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Ladies! Working out with an IUD?
So I hope this is the right forum to post this in...I've had an IUD in since I started working out in February (actually have had it a year) but I've noticed specifically this last couple months that I have been having cramps during and after workouts. I have a doc appt coming up and I intend on asking about it but I was…
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Cleanse...?
So I have had a rough few weeks and due to poor choices have wound up with some weight I need to re-lose which is oh so frustrating but completely my own doing. I feel a little bloated and like I'm not as "regular" as I was before. I just ordered some fitness shakes from Melaleuca and have not looked into any "official"…
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Vegetarian Dinner! Quinoa and black beans...
So I like to eat vegetarian as often as possible and googled up a recipe from allrecipes.com :) Tried it and it was delish! Thought I'd share. Quinoa and Black Beans 1 onion (chopped) 3 cloves of garlic (chopped) 1 tsp of vegetable oil 3/4 c uncooked quinoa 1 1/2 c of vegetable stock 1 tsp of cumin 1/2 tsp of chili powder…
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Need some accountability...
So I have been here for almost two months (45 days I think) and I have consistantly remained at or under my cal goal...I have been exercising faithfully...and losing weight. Almost 25lbs since starting. So why am I posting this? Although I don't think my diet is in the category of bad, I think it still has room for…
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Today's YUMMY snack!
Just thought I'd share with other dieters out there...I have such a sweet tooth its not even funny :) I took three jumbo strawberries, a TB of World Market Vanilla Hazelnut spread (you can use Nutella) and dipped 'em...talk about delish! A good way to squeeze in some cals if you need to and have it still be sorta "healthy"…
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Crepes
I made these this morning for breakfast...this recipe made 5 which was perfect for us (two for the hubby, 1 for each kid, and 1 for me) Double it up for a larger family breakfast :D 1/2 cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour (have used both, both come out great!) 3/4 cup of 2% milk (or whatever you prefer! the calories for…
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Low Cal Bread recipes??
SO I am making my own bread these days and the recipe I am using is whole grain and approx. 125 calories a slice. Does anyone have any bread recipes that are in the 80-100 cal range??
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Quesedilla
This was my dinner tonight, it was so delish! And under 500 calories. :) One La Tortilla Factory Soft Wrap Multi Grain Tortilla Filling- 3 oz of canned chicken-drained (went a little over on sodium because I didn't have low sodium canned chicken but fresh shredded chicken breast would probably be even better!) 1/4 cup of…
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Anyone have a good bread recipe?
So the hubby bought me a Kitchen Aid (YAY!) and I ate the last slice of organic bread for breakfast...I want to start making my own now that I have this beautiful contraption! Anyone have a good whole grain recipe that won't break the calorie bank!? Thanks!
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Adding fiber
I just found this easy recipe for homemade whole wheat wraps...I want to try it out and they are only 100 calories a serving and they have 3 grams of fiber. Anyone know an easy way to add a little more fiber into them? Bumping it up to 5 or 6 grams instead? I don't care if it means they are 150 cals instead lol! recipe: 4…
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Small steps
This is a small small feat for some but a big milestone for me. I have been doing the 30 Day Shred for 6 days now...I have been noticing a little bit of an improvement in my endurance during that 20 minute workout the past couple of days...arms aren't quite as fatigued, jumping jacks getting a little (A LITTLE) easier.…
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H2O-how much is too much?
Ok so I had a doctor tell me I am drinking TOO much water. Mind you he is a counselor not a medical doctor and I respect what he has to say when it comes to helping me manage my stress but I don't know if I should trust his opinion on hydration or not. I mentioned I am losing weight, eating better, and exercising...and…
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Chickpea Curry **Vegetarian
I got this out of an Everyday Food last year and have loved the recipe ever since. I usually pair it with half a cup of brown rice and/or some steamed brocolli :) Yum! I have also switched out the chickpeas for black beans and it is equally good! For the curry itself I believe it was 285 calories a serving (don't forget to…
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Hello from Boise...
Hi! My name is Nickole. I have been trying to lose this weight off and on for what seems like an eternity! But I feel like I am in a good place in my life and now is the time for me to succeed. I put this in my profile but the biggest eye opener for me was when my little girl said to me, "Mommy, when I get big will I be…
