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Lose 1 lb, eat 5 lbs worth.
Hello all, For many months I've been dealing with a very bad habit of stress eating. It is hard to over come and at times I will eat because of boredom. I'm so used to being at my current weight, losing seems like something in a far away dream. I've started going back to the gym regularly but this causes me to think, "I…
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Hopping back on the train
Hi all, the healthy eating and fitness train got derailed for a bit over here but I am, as of today, getting back on. I lost motivation there for a while (winter weather means you need that body fat to keep you warm, right?) but am forcing myself to get back to it. I have 20 pounds to lose and want to tone up. I'd love…
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Support needed.
Hi there! I've been on this site for a while, got to my goal weight, battled with a health issue and am now up in weight again. I've gained 10 lbs which isn't much to most people but when it's about 8% of your body weight, it takes its toll. The medication my doctors have me on causes me to want to eat constantly. I am an…
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Knee pain, time for new shoes?
Hi all, I've never had really great knees. I've noticed when doing jumping jacks during the 30 Day Shred dvd my knees really hurt, as well as when I run (and afterwards for that matter. It could possibly be how I land or my gait. I love running and would gladly do it more if I weren't afraid of injury to my knees. Any…
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Chocolate Zucchini Bread (with a few surprise ingredients)
It's summer and anyone with a garden probably has an abundance of Zucchini on hand. You could make the classic Zucchini bread OR one with a twist: In my search, I found this recipe for a Zucchini Chocolate (Basil) Loaf: http://www.forkspoonnknife.com/2010/09/farm-to-table-zucchini-chocolate-basil.html I played around with…
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Superfruits!
While doing my daily email check, I enjoy looking at any healthy food tidbits on Yahoo news. This article makes me want to go out and buy way too much fruit. Not that anyone needs more of a reason to eat fruit (because it's delicious) here are some of the health benefits of 24 superfruits:…
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"Possibility of PCOS"
Hi everyone, I've been dealing with many odd little health issues for the past year. I mentioned ages ago to my doctor the possibility of PCOS and she knocked down the idea…a year later I requested an ultra sound. The results showed a possibility of PCOS and now I have to see a reproductive specialist. I keep researching…
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MYTRAK Slim Coach + Polar HRM?
I just bought the MyTrack Slim Coach and a chest strap heart rate monitor but have no idea how the My Trak system works. Has anyone bought this as well? How do I use the website? So many questions, any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Whole Foods Market
Hi everyone! I'm going to Whole Foods tomorrow which happens on rare occasion since I have to travel to Pennsylvania to go there. I love the store and am obsessed, but once I enter its vast greatness I get overwhelmed and end up leaving practically empty handed. So I am here to ask: what are a few of your favorite Whole…
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Delicious Rita's custard ruining my life…help!
Hi everyone, I'd really like some help with this problem I have. The problem happens to be this… It looks amazing right, what could be the issue here? I've worked at Rita's Water Ice for the past 6 years and it never fails that as soon as I come in to start my shift I begin making my own tasty little creations. Granted…
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HELP!
I had a great well balanced day food wise, was up and down moving pretty much constantly at work, squeezed in a 30 minute strength training work out….and then came dinner. I met up with my best girlfriend and well, this happened: Bruchetta on toast points (I stuck to 2). Greek salad (dressing served on the side). Half a…
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Lighter Sesame Chicken
Lighter Sesame Chicken, taken from this recipe here: http://www.alidaskitchen.com/2012/02/lighter-sesame-chicken.html I just served the chicken over some steamed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts) with homemade egg drop soup. Roughly 250 calories for both the soup and the main dish…
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Binge Snacking
Since I began my healthy eating adventure, I've had increasingly growing problems with binge snacking. I have little will power when it comes to snacks, and while I pick healthy foods to eat, I just don't have the control to stop eating. I'll start with thinking "oh I just want a taste"…of one item, then I'll want to taste…
