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healthy NSV
I saw my primary care Doc yesterday and my A1C (blood sugar) was down to 5.4! I was on Byetta injections - it's not insulin, but it helps your body use its own insulin more efficiently. 6 months ago we dropped the dosage in half and then 3 months ago we dropped it completely. And now it's staying stable and I don't need to…
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things that make you laugh at the gym...
This just made me laugh... I belong to a gym that's attached to a rehab hospital, so the clientele is aging and often recovering from something. Yesterday I was on a stationary bike and I do my own version of interval training so I watch the time. A sr citizen gets on the bike and he's only on for about 2 1/2 minutes when…
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NSV
New pair of jeans today - a size smaller - 22. That may still seem awfully large for most of you, but for me it's a huge step since I started at a size 28-shoulda-been-a-30
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eat less CRAP; eat more FOOD
I'm NOT giving up my carbonated drinks! :laugh:
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face pics!
I was away for the weekend visiting some family (my great great-niece and great-nephew) and my niece took some pics of me with the kids, and I realized how much my face has changed! Summer 2010 March 2013 - 100 pounds later
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Major Milestone Reached!
As of today's weigh-in I've lost a grand total of 100 pounds! Last week, I reached one of my min-goals for my weight, but today I've reached that magical 100! And!..... Last Thursday I spent my usual 35 mins on the treadmill, and 20 consecutive minutes was at a 3mph pace no hanging on my heart rate stayed in my safe range…
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nsv - woohoo!
Today I reached one of my mini-goals for weight. And,,, I spent my usual 35 mins on the treadmill, and 20 consecutive minutes was at a 3mph pace no hanging on my heart rate stayed in my safe range WOOHOO!
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refuting the simplicity of cals in/cals out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM Long (30 mins) - but Interesting.
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Polenta?
What is it? and what can you do with it?
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butter is a superfood?
I ran across this article today giving 5 reasons why butter is a super food. http://positivemed.com/2012/11/13/butter-is-a-superfood/ I always figured that I was eating better because margarine was lower in calories. I switched to I Can't believe It's Not Butter Lite made with olive oil, or sometimes Olivio, also made with…
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small NSV
This morning I was searching for things to wear (gota do laundry!) and found a sweater that I haven't been able to wear but thought "what the heck - I'll try it on" and IT FIT! And I got 2 compliments on it this morning. This came at just the right time because I've been pretty frustrated at my weight not budging, but I'm…
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You look fabulous!
I have to be the tech guru for a high-powered meeting today and tomorrow. That means I have to look decent, smile, and know what I'm doing so I can solve tech problems for our college's board of trustees. I was feeling pretty self-conscious this morning because most of my clothes are too big. I'm between sizes now and…
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middle-of-the-night snack
Ok - I couldn't sleep last night to save my life. I'm older - it happens. But as I was tossing and turning at about 1:30am, I realized my stomach was growling and I was hungry, so I got up, watched some TV and had a snack. (and of course, fell asleep about an hour before my alarm went off) :grumble: :yawn: I'm just curious…
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clothing NSV
I ordered a new jacket online becasue it was on sale and figured I'd be able to wear it next fall. I can wear it now! - and it's only a 1x! Not 5x, not 4x, not 3x, and not even a 2x! I must be losing a lot more inches than I thought because the weight is coming off VERY slowly!
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little bitty NSV
I work at a small college, and today at lunch some sorority was selling those rubber bracelets that you see as a benefit. Nice, I thought, but it will never fit me - but I'll donate a few bucks anyway for a colleague's sick daughter. It fits! I know...I know. It's not a big thing, but lately I haven't seen much to motivate…
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hello - newbie here
Hi Guys, Well... I'm a newbie to this group. I've been at MFP for a few months now, but I've been a Wii Fit user for a few years, and more actively using Wii Fit for the last month or so. I see no one has posted here in about a month - is anyone still around?
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eating most fo your calories early in the day
"A new study published in the International Journal of Obesity builds on previous studies that suggest it's best not to eat too many calories late in the day. In the study, the people who ate late and didn't lose as much weight also tended to skip breakfast or eat just a little in the morning. Not everyone is convinced by…
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how many calories in a double-yolk egg?
Wierd! I was making myself an omelet and usually only use 1 egg, but I was hungry so decided to use 2 eggs - the second one had 2 yolks! (I logged it as another egg.)
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ways to stick to your gym routine
9 Ways to Stick to Your Gym Routine This Year Never skip a workout again! These motivational strategies are scientifically proven to score you a healthy gym habit Mind Over Matter Fill in the blank: It’s been __ days/weeks/months since your last sweat session. That number could be the biggest contributor to your health…
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muscle definition
WOW!
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Green Bean Salad
We had it this past weekend and it was a big hit. I just bought all the stuff so I can make it myself. Green Beans w/ Feta and Dill serves 8 serving size: 1 cup (about 125g) 129 cals/serving 3g protein 8 g fat 216 g sodium 2 lbs. fresh green beans, trimmed 1/2 cup prepared Good Seasons Italian Dressing (my sis made it with…
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so how crowded is your gym with newbies?
A friend of mine calls them Resolutionists. You know them - the people who make a New Years Resolution to lose weight and join a gym only to quit after a few weeks. My first day back at my gym was last night. I saw a few new faces but not enough that I had to wait on a machine. But I also realize that my gym is at a rehab…
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Wii Tennis
OK - so it doesn't give me much of a workout anymore since it doesn't get my heart rate up enough. But it gets me up off the couch, and it's FUN! And I just had to brag a bit - today I scored a perfect game in Wii Tennis! - the Wii's didn't score any points at all. My pro-level is 2217. What's yours?
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interesting read: Our Imaginary Weight Problem
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/03/opinion/our-imaginary-weight-problem.html?smid=pl-share&_r=0 A huge meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that:
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walking around the world?
I read a post a while back about someone who was "walking around the world" and that they'd soon be in someplace like Burma. Has anyone done anything like this? I do cardio on a treadmill and exercise bike. and I also swim, and I've thinking about going "across the US" (roughly 3000 miles). I think it would be fun to…
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plan for the new year
Sometimes it helps to put your goals, plans and intentions in writing. So.... My new plan for 2013 is that every time I consciously choose to cook at home rather than eat out, I'm going to take that money and put it into a vacation jar/account. One of my problem areas is eating out, usually once or twice a week. It's just…
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gains and losses
In over 2 months my weight has only gone down by 2 pounds. But I'm trying to see the bright side. In that same amount of time: I gained 2 pounds while on vacation - and then lost it. Then I gained 2 pounds over a 2-week vacation that included Thanksgiving - and then lost it. So I'm only 2 pounds down from where I was in…
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PB2 Powdered Cocoa Peanut Butter
Anyone tried it? I'm looking to try the plain PB2 peanut butter and I came across the Cocoa Peanut Butter while looking online.
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videos for beginners?
I'm asking for friend who's in her late 60's and has had several back surgeries so she can't get down on the floor at all. She's looking for some beginner workouts just to get herself moving again. Any ideas?
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SodaStream?
Has anyone tried it? I drink a lot of the flavored carbonated water and was thinking about the SodaStream, but it is kinda pricey. In the long run it could save me some money, but only if I like it!
