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August 28, 2014
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August 26, 2014
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August 29, 2014
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August 27, 2014
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What Should I Eat When?
I’m hungriest from after work until bed and that’s when I am most likely to make unhealthy choices. I usually eat like this during the week: 7 am protein shake (365 whey protein powder + almond milk, sometimes ½ a frozen banana or pb) or protein bar with fruit 10 am morning snack (usually oatmeal, fage or cottage cheese…
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August 18, 2014
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July 22, 2014
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Big and small ideas for a milestone birthday?
I am trying to come up with some fun birthday ideas—not a party—at different price points. This is what I have so far: Cruise Resort in Caribbean Long weekend in New Orleans Nice dinner out A year of books Massage Mani-pedi Carrot cake cupcake What are your big or small ideas for a fun birthday?
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Summertime Slow Cooker Recipes
I’m a working mom that loves to crock! But since it’s summer I’m not really in the mood for pumpkin soup or other winter meals. What are your favorite summer crockpot recipes? Here’s one I make a lot: Slow Cooker Pesto Chicken and Mushrooms Ingredients: Garlic Diced onions 1 container pesto 1/3 c chicken broth 1 box…
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July 19, 2014
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July 18, 2014
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July 16, 2014
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July 16, 2014
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What Should I Eat And When?
I’m hungriest from after work until bed and that’s when I am most likely to make unhealthy choices. I usually eat like this during the week: 7 am protein shake (365 whey protein powder + almond milk, sometimes ½ a frozen banana or pb) or protein bar with fruit 10 am morning snack (usually oatmeal, fage or cottage cheese…
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Starting Over Yet Again
If you heard a thump over the past week or so, that was the sound of me falling off the good health bandwagon. I've exercised too little, eaten too many unhealthy foods, eaten waaaaaay over calories pretty consistently, and find the hardest part of the day from 6pm-bedtime. I've put on a few lbs and want to dust myself off…
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Healthy Habits
When I make grand, sweeping declarations (no more sugar—ever!) that are pretty challenging, it’s hard for me to stick with it. But when I make smaller changes, it’s easier to maintain them. I have quite a few under my smaller belt now, including: Always having a protein bar handy Preparing healthy snacks Drinking 8+…
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July 1, 2014
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I’m so hungry I could eat a man… HELP!
I need some help. Most days I am okay with eating a normal amount of food. I eat three meals plus two snacks daily—including breakfast, always breakfast. My go-tos foods for a little boost are carrots, cheese (like Babybel or TJ’s minis), and protein shakes. Other days, like today, I am just really, really hungry. I try to…
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June 22, 2014
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Staying on track during emotional times
I’m traveling this weekend for a funeral and I know it’s going to be tearful. And I’ve been struggling with emotional eating. I’m planning to hit a market early to buy healthy snacks. And I’m bringing exercise clothes and my good sneakers so that I can work out or at least get in some good walks. WHAT do you tell yourself…
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Changing Pizza Night
Okay, MFPeeps, I need advice please. Friday night has always been pizza night at home for me and my hubs and I usually look forward to the treat. I make a salad and/or soup too. Here’s the thing…I don’t really want pizza tomorrow. If it’s in our house, I’ll eat it, but I don’t really want it. But I don’t want to be a…
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What do you put in your protein shake to make it delicious?
My standby is: 365 Whey Protein Powder/Chocolate Almond milk Frozen spinach Frozen ½ banana Sometimes I go nuts and add peanut butter. But I’m getting kind of bored with it. Please share how you make yours yummy. I also have vanilla. Thank you!
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Getting up early/super early
Early birds, I need some advice. I usually get up around 5:30/6. I’m working on rising earlier 4:30/5. I like to work out in the morning so that it is done! But it feels like I’m getting up in the middle of the night…and I’m a little slow going at first. (I’m caffeine free also). I already lay out exercise clothes, work…
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How to keep motivation high?
I’m losing slow and steadily. I know that will help the lbs stay off. Sometimes I am super-extra-hyper-motivated. Other times, not so much. It’s especially hard when I feel like I’ve been doing so great then step on the scale to find that I gained. I know too that daylight saving time and spring will make a big difference…
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Planning Ahead: How to prepare for a healthy week/day?
I'm trying to set myself up for success. On Sunday nights I pack snack & lunch bags to take to work MTW and on Wednesday night I do the same for RF. I lay out my workout clothes at night so I can jump into them at 5:30 am. Also, I plan dinners weeks in advance and have backup meals on hand. And I make sure I have protein…
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How to keep motivation high?
I’m losing slow and steadily. I know that will help the lbs stay off. Sometimes I am super-extra-hyper-motivated. Other times, not so much. It’s especially hard when I feel like I’ve been doing so great then step on the scale to find that I gained. I know too that daylight saving time and spring will make a big difference…
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How to stay motivated when progress is slow?
I’m struggling with staying motivated. Part of it could be the winter blues—it gets dark at 4pm. I’m doing well in many ways: tracking, being prepared, having backups, working out 5+ days a week, cooking, no treats at home, etc. Actually I made a list of all the healthy habits I have implemented and it is long! My weight…
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New to group & ISO slow cooker recipes
Good morning! I'm new to the group. I'm a 39-year-old mom of one toddler. I just started a new FT job last month after staying home for a year. I'm looking for delicious, healthy slow cooker recipes! I'm a slow cooking fool -- it's a busy mom's best friend. My only food restriction is that I don't eat sugar but anything…
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Working Moms: Fitting Workouts in Schedule
Last month I went back to work full-time after staying home with my son. Now I'm working a 9-5:30 job, doing one of the daycare runs, and trying to get exercise in. I live on the East Coast where I can't go for a walk at lunch or anytime, really, during the winter. In the good weather months, I'm all about walking with and…
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Share Healthy Crockpot Recipes!
I'm looking for delicious, healthy slow cooker recipes! I'm a slow cooking fool -- it's a busy mom's best friend. My only food restriction is that I don't eat sugar but anything else (meat, gluten, etc) goes. Here are a few of my favorites: Santa Fe Chicken…
