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Back at it AGAIN!!!!
I joined over a year or so ago, and I did manage to lose a tiny bit of weight (5'4 and 250 lbs), then I hurt my hip ( could not even lie down on my right hip), I was exercising 6 days a week. Then I went on a cruise and ever since I can't stop eating!!!! I'm now trying to get my portion control back and now starting to…
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Mexican Lasagna
I had this tonight and it was so yummy, I had to share!!! Servings 10 1 pound lean ground beef 1 jar (24 ounces) salsa 5-6 corn tortillas (8" diameter) 2 cups fat-free sour cream 9 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese 1 bag (10 ounces) frozen corn Preheat the oven to 375. Coat a 13"x9" baking dish with cooking spray. Set a…
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Chicken Chili with Black Beans
Serves 5 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 onion, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup) 2 large celery ribs, sliced (about 1 cup) 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and minced 4…
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Gained 7 pounds!!!!
I can't believe it I gained 7lbs since my last weigh in, I did start a new exercise this week, could it be water weight?
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Rosemary Roast Chicken
Servings 6 1 broiler-fryer chicken (3 pounds) 3 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 lemon, sliced 1 small onion, chopped 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/3 cup Madeira or alcohol-free white wine Preheat the oven to 450F. Coat a roasting rack and…
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Honey Baked Shrimp
Makes 2 Servings 1/4 cup reduced-fat Italian Dressing 1 clove garlic, grated or minced 1/4 cup honey 1/2 pound peeled and deveined medium or large raw shrimp Combine the dressing, garlic, and honey in a bowl. Add the shrip and toss to coat. Cover and refridgerate for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400F. Place the shrimp…
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Servings 12 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup canola oil 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4 cup fat-free plain or vanilla yogurt 2 very ripe bananas, mashed 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1/4 cup…
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Hoisin Pork Stir-Fry
I haven't tried this yet, will be tomorrow. Servings 4 1pound pork tenderloin 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry sherry 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil 3 cups broccoli florets 1 carrot, peeled and sliced on an angle 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger…
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New Here!
Hey everyone, I never really dieted before, I've been heavy pretty much all my life. The highest I got was around 300lbs, I'm now down to 239lbs. I need to lose just over 100lbs. I got diagnosed with type 2 diabetes just over 2 years ago. So one of the reasons for me to lose weight is to get off the meds. Second reason is…
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Don't Know which to Believe
I just did 30 minutes on my recumbent bike on a light effort and the bike says calories lost is 162 but when I go to put it in to my diary it says 298, I don't know which one to believe.
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Walk Off Weight (WOW) program
Has anyone tried this yet, I've just started last week. I have not seen any results on me yet but my mom has lost some weight.
