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Need some workout change help!
I've met my goal weight...I'm looking for good workout routines to tone, build some muscle without losing any more weight.....Any tips for how I should change my diet and cardio?? I'm at about 1800-2000 calories a day and I work out about 3-4 times a week...Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
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I need some motivation!
I was in such a good place with my eating and working out a few months ago...Then I got a foot injury which stopped my love of running, which then turned into a domino effect with everything. Luckily I do work on my feet so I'm not completely sedentary...I'm ready to morph back into healthy life style Shannon..I have it in…
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1 thing you couldn't live without? Food/drink
I've been obsessed with La Croix Orange for months...It stinks its not cheap, but I love it! And no sugar, calories, sodium, nothing! :)
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Deli wraps-very low cal!
My kids are obsessed with these deli wrap ups I make and I realized I can have a bunch too because they're low cal! I just take 3-4 slices of deli turkey breast, put some reduced fat cream cheese on each of them(2 tbsp total) 1 dill pickle sandwich slice per piece of meat some spinach leaves and yumm!! You can pair it with…
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Plantar faciitis
Has anyone ever had this??? I've been ignoring going to the doctor, but I"m finally giving in after a month of pain....For people that have experienced this what symptoms have you had?? I'm almost 70% sure I have it or it could be a stress fracture I don't know....Its awful pain, radiating around my entire foot around my…
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I finally got a before/after pic!!
This is nothing special, but I wanted to share with you my journey....My before picture was taken six weeks after I had my son....I gained ALOT of weight....2 years later (in my after pic)) I ran my first 8k....I've put on seven pounds since the 8k due some stress eating, but its coming off now...I want to look exactly…
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Ate no meat yesterday
i realized yesterday I didn't eat any kind of meat(on accident) and it made me feel amazing! I think I'm going to only eat chicken/red meat a few times a week instead of every day...i feel lighter somehow and I still ate all my calories...
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Midwest Weather Blues
The Chicagoland area is soooo gloomy and cold this week...I have no motivation to do anything but drink hot tea and be under a blanket...Grr!
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What would go good with black bean soup??
My sons are so picky and will not eat black bean soup and I really want to make it tomorrow, so I was thinking of making a sandwich to go with the soup...Any ideas of a healthy sandwich/kid friendly that would go well with my soup?? Please and thank you for any ideas :)
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Twix 90 calorie icecream minis
Ummmmmmmmmmmm...delicious!
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Need help for date night
My husband and I go on a dinner date once a month away from the kids...Tonight we're going to Bonefish Grill...I've been doing really good on my diet, but don't want to completely modify everything I eat, I want to enjoy myself...What should I do?? I am planning on working out today to add some calories, but I'm sure that…
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Need a fast calorie burning home workout
I usually run and lift weights when my kids go to bed on my nights off work...I'm getting a little bored and it seems like it doesn't burn a lot of calories...Any ideas about how to get a good burn??
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Snacking/sweets
I'm a sweet-aholic and fruit sugar is not helping....I've been trying to cut out desserts all together, but then find myself craving it even more...Please help!
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Cheesey sweet potato(197 calories, filling and delicious!)
I took this recipe out of my Biggest Loser cookbook and it is the yummiest thing ever!! Baked sweet potato (large) and put a Laughing Cow Light Garlic and Herb cheese wedge in and mix....Yum! Yum! :)
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Chicken Caesar Wrap( 325 calories)
I made this with some leftover chicken its so yum! I shred 5 oz of chicken, mix it was 2 TBS of light caesar dressing....I used tortilla factory brand low carb wheat tortillas. I stuffed it with raw spinach, sliced roma tomato, and a little sprinkle of parmesan cheese. :)
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Double layered brownies left from Super Bowl
My friend left an entire tray of double layered brownies on Super Bowl and its the most tempting thing ever!!!! talk me out of it....Sweets are my absolute weakness...I'm at my goal weight and am training for an 8 k....I will not let them tempt me! Ahhhh
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Lets call it Queso Fresco Egg Muffin!
Yum! I just concocted this yummy breakfast sandwich and it completely filled me up!(I ate it with a 1/2 grapefruit as well) 1 whole wheat english muffin I scrambled four egg whites with some onion, green pepper and spinach, and added a Laughing Cow Queso Fresco Chipotle Light cheese wedge in it...and a little ground black…
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Just saying hi :)
I just signed up today because my awesome sister in law was saying nothing but great things about the site...I can't wait to get started tomorrow...!! I only have about 7 more pounds to lose, but this is going to be a great tool for maintaining a healthy lifestyle...i cannot wait! I've been changing my lifestyle and eating…
