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Fat Bottom Girl needs a bike....
I've recently decided that I need a bike. I've been thinking about what I was doing when I was thin and how my life was different than it is now and I realized....I walked everywhere. I live within 1-2 miles from work, the grocery store, a small shopping center and a convenience store and I drive to all of them. I'd like…
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Tastes better light....
I realized this morning that I much prefer the "light" cheese sticks I have at home to the regular ones in the cafeteria at work and it got me thinking about the foods I enjoy more in the "light" version. What light/lite, diet, sugar-free things do you enjoy more than the regular?
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Binge eater w/ 100+ to lose & trying to eat Gluten free
Geez, when I put it like that I sounds like a hot mess. I guess I kind of am. Anyway....I'm seeking some new friends! I'm a diagnosed binge eater with quite a bit to lose. I also get migraines and I know that they are food related, it's been suggested that I have a problem with gluten so I'm trying to go gluten free (and I…
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*WARNING* Off-topic but beware!
*ALERT!* Most people know about fraudulent check scams but I feel I need remind everyone as I have been taking calls all day about it. The company I work for is recording information. It probably wont do any good, but...this is my job. I've been dealing with a situation at work where someone has been using our account with…
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Local News Woman takes on Bullying over email about weight
Hey Everyone, This morning a local news woman addressed an email she received from a local lawyer who felt that because she is overweight she is not taking her responsibility as a role model seriously. Her name is Jennifer Livingston. I have watched her for years and met her once. She is kind, sweet, funny, beautiful and…
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Reduce calories in meatballs (suggestions please!)
I'm still using ground beef, bread crumbs, egg (but I did try half chia seeds tonight). I need to do the obvious things...like better meat. But does anyone have suggestions for healthier meatballs with lower calories? Boyfriend is picky abut everything, so I can't go too drastic, but any suggestions to try are welcome!!
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Kitchen appliances/gadget use
Last night I was making meals ahead of time (boyfriend works late so I'm learning to prepare in advance, eat if I want/need to and leave stuff for him....no banquet meals at our house) and making a birthday cake. I was doing the dishes as I went along and I realized a couple of things...there were things in my house that I…
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Seeking meal ideas for late night worker...
Boyfriend just started a new job and comes home late and exhausted. I can cook for one and have no problems, but he is getting home way later than I care to stay up and cook. I'd like to find some healthy options as he'll more than likely eat something bad for him that he can pick up if I don't make options because it is…
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Beans, beans the magical fruit...
So I bought some dry beans....now I'm trying to figure out what the hell I'm going to do with them. I bought kidney beans and pinto beans. Suggestions anyone?
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Breakfast on the go ideas....?
I hate to admit it, but I'm one of those sleep as long as I can and rush out the door kind of people. I barely have time for my coffee in the a.m. A former dietitian once told me I should have something right away to kick start my metabolism, so I always makes sure I get some coffee or juice in me right away in the…
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Need a good scale...recommendations?
I need a good scale! I have a cheap one at home that does the trick, but I don't think it is as accurate or reliable as I would like. I need something that can do at least 305 lbs, my current weight. My boyfriend is 412, he is fine using the old one...but if you know of something that can do those numbers without going too…
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What is your zero calorie treat?
I'm putting this in Motivation and Support because I'm hoping this suggestion/question will encourage some of you to do the same. I am a bit of a boredom eater and perhaps if I were doing everything I should be (like cleaning my house more than I do, or walking more) I wouldn't have as much free time as I do. But...until…
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Maybe it is wrong, but I'm resorting to trickery....
(WARNING: long post! Sorry!) So here's my situation...I'm trying to lose weight and have some issues with a binge eating disorder and a chronic sweet tooth. I know that I don't eat as many fruits, veggies and whole grains as I would like. But I'm trying to make swaps for better foods as I go along and learn new things. I'm…
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Seeking substitution suggestions!
I am slowly trying to learn and incorporate substitutions in my cooking....like prune and apple puree or pumpkin instead of oil in brownie mixes, ect. I cook for myself and an incredibly picky eater. What are you doing in your home?
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Seeking.....a different kind of support (binge eaters)
I need super supportive friends. I have been on MFP for awhile, and everyone is great. BUT, I haven't opened my diary to the public or my friends yet. I have been struggling with a binge eating disorder for years. I sought treatment until I could no longer afford it or see the point in it. While I understand that part of…
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I need a RESET button
Lots of stuff going on in my life right now....traveling unexpectedly, people passing away, family drama (over the holiday)...long story short, I haven't been doing well as far as my eating. I know that with everything going on, what I put in my body and how I treat myself is the only thing I can control. Unfortunately, I…
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So confused about shakes!
I noticed some of my MFP friends are using shakes of various types, and I've seen some recipes on the boards. But I'm very confused about them and I'm hoping someone can help. I've been a MFP member for a little while, and I consider myself a work in progress...I'm learning new things, changing things on a diet and…
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Wheat crackers or chips?
I suck at reading labels. Is there a "for dummies" book on it? Anyway...I just made some delicious roasted garlic hummus-125 calories per serving (next time, I'll make it without tahini-I've learned my lesson I think). But...I find what you eat it with is always the worst part! I like Wheat crackers and that kind of thing,…
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Need chocolate....help?
I'm CRAVING chocolate...I even let myself have a little piece today, hoping that it would satisfy my craving. I'm going to look at sugar free cocoa tonight after work, and if I get really desperate I'll make "ice cream sandwiches" by putting light cool whip between chocolate grahams and freezing it (an old weight watchers…
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Purchase or membership?
I am in the market for a gym! I have never joined a gym before...the past few years I was lucky enough to work at a medical facility that offered a facility for employees, before that I lived in an apt. complex with facilities, and before that I went to a college that let students use a fitness center for free. So...I'm in…
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Getting in that good ol' H2O
I recently restarted my journey towards losing weight...I am trying to set small goals for myself that I can turn into habits. I have a huge problem with liquid calories (I let myself be dragged into the corn syrup soda pool). My first goal is to start drinking water again. But I am hoping someone will have some…
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New....again
I tried this briefly once before and wasn't really into it. Now I'm trying again. I am going through a breakup after a particularly bad relationship during which I gained like 60 lbs. I was overweight before, but it was a bad unhealthy relationship in more than one way. So I am trying to get back on the wagon. I'm…
