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Oh Shannon! Question!!
How long does wine last once opened???? I figure you'd know this!! :laugh:
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HI guys! I have a blog. PLEASE check it out!! :)
Hi!! I have started a blog. Please check it out and pass it on. http://healthysexytami.blogspot.com/ I am working to be certified in a year or so in nutrition and want to create a website. I may be able to get into motivational speaking soon. I just want to get my blog up and going first. I started it a few days ago. I…
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Don't be afraid. Don't stress. You are worth more!! :)
I know the whole process of losing weight is scary and seems so daunting. I used to feel the same way. I had 135 lbs to lose and thought it would take forever and hesitated and tried schemes, etc. Then I remember one day thinking "So what if it takes awhile. So what if I focus on the small, healthy losses...that take a…
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Tamtastic...Before and After! :)
I keep getting asked for Before/After pics. I know there are some floating around...but here some are for easy reference. I have more afters in my profile pics as well. Hope this helps you know it can be done..by a real person!! :smile: April, 2007 August, 2007 October, 2010 October, 2010
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About FOUR years in maintenance! WOO! :)
Well here I am, coming up on four years after I reached my goal weight. January 15, 2009 is that official date. I started the "change" in September of 2007. So I've been at this way of doing things for some time now. There is a quote I saw that says if you "If you focus on results you will never change. If you focus on…
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Blueberry-Lemon Muffins (Cooking Light)
Blueberry-Lemon Muffins 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup blueberries 1 cup low-fat buttermilk 3 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, melted 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind 1 large egg, lightly beaten Cooking…
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Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs
I have made this dish MANY times. It is SO simple and delicious. I have made it with chicken breast as well to lower the calories and fat a bit....but made as is, with a couple of light side dishes is WONDERFUL! Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs Skinless, boneless thighs cook quickly and are more flavorful than white…
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I've Maintained THREE years...and counting! :)
Hi guys! Well, today.....1/15/2012 is my THREE YEAR anniversary of meeting my goal weight. :drinker: :drinker: I lost 135 lbs in 16th months!! :) It's been three years full of ups and downs, celebrations and not so great times. I guess I am especially proud today because losing the weight is a lot of hard work, takes…
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How to keep a husband!!
Wow, I will file this away for future (should I need it!! :laugh: ) Man, this stuff is funny!! :laugh: Nice to know all it takes is calf's head soup!! :huh: To Keep a Husband, Try Pudding The first cookbook written in California was the "Peerless Receipt Book," a volume aimed at promoting use of the Peerless brand of…
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Lower back pain/Sciatia???
Hey all. I suffer from back pain. Not sure what caused it in the first place. Maybe just the fact that I was so overweight and carrying that weight on my frame. I am starting to wonder if it could be a long term side effect to the spinal blocks from my c-sections. It "goes out" maybe once or twice a year. Recently I…
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Making my success go further!! :)
Since I've had significant success in weight loss and in maintaining even through pregnancy, I have felt a need to take this to another level. And many of you have suggested I do this for a living. Be a motivational speaker or coach of sorts. I want to try and do that and am looking a nutrition courses to make it legit.…
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4 Signs It's Time to Step Off the Scale
4 Signs It's Time to Step Off the Scale Does Weight Weigh Heavily on Your Mind? -- By Jason Anderson, Certified Personal Trainer It cannot talk yet it speaks to you. Some days it makes you giddy with delight. Other days it puts you into a deep depression. It judges you on a superficial level. The thought of it is enough to…
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Psst.....I have some advice here!! :)
I havent written anything in awhile..but wanted to share this..on this particular weekend. :wink: To those in the states, this is a big eating, party, carefree weekend and nothing ruins that carefree feeling like knowing you are trying to lose weight, knowing the temptations that are out there....and not wanting to miss…
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My friend's video!! Check it out!! :)
Hey! My friend just filmed this video locally here in CT..... It's hip hop...I LOVE it and I'm not normally a hip hop girl! Please watch and share...so it can get a ton of hits!! :) http://youtu.be/mpd5vy26Qq4 This link might be easier!! :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpd5vy26Qq4
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Moroccan Chickpea Stew
Moroccan Chickpea Stew -Cooking Light Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve over whole wheat couscous instead of brown rice, if you prefer. For milder heat, seed the jalapeño. Yield 6 servings (serving size: 1 1/3 cups stew, 1/2 cup rice, and about 1 tablespoon yogurt) Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 cup diced yellow…
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Hearty Beef and Tomato Stew (Cooking Light)
I made this on Sunday!! SOOO delicious and filling!! :) Hearty Beef and Tomato Stew The ingredient list may look lengthy, but this recipe involves mostly measuring and adding ingredients to the pot to simmer. To trim prep time, look for prechopped onions in the produce aisle. Serve with crusty slices of a baguette. A…
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Lose Weight Like a Guy (Self Article)
Hey guys! I'm not sure if this has been posted. If so..SORRY! lol....but I read it this weekend and it's basically what I did to lose the weight I did and what I continue to do to maintain. I didn't realize I was losing weight like a "guy"...but as I read it I just realized I did almost everything it states to do.…
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I need a hummus intervention!!
