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new scale -- I have been deceived!
my trusty scale broke and I had to buy a new one. I like my new one...it does everything! However, when I jumped on her today, the weight difference was huge. There is a 5 pound difference. According to this scale, I am 5 pounds heavier than the other. that is HUGE when you are trying to shed pounds. Now, I am trying to…
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Greek Salad
Greek salads are super tasty and easy to make. This is one of my favorites. I remember when my Mom would make this for us growing up. The combination of the feta, olives, and red onions is the BEST! 2 cups mixed greens 1/4 cup Feta cheese 1/2 cup garbanzo beans (optional) 1/4 cup black olives 1/4 cup sliced cucumbers 1/8…
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What made you decide to take back control?
mine was the fact that I feel so damn heavy!!! I am a small 5 ft so any excess weight feels like a ton on me. I can feel that my small frame has a hard time with all of this weight. Rolling over in bed is not as easy as it use to be. My knees and joints hurt. My body needs to break free from this extra weight.
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ready to get serious about my workouts - HELP!
OK. I am ready and need some serious suggestions, please! I want to work out from home. I have a treadmill and use her daily. I am looking for some type of cardio that will burn a ton of calories I want to start toning Any suggestions on a workout routine?
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Alli - weight loss pills
has anyone tried the Alli weight loss pills (www.myalli.com) ? I am curious about how they work and any side effects.
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Chicken with White Wine & Pasta
Here is a great recipe that is so simple to make. You will find that most of the ingredients are relatively inexpensive as well. Happy Eating! Recipe: 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1/2 C. Chopped Onions 4 Tbsp. Chopped Garlic Sautee all of the above until onions start to turn a bit brown. Add all of the following… 1/2 C. White Wine…
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Heart Healthy Balsamic Vinegar Salad
I added this one to the database. :) This is a fresh, crisp salad that is also good for the heart. This tasty salad goes well with just about any meat, poultry, fish or pasta dish. Recipe: 1 red Pepper 1 Yellow Pepper 1/2 Cucumber 1/4 Red Onion 1 C. Black Olives or Green Olives 4 Roma Tomatoes 3 T. Chopped Garlic 1/2 C.…
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Slow Cooker Tamale Pie
I have not made the healthy version of this YET. I have added the healthy notes to the side of ingredients. Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef or cubed chicken (chicken is best) 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 1/2 cup corn 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce 1 (10 ounce) can rotel 1/2 cup chopped green onions…
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Spinach, Strawberry, and Chicken Salad
So, this is not totally homemade. I cheat and use a premade salad dressing. However, I had to throw it up here because it is one of my favorite salads to eat. The fact it is healthy makes it that much better. Ingredients: 2 cups Baby Spinach – 20 cal. 4 oz. Grilled Chicken – 142 cal. 1 oz. Feta Cheese – 80 cal. 1 cup Fresh…
