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In Need of Cruise Tips
I just found out I'm going on a one week cruise in 2 weeks.I've been on 2 cruises before. The first one which was only a few days, I ate everything in site and gained lots of weight and water. The second cruise was much better. Though not on MFP, I only gained one pound in the entire week. Now that I am in a different part…
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Oh, Die Hards! Where are you?
Please come back so we can set another challenge. I miss everyone.
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Recipes - Low sodium
I made a lower sodium version of chicken chili. A study done at Bush's Beans indicated that by draining and rinsing their canned beans, you take away 41% of the sodium. Yeh!!!! A 1 1/2 cup serving of chili (doesn't sound like a lot but it is for me) is just over 400 cals and 442 mg of sodium. If I plan my day right, I can…
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Happy Thanksgiving
I'm weighing in tomorrow morning because I just don't want to look at the scale on Friday. I have no idea how much sodium will be in the foods I'm not making so it makes sense. 1/2 of our party is on mfp so overall we should be ok as long as portion sizes are reasonable. I've got a lot to be thankful for: my husband, my…
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Eating at high end restaurants
My husband's company brought all the 25+ years employees out for their annual luncheon. This year is was held at Michael Jordan's steak house. He cut his steak in half and his dessert in half right away and had them wrapped. He brought all the leftovers home for me and after I did my calculations, I realized I could eat it…
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November challenges
Hi Die Hards! Just wondering if you've experienced some challenges with your goals this month. I am stuck with 2 pounds going up and down over and over again and can't seem to make it past that point despite all the work I am putting into it. My body fat has reduced which is great but I need to get over this edge. Please…
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Where is everyone?
Has everyone disappeared from our group? Please check in and tell us how you are doing. Can't wait to hear! Don't forget to weigh in on Fridays and tell us how your goals are getting accomplished. :flowerforyou:
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I MET MY SCALE GOAL
29 WEEKS MINUS 1 DAY = 45.2 POUNDS OFF MY BODY!!!!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!!! WITHOUT EVEN REALIZING IT, I CELEBRATED LAST NIGHT BY ORDERING A NEW HRM. CAN'T WAIT FOR IT TO ARRIVE. THANKS TO THE DIE HARDS! COME BACK ONLINE AND ENJOY THIS TIME WITH ME.
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Meeting very short term goals
Have to say I am ectastic about meeting my very short term goal to make it into the 150's for my anniversary this Sat. Today I weighed in at 159.0:flowerforyou: Now to keep it there OR less for Saturday will be my newest very short term goal. Waiting to hear about my CT scan to find out about my potential hernia or "alien…
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Trying out new cardio
I just got a Cardio Ballroom fitness DVD starring Julianne Hough. I am not a dancer and it was hard but fun. It will take me awhile to learn all the steps but I did the best with the jive. Go figure. I am sweating enough to fill a tub! I also bought 2 of the 10 minute solution DVDs. One for Fat blasting dance mix and one…
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What does "inches lost" really mean?
I have friends who say things like I've lost 4 inches or I've lost 12 inches? What exactly are they measuring? :frown:
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transitioning to a new challenge
I have been so happy to be part of the 20/75 group and I'm sorry to see it go. I will be soooooo close to my goal and am very proud to be here vs. where I was 75 days ago. So, even though we have one more weigh in on Friday, I went ahead and joined the 12 pounds in 12 weeks forum so I won't have any breaks in my…
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recovering from surgery question
I am recovering from surgery and can't do more than walk around the block right now. Any suggestions for exercise and eating. I know I need more protein to promote healing.
