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Motivators
I'm losing weight. I weigh myself every Saturday, so I know it's coming off, but...I feel no motivation. I'm training for a half marathon in August, so I'm currently running 2 miles, 3 times a week. On my off days from running, I do a Jillian Michaels DVD. I weight train 3 times a week and go to aerobics classes 3-4 times…
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First Half-Marathon...suggestions?
So, I am pretty out of shape and I have never liked running. I've been working out really hard the past 5 weeks and have lost about 17 lbs., but I still have about 88 lbs. to go. However, my roommate convinced me to do the Top of Utah Half-Marathon with her in 24 weeks. I look at it as an opportunity to improve my health…
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Cramping feet
When I exercise (aerobics, dancing, rollerblading, ice skating, etc.), my feet cramp severely and it's really debilitating. Any one have ideas on what to do? I've tried new shoes, drinking more water, taking vitamins, getting more potassium...I'm not sure what else to try.
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Yo-yo motivation
So, I've lost 25 lbs. in 5 1/2 weeks as of this morning. That's a great achievement and I'm proud of myself for accomplishing what I have up to this point. However, this time last year, I weighed what I weigh now. Maybe a little less. And a year and half ago, I had lost 44 lbs. (which I subsequently gained back +10 lbs.)…
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Chicken Breast
I have never been a very good cook, but I'm trying. I need some advice on cooking chicken breast. I grill it on the George Foreman, but it's pretty flavorless and it's always overcooked and dry, because I'm afraid of under cooking it. How do I get it to come out decent?
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Lower Calorie Chocolate Chip Cookies
I've been craving chocolate chip cookies (my favorite treat) for over two weeks. I finally decided to give in and make some, but tried to find ways to make it a little healthier. Now, just to be clear, they are still chocolate chip cookies and and not a health food, but sometimes you have to indulge. I made these and they…
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Substitution Ideas
Whenever I crave something I probably shouldn't have, I try to find a healthIER option. I've been pretty successful so far. My favorite ice cream is Cold Stone cake batter with cookie dough and brownie mixed in. I crave it ALL THE TIME. Does anyone have any ideas for a lower calorie alternative?
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Motivation
I'm 29 years old. I've always been overweight, even though I've always been a pretty active person. I eat healthier than most of my friends and yet outweigh most of them by 60 lbs. easy. I've tried to lose weight before and have had minor success. MFP and journaling has really been the key, but nothing seems to stick in…
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Coffee
I'm just curious. I've viewed a lot of people's diary's and all they have for breakfast is coffee. I'm not a coffee drinker, never had it in my life, but is that really healthy? I mean no offense so, please, no one be offended. It's just something I've been wondering for awhile.
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Salt
Does anyone know a good alternative for a baked potato other than salt? I'm usually a plain butter and salt/pepper kind of girl, but I want ot reduce my sodium. I deas?
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Texas Roadhouse!
My friends and I have been planning to eat at Texas Roadhouse today for awhile. I wasn't sure what to do. I wanted to hang out with my friends and I LOVE TRH, but I didn't want to fail on my diet. And then I realized something. I'm not on a diet, I'm changing my lifestyle. And I'll never make it if I give up all the foods…
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The trials of sodium
I realize this a well covered topic, but I still haven't really found an answer. My sodium levels are ridiculous. I've really tried to make differences to improve, but I'm still averaging around 2,500-3000 a day. I try to stay clear of pre-packaged foods, but I'm still way over. I work full time and am a full time student.…
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Texas Roadhouse Trauma
Ok, I know it's bad to eat at Texas Roadhouse, but my friends really want to go and they gave me a gift certificate. I'm not sure what to eat, though. I absolutely ADORE the rolls, but they're practically the kiss of death. I want the mashed potatoes (I don't get gravy), but I can't find calorie information for them…
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Stupid Infection
So, I have a sinus infection. Not a huge deal, but it's giving me the worse headache. Needless to say, I couldn't force myself into the gym today or have the energy to do a workout DVD at home. No exercise at all. I stayed within my calories for the day, but I'm so depressed about it. I don't know that I'll be able to work…
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I'm lost...
I've been working really hard and I'm losing weight, which I'm proud of. However, I've been really struggling lately with staying motivated and focused. I have three roommates, all of whom are rather thin. They don't work out, they eat cookies and candy all day and are always bringing home fast food (and of course don't…
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Does it really matter?
So, I'm constantly going over my sugar intake for the day. Everyday, actually. I never exceed my calories, sodium or fat, though. Does it really matter if I go over? If so, what do I do? I mean good grief, there's more sugar in one serving of my Yoplait yogurt than I'm supposed to have all day...
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Sodium
Seriously? I keep going over my sodium intake suggestion. I don't go over my fat or my calories ever, but the sodium is kicking my butt. I'm really struggling with this and need some advice. Just as a side note, I'm not eating tv dinners.
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What to do?
Ok, so I know other people can relate to this. I planned out my meals for the day to meet my goals. Unfortunately, I forgot to factor in my exercise calories and I got really busy and missed some of my snacks. Needless to say, it's now almost 10:00 and I'm only at about 1000 calories. What do I do? Do I grab a cookie or…
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Starting over??
This post is going to be a bit long winded. Sorry in advance. Last summer I auditioned for the musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. There were about 100 girls competing for 7 roles. I never thought I actually had a shot, seeing as how my weight was fluctuating somewhere around 226. However, miracle of miracles, I got…
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Meatloaf Muffins
I'm a simple girl and I don't cook much. I don't have a lot of ingredients at home, either. However, I saw a meatloaf muffin recipe on this site and gave it a try. I changed several things about the recipe to accomodate what I had in my cupboard and I really wanted to reduce my sodium. I absolutely love them! I freeze them…
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Nutrition Goals
I've easily been staying within my calorie goals, but I keep going over on my sodium and carbs. Is this a really bad thing?
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Chicken Cordon Bleu
There was an easy chicken cordon bleu recipe I saw here yesterday, but now I can't find it. Does anyone know what it is?
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Super nervous...
I've been doing great for two and half weeks. I've been sticking to my calories and working out 6 days a week. Yesterday I simply didn't have the time to make it to the gym, I had a wedding reception to attend, and my friends and I ate out at Texas Roadhouse where I ate everything in sight. I weigh in on Saturday and I'm…
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Dinner and Dessert
I'm looking for easy to cook meals. I've always been bad at cooking, so I don't do complicated well, but I'm tired of eating turkey sandwiches and Lean Cuisines. :ohwell: I love the chicken cordon bleu recipe someone posted here. I would like a great meatloaf recipe, potato dishes, anything low in calories. My calories,…
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Picky Eater
I'm a super picky eater and unfortunately the foods I love are all high in calories. I've been trying to expand my taste pallet, but so far I still don't like most things that are good for me. I've been living on yogurt and lean cuisines. Does anyone have any recipe ideas for me? I'm not big on fruit, raw vegetables and…
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Wii Fit
Does anyone know how to update the fitness log when you use the Wii Fit?
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Stretches
Does anyone know any good stretches to improve flexibility? I'm a good dancer, but my weight seems to hold me back in people's eyes. While losing weight, I also want to improve my dancing. Ideas?
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This is better than a notebook...
I'm used to writing down what I eat in a notebook I keep in my purse (by used to, I refer to the whopping three days I've been waching my calories). This is quite a bit more fun. Hopefully it will be a successful system for me...I'm ready to be in shape.
