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Chair Exercises (aerobic, yoga, low impact .)
When I was in pulmonary rehab, they gave me a DVD with various chair exercises. That DVD got damaged so I went online. I was amazed at what is available online and that it is free!! I hope if someone has breathing or standing issues that they will think about what is available in a chair-type exercise. I can get a very…
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I am in!
Good morning friends! I need to share: I have been on a weight loss plateau for months now. So frustrating. My doctor said not to worry about not losing, but just to keep up all that I am doing for fitness. Sigh. So, I am upping my calories to net 1200 calories (to eat back all the exercise calories I burn) to see if that…
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Need friends! Please add me.
I have been here awhile but it seems several of my friends have become inactive. Please add me. Here is a post I made this morning and will serve to introduce myself: I:sad: need to share: I have been on a weight loss plateau for months now. So frustrating. My doctor said not to worry about not losing, but just to keep up…
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I need more friends! Please add me.
Mon 03/04/13 10:02 AM I have been here awhile but it seems several of my friends have become inactive. Please add me. Here is a post I made this morning and will serve to introduce myself: I need to share: I have been on a weight loss plateau for months now. So frustrating. My doctor said not to worry about not losing, but…
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Giving up? (My weight loss has stalled.)
:drinker: I haven't lost any weight in the past 3 weeks and am feeling like just giving up. I know this attitude isn't going to help me. I did an extra hour at the gym (110 Minutes) and am having a big bowl of spaghetti squash for lunch. :love: Total loss is only about 12 pounds and I have such a long way to go. I am used…
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My reward: Pumpkin Spice Coffee (Trader Joe's)
I try to reward myself with non-calorie treats when I can. I love this yummy coffee, and just thought I'd share this in case others are doing the same thing. What treats do you reward yourself with?
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I made Baba Ganoush (eggplant hummus). Yum!
It has taken me a long time to dig up the best, healthiest recipes. That is why I like to share when I can. Do you have favorite recipes that help you stay on track? Every recipe site has several hummus recipes, but I did not use any particular one... To make this I just used the pulp of roasted eggplant and processed it…
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WANTED: "PERFECT PUMPKIN BREAD" RECIPE
The data base shows Hungry Girl's "Perfect Pumkin Bread." I looked on her web site and on Food Network's recipe site and could not find that recipe. If anyone has it, I would love them posting it here for me. Thanks in advance! HUGS! xoxoxo
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Link to eggplant bottomed pizza (Hungry Girl)
I just made this and it was awesome. I found some fat free feta cheese at Trader Joes and used that. Does everyone know that (all?) Hungry Girl recipes are in our data bank here on MFP? I was amazed when I stumbled onto that. All the calories are there. If I vary, such as the 35 calories for the fat free Feta cheese, I can…
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Need inspiration for vegetarian dinners.
I am fixing the same thing all the time. Need new ideas. Have a freezer full of veg, egg whites, Shiratake noodles and other vegetarian ingredients. Took us a week to eat the Shiratake noodle stir fry and the egg white baked omelette I made up, and we are bored with the same leftovers day after day. Am going to watch some…
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Affirm and reaffirm.
What I tell myself is important. It is okay to lie, LOL, and sometimes necessary.... This is what I tell myself and it helps, no matter how gloomy or lethargic I may be feeling: :drinker: sandygaylegunn Affirm and reaffirm: Yes! My mantra is, "I am am slender, fit and energetic. I am full of vim, vigor and vitality. I am…
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New Exercise Routine
........I started a new exercise ritual. Once or twice a day I get down on my large yoga towel to do yoga poses and other exercises. I started doing this from 10 to 20 minutes each time and will increase the time as I go. I have one of those crunch-bar rockers that I use. Anyone know what that is called or about how many…
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Shirataki Noodles are found in the refrigerated section.
Look for the noodles in the refrigerated section where you will find tofu. I had looked in the wrong place in several stores, then found them in my usual store, "Food Max." I read online that Trader Joes has them too. I think most stores do have them. But our big Asian store didn't have any, and didn't have tofu either.…
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"PAINFULLY" slow!
