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Who's with me?
I recently made a decision to keep wine out of the house unless it is a very special occasion (birthday, Thanksgiving, graduation, etc.). I will drink 1-2 glasses when eating out or at friends' houses but I won't keep it around my house any more. My husband is with me on this. I figure in an average week I am adding about…
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In praise of sleep
One thing I know none of us is likely getting due to time of life/responsibilities is lots of sleep. Just had 10 hours last night and woke up feeling great PLUS - and this is the drumroll part - half a pound lighter. I think too little sleep makes me retain water - have noticed this before - and just letting myself crash…
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6 weeks later and suddenly having cravings again?
Hey all - What has it been? Something like six weeks or two months even since starting this reduced-wine life? Everything was going along great guns there for me - had lost the TASTE for it even! - and now, out of nowhere it seems, the cravings have come back. I have to work not to stop on the way home and get a bottle. So…
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More energy DAYS later?
So, this morning I went to bootcamp class - usually a killer - and I felt, um...., bouncy. Last night was night 3 without alcohol and the wince-y truth is that is something of a record for me in this last decade. Do you think it's possible that the effects of drinking could last like days afterwards? I mean, why would I…
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Favorite health documentaries?
Hey there, I have been watching health documentaries while I elliptical lately. They keep me motivated (and on the elliptical). I've seen Forks Over Knives; Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead and others. Any favorites out there I should be looking for? Hope everyone is doing well living healthy. Martha (Change_Agent)
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share little life-hacks for this site?
Hey there, I just joined today and already like the site alot. For one thing, it moves quickly when you add things - much better than most I have tried. Also, it seems to have a good database. Who is going to try setting up a week's worth of meals in advance? (I assume this is possible.) Want to try to help motivate each…