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A comment about your weight that still bothers you...
I have been thinking about my goals as I make this journey and I have decided that one is going to be based on a comment that was made to me over 20 years ago. When I was a teenager, I had just started to gain weight and my step-mother (enough said) told me that I couldn't wear my hair short because it made my head look…
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Ground turkey vs Lean ground beef
I was very surprised when I figured out that extra lean ground beef had less calories and fat than ground turkey. People always talk about eating ground turkey when they are trying to loose weight. Other than not wanting to eat red meat, what would the reason for that be? Am I missing something? I know my husband would…
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Starting a Whole 30 tomorrow
I have been doing research on Whole 30 for a couple of weeks and I am starting my first Whole 30 tomorrow. I am planning on blogging on MFP regarding my experience. I would love some Whole 30 friends to help me along the way, so please send me a friend request. Also, if you are just interested in following my experience…
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Almond milk expiration
So I just noticed on my container of unsweetened almond milk that it says use within seven days of opening. The expiration date isn't for over a month, but it's been open for well over seven days. One of the things I liked about it was the long expiration because at a half a cup a day for my morning cereal it takes me a…
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How to calculate calories from a marinade?
I am marinating some meat for dinner tonight and I have no idea how to calculate the calories. I can add up all the calories and divide it by serving, but certainly we aren't having all those calories, as most of the marinade will go down the drain. How do you calculate marinade calories? Thanks for the help.
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Integrating NROLFW with a training plan
I need to add weights to my routine. I am doing a lot of exercise, eating at a deficit and not losing weight and I know this is why. I had a lot of success previously when I was paying more attention to weight bearing exercise and it stopped when I started focusing predominantly on running as I trained for a half marathon.…
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Exceeding maximum heart rate
I took my first ever group fitness class today. It was a trampoline aerobics class and I had a blast. It was very hard and I had to stop more than the fit girls in the class but I did the whole class and I want to go back. My concern is that from the warm-up to the cool-down I was exceeding my maximum heart rate and my HRM…
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Breakfast early or later?
I have always heard/read that it's best to eat breakfast relatively quickly after you wake up. Until I started this process, I was never really a breakfast eater but I have been eating religously and have definately gotten into the habit. However a few months ago I started a new job which requires me to get up much…
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Running a 5K and 10K the same weekend?
I jsut realized that two races I was planning on participating in this spring are on the same weekend. I thought they were a weekend apart. I have teams committed for both races, so I don't want to back out of either one. I don't think this will be an issue, as I don't run the entire time, but use a walk/run method without…
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Why am I getting charliehorses? What to do?
For the last two weeks, I have been getting horrible charliehorse cramps in my calves and arch of my foot. They are so painful, and often wake me up in the middle of the night. I have been working out for a year now, and I haven't started any new fitness routines recently, so I can't figure out why all of a sudden this is…
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup by Skinnytaste...Freezing?
I found a thread recently raving about this recipe from Skinnytaste.com. I am going to make it tonight, but I am wondering if anyone has tried freezing it? I am the only one who eats soup in my family so I usually freeze it for future lunches. However, I had always heard milk based soups don't freeze well. Can anyone tell…
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From "wogging" to 1/2 marathon in 2012...possible?
I really want to register for the Disneyland 1/2 marathon in September. When I started working out last summer it was one of my goals. I have lost 95 pounds in 2011 and I really want to meet this goal in 2012. However, when the weather hit in the late fall and winter I stopped trainining regularly. I haven't run more than…
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Suggestions for leftover ham
We had ham for dinner tonight and I have a lot of ham left over. I am making soup tomorrow but I need to use it up for a few days. Usually I would make maccaroni and cheese, but that isn't a low calorie option so I am wondering if anyone has any other good ideas. Thanks.
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Baking with natural peanut butter?
I am getting ready to make my family's favorite holiday treats in the next few days and one of those is a peanut butter based cookie. I only have Jif Natural peanut butter, and I have never baked with that. Will it work ok for baking of should I go buy a jar of regular peanut butter? I hate to go buy a jar since I have…
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What a difference a year makes - 94 pounds with photo
This is the first time I have ever posted a photo, so hopefully it works. This is a comparison photo of last Christmas to this Christmas. I can't believe the difference. I have never liked the way I looked in photos, so to be able to see it so strikingly in photo form has been a great reward for me. I started this process…
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Christmas Luncheon Ideas?
