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BMR? TDEE?
What do these mean?? I keep seeing them and I just have no clue! Thanks!
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Good stretches for lower back?
I have really bad lower back pains. I attribute some to my hamstrings being tight. Some to being flat footed and holding my weight all in my heels...but I really need some lower back stretches! One that I do that helps a good bit is laying on my back, crossing an ankle over the other knee and pulling that other knee…
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Ok, for sure gonna get a HRM tomorrow
I am going to DSG and getting one. I am leaning towards the Polar FT4...but I also have my eye on a Garmin Forerunner. I keep hearing all about Polar ones here...does anyone have any experience with a Garmin? Should I stick with Polar?
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Pasta??
2 oz. of ziti pasta = about 3/4 cup cooked....is this right? What about linguini? I can't find a straight answer anywhere online. Not a huge fan of pasta, but last night I made a baked chicken parmesan from Skinny Taste (YUMMMMMMM). My scale was dirty from weighing my raw chicken before I cooked it and I just was facing a…
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Heart Rate Monitor!!
I need one. About to sit down and order one. I was going to go with the Polar FT7. Is that a good one? Is there a better one? Thanks for the input!
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I hate exercise...
I truly do. I don't want to have a negative relationship with what can be my best friend, but I can not find ANYTHING that I actually enjoy doing. I have tried everything from Zumba to spinning, walking indoors and out, playing and running about with my kids....working out with friends NEVER works out because no one will…
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Exercise Cals
I know that this has been hashed and rehashed...and then hashed again... But I typically DO eat up to half of my exercise cals back. Then I feel so bad for doing it and feel like I totally just wasted my time. What are your thoughts on exercise cals? To eat or not to eat?
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Net cals?
I have eaten and eaten today. I even treated myself to a candy bar!! I worked out and I am still only netting 696. Do I HAVE to get up to 1200 net? Or will I be ok not eating anything else? I had configured a pb&j as a snack later, but I really feel fine with not eating, so I took it out of my food diary. We just finished…
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Reflux...does it really get better with weight loss?
Just curious :) I have always had some reflux even when I was a size 6...but it is horrible now! Please tell me I have that to look forward to alone when this weight is gone!! That is just another motivation :)
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Not diet and weight loss related..
Just deleting this :) Thank you for your input!
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What does your day look like?
I am planning my food for today and just thought it would be nice to have some ideas ;) If you plan ahead, please post here!! What are you having for lunch? I think I will just have a spinach and mushroom pizza from Lean Cuisine. Not the healthiest thing, but I really do like that particular pizza so if I ever have a…
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Any 30ish Mamas out there?
I just turned 33 on January 2. I have three beautiful kiddos and I REALLY need to lose 80-100 pounds. I weigh 229 right now. I would LOVE to get down to 145...but honestly, I would be happy with 160 right now!! I need some buddies!! Some motivational support!! It is killing me to see my beautiful 13 year old daughter…
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Kids cereal suggestions?
I am trying to find a healthy cold cereal for my kids that they would approve of. It HAS TO BE NUT FREE since my youngest is deathly allergic to nuts in any form, including legumes like peanuts. They will not do plain cheerios :/ At one point they would tolerate Kashi's Heart to Heart (which I LOVE!!), but now they don't…
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Skinny girl mixed drinks?
Do these taste good or should I not waste my time with them? I do enjoy a margarita now and then but they are so fattening :/
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My hubby makes the best omlets!!
I just have to say that :) He has always made them, but lately, he is experimenting. LOL. This morning he sauteed mushrooms, onion and bellpepper lightly in EVOO and then made me a 2 egg omlet with a bit of cheese. Soooo good!! And...he invented one that our three kids ADORE. He calls it the PIZZ-omlet. He makes it with…
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High triglycerides and cholesterol?
I have known for years that my tris and cholesterol are high. Have been taking fish oil and flax oil and the numbers keep going up. Not only does mine stem from weight, it is also a hereditary thing. My three kids have high cholesterol (they were diagnosed when they wer 3,6 and 9 years old). My dr. Didn't immediately upt…
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Green tea drinkers??
Green tea drinkers...why does my green tea have a nasty fishy taste?? I only steep it for 5 mins or so. I have tried different brands (store bought). I am afraid to spend a ton of money because I don't want it to go to waste with the nasty taste!! Help?!?
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Hey, guys!
How are y'all?? I am so sorry that I haven't been on here. I have went thru various stages of depression and busy-ness...and just have not made myself priority at all. There is no excuse for it!! So...here I am :) Hope y'all are doing well!!
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So...
Is this group thing working as good as a thread? I am having a hard time keeping up but I dunno if that is just because I am working and having a hard time keeping up? Do you guys like it or would it be easier to be supportive with a thread like we did before? I am good with either.
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South Beach anyone?
Please, no haters. My Endocrynologist recommended me start South Beach because she insists it is great for prediabetics. She even told me I didn't have to do Phase 1...but I would like to see a good drop in the beginning. I am looking for others who are following this plan or great websites w/ recipes that you have found…
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Like brussels sprouts and ham?
I got creative in the kitchen tonight and it turned out really well!! Brussels Sprouts and Ham Chop up your sprouts (cut off the ends, cut the sprout in half and then just sort of chop it from there). Dice up 1/2 of a small onion. Chop up left over ham (about 2 cups worth) Heat olive or canola oil in a pan w/ just a pat of…
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Just Dance 3??
Has anyone done this for exercise? With good results? Looks like fun :) My daughter got it for Christmas and they have been having a blast. I think I will give it a go tonight!
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What is your eating plan?
Just curious on what y'all are doing for your eating? Do you follow a plan? Just count cals?
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OK! I AM HERE!!
So sorry that I have been MIA!! Really, I am. So much has been going on. Dealing with some stomach issues with my 6 year old. He has an appointment at Scottish Rite with a gastro on December 30. I had an endoscopy done on Friday ~ lots of acid reflux, hatial hernie, scarring in my esophogus and some places in my belly they…
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Onederland by Christmas Take 2 :)
For some reason our other thread was locked. I am guessing that there is a limit on posts per thread - it was a even 500 when locked. Let's just continue here :)
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Anyone near Cleveland, OH?
My husband is looking into a possible job that is located near or in Cleveland. We are in GA right now...so I know nothing of that area and it sort of scares me to move so far away! What is the area like? What are the schools like? I have two children in elementary and 1 in middle school. Also...what would be some good…
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What's for dinner?
I am making Pork Chops and Applesauce (http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/10/pork-chops-and-applesauce.html), mashed potatoes and corn. Good ol' southern cooking tonight w/out all the fat :) I may make my kids and hubby a biscuit on the side. I dunno.
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Ladies...
If or when you were around 225-230, what size do or did you wear? I am 20 pounds heavier than a friend...we are about the same height and I am in a 14/16 pant while she is in a 16/18. She is giving away her 2xl tops but they are too big for me ~ I wear a xl or a 1x (if it buttons, I have to do 1x because of the girls).…
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Lunch ideas?
I am getting so tired of the same stuff. My husband works from home and I will do soup or he will have something nasty (spaghettios w/ meat balls)...sometimes will have sandwiches or tuna salad or something like that. Pizza (for him, salad for me). I can cook mean dinners for our family of 5 but I am stuck in a rut when it…
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Recipe help needed!
Help! I am in charge of bringing a hot dip to a friendly game of poker tomorrow night....and I have no clue what to bring that would not be too bad. I would like it to not be a fruit dip....something warm.
