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blogger virgin
So I have never done this before but I started a blog today. I am near the end of my journey and I am constantly getting asked, how did you loose all that weight? Well It's so hard to explain all of this to people on the spot because there is no simple answer to that question. So I have started a blog to hopefully share…
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under 300 cal pancake breakfast!
I have missed eating pancakes so much since I started my journey. I've tried making oatmeal pancakes but they tasted too much like diet food in my opinion so I decided to make up my own recipe. I've made this a few times but today it came out perfect. Pancake with Strawberry Syrup serves:1 person for pancake: 1/2 cup all…
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reached my first goal
I can't believe I actually lost 50 lbs! For the first time in my life I feel like I'm in control of my body. I'm so excited to keep going until I'm where I want to be. I can't even imagine how good it will feel when I reach my final goal. Just to be so confident with myself will be a change, because I never really have…
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feeling weak.
I don't get this, I have been working on my running for a couple months now, and have gotten up to 2 and a half miles. i go out for my run today and not even halfway through, my lungs are burning badly and I feel like I want to pass out, I started to walk, and even then my lungs burned like crazy and I felt this severe…
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how can I deal with the debbie downers in my life
Yesterday was mothers day, and I wanted to go out to dinner with my sister and my mother. However, they wanted to avoid the crowds so they decided they wanted to order carry out from Lasca's. Lasca's is a fancy restaurant which= cream sauce butter and fat galore. I voiced that there was probably nothing that I could order…
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Choose your calories wisely
It seems to me like some of the new members, and even people who have been on here for awhile are under the impression that as long as you are within your calorie limit for the day, you are eating healthy. THROW THIS LOGIC OUT THE WINDOW,BECAUSE IT ISN'T TRUE! Please know that I am in no way trying to degrade anyone, I'm…
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Half Way Pics!
I am happy to say that I have not only reached the halfway mark, but have exceeded it by one pound. I have lost a total of 26lbs, and while I still have many months of work ahead of me, I feel its a good time to celebrate my success thus far. BEFORE: AFTER:
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I don't know how I did this....
Today I went to a family gathering with the bf. There was sooo much good food there, I felt like an alcoholic in a bar! There was: snowflake rolls with every type of cold cuts you would ever want, baked beans, scalloped potatoes, barbecue chicken, home made perogies, home made meatballs and sauce, broccoli and cheese, pigs…
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for those of you that love hot sauce as much as I do..
I had this for lunch today it, it was really yummy! 6 oz of chicken breast cut into small chunks 2 oz of thin whole wheat pasta 1 cup of frozen pepper and onion mix 2 tsp hot sauce 1 tbsp light butter Saute the pieces of chicken breast until thoroughly cooked, you wont need to season the chicken because the hot sauce will…
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BodyBugg v3
I'm almost positive that someone has asked this before, sorry for the repeat but do any of you out there own a bodybugg v3, and if so do you think its a worthwhile investment? I still have about 35+ pounds to lose and I would probably continue to use it if I reach my goal weight because I will probably have toning to do…
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going out to eat
Im going out to eat tonight at Tully's, most of you wont have heard of it unless you live in central NY.....any suggestions for what kinds of things I should ask/order? They don't have nutrition info available because they are a small chain any suggestions would be appreciated. here's a link to the menu…
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my small victory
before http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t216/ACarp24/Photoon2009-12-09at1441.jpg after http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t216/ACarp24/Photoon2010-01-26at1349.jpg I like to fool around with photobooth when Im bored at school and I noticed that my face looks smaller than it did :)
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Naan Bread
I know I've seen people mention this food before, and I saw it at Wegmans last night and had to try it. I made a Naan pizza with regular pizza sauce and some part skim mozzarella. Then I threw on a few banana peppers and baked it at 400 until the cheese metled. I packed it away reluctantly for lunch today. Well let me tell…
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Weight Watchers Latte Bars
ARE SO FREAKING DELICIOUS!!!!!!! Has anyone tried them? They are also fairly big bars, I thought they would be tiny for only 90 calories!
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cheesy toast
very simple recipe that I make sometimes that is so good. I had it for breakfast this morning. ingredients 2 slices of whole wheat bread 1 roma tomato (other types would work, but this is the best size) 1/4 cup of part skim shredded mozzarella garlic powder and dried basil to taste Just cut up the roma tomato into medium…
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looking for low carb snacks
Even though I'm not on a low carb diet, I tend to run low on my carb allowance at the end of the day. The problem is, I usually haven't even eaten 1200 calories by that time, and need to have something else. Any suggestions?
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baked egg rolls
anyone tried this? I was watching Just eat this today and he made some baked egg rolls with chicken and lettuce and they looked soooo good. Hopefully going to the store tonight and I will make my own version of these. If they come out good I will post the recipe.
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A little upset
So I went out to eat tonight at Applebees. I was all excited because they have that new under 550 menu, so I ordered the asiago steak, told them to hold the cheese....I got home and now I learn that Applebees doesn't disclose the nutrition facts for their menu items. I am so angry. I found somewhere that its supposed to be…
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Tips for eating at Mcdonalds
Hey everyone, Being a part time employee at McDonalds makes it even harder to stay committed to my diet. But through a little research and familiarity with the menu I have devised a way to eat there when I have to without cheating on my diet. Just thought I would share some suggestions with you all so that next time you're…
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jazz up your boring oatmeal!
Up until about a year ago, I HATED oatmeal. It was mushy, flavorless, and sometimes made me almost want to gag while eating it. Even an unhealthy coating of sugar and gobs of honey couldn't make it taste right. Then one day, I decided that I would try to cut up an apple into small pieces and cook it along with the oatmeal.…
