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Well-balanced vegetarian lunch suggestions?
In the past month or so meat has been making me sick. The sight, smell, texture, taste....everything. I've never been a big meat eater but this has pushed me over the edge. I have been able to find creative ways to make my meals at home with my family meat-free without having to cook a seperate meal for myself but when it…
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Favorite motivational quote/inspirational story?
What is your favorite quote or inspirational story to keep you going on this journey? Mine is: "Even when I'm in the valley, my eyes are on the mountaintop." This I use for anything and everything that life throws at me and it's worked pretty well for this chapter. What keeps you going when you want to give up? Is it a…
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Peanut butter vs. other nut butters?
I don't eat much peanut butter but I've seen and heard about other nut butters before and I wondered...Is there much difference? Is it a taste issue or are there benefits to other types of nut butters vs. PB, other than obvious ones like allergies...? I mean, you've got your regular PB and it's varieties, Sunflower seed…
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Great Article: Portion Distortion
10 Ways to Right-Size Your Diet user Portion distortion is one of the prime causes of America's obesity epidemic, yet most of us don't realize that we overeat -- or that when it comes to reining in calories, serving size is crucial. Here's how you can downsize your portions and still feel satisfied. PLUS: Get healthy…
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Walden Farms Calorie Free Pancake Syrup
I bought this at the store yesterday. I haven't tried it yet but I'll pari it with Kashi Go Lean waffles. It's fat free, sugar free and calorie free. Serving size is 1/4 cup and the only thing that I can see is 95 mg of sodium in each serving...everything else is 0. It's a pretty thin looking syrup. Has anyone else tried…
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How did you do with water today??
It's thirsty Thursday, people!! How have you done so far? I'm around 6-7 glasses right now.
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Tips for weight loss from Weight Watchers
This was interesting...some of it is common sense but other tips...like the soup one below, were interesting. The surest way to succeed is making small changes. Think in terms of manageable baby steps, like swapping the half-and-half in your morning coffee for fat-free or low-fat milk. There are lots of little changes you…
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Baby carrots
I like baby carrots...sort of. However, it seems like every time I eat them for a snack I feel more hungry than prior to eating them! It's so weird. I just ate a snack of 14 baby carrots and it feels like my stomach is about to eat itself. Does anyone else have issues with certain foods like that? You'd think that 14 baby…
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Go Lean Blueberry waffles & jarred pears!
Thought I'd share in case you jar your own fruits and veggies like my mom does...I was at a loss this morning when I went to eat breakfast. I wanted to eat my Go Lean blueberry waffles but the syrup I have in my fridge is for the kids which means it's the REAL DEAL. Yikes. My mom had given me a jar of her homemade pears…
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Power 90 NOT the X...Anyone else?
I'm starting a round of Power 90 tonight. anyone care to start a group for that? Starting with strength training...
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What's everyone's favorite lunch right now?
I work in an office so I have some limitations to what I can bring for lunch. I try to do something in batches so that I just have to portion everything out and I'm good to go for a week. It can get boring but it's easy, economical and keeps me on this plan. This past week I've been enjoying Boca Chik'n sandwiches on…
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cobb salad recipe?
Anyone have a spin on Cobb salad? I love this salad. My fave parts of it are the avocado and the blue cheese. Is there a way to enjoy this without wreaking havoc on my daily caloric intake?
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What's for dinner tonight?
I'm not sure what to make for dinner tonight. What are you all planning to have?
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Give me strength!
So, here I am, sitting in my office eating my lunch. My healthy, calorie concious lunch! This lady I work with comes back from going out to lunch and is talking very loudly outside my office about how she went to Panera and got the most decadent mac and cheese. Suddenly, my Boca Chik'n sandwich with mustard and light…
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Fruit and veggies: Do you count them?
I was on Weight Watchers prior to joining this site and just counting calories. We didn't count certain veggies in our caloric intake and fruits were something that I never coutned either. I figured that fruit and veggies didn't make me fat, right?!? So, do you guys count your fruit and veggies as part of your caloric…
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Power 90 Challenge thread...
Well? How did everyone do? did anyone start Day 1 last night? Do we have anyone that is farthur into their 90 days?
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I'm here, please don't let me leave! :)
I have let myself go in a major way over the last 3 years. I need to lose some weight and I need to get healthy! I'm looking forward to getting and staying motivated with the help of this site.
