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holiday detoxes
Please stop the madness ladies. I have already seen multiple posts asking what detoxes you should be doing. NONE. Stop it. It is the holiday, and we all enjoyed the wonderful food. Stop stressing yourself, it is not as if you eat like this every day. We must all learn to be kind to our bodies and our minds, and all this…
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WHY DO I HAVE HEADACHES SINCE STARTING MY DIET?
I have been doing well for about a week, but I have a dull, achy headache almost constantly now. I am drinking more water, so I don't this I am dehydrated. It seems to get a little better once I eat. Any suggestions? **Allow me to update... OK, first off, WOW at the number of responses I got and quick!!! To answer some…
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I search of suggested reading material
(That^^ would be IN search of...) Good evening, My goal for 2013 was to regularly exercise. That was it. 3-4 times a week for a year, thus becoming a new habit. I read all the books, figured out what would work for me, and jumped in. More weights, little cardio, focus on the habit not the outcome. Now, I am pleased to say…
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THIS is why you should lift heavy things.
First off, this lovely ladies blog inspired me to add on: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/LorinaLynn/view/what-heavy-lifting-really-does-to-your-body-546552 There a gazillion posts on here as to why women should lift. I won't go into any of those here, but I lift and I love it. But as of this past Friday, I am convinced,…
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Who says you can't spot reduce? For fABulous abs...
You're welcome :flowerforyou:
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random thought regarding obesity
Why are people obese? Because math is hard. Case in point: product labeling. Who the heck eats 3/4 cup of chocolate strawberry cereal (not me obviously). Let's have real people serving sizes and see what the result is. Most won't stand there and do the math (...well I want more than that and two servings fills my bowl with…
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To those who lift: I HAVE to brag
As those who know me already know, I am on vacation this week. So hubby and I get to the YMCA around 1030ish and settle in for a nice, long session. So we warm up, we complete our first set (deadlifts, of course), and this dude walks over and asks "how many more sets?" I respond "3 sets each of squats and we are done…
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I have a serious question
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working out kills my appetite
especially since I have started lifting weights, I have found that I have absolutely no appetite. It is not intentional and it is not for lack of effort on my part; however, I have had a hard time this week even getting to 1000 calories. I know over the long run this will not be healthy for my strength and weight loss…
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Protein powder suggestions?
I have just this week started heavy lifting (relatively speaking) and am trying to be more mindful of my protein intake. MFP says I need 146 grams daily, but the closest I have come is 93. I am resigned to the fact I will need to supplement, at least while I learn to adjust my diet appropriately. I make fresh juice each…
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Food Porn, sponsored by Oreo
Enjoy =)
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2 day sugar binge
Long story short. 1900 over on Friday with the help of wine and Ben and Jerry's heath coffee ice cream. This morning not off to a great start with 2 chocolate covered Cream Filled Krispy Kreme (my 4 yo made breakfast and let me sleep till 2pm. insert tears of joy here.) normally I am better able to manage sugars, I juice…
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Food Porn, sponsored tonight by Oreo
You are welcome.
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Christmas Mini Rant.
Mini vent: I have seen a bunch of "Let's put the Christ back in Christmas" on FB today. Here's the thing: not everyone is Christian. That does not mean those folks cannot celebrate the spirit of Christmas. Why do we give a flying fig about Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays? How about let's instead take the time to respect…
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If this guy doesn't get you motivated, nothing will.
https://www.facebook.com/v/10151007386498082 This link should work, it worked when I copied and pasted into my browser. Absolutely worth the extra effort, I promise.
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Not just another Thanksgiving post...
...Happy Thanksgiving! Remember it is about being thankful for the family, fellowship, and YES, the food. Be thankful you have a safe, warm place to sleep and a full belly to moan about, because some are on the streets begging for scraps. Be thankful for the family that causes you to drink too much, because some people…
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Finally I can post a progress pic
I am only down 20 pounds so far with quite a way to go, but I found a pic of me almost a year ago. What a HUGE difference a year makes! I feel better overall, I feel better about me! The first is Nov 11, 2011, the second is me today, 10/28/12. I did not realize what a difference until I saw this!
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Running
Today my oldest is actually home after school. For once. No band, no drama club, she is home. For once I can go for a nice hike after work. So I suited up: running shoes, iPod, small backpack, baseball bat on my back like a sword, hand weights in tow, and off I go. I feel like a warrior goddess off to conquer my kindgom. I…
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ARTIFICIAL SWEETNERS QUESTION
So, I am watching Dr. Oz talk about artificial sweetners and metabolic syndrome: http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/should-you-give-artificial-sweeteners?video=14981 My question is what about stevia? It is a natural sweetener, but would it cause the same effects? I am thinking perhaps I should switch to Domino light which is…
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Intermittant fasting
So, anyone here do intermittant fasting? I am considering trying it out, basically 16/8 and allowing myself to eat from noon-8pm. My question is this: would my juiced fruit/veg that I often have for breakfast be breaking my fast? Also, what have been your personal experiences with this, good, bad, and otherwise? S/N: When…
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How do you log your juiced fruits & veg?
I often start my morning with a large cup of freshly juiced fruits & vegs. I have been doing so for several months, and my skin is clearer, my energy is better, and I am certainly getting more produce in! My question is how do you track it? I have been journaling just the raw fruits, but certainly given the left over bits…
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Crunchy Knees
Over the last 6-9 months, I have noticed more and more I can hear my knees, and they sound a bit crunchy. I would prefer to try to prevent rather than replace, so I am looking for suggestions regarding exercise, diet, or supplements (in that order of preference) to try to reverse or improve this. Other than lose weight…
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Help! Bananas everywhere!
OK, so I went to the Farmer's Market today, and picked up a case of bananas for $5 (yes, FIVE dollars. Could NOT pass that up!). They are ripe and I need to do SOMETHING with this abundance! I have already made peanut butter bana smoothies for the house, and bought items for banana pudding, but that only gets me through…
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Diner dilemna
I cannot decide...risotto or quinoa?? I have 1400 calories left today thanks to a vigorous hike and I simply cannot decide! Both are so delicious! Help! :huh: Yeah, that should be dinner, LOL
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Non-exercise workouts
I HATE exercise. I hate the treadmill, the stairmaster, all but the elliptical. Despite my hate of all things exercise, I have been working out 2-3 days a week for a couple months, which is huge progress for me. (Frustrating. Body is changing, I feel fitter, scale is not moving. But I digress.) I want to find more creative…
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Anyone know how to use fresh stevia?
I have it growing crazy in my herb garden, but don't know what to do with it!!
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Is it cheating?
I am putting today's late night munchie (Beef N Cheddar) onto tomorrow's journal, because I am tired and can work it off tomorrow. Is this cheating? I feel like if I work it off in the next 24 hours, I'll be good =)
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Eggplant!
I have so much eggplant coming out of my garden right now, I can hardly keep up! I love baba ghanoush, but I am looking for other recipes besides. I have roasted about a million pounds of it to have baba ghanoush throughout the fall & winter, but need other ideas because my freezer if filling up FAST! Also, keep in mind I…
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Who can run in this heat?!
Just as I was making progress, 100+ degree weather. Seriously??? My question is: will the program be as effective if I do it on an elliptical? And please don't tell me to get up at 5-6 am, it is just not gonna happen.
