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How do I calculate fried food?
Yes, yes, before I even start this post, I know fried food is evil and I shouldn't even be eating it. But we do occasionally go over to the dark side and eat something fried. As a general rule, I have just doubled the calories from the recipe when something is fried but does anyone know any guidelines for calculating how…
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If you loved 30DS but hated RI30....
My first Jillian exercise video was 30 Day Shred. I loved it and still love it. However, it has gotten a *little* old so I decided to try another of her videos. I purchased Ripped in 30 but I gotta say, not a fan. I really felt like I was getting an awesome workout and seeing great results from 30DS. When I did RI30, I…
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Advice from a doctor...
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"You ARE capable of working out...."
--Jillian Michaels As much as that woman drives me nuts, she also inspires me A LOT! When I started this journey, I literally could not run the length of my block (which is four houses long) without feeling like I was going to pass out! This quote has always stuck with me so I decided to give running (okay, for me it's…
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I really hate the fact that I LOVE food!
You know, this whole weight loss/maintenance thing would be so much easier if I didn't enjoy high calorie/fattening food so much! :tongue: I actually tried doing a "whole foods" thing for a while and I HATED it! It turned eating into a dreaded chore...which was probably a good thing...but I really didn't want to live my…
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Summer NSV!!
I have always had a hard time with summer. I really don't do well in hot dry weather. Living in a desert without central air compounds the problem. When the temps hit 100+, the temps INSIDE my house (with swamp cooler) hit 85 degrees! YUCK! BUT, I have noticed that since loosing 50 pounds (ie. 50 pounds of insulation) the…
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School lunch
I went on a field trip with my kindergarten son yesterday. I was shocked at the amount of food given for 5 and 6 year old children! When I got home, I figured up the calories and the total was over 800!! FOR ONE MEAL!! I looked it up and a child that age should consume 1400 calories in an ENTIRE DAY! Is anyone else…
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Updated profile to "maintain"
HOORAY!! I have finally reached (actually exceeded) my weight loss goals and figured it was time to switch to maintain mode! That is the coolest feeling! My profile doesn't truly reflect my journey. I only found out about MFP about a month ago (but wish I had found it a couple of years ago!). From my heaviest, I have lost…
