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More Drama?!?
Ever notice that some people are almost addicted to the drama in their lives? A friend of mine who had decided to start the weight loss process with me... told me that she has done some soul searching and found that she wasn't ready to part with the drama. Hmmm. You mean it's that exciting to feel crappy about yourself?…
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...
(Blogged this, but wanted to share with you too...) Mirror, mirror on the wall, Can't you see I'm slim and tall? Why do you show me short and fat? I've never seen myself like that! Mirror, mirror, on the wall, Can't you see the truth at all? My thighs are not like cottage cheese, Why do you taunt? Why would you tease? That…
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Dukan Diet pancake
Did you watch Dr. Oz in regards to the Dukan Diet and cancer fighting food episode? Anyway, since I'm free to try whatever I like (only counting calories) I thought I'd try that Dukan Diet pancake (since it's whole grain, lots of protein and low calorie to boot). I looked up the recipe, it's : 2 tbsp Oat Bran, one egg…
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Not feeling well
So I didn't feel very well yesterday, stomach ache, headache, lower GI stuff.. Just a little bug, I'm sure. Anyway, with that, I lost my appetite and just couldn't eat my 1200 calories.. I think I was under by a few hundred or so. Anyway, I heard of zig-zag dieting and wondered if I'd be better off either: 1) Just calling…
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Eating too few calories
Ever noticed that this post comes up a lot?!? People eating too few calories to reach their 1200 min calorie intake. I think I know why it was difficult for me, and I'm hoping this knowledge will help some of you who also deal with the same issues. When wanting to lose weight in the past, I've held this idea that I should…
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Spicy Spaghetti Squash
Eating this as I write... YUMMM! I fell in love with spaghetti squash when a friend told me about it and I tried it for the first time. Now, I feel confidant enough to serve it (all dolled up) to guests. It's delicious, filling and low cal. How can you beat that? If you haven't made it before, it's looks like a mini oblong…
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Recipe: Shrimp with Feta
Just got this one in my in box (it's from Cooking Light)... Looks so good I wanted to share it! Ingredients (makes 4 servings, 1 cup each) * 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice * 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined * Cooking spray * 1 teaspoon olive oil * 1/2 cup prechopped onion * 1 garlic clove, minced * 2…
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Need ideas for low salt snacks
This sure has been a process for me! Learning to lower my calories and finding things I like that are low, then finding out my sodium is sky high and I need to change that! My favorite snacks include salsa , canned veggies, low fat cheese sticks, sugar free jello snacks, rice crackers, ready made tuna salad pouches,…
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Tell me about Salt/Sodium
Salt isn't like sugar, right? Isn't salt just a temporary gain? If I always ate the same amount of salt, each day, then wouldn't my body get used to it and let the excess water be released? My salt intake is too much each day and so I am wondering... Does salt make any long term effects on weight loss, or just temporary…
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My feet are shrinking
My shoes have all stretched out... My feet wiggle from side to side, no longer giving me the support I need. Thought I'd better get a new pair. Was "sized" for this new pair, and found that my feet are shrinking. Not only am I no longer a "wide" foot, but I'm down a half size in length! You know how "inches lost" is…
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Up, down, Up, down.. ARGH!!!
How frustrating is it to be so excited to lose weight only to go back up the next week. Yes, I go up "two" weeks out of the month, both during TOM but yet again a couple weeks later! What the heck?!? Does this happen to you? I know most women gain a couple pounds during TOM, but not two weeks after as well. So my weight…
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Misses size 16 feels good?!?
I remember the days long ago when I moved into the double digits in sizes. It was in high school... then when I graduated from college I was a size 14! Ouch! Then shortly there after I was a size 16 and thought I was sooo huge. Now, I've finally made it back "down" to the size 16 and it feels so good! Why couldn't I have…
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Dissappointing others while focusing on me...
Going to a party, I realized how hard it is to not feel "guilty" for making good choices for myself. My friend looks so disappointed that I won't have a Cosmo with her. So I give in, but then I have to go hungry since I've used up 312 calories on something frivolous like a drink... I only get 1280 calories if I want to…
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Are you a warrior? Need your help...
Thank you so much for reading this... and hopefully responding to my question. I have been successful at losing weight many times in my life... but never successful in keeping it off. Each time I lost weight, I gained even more back. At one point I weighed over 260 pounds. I've lost over 60 pounds now, but still have 40 or…
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Oops, ate too many Pringles Light
I was sooo excited about finding Pringles Light chips. They were low in cals and so tasty! BUT... having gone overboard with excitement, I ate too many. Now I'm not feeling well... lower GI is messed up something fierce. Beware, any of you with sensitive digestion systems! I also went "up" in weight today, which I think is…
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Need a good Execise DVD
Does anyone know of an exercise DVD that doesn't require much floor space? I have enough room for about two yoga mats side by side (touching). I have a treadmill already out too... if there is a DVD that I could use with that.
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People say hurtful things...
Are you amazed at what comes out of people's mouths sometimes?!? What are they thinking? Some things that have been said to me: 1) My son fell down and I was at a local 'quick med' to have his arm x-rayed to see if it was broken. The doctor told me I could not go back with him for the x-ray, in "my condition" , and he…
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Do you meditate???
I watched a Dr. Oz episode where a Dr. Chopra suggested meditation as a help for weight loss. He said it would help mindless eating and up your will power. Because I think it cant hurt... Thought I'd share the techniques with you. I also put this in my blog... First you sit in a relaxed position, concentrate on your heat,…
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The 200 lbs mark
Why is it that breaking that 200 mark feels so much better than, say, going from 211-210? And 210-209 feels so much better than 209-208? Is it a mind game? Every pound is a pound, but some feel sooo much better.
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LOSER! LOSER! LOSER!
All growing up we try avoid being the "loser". No one wants to lose at something. No one wants to be considered a "loser". Why are we okay now with overcoming one of the biggest hurdles we've ever known, only to be constantly be asked how much we "lost". No one asks,"Wow, you look great. Tell me, what have you gained?" No,…
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Too fat to run?
Is there a cut off (maybe BMI limit) to run? Got some feedback today from others who are also heavy and I'm not sure if they are sabotaging my effort or if there is truth to it. After hearing them, I'm nervous about putting too much stress on my joints. I'm tall 5'7" and heavy 200lbs.
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Trainers: "Got running suggestions? I need help."
When I was in high school I passed out a few times trying to run. The gym teacher said I was holding my breath. I then, with his instruction, tried to concentrate on breathing. (I was in shape too, I swam competitively!) When I concentrated on breathing, I got too much oxygen and got lightheaded, and had to stop. I was…
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My stomach is nasty, freaky, disgusting...
Oh, how exciting it was to think of myself having lost over a hundred pounds... I imagined myself in a bikini like when I was in my teens. But after losing over 60 pounds, reality strikes! Granted I have about 40 pounds to go yet, but I already have hanging skin around my abdomen. What?!? Oh my gosh, I look like a melting…