This weight is coming off consistently and painfully slow. "PAINFULLY" slow! Every week when I weigh in, I just want to cry and quit! I am exercising ten times more than I have exercised in my entire life. I am carefully keeping my calories down and recording every bite. I just don't know what else I can do. I am blessed…
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Shirataki Noodles
I am so excited. I have finally found the "Tofu & Shirataki noodles" that are only 20 calories a serving, :heart: 40 calories for the whole bag. :drinker: I found out about these on Hungry Girl, but could never find them. :flowerforyou: They are in the refrigerated section with the tofu and other soy products. I will let…
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Do compliments reinforce your good behavior?
My #1 Most Powerful Motivator: Your Compliments! .....I have made this my motto: "Your compliments reinforce my good behavior." Any day I am under my calorie goal and I exrecise is a successful day and worth complimenting. That's why if you added me as your friend, you will see me complimenting your successes! I never…
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Eggplant Puree???
I roasted several Japanese eggplants. The skins got tough, so I spooned out the insides. Now I don't know what to do with this puree. Any ideas???
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NSVs???
NSVs? I just learned this week this means Non-Scale Victories. Wow! I bought a measuring tape and will begin to measure my waistline. I know there are other NSVs to watch for too. Can you think of any?
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Disappointed/Frustrated
Thanks to "Disappointed"... I relate all too well. I am in my third month of doing an hour on the bike at the gym... Was not losing, so I began eating all my exercise calories -- and I gained this week. So discouraged. Needing support. Late night raid on the frig. Posted all those calories this morning. Tomorrow is…
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Baked Omelette (Ginormous by Hungry Girl)
Hungry Girl did a baked omelette recently. I have made that same recipe and many variations of it many times over the years. I was so glad she let others know about it. You can find her recipe online at Hungry-Girl.com. I have an omelette baking in my oven right now. Yum!! :drinker:
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Strength Training for Women Over 60
I have been doing an hour on the recumbent bike at my gym for 2.5 months. In addition to the bike, last week I started a strength training program. On oxygen 24/7, and 50 pounds overweight, you'd think I'd be too self-conscious. Ha! Not me! I think I am setting a good example at several levels. Before I started on the…
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I signed up for daily Hungry Girl recipes!
www.hungry-girl.com :drinker: :love: I am excited to share the new recipes I received today from Hungry Girl: ---- You want frozen, guilt-free, portion-controlled treats? YOU GOT 'EM! These recipes don't actually contain any ice cream, but they'll DEMOLISH a craving for ice cream sandwiches STAT... Frozen Cannoli…
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New "Hungry Girl" Fruit Salad Surprise
-- I tried a new recipe from Hungry Girl. She "bulked up" a fruit salad with cucumber. Yum! :love: -- There are lots of Hungry Girl foods listed in the food database of this awesome website. :heart: I love Hungry Girl recipes and record all her shows on Food Network... --- I found tons of recipes on her website too...…
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Am I hurting myself?
Am I hurting myself? Been feelin' puny and very weak, like my legs are going to fall off.... 7 days/wk on the bike.... Maybe it is time to put part of my bike hour into flexibility and strength training. Ate the bulk of my calories for early and mid morning in hopes I can get the strength to go to my gym today. I have over…
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What to eat before the gym?
I am on the bike at the gym for 60 minutes mid morning everyday. It seems like my protein powder is sufficient, but maybe I should be eating more? I'd like comments on this. Thanks.
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The 5 "Ds"... Dealing with cravings.
I learned this in nicotine anonymous for dealing with nicotine cravings, and have used it for food cravings. It helps! DEEP BREATHE DISTRACT DELAY DISCUSS DRINK WATER Hope this helps someone as much as it has and is helping me!
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HELP! How many calories??? (Baffled!)
I am reading tons on BMR and caloric needs that have left me baffled, bewildered and confused:noway: :noway: . I have done 30-60 minutes on the bike at the gym everyday for two months, and only started losing weight last week. I have been taking in about 900 - 1200 calories. This week I will try for 1400 calories and see…
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Please add me as a friend.
Thank you all for being here for me today... Yesterday I didn't go to the gym for the first time. ( I have been going every day). And yesterday was the first time I went over my calories. My spirits were sagging. I am so happy it catapulted me into seeking out the "community" here. You guys have encouraged me. Hope to add…
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Exercise, exercise, exercise.
This web site is helping me so much. I have been trying for five years to get my weight down. Being on oxygen 24/7, I became a "computer potato." Then I found out that even though I can't walk much, I can do the bike at the gym. Logging in my food and exercise every day has me losing about a pound a week. I have lost a…
