bowl of Asian food. But it can be costly (cheaper than a restaurant, but still multiple dollars), and Chinese takeout can have SO MANY calories. Here is my lazy evening, low cal, low cost alternative. I hesitate to call this a real recipe since it doesn't require that much…
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What good choices have you made today?
There's SO MUCH free Papa John's pizza at work today. I already packed a healthy lunch. It used to be that I would eat my lunch and then have a couple slices of pizza, because they are there, free, and delicious. Today instead I went on a 6 mile bike ride to run an errand, and then ate only my packed lunch. Have you made…
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Bike commuting is AWESOME
You know how long it takes me to get to work by pubic transit? About half an hour. You know how long it takes me to get to work by bike? About half an hour. So rather than sitting around bored, idle, and cramped in an over filled train for an hour a day, I get to relax and get an hour of light cardio in. Sometimes more…