I cannot stop buying the Sabra jalapeno hummus! The stuff is addicting!!!
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HUMMUS!!
I have posted a hummus thread before..I love it so!! :laugh: :heart: I am ADDICTED to the Sabra Jalapeno hummus!! Amazing!:heart: :heart: :heart: :heart:
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Weight-loss Success, Maintenance and LIFE!! From one who kn
Hi guys! Some of you know me. Some of you don’t. I have been around here since early 2008. I have been more MIA than usual this past year due to life and a lot of changes for me. I just wanted to update a bit. I know my story can be helpful to others, especially those who have always battled their weight and who have a lot…
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Success to hopefully keep you going! :)
Hey guys! I have been around here for awhile, though a bit quiet lately due to a lot going on in my life. Some know me and some don't. I have posted pics before but I wanted to post a fresh topic after receiving an email from someone requesting a before photo. I know that my story and success can help to keep others going.…
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Success in pregnancy! - Progression pics! ;)
I hit my goal weight of 135 in January. In the same week, I found out I was pregnant! Yes, I was a bit thrown and panicked for a bit but at the same time I felt OK because I have been in control of this for awhile...and knew I had the knowledge to keep myself healthy and active for both my baby AND myself. The fact is...at…
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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake (Cooking Light)
My mom used to make this all the time. Would always let me drink the pineapple juice!! haha I was craving it. And found a recipe on Cooking Light! I just made it!! YUMMM!!!! Pineapple Upside-Down Cake 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple slices in juice, drained Cooking spray 1/3 cup fat-free caramel topping 9 maraschino cherries,…
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Chili-Garlic Shrimp (Cooking Light)
Chile-Garlic Shrimp Inspired by the bright flavors of Spain, this dish calls for whole lemon slices to be sauté]ed with the shrimp, resulting in a bold citrus punch. Serve with a small bowl of green olives and a crisp salad for a quick weeknight dinner. 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag brown rice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8…
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Smoked Chicken w/Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Smoked Chicken with Roasted-Red Pepper Sauce (COOKING LIGHT RECIPE) 2 bacon slices 4 (4-ounce) skinned, boned chicken breast halves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup chopped red onion 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 drained canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, diced 1 cup salsa 1…
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Grilled Chicken Thighs with Roasted Grape Tomatoes
This is one of my fav recipes. Especially as the weather get's warmer. I make the roasted grape tomatoes as a side for other chicken dishes too. Like with roast chicken. So good! Grilled Chicken Thighs with Roasted Grape Tomatoes (COOKING LIGHT RECIPE) Although the tomato mixture and tangy lemon marinade complement the…
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Good Carbs, Bad Carbs: Why Carbohydrates Matter to You
I stopped thinking about doing low-carb a long time ago. Your body needs carbs everyone....just make wiser choices with the type of carbs you are eating. I easily get 25 grams of fiber a day, often more, simply because of the choices I make in the carbs I eat. It is easy once you change a few things. :flowerforyou: Good…
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Tami's Secret to Skinny!!
A PM from Sassiebritches got me thinking and I had posted something on a recent "eating exercise calories" thread. I just copied and pasted it here to possibly help others who may want to know. Remember, the important thing is to be open-minded to your body. Trial and error can be the way to go sometimes to figure out what…
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The Post-Baby Platform: Getting back to work!
By work, I mean getting to work on our bodies but it could also mean those juggling a job AND new baby! :wink: Hi guys! :happy: Being part of the "Preggo Platform" for the duration of my pregnancy, I wanted to start a thread to help motivate those that have had a baby or will soon and need that extra motivation to get back…
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A new lifestyle indeed!!
I just had a realization. I have been doing this and keeping it up for TWO years now. I started my journey on September 6, 2007 at 270 lbs. I got through the holidays of that year unscathed and kept it up. I also got through the holidays of last year and kept it up. Add to that Super Bowl Sundays, girls nights out,…
