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Feeling pretty lame...
So I'm in week 3 of TurboFire and I LOVE it!! I've been working hard at it every single day (besides rest days). Today, during a jump in the air, my back when out as I landed, and I fell on my knees. And for whatever reason, I have been crying like a baby ever since...not because of the pain... but because I feel so…
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TurboFire rest day question
So I am wrapping up week two of TurboFire and absolutely LOVING it!! I have followed the calendar religiously, except for the rest day... since my honey is home on the weekends, I have made my rest day Sunday instead of Wednesday. My question is should I alter the rotation of the workouts? Are they designed FOR Wednesday…
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It's 5pm and I have over 1,000 calories left...
What should I do?
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Dinner plans?
What are all of you guys having for dinner tonight? :happy:
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Wanted: Motivation
I've been doing this for so long. I have lost, and I have gained some right back. I have worked myself out so hard that I could barely move and I have learned to love the calm that yoga and pilates give me. But sometimes, I feel exhausted with all of it. I am in one of those periods right now. It isn't so much that I'm…
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Cardio Pilates
I know that without an HRM, it's difficult to accurately calculate your burned cals, but has anyone used the Cardio Pilates video before? I LOVE it... but I'm not sure how to log... I feel like it burns much more than standard pilates, though that's how I classified it.. Thoughts?
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two dirty words... midnight snacks
Ok, so I know they're probably not wise, for all intensive purposes. But they HAPPEN! I even read somewhere that eating the right kind of snack late at night can help keep your metabolism up and running while you sleep. My question is what are some good late night snack options?
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Honey Apricot Pork Chops
I can't remember if I shared this on here before or not... so I will share it anyway!! :bigsmile: This was the first original recipe I ever had published. Hope you enjoy it, everybody! (and leave me some nice notes! :heart: ) http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Honey-Apricot-Pork-Chops/Detail.aspx
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Up the cals, maybe?
So I was discussing with my friend today how frustrated I am... I seem to be STUCK right at this horrible 190 mark. I go a little above, I go a little below (as far below as 186) but it keeps yoyoing. Even when I'm not working out, I'm a pretty active person and I do a LOT of walking, running around, etc. I have kept my…
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Fun with Protein Drinks
I am really in love with CalNaturale's Svelte Protein drinks... they're the only ones that really do fill me up and give me sustainable energy. But my question is for all of you protein drink lovers out there... when do you think it's best to drink them? Morning, Noon, Night? Why?
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Ideas for Gnocci Sauce
I have this fresh roasted sweet potato gnocci that I am SOOO excited to try for dinner tonight. But I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on a light sauce I can make for it...
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Ezekiel Bread Recipes
I really love the health benefits of Ezekiel Bread and was just wondering if anyone has any great recipes they'd like to share.
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Mother's Day makes me sort of sad...
And I am trying not to let it get the best of me this year. Being over-emotional causes me to lose sight of my personal weight loss goals more often than not, so I am trying my best to keep focused. As a kid, my mom was kind of a drifter. Never totally out of my life or anything, but I never knew where she was either. Her…
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Melting Pot tonight for Autism Speaks
It's a great cause and I love The Melting Pot... but does anyone have any tips to try to get out of there without blowing my nutritional bank?
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Flying Biscuit
I am having one of those eventful weeks where between charity functions, work related functions and family functions, I have been out to eat far too much! I have been trying so hard to be careful. And now... I am 0.2 lbs away from the 30 lb weight loss mark! And I want it!!! I want it bad! So, my sister asked me to have…
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Mio?
I am a pretty big water drinker as it is but I do like to have something else sometimes. Diet Coke (my former lover) just has too much sodium and other yuckiness... so I saw Mio. And, being a Southerner... I love the sweet tea flavor. My question is does this still count as your water? Or does water become un-water once…
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Small Victories
I am so pleased this morning!! I am finally out of the 190s!! I've worked so hard and I seem to yo yo everytime I get close to 190. And, my friends, today was the day that the scale gave me some grace! Hot damn! Also, today marks the day that my wii fit took me out of "obese" range and put me into "overweight" range. The…
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Supplements
I'm a pretty big believer in supplements... my mama was on me my whole life to take them, and at 30, I finally started listening. Just curious about what supplements you guys take everyday and what you think of them.
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HELP!!! Craving attack!!!
TOM is here... my five year old is sick... we are snuggled up on the couch and having a movie night together, just me and her... and I am craving pizza in the worst way. :grumble:
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Heavy on A&E
Just wondering how many of you guys have seen the show "Heavy" on A&E? It really moved me and I am curious about everyone's thoughts...
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Found a great snack for all TOM sufferers out there...
GeniSoy's Sweet Crisps in chocolate. I was hesitant, at first, thinking they were like every other flavored mini rice cake out there. But they are so sinfully chocolatey, rich and wonderful that I just had to share. 10 crisps is 90 cals, 3 gs of protein, 1g fiber, 65 mgs of socium, 6gs sugar (which I know is still kinda…
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Roasted Halibut with Garlic sauce
This was so good, so quick and so easy! Halibut is such a satisfying fish to me, because it almost feels like you're eating a thick steak. This sauce is a very simple and quick version of a garlic aioli, which keeps the fish so moist. We are big garlic lovers in this household, so feel free to scale back some to suit your…
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Japanese Steakhouse
My weight loss has really been kicking into high gear! I'm so excited and so pleased that I am a mere .5 lbs away from breaking the yo-yo cycle. My highest weight was almost 220... my target weight is 140... and I have been struggling for a long time just to get out of the 190s. Today, I am at 190.5... super exciting!…
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Anybody use wii Zumba?
Just curious... how do you log your time?
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Flavor without fat run amock in your mashed potatoes!!
I made some mashed potatoes last night, by peeling and chopping up about 2 lbs of yukon golds. The secret was about 45 mins before I boiled the potatoes, I peeled about 15 cloves of garlic and put them in a small saucepan. I covered them with about a cup and a half of skim milk and set it to low temp. I simmered this…
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to carb or not to carb...
I am fully aware that this is the age old question. So I am trying to be smart about them. I eat more early in the day to help generate energy and try to go with less later in the day. But I love a baked sweet potato for dinner with a nice salad. Is this that big of a no-no? What should the limit be, in terms of grams, for…
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Unrefined Coconut Oil
Does anyone take unrefined coconut oil as a supplement? I've been reading some things about it and I am intrigued. Would love to hear your thoughts on it...
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Interesting Seafood Dinner Ideas for tonight
I would love to hear of some new things... in the mood to switch it up. Hit me with it!! :D
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Heart Rate HELP!
So, I love cardio. I really do. But I am super confused about my target heart rate. I have been told in the past that if I don't add the secret ingredient of "intensity" to my workouts, I am cheating my body. I like to work hard! So I push and it results in a heart rate of 175-180. But I am reading more and more about the…
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Yummy Granola Recipe from Hungry Girl
Ingredients 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup puffed rice cereal 1/4 cup puffed wheat cereal 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar-free pancake syrup 1/2 cup bite-size freeze-dried apples Serving suggestion: Fat-free vanilla yogurt and fresh berries Directions: Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F. In a medium mixing bowl, combine oats,…