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Spice? Nice!!
I've found (for me at any rate) that a spicy/strong flavoured meal is far more satisfying than a plain meal, even if the calorific count is considerably lower. Has anyone else experienced this? My absolute favourites: Smoked mackerel salad hot vegetable chili (made with onion,sweet potato and green beans) Any vegetable…
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Lady bikers with Weight Issues?
I'm a female biker in England. At my heaviest I weighted 250+ and had to be manhandled into my riding gear - not pretty and certainly not comfortable! They say Fat Bikers bounce Better, but I certainly didn't look good, even though I had a beautiful machine, all eyes were usually drawn to my huge rear fender LOL!! OK, I'm…
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How to prepare for a Mammogram
OK, so this afternoon I am off for my tri-annual mammogram. A friend suggested I prepare - so here goes.... 1. Take a shower. Use unperfumed soap, DO NOT use deodorant, perfume or talc 2. Stand in the cold bathroom for ten minutes, naked from the waist up. 3. Progress to the kitchen, still unclothed. 4. Open the…
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Trashing the Wardrobe for Winter
Every year, on or about April 1st and October 1st, like clockwork (sad person that I am) I take a huge case down from my attic and change my wardrobe from winter to summer and vicky verky. The case came down today - it weighed a ton, and my husband nearly had a hernia getting it down. What the hell was in it? he asked. It…
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A Great Article - Please Enjoy!
Sharing this with all my MFP pals because I think its pertinent. Our modern lives are littered with stress. By retuning your approach to it, you can create a pure, lasting inner peace in place of modern worries. Here are some suggestions to help guide you towards lifelong happiness. Live every moment. Be totally invested…
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WONDERFUL SOUTH EASTERN INDIAN DRY CURRY
Lalasharni Spice lovers! Here is a recipe for 295 calories of heat and loveliness! high in fibre, vegetarian and very good for you - go for this receipe from the south east of India. You can use any vegetables you like - the "sauce" will transform even the humble carrot. I didnt eat rice or starch with it - just had a big…
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I LOVE LETTUCE - REALLY - I DO!!
This is a strange idea, but it has worked well for me and may help some of you who are craving junk food and give in to binges. Before I started with MFP I was a junk foodie. I would cram down McDs and Krispy Kreme like there was no tomorrow and follow it with lots of alcohol. I decided that if I were to succeed in losing…
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GLOBAL WARMING IS DOWN TO WEIGHT LOSS!!!
Quite by accident last night, whilst contemplating the meaning of life, I stumbled upon the answer to the question that is baffling scientists the world over; “What contributes most to global warming?” Air pollution? Fossil fuel us? Disregard for the planet? Solar flares? Nope. None of these. Its slimmers!! All of us here…
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My NSV Moment today
After years of inactivity, I joined the gym today after a 69 lbs weight loss. I'm pooped, but proud as hell that I managed a plank for 20 seconds. I wouldn't have even been able to get my butt off the floor 12 months ago and for a 65 year old that once weighed in excess of 260 lbs and now down to 184, I feel that at last,…
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DID YOUR MOTHER MAKE YOU OVERWEIGHT?
I was a child born of the post 1939-45 conflict. During my childhood, there was rationing, and some foods were not available on the market. My mother fed me generally well, but my staple diet was bread and jam - toast and jam at breakfast, sandwiches for lunch, usually cheese,pr more jam and a meat and three veg dinner at…
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STILL LOOKING AT "BIG" CLOTHES!
I can't imagine what's going on in my brain. Since I joined MFP I have lost over 60 lbs and gone down four dress sizes but now that I'm shopping for clothes, I find myself automatically picking up my "big" sizes and when I "come to" and put it back. and select my current size, I find myself thinking "that's way too small -…
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STILL LOOKING AT "BIG" CLOTHES! (PART 2)
Wow! I'm overwhelmed at the response to this and the diversity of the replies from all you guys - and I really appreciate all your kind comments and thanks for the first post. I've thought a lot about the subject reading all your responses and I've come to the conclusion that the switch will flip immediately we start…
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ANYONE FOR A FRUITY DESSERT?
I invented this for my diabetic husband, but it works for me! INGREDIENTS: 4 large red plums 3 sheets gelatin sugar free drink powder (I used 1 heaped teaspoon of Bolero Strawberry) 180 ml water A handful of fresh or frozen blueberries. 100 grams Greek yogurt METHOD Stew the plums until soft on stove top in a pan with the…
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PLATEAU? TRY THIS
After nearly six months on MFP, my weight loss ground to a halt - as it does when the body gets used to any regime. I decided to switch tack, and follow a two week low carbohydrate plan. I have not always hit my macros and sometimes my calories have been wayward, HOWEVER, the first week has shown at 4.9lbs loss. I doubt…
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Before and afters - 60 lbs gone
I wouldnt post these until I was sure there WAS a difference! http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/kawasakibiker/media/b86f2916-23ca-425f-a80a-b9ee4fdf2562_zps3f384f16.jpg.html http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/kawasakibiker/library/
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DOES HE REALLY LOOK LIKE....?
I've been told my husband looks like Terry Pratchett - does he? Whatdya think? Am I married to the Discworld Man? His pic's on my profile.
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THE MUSE AWAKES....
A DIETER'S LAMENT Posted on 2013-04-24 by Lalasharni What I'd give for toasted cheese On thick white bread and butter Greasy, and dripping from the grill upon my plate, for supper. What I'd give for chololate fudge A-top with thick ice cream marshmallow, candy pops and nuts With chocolate flakes between. What I'd give for…
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HELP! GUIDANCE NEEDED - QUICK!!
I've been losing weight steadily - 1.5 to 2lbs per week for three months. Ive avoided all the pitfals but tonight ive been invited to a chinese buffet meal - oh lawdie!!!!!! I have it in my head that if I have a half serving of noodles, lots of veg and some light protein, prawn, chicken, salmon, cooked without oil I can…
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The French Blue coat and the ring
Some years ago when I weighed less than when I started MFP I spent a lot of money on a new coat. I bought it largely because of its colour - a beautiful deep French blue. I wore it for less than a season before I began the piling on weight journey that ended when I joined MFP. The coat has stayed in my closet for nearly…
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Exercise after Knee replacement - Anyone else?
After a total (successful) knee replacement 12 months ago, I am now ready to begin adding exercise into my daily plan. I have been warned that high impact exercise will prematurely wear out my knee, but apart from walking and swimming, does anyone have any ideas as to cardio exercise that I could try?
