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NSVs and things I learned on vacation!
I planned and planned for a 2 1/2 week vacation, confident that I would breeze through, continuing to lose weight. Instead I gained 10 pounds. Since I have been back I have lost 3.8 and am (happily) back on track.So these are the things I have learned while I was on vacation: 1. When placed in unfamiliar surroundings and…
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Today is busted.
Well, I did really well today until a little while ago. My boyfriend really wanted me to try some cookies he got. I said yes, which was my choice. I have been low-carbing (and doing VERY well) and I knew the cookies and sugar would cause cravings and crash my carb thing I have going on. But I munched two of them anyway.…
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C25K Champ!!
Okay, so I haven't finished yet. In fact I am only at the end of week 2. Two of those workouts I did the week 1 running because moving on to week 2 running was too much for me. HOWEVER... On Friday, for the first time I ran confidently. I felt strong. I ran and for once didn't hang on to the treadmill for dear life. I…
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My NSV for 11/17/2012
After I had dinner with my boyfriend and his daughter, she said she liked the chicken. So later I gchatted her the website and told her to find recipes she wanted to make. "I can eat anything on that website," I told her. "What? You are STILL on that diet?" she replied. Her dad said, "She has lost A LOT of weight! She is…
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Feeling gloomy and unmotivated!
I am supposed to do the Zombie Stomp this Saturday... Four miles and 6-8 obstacles, PLUS zombies on the prowl. I have been been working out and walking 3 miles a day at the gym until the last two weeks. then work and business stuff has gotten in the way. Now it is this Saturday (two days away!!!) and my Zombie Stomp…
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Clothing swap!
Hello. As we shed pounds we have extra clothes that are now too big for us. Exciting, isn't it?? Well, I usually give my stuff to goodwill then buy new stuff at full or sale price or at goodwill. I do not have a lot of money and clothes swapping seems like a good idea. I have lots of size 24 clothes I am no longer fluffy…
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Crustless Broccoli and Spinach Quiche - Amazing
I am eating it right now. I used frozen broccoli and frozen spinach for convenience but you can use fresh also. :) You could also lighten it up but omitting the half and half and some of the cheese, but I think it turned out amazing. And less than 300 calories for 1/4 of the pie pan. I used a disposable pie pan and cooking…
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I need help to prepare for the ZOMBIE RUN!!
Okay, my bf just sent me a link to the following event and I am SO EXCITED to do this!! It is a 4-mile obstacle course which includes avoiding zombies! I am ready to battle it out with the ZOMBIES!! I have been wanting to do a 5k or something, but am at the beginning of my weight loss and do not yet have the endurance. I…