I am going to be having my family over for a luncheon on Christmas Eve. I don't want to do breakfast items since we are not getting together until 1pm, and I don't want to do anything too heavy since two people have other family gatherings in the evening. But I still want it to feel like a special holiday. Any suggestions?
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Tea recommendations?
My son is a hockey player, which means I spend most of my winter in an ice rink freezing. Having lost 80 pounds of insulation, I am finding myself even colder than usual. In previous years I survived by drinking large cups of hot chocolate. I have never been a coffee or tea drinker. I can't stand coffee and tea has always…
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Reheating Steel Cut Oats
I am making a big batch of apple steel cut oatmeal to have for breakfasts this week. I have a great recipe to use, and I have heard that steel cut oats reheat really well. But I don't know the best way to do this. What is the best way to store and reheat large pots of steel cut oats? Thanks.
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NSV...80 pounds down means I am no longer a liar
As of this morning I have lost 80 pounds. It's a great scale victory but also gave me a fun NSV. I am no longer lying on my driver's license! I don't think my driver's license has ever told the truth because even though I have increased the weight on my license over the years it was always less than I actually weighed. I'm…
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Suggestions for upping my protien
I am definately a carnavore, so I never would have thought enough protein would be an issue. However, I am thinking I need to up my protein a bit more. I never hit my target and my doctor suggested some more protein as I am experiencing hair loss with my weight loss. I could use some suggestions for ways to up my protein…
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Jillian Michaels Wii games
Does anyone have the Jillian Michaels games for the Wii Fit? I saw one today and was tempted to pick it up but I have never heard anyone talk about them. Please let me know what you think. Thanks.
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Down 75 pounds and halfway to my goal!!!
As of this morning, I am down 75 pounds and that means I am exactly halfway to my goal. I was starting to get frustrated because I have been almost there for a couple of weeks now and getting to this point was so important to me. It's all downhill from here right? :laugh: It took me just a few days over 7 months, so I am…
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LTL Pink Panthers Week 8 (Closed)
Ok Pink Panthers it's the last week. In the words of the great Jillian Michaels "Now is not when you quit. Now is when you finish strong!" Here are this week's challenges. I know we are a few days in, but since there wasn't a thread I thought I would start one. Even if we have lost people, those of us who are left should…
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Leanest cut for a pot roast
What is the leanest cut of meat to use for a pot roast? Its the first cool weekend and I want to make a roast tomorrow for dinner and I am not sure what cut to buy. Thanks.
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Would you suggest a consignment shop?
I have lost three to four sizes now, which means that I have boxes and boxes of clothes in my room. I have donated a lot of the everyday stuff to charity, but I have some really nice things from events or work clothes that I would like to try to make a little money from to help with replacement costs. Do you recommend…
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Country music workout playlist
I have been running for a few weeks now and I am getting really bored with my playlist. I need some good tracks to keep my pace up and push through walls. I am a diehard country girl, so if it isn't country I might not even now what you are talking about. Some suggestions would be great. Thanks for your help.
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Cooked weight listing in database for meat
I usually try to weigh my meat raw before I cook it, but sometimes that isn't an option. In those cases I weigh my portion after it is cooked. When I do this I always try to find a meat listing that lists a cooking method. I assume that if there is a cooking method that the weight in the listing is for the cooked weight,…
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How do you log grapes?
I love grapes, but I am unsure how to log them. I have been using the MFP listing for grapes, but I noticed a discrepancy. If I put grapes into a cup and use that listing it is considerably more calories than if I log the same number of grapes as individual grapes. So I am not sure which one to use. How do you log grapes?
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Success with eating more to lose more
I have been pretty successful since starting to change my lifestyle in February. However, the last month my weight loss had slowed way down, which was counter intuitive since I was working out harder, including doing 30 day shred and C25K and I was consistently under my calorie goal. I was getting really frustrated. So I…
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Need a good idea for something to take to a BBQ potluck
We are going to a BBQ potluck for dinner tomorrow night and I need some inspiration. The hostess is making ribs and guests are supposed to bring side dishes and desserts. This is something a group of our friends do every week with a different theme and I am running out of healthy ideas to bring for our dish. Suggestions…
