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Man lost have body weight eating chocolate!
OK not just chocolate :) http://www.myfoxdfw.com/dpps/news/weird/Peter-Ajello-obese-man-loses-half-his-body-weight-chocolate-diet-dpgonc-20101001-fc_9897583
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Apple Chicken Quesadillas Recipe
Made these tonight, very good! - We cut the recipe in half for usually 2 people Ingredients * 2 medium tart apples, sliced * 1 cup diced cooked chicken breast * 1/2 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese * 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese * 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed * 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomatoes *…
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Brownie Recipe from last nights Losing it with Jillian
Fudge Brownies These brownies are outrageously moist and intensely chocolaty. Whip up a batch the next time you're jonesing for chocolate and you won't be disappointed. Makes 16 two-inch squares Ingredients •Olive oil spray •2/3 cup mild honey, such as clover or orange blossom •1/3 cup natural, unsweetened cocoa powder…
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Best way to add a hole to a belt
This is a problem I never thought I would have, my belt is TOO BIG and I am too cheap to buy another one, I need to add another hole, I dont have a leather punch... Nail, drill?? anyone had to do this?
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Blueberry Banana Muffins - Jillian recipe
Friend passed this along, though I would share - Blueberry Banana Muffins Makes 12 muffins Make up several batches and freeze what you don’t plan to eat right away. These are great for a before workout snack, breakfast or dessert. Ingredients; • Olive oil spray for the tin • 3/4 cup mashed very ripe bananas (about 2) • 3/4…
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Took my measurements last night
For the first time in 2 months... Since 7/1/2010 My Gut - lost 2" Hips - Lost 1" off my hips Lost 1.5" off my chest Lost 13.8lbs And last night for the first time as long as I can remember, I fit into an XL Tshirt I had (down from 3xl when I started). I am so excited last weekend I bought a normal sized shirt at target, i…
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NYT Article on BMI
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38944299/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition
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Question about weight lifting etc for running
I have been wanting to do some weight at the gym, but I really dont know where to start (maybe eventually get a PT). I mentioned to my spin instructor I was doing a 5k and she said Cross Train so you dont hurt your knees. Should I do weights or what kinda "training" other than running should I do to get ready for my first…
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Just registered for my first 5k
Well its official now.. I just registed for my first 5K run on Nov 6th 2010! Doing the Salute American Heroes 1M, 5K and 10K in The Colony! I am hoping just to finish :)
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I hope I am rubbing off on her... my kid wanted to go "runni
Last night my 7yo daughter and I were talking, and I mentioned jokingly lets go running (it was still 97 out at 7pm) and I didnt think anything of it, till about 10 min later she comes down stairs with her tennis shoes on laced up and said OK I am ready to go running. Well it still being hot we waited a few minutes, I told…
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Who likes Frappuccinos.. how about a 100 cals one!
I have a machine that does this, but this could be done in your blender but put it in the blender in order below.. 2 cups of ice 1/2 cup of skim milk (40 cals) 4 tea spoons of pumpkin spice coffee creamer (around 60 cals) 2-3 packets of Truvia sweetner (could use real sugar if you even need it) 8oz of brewed coffee Turn on…
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London Broil - What do I do with it
I bought at one at the store because it was cheap and looked good, anyone have any good recipes for this?
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First Day of School.. no wonder kids are getting obese
Wife and I dropped our daughter off at school, she are before thankfully, they school breakfast being served was 1 big glazed donut and chocolate Milk. Cereal I think was an option but of course kids are going to get the donut. No wonder childhood obesity is on the rise!
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Nail Salon in GA charges "overweight" surcharge for pedicure
I found this kinda interesting http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/38829032/ns/today-today_fashion_and_beauty/?GT1=43001
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Guess its time for a new Suit!
My Suit I bought for job inteviews in 2007 when I got laid off Well I dont think it fits anymore
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Had a great spin class, and got a compliment
Well it was my usualy Sunday spin, the most intense class of the week, at our gym we see a lot of the same people all the time in various classes, well after the class I got talking to one of the other regulars and she asked "Have you lost a lot of weight" I was like whoa and yeah. It was great to get the compliment and be…
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JUST LOOK AT THAT TICKER!!!
Today I officially crossed a huge milestone, I not only hit, but smashed through 50lbs lost. I am currently at 262.3, starting weight 314. Below I am wearing both 38 jeans (started at a tight 42) and a 2XL shirt, was 3XL. Lots of great support here has been a huge help.
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Why I wont do the Heart Rate program on the treadmill anymor
Since its Friday was thinking about working out since I am going to night and last weekend I was on the treadmill and wanted to try the HR mode which basically makes you speed up etc till you reach a certain HR you set, well when I do it myself on 0 incline my HR gets into the 170's plus, so I figure 150 would be a good…
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Trying to decide if I should push it and go workout tonight
Last Friday I did a 24 lift class and since then I have this pinching pain in my shoulders and in between my shoulder blades. I did a water aerobics class last night its pretty low impact, but even today 6 days later the pain is still there. I typically go and do a last chance workout at the gym alone on Thurs night, but…
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TV shows such as BL and Losing w/Jillian
I was having a discussion on Facebook on the Losing it with Jillian page about the unrealistic expections of the people on the shows losing 50-55lbs+ in just 8 weeks and shows like The Biggest Loser that the people lose 8-10lbs a week, that this sets an unrealistic image to what weight loss should be, and it can actually…
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Showed my Wii Fit what was up...
Not bad for a night weight, and my BMI went down like 2pts and droped -19.2 since last time I got on the thing :)
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UUUGGGGGGG Alex ruined out 4th of July plans
had a 4 day weekend off work and was going to the TX Coast to see family and hang out on the beach.. well that was rescheduled till Labor day (1 day shorter) hurricane pending!
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Couldnt get going this morning
I set the alarm for 5:30, didnt sleep good, the alarm goes off, I hit snooze and end up getting up and getting going to the gym around 6, I was draggin, and couldnt do what I normally do, I still did mange not to talk myself out of going, and I still burned about 330 cals (less than half what I usually do), but I am going…
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Traveling this coming weekend
We are driving from Dallas TX to the TX Coast (hopefully missing the hurricane) on Friday to visit family, we had planned on just stopping at a fast food place for bfast, we are leaving early about 5am. My wife had a great idea, we are going to get some Oatmeal Breakfast cookies to eat in the car instead of stopping at a…
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Pics of my progress.. Then and Now
This was about June of 09, I was around 310lbs... This was about an hour ago or so around 270... Got about 65 to go
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Pictures of me from Thanksgiving vs today
I think I look a little thinner...
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A Small Sucess..
I was kinda bummed I didnt lose as much weight this week, but last night my wife hugged me and said wow I can get my arms all the way around you now :)
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So I weigh in tomorrow...
and as of today I havent really lost any weight this week... I did splurge 1 day last week (logged about 1k over what I normally eat), but since then have worked out several times including enough to burn 1300 cals yesterday. After burning 1300 cals yesterday, I had only previously eaten about 1700, so I had a net of 400…
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I WAS having fun at the waterpark
I was at the waterpark today for a HOA night. I had lost weight from 314 down to now right at 272, so I wasnt wearing a shirt I am starting to feel comfortable not wearing a shirt, I was riding all the rides which the weight limit was 300. I go back to ride a slide I had already went down and the guy at the top said I am…
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Got my fathers day present.. POLAR!
My wife got me a Polar FT7, I think its a brand new model that replaced the F7 she has, gonna try it tomorrow in the spin class
