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Recommendations on a low-calorie, low-fat flour tortilla
Hi there Thinking about making grilled veggie & chicken (or shrimp) fajitas but wanted to get some ideas of what the best (low-calorie, low-fat) flour tortilla to buy? Thanks, Natasha
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My favorite 3 foods to snack on...
So here are my new favorite 3 snack foods - When I really need to have something in my mouth (yeah like all the time!!!) - Bar-b-q Sunflower Seeds (roased & salted) - first you suck on them, then spilt them open and eat the seed... takes a while so it keeps you busy and nice and salty!! When I need to crunch on stuff -…
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Juicing Fruits & Vegetables - how to track?
So I recently watched some of Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead - quite a story if you're interested. I thought it would be great if I could replace one meal a day with freshly juiced vegetables and juice but anyone have any idea how I should track that in my food diary? Last night we made juice with strawberries, banana, carrots,…
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Bathing Suit Help
Hi there So I need some ideas of where to find a bathing suit that meets these requirements! Hopefully someone out there has recently made this purchase online and can help! -Plus size -Skirt style (to hide butt and upperthighs) -Holds large chested women "in place" (minimum bouncing) if doing water aerobics, etc. Thanks…
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HCG Diet
Hi there I am very interested in beginning the HCG Diet and would love to get any feedback & experience that you might have. Thanks!
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New Thread - Lets start a group for Mom's needing to lose 50
Hi everyone This was such a supportive thread but like many - it seems to have died down. So I thought I would start it up again! I'm a working mom of a 5 year old boy and wife of a supportive (trying to lose weight too) husband. The hardest part for me is finding consistency - both in eating and exercise. I recently had…
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Inspiring Cabbage Recipes
Hi there I have two heads of cabbage in my fridge - any inspiring recipes? Natasha
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Sneaker Suggestions
Hi there So I need to get a new pair of sneakers and hoping to get some suggestions. I have about 100 lbs to lose and my sneakers often seem to flair out. Any great suggestions for sneakers to mainly do aerobics for, some walking, dancing? Thanks!
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JM 30 Day Shred Question
Quick question - I began JM 30 Day Shred last week - Level 1 and my knees are now killing me. Is this normal? I haven't done it for the past 3 days because my left knee especially is just hurting so much!!! wondering if this is common?????
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30 Day Shred - how do you log it????
So I just tried 30 Day shred Level 1 for the first time - how do I log it???? Since its a mix of cardio and strength... PLEASE HELP!!!
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Need some exercise inspiration & advice
Hi there So this is the end of month 2 for me and so far for exercising I've been doing Wii Fitness Zumba and I LOVE IT! That being said, I need to change things up a bit - I'm getting bored, a little disheartened because I need to lose quite a lot of weight, etc. I keep hearing about Insanity but I'm not even sure who…
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Ever have one of those days - ideas needed
OK... so I'm having one of those days when I want to eat EVERYTHING!!!! Its only 4 in the afternoon and I've already drank 10 glasses of water. I feel like a bottomless pit ... any suggestions???? Thanks!
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Adding your vitamins & supplements to your daily dairy
Can anyone tell me how I can add check offs for my daily vitamins and supplements - I have a bunch that I have to take 3 times a day so I need a way to keep track! Thanks!
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Wii Zumba Fitness Question
Hi there So I LOVE doing the Wii Zumba Fitness program BUT my goal is exercise for 30 minutes not 20 minutes with it... is it possible to change the timing OR do I need to go up to using the Intermediate level at 45 minutes? OR can I go back and repeat the same song that I just completed before I do the cool down? OR is…
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Chicken / Shrimp Curry
Anyone have an awesome recipe for Chicken or Shrimp Curry... I want to try and make some today. Thanks!
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Exercising - need a great sports bra
OK... so I know this is a weird question but quite necessary! Does anyone have a great suggestion for a sports bra that really does the job and isn't a painful contraction for large-busted women???? Preferably an online resource so I can simply measure and order!!!
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P90X Question
So I have just started this journey and I'm curious about P90X because everyone talks about it. Is it too tough for a beginner that is very over-weight (need to lose 100 lbs) as well as not the most coordinated. Right now I'm doing Wii Zumba Fitness and Wii Just Dance for exercise and I love it but want to make sure that I…
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Hungry Girl's Banana Bread
Has anyone had Hungry Girl's Banana Bread in her 200 under 200 book? Want to know if it is worth making before I bother!!! Thanks
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Homemade Granola
So I make amazing granola but of course I never write down all the ingredients :wink: So now as I get ready to make it again - I want to ask - what healthy things do people add to their granola to make it better for them. I mean I have the standard - rolled oats, all natural unsweetned dried fruit, wheat germ, nuts, but…
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One long work out (50 minutes) or Two short ones (20 minutes
Hi there So I'm just starting on my journey. Not fit yet but hoping to be - I'm currently doing Zumba on the Wii and then Just Dance on the Wii for about 50 minutes a day - back to back. Is that better or should I seperate and do Zumba (twice) OR Zumba and then later Just Dance? So really - one long workout (50 minutes) OR…
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Zumba Question
Hi there So I have been doing the Zumba on the Wii for about the last week and LOVE IT! But here's the question - is it normal to have soreness while doing Zumba in the calf muscle? I mean I understand why my butt and thighs are sore :wink: But I want sure I don't start getting charley horses in my calf muscles at night.…
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Great Healthy & Light Recipes in March's Food & Wine
Hi there If you're looking for inspiration - the March Food & Wine Magazine has some great recipes and articles regarding how chefs who were overweight have lost the weight. The Turkey & Black Bean chili is delicious! Bon Appetit!
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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups - Help!
Hi there So before I realized what "bump" was (I'm pretty new at this) - I read a recipe for homemade peanut butter cups that sounded awesome and a perfect tiny sweet for when you have to have one! But now i can't find the recipe - can anyone help? Thanks!
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What is the best thing to eat after working out - protein OR
So sometimes when I'm done exercising (depends on the time of day) - I'm hungry. I always start by drinking at least 16 oz of water after because I'm also thirsty. But what is the best thing to eat after exercising - protein OR carbs??? I don't know which one is a better choice - Help! :) Thanks!
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How does everyone track Wii exercise?
Hi there So I've just started and I've been using the Wii to exercise - specifically: Just Dance 2 -which when I track exercise - I do the minutes under Dancing And Zumba - which I did minutes under Aerobics (because I felt like it was more strenous - so many squats!!) Does that sound correct???? I want to make sure I'm…
