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Gastroparesis vs Food Addict
Trying to manage a new diagnosis, gastroparesis. Go figure a food addict like me would get this idiopathic diagnosis. I don't fit into any "typical" patients. Mainly diabetics are diagnosed due to underlying neuropathy. But I have no reason. And why would it just come out of nowhere? I am open to suggestions on how to…
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Too Fat To Be Photographed...
This was a share on FaceBook and I thought that I would share it here, too. I found it to be very touching and it hits WAY too close to home. Hope you enjoy it and maybe come out of it with a little bit of new insight on yourself and photos. Listen. I hear you. You're a few pounds heavier than you like (or a 100 lbs…
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A Day Filled With Victories!
Considering that I haven't had much sleep the past two nights, I had some really wonderful achievements today. What everyone on here would call NSV's. But I also had a scale victory, too. And yesterday marked two years since I gave up tobacco. Let me start by telling you a little history about my journey. I lost 40 lbs…
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Sausage/Egg Muffin Cups
I made these tonight and they were DELISH! Super easy and I have my breakfast planned out for the rest of the week. Add a Nature's Own Multigrain English Muffin and voila! Ingredients: 6 Great Value Fully Cooked Turkey Sausage Patties 1/2 Carton of Great Value Liquid Egg Whites (15 Tbsp) 1/2 Carton of Great Value Liquid…
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Red Wine
They say that red wine contains resveratrol...resveratrol is a known "fat releaser"...I am looking for tasty red wine suggestions...bear in mind that I do NOT typically like wine (red, white or otherwise). But I am willing to try just about anything (within reason of course).
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Recently married...want to change my username
I recently got married (09/09/2012) and I want to change my username but I am not very creative. My new last name is Griffin. I have 3 children, 3 grandchildren and 3 cats...yes, I guess 3 is my number. Any suggestions?
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Nordic Rider
I know that this is an ancient machine but I bought one today at a yard sale for $10. I figured for that price I really couldn't go wrong. Besides, its from Nordic Track and we all know that they have awesome fitness equipment. But I'm not really sure how to log my time on it. Should I use low-impact aerobics? It does get…
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Time for new clothes...
Today I went shopping and I practically bought a whole new wardrobe. I have nothing but sportswear in my closet, since that seems to be the only thing I wear these days. But since I'm attending services on Sundays I definitely NEEDED some new blouses. My sister gave me tons of pants that she no longer fits into (way to go,…
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Subway nutrition...YOUR WAY!
I really hate it when you go to subway.com and have to choose THEIR nutrition values. Plus, they never seem to have the newer items on there. But if you go to http://www.SubwayFreshBuzz.com you can build your own sandwich AND they even have the new items. YAY!
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USDA Nutritional Data Website
For those who want to see the nutritional data as comprised by the USDA, here's the website. http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/search/
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Before and not quite after pix...
I'm really nervous about posting these pix of me. But I really feel the need to share with all my MFP friends. Here we go... http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm221/LisaMcComas/Before and After/ I guess just follow the above link That is the same swimsuit in every photo. Its getting quite a bit loose now. I still have 31…
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6 months and 40 lbs later...
July 10th was my 6 month anniversary of using MFP. Since then I've lost 39.8 lbs. I haven't had a cigarette in 2 weeks and I'm still losing weight. I feel absolutely amazing. I owe so much of my success to my FABULOUS sister who has been in this journey with me from the beginning (she introduced me to MFP and has logged in…
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C25k playlist
I have created my own C25k playlist, complete with audio cues to let you know when to walk/run. You can download them from the following link, then let me know what you think. I will add more weeks in the next few days. http://www.mediafire.com/?nnpjca9j840te Week 1: 4 Non Blondes Avril Lavigne Christina Aguilera Cyndi…
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Quitting smoking...what I found is working for me
I have been a smoker since I was 17 yrs old. I've tried to quit a thousand times. I just know that it is so bad for you but yet the whole "act" of smoking is what is most addicting (for me). Last year I used the Chantix with great success...except that I found I was substituting food for cigarettes and gained several…
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Low-Cal/Low-Fat Garlic Alfredo Sauce
I made this for dinner tonight and it was a hit! It'squick, it's easy but most of all it's DELISH! Ingredients: 3 Tbsp Light Butter 2 Tbsp Corn Starch 1 tsp Minced Garlic (jarred or fresh) 16 oz Skim Milk 3 oz Parmesan Cheese (refrigerated kind in plastic tub) Salt Pepper Directions: Mix 1/2 of the cornstarch into the milk…
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BodyBugg phone coaching...
