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Ideal size for tall girls?
I am 6' and have been up and down the scale my whole life. I got to my lowest weight at this height three years ago when I was just about fitting into some size 16s at the Gap and almost 14s at Old Navy (their sizes run large, right?). I love beautiful clothes but it seems that my ideal size is not within the range of most…
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What to do about a flat butt?
I am one of those people with proportionately skinny arms and legs--which is nice. Along with that comes a proportionately flat but. Most of my chub is in my middle--not so nice. So, while the fat is coming off and my legs are getting very muscular, I don't know what to do about this flat butt! Are there exercises that…
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Need Quick and Easy Produce Technique
While I love to cook, I haven't had time or energy to lately. I am going to the farmers market tomorrow to load up on healthy stuff but I don't want it to rot in the crisper while I decide to get takeout instead. What are some simple ways to cook produce? I am thinking a quick saute but I wonder what kinds of seasonings or…
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Soft Drink Substitute--my Orangina
This concoction came from two things: 1. I love Orangina but it has 110 calories per cup 2. I have been trying to back off diet soda (POISON!) but have a craving for something fizzy. I mixed about a cup and a half of Pellegrino with about 1/2 cup of Tropicana Trop 50 with some ice. Tastes almost like Orangina! Only 25…
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Southern California Bike Paths
My hubby is trying to think of something to give me for my 40th birthday in December and he brought up a bike. When we lived in Boise, Idaho, I had a mountain bike and rode on the Boise RIver greenbelt all of the time. I am not a fan of riding in traffic so, if I am going to get a bike, I need to know I will be able to…
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Kaiser Weight Loss Programs?
I am considering switching to Kaiser Permanente insurance at work because the deductibles and copays for my Anthem Blue Cross doubled this year. There is a Kaiser hospital near work, so it could be convenient but I worry about leaving my weight loss doctor. He is certified in Clinical Nutrition with the American Board of…
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MFP mentioned in Cooking Light!
I opened my July Cooking Light magazine and, in the editor's message, he talks about using MyFitnessPal.com to lose a few lbs before his wedding! The Cooking Light website doesn't have a link to the editor's note so take a look at the print edition!!
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Cooking Light Cocoa Fudge Cookies--yum!
Just made these delicious little guys for a party I am going to this afternoon. I used to make some amazing brownies but they were loaded in butter, eggs and chocolate chips (melted and whole). I think these could be my new go-to. Cooking Light Cocoa Fudge Cookies You can mix these incredibly easy, fudge cookies right in…
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What Type of Yoga for Beginner?
I am thinking about going to some Yoga classes at my YMCA. There are three kinds: Hatha, Anasura and Kundalini. The Hatha has the best times for my schedule but, if the others would be better, I might do some juggling. My goal is to strengthen my core and gain flexibility. I am not as interested in the philosophy of it but…
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Did you make excuses?
I have been listening to podcasts while working out--Jillian Michaels, Oprah's discussions with Bob Greene, Dishing up Nutrition--and I have noticed something. They all have a segment where they take calls from the audience and I have noticed that many people make excuses for why they can't eat right and exercise. The…
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Ellie Krieger's Chicken Parmesan
I just have to share this recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/chicken-parmesan-recipe/index.html It is seriously delicious! Served it with french green beans that were a little like eating it with spaghetti. Ellie Krieger is a lifesaver. She has recipes and tricks so you can eat the foods you love…
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60 Days and 32 lbs.
I had a request for progress pictures so here goes. I am wearing the same dress in both so it kind of helps. I rarely take pictures of myself these days so these are photos from work. January 13th at Colin Firth's star ceremony--so bummed that I look like this for the picture of a lifetime! 30lbs later, taken this…
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Ellie Krieger's So Easy anyone?
I have looked at Ellie Krieger's So Easy cookbook on Amazon.com and it sounds like exactly what I am looking for--easy recipes including take to work lunches. Has anyone used this book and found it helpful? One of my biggest stumbling blocks when trying to eat healthy is that I don't have a lot of time to cook after work…
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Getting Ready for Paris...
Just met with a nutrition doctor in Pasadena and he suggested this site. I used a similar site four years ago when I lost 85 lbs ($9 a month--yikes!) I have been overweight since kindergarten and have had success twice in getting to a decent weight. Once in high school using a popular meal replacement drink program and,…
