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Join me... 100 pounds to lose! -part 3
Okay folks... we're on to the new page! I'll try to notify all active users. I know it's late, but here are this week's challenges: Tuesday, Dec 14th: Just do it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tri2iLq0L_o Wednesday, Dec 15th: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tjGjLeQaC8 Thursday, Dec 16th:…
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64 lbs lost... pics.
I needed a little something to cheer me up, so I decided to post some pics. I'm ALMOST half way to my goal of losing 130 lbs. :bigsmile: I began my weight loss journey on 8/20/2010, and my before pic was taken about a month before. My start weight was 275 lbs. Now I've lost 64 lbs, and this pic was taken today.
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Chia Seeds
I recently bought some chia seeds, and now I'm just not sure what to do with them. Can anyone help?
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Yummy Cheesy Potatoes, the healthy way!
I just listed this in the database, so I thought I'd share the recipe. It's listed under Holiday Potatoes. Ingredients: 1-2 lb. bag TJ Farms frozen hash browns (the diced kind) 12 oz bag Kraft fat free shredded cheddar cheese 16 oz container Daisy light sour cream 1 can Healthy Request cream of mushroom soup 4 tbsp Best…
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Where are you? Feel like giving up?
I was thinking today about those people who joined back in January. There have been a lot of new friend requests that I have accepted that I no longer see posts from. I get it. Some people just don't have the motivation to do this. BUT, what if they stuck with it? I began my MFP journey on August 20th, 2010. Now I gave up…
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No-one is perfect
I know that a lot of us here are struggling with self-esteem and self-perception issues. I'm here to tell you that NO-ONE is perfect. So how about we all comment on something positive about ourselves? Let's focus on loving ourselves instead of what we don't like! Here's Mine: I'm smart. I graduated with my Bachelor's of…
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54 pounds lost and counting... PICS!
Okay folks, the picture on the left was taken back in July, before I started MFP. The one on the right was taken today. I still have 76 lbs to lose before I get to my goal, but I'm well on my way!
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Chocolate Sponge Cake
I made this cake today for a friend who's diabetic, but as I was looking at the nutrition info, I realized that this could be good for us too! So, I'm sharing the recipe! Chocolate Sponge Cake ~from Healthy & Hearty Diabetic Cookbook, by the Canadian Diabetes Association 4 egg whites 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1/4 tsp salt…
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Ground Turkey/Veggie soup
I made this for dinner tonight, and it was delicious! 8 cups homemade chicken stock 1 package honeysuckle white 97% lean ground turkey, browned 2 leeks, sliced 8 cups frozen mixed vegetables 1 small head of cabbage (4.5 inches diameter) 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp onion powder 4 tsp chicken soup base 1 cup dry pearled…
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Seeking some advice
A friend of mine put in his two week's notice at his job... I'm used to seeing him everyday, so I'm going to miss him:ohwell: :frown: , and I'd like to make him something sweet as a goodbye present. Now, he has Diabetes and High Blood Pressure, and his wife also has some health problems. Does anyone have a recipe for some…
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Low Cal Beef N Bean Burritos!
Makes 8 burritos: Westpac - Meal Basics Ranchero Blend, 1 container (3 cups ea.); La Preferida - Refried Beans Fat Free, 1 container (1 4/5 cups ea.); Beef Ground Round 90% - Hamburger, 20 oz; Extra Virgin Olive Oil Blend, 1 tbsp; on the Border - Medium Salsa, 5 tbsp; Spices - Chili powder, 1 tbsp; Generic - Ground Cumin,…
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Results of my 10-week challenge!
I'm in a great group, and Carol, the woman who started the group posted a ten week challenge. Today is the day we took after pics, and I wanted to share. BTW here is the link to the group page: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/141276-join-me-100-pounds-to-lose-part-3 Here are my before pics: AND here are my after…
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Healthy Appetizers?
My brother throws a New Year's Eve party at his house every year, and it's a pot-luck with a theme. This year's theme is appetizers. I was pretty excited about it, because I was going to make sushi, but my sister-in-law is making it, so I have to think of something else. Does anyone have any suggestions of a healthy, low…
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Make Thanksgiving Easier
A suggestion to make your Thanksgiving easier: I just read this online the other day, and I'm kicking myself for not thinking of it myself!!! Peel your potatoes the night before, and put them in the crockpot. Barely cover them with water, and cook on low overnight while you're sleeping. Then in the morning, you just drain…
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I had a goal....
I started out at my top weight of 275 lbs in August of 2009. It was my last semester at Northern Illinois University, and I decided I was too big, and I needed to lose, so I started in, really not knowing what I was doing. I did manage to lose 10 lbs, but stuck there for a YEAR! so, in August, Amber, a friend of my…
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25lbs gone from my top weight! Pics!!!
I've lost at least 15 lbs since starting MFP (I weigh in tomorrow), but I lost ten before I started. Here are my before and after pics. Can you guys see a difference? I really don't see it in pics, but I see it in the mirror. Maybe it's mental. What do you think? At the left is my top weight of 275, and at the right is…
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My favorite Jeans
I've been on MFP for about 2 months now, and So far I've lost 14 lbs. I finally have faith in the fact that I CAN lose weight... before MFP I felt hopeless. The 14 lbs and the inches I've lost so far had not been making much of a difference, with the exception of a pair of capris that were already too loose I can no longer…
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New Schedule, New requirements... HELP!
Ok folks... my husband and I own a cleaning service, where we go to difference businesses and we clean their offices, restrooms, breakrooms, etc. We once had 27 employees, but due to the state of the economy, we have lost business and revenue, and we have laid off almost everyone. Now my husband and I are doing the…
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I'm in a slump.
Hi all... I was wondering if you wonderful MFP people could help me out. My husband and I are having some serious financial issues, and it's affecting other parts of my life. I'm not sleeping very well; although I'm getting enough sleep time-wise, I'm waking up still exhausted. I'm becoming increasingly frustrated, and…
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Totally down in the dumps!
Today is a rough day. I have a hard time every year on Sept. 8th. Today is my friend Clarissa's birthday. When we were 19 years old, she went home for spring break, and told her dad that she wasn't feeling well and she was just exhausted. He took her to the doctor, and she was diagnosed with Acute Leukemia. She died two…
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I feel nauseous....Help!
I feel nauseous, but I don't know why. I had to have fasting blood tests this morning, so I didn't get breakfast until 10 am. I waited an hour and did some aerobics, and now I feel like crap. Can anyone tell me what the deal is?
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Anyone have suggestions to help menstrual cramps?
I experience debilitating menstrual cramps every month, for just about the entire duration of my period. In the past, the only thing that seemed to help is eating ice cream. I don't know why, but it would take the pain away for 5 to 10 minutes, and give me a little bit of relief from the constant nagging pain. Now I am…
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What happens if I'm over on my protein?
I started this website about a week ago, and it seems that I am consistently over on my protein allowance. If I stay within the guidelines on the other categories (sugar, carbs, fats, etc.) am I hindering my ability to lose weight? Are there health consequences in eating too much protein? I did some research, and I'm…