I have my initial phone coaching session tomorrow. I'm just curious what kind of questions I should ask.
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For Robin...and anyone else who wants to read!
I just thougt I would jot down some of the wisdom I have learned on my journey (160 days tomorrow). I know that this is just the tip of the iceberg, but thought you might like to know. Some of my favorite "high fiber" foods (each of these have AT LEAST 5 grams/serving) 1. Ole' Mexican Foods Xtreme Wellness High Fiber…
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BodyBugg upload
This is day 2 of using my bodybugg. I need to know how often everyone uploads their information into the program. I think that maybe its still a "new toy" and I want to upload all the time, just to see how I'm doing. Any suggestions?
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NSV...Woot Woot!
Last October my sister gave me a box full of clothes. Most of them were size 14 with a few 12's thrown in. Since I lost some of this weight this year, I still wasn't able to fit into them (without a muffin top)...UNTIL TODAY! I put on a cute pair of denim capris and I didn't have a muffin top. YAY ME! I feel great! Next…
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This salad IS a meal...
I just have to say...it really pisses me off when I go to Subway for a salad and the SKINNY girl behind the counter wants to go skimpy on the vegetables. I mean really, this salad is gonna be my dinner so LOAD IT ON! She tries to give me 3 tomatoes, 3 cucumbers and a sprinkling of bell peppers. When I ask her for more she…
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Butter Flavored Non-Stick Spray
I'm a big fan of butter flavored non-stick spray. I have found there to be endless uses for it. Here are some ways that I like it. - spray my skillet to make grilled sandwiches then spray the top of the sandwich right before I flip it - Instead of butter on air popped popcorn (works well for making salt/seasoning stick and…
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BodyBugg
I just ordered a BodyBugg. It should be here in a few days (I can't wait!). I just want to know if you like it and how it has helped you. I'm really very curious. I hear it is 90% accurate. What's your views?
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Wii Fit Plus
My sister just got me the Wii Fit Plus as a "reward" for all my hard work these past few months (30lbs in 3 months). I absolutely love it! The rhythm boxing, hula hoop and the step training are my faves! They are so much fun to do. But I'm not so sure how to accurately log these into the exercise log. Any suggestions?
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Blackened Chicken
I really want to make some Blackened Chicken with Yellow Rice and Black Beans. Trouble is...I can't seem to find a decent recipe for the blackened chicken. I'm open to suggestions from ANYONE! Please help!
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Broke thru the 200 pound barrier!
I started MFP on 10 January 2011, I weighed in at 211.2 pounds. It has been 4 weeks and I have lost nearly 13 pounds (198.6 lbs). I made sure to log all my foods (even the ones I'm not so proud of). I slowly started jogging every day. At first it was only 10 minutes, but I increased my time gradually. Now I can sometimes…
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Lincoln County, Missouri
Looking for people in the Lincoln County, Missouri area to help with motivation and support.
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Sad day for the fitness world - Jack LaLanne dies
Jack LaLanne passed away yesterday afternoon at the ripe old age of 96. Jack was the "Godfather of Fitness" and he exercised every day for 2 hours until his passing. He was a pioneer of living well and taking care of your body. If you would like to know more about Jack, visit his website at http://www.jacklalanne.com…
