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Proteins and Carbs! Oh My!
I know that reducing my carb intake and increasing my protein intake helps me to lose weight faster. I also tend to feel better 'most' of the time while doing it. I think my biggest problem is that I decrease the carbs too much. The carbs here that I am talking about are the ones from grains, not fruits or vegetables. On a…
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Getting Going
So, I started on this site and I started logging pretty well, was exercising pretty well, and then bumps in the road, stopped logging so well, stopped exercising so well. It wasn't that I wasn't seeing results. I have lost 10 pounds and lots of inches. My problem - no real plan. I have made lifestyle changes over the past…
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End of Day suggestions?
Anyone got any very nutritious 600 calorie suggestions for the end of the day? Prefer low-carb options.
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Sore Ab muscles
I have been slowly adding to my lifestyle change over the past few months by making small changes over time to my diet and exercise routines. I had 2 c-sections and an abdominal surgery in the course of 3 years, so you can imagine, my core is a mess. Yesterday, I took out my exercise ball and added crunches to my routine.…
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My Bite Pal?
There is a new device that tracks bites you take per meal or per day and estimates your calories based on the bites you are taking and customization based on your normal diet. It will begin beeping for unauthorized bites over your preset limit to warn you that you are over your limit. The device is able to tell if you are…
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17 Day Diet
I have been reading about the 17 day diet, and despite its classification as a fad diet, it seems pretty sound. The food category restrictions are short term - meaning carbs are pretty well out for a portion (2 weeks), and then re-introduced. There is no restriction on veg, and fruits are incorporated into the diet as…
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NSV?
So, my dresses and pants and shirts are getting longer. I guess I just have less fluff to hold them out from my body. It feels so different when I am walking to feel my skirts hitting lower on my legs. I am going to have to re-hem some pants soon too since I am now walking on them!
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What are the worst things you have done to try and lose weig
I took no doze and a pot of coffee every morning to boost my metabolism. Surprised I lived through it.
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NSV - my white tuxedo shirt
I have this white tuxedo shirt. I have had it for quite a while. I have been able to keep it for so long since most of the time I have had it it has been too tight. The arms, back, shoulders, and especially the stomach were too tight. I tried to hide it under a sweater - was asked if I was expecting! I hid it under a…
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NSV - Suite at BaseBall Game
My hubby won tickets to a suite at a baseball game last night. There was free food (hamburgers, hot dogs, cookies, chips, potato skins, quesadillas, fruit, veggies, pop, water, beer, wine coolers). Normally, I would have eaten all of it, and a lot of it too. Last night I didn't skip my favorites, but I only had one small…
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Opposite of an NSV!
Hoping I have finally got the kick in the pants I need to lose some weight. I seriously considered not going to a funeral tomorrow because the last time the people there saw me I was literally half the woman I am now (and I fully mean that in the size and weight category) How aweful is that? I don't want to pay my respects…
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17 Day Diet
I know, fad diets don't work, but I have read a lot about how this may not really be a fad diet, but one based on how our bodies truly work. I have reserved a book from the library to do some further research, but would like to hear if anyone out there has done some of their research on this, or if anyone has had…
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Get Away from that Scale!!!!
O.K., I understand that we need to weigh ourselves to see if we are maintaining, or to see if weight is coming off, but seriously, stay away from that scale! Your weight fluctuates, if you are a woman, it can fluctuate alot! You can see a very large difference at different times of the day, parts of the week, or the…
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Trying Something New!
I have been thinking over and over how I am going to make 80 lbs go away. I have also been thinking about how I am going to keep them away. I think for me the best option is that every time I lose 5 lbs I am going to do 2 weeks on maintenance. That gives me the psychological view of getting 'extra' and it starts training…
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Snack exchange
I am looking for ideas for new, healthy snacks. I thought as part of asking for some of your favorites, I would share some of mine: Grits boiled with an egg (or 2 depending on your calorie goals) gives a thicker texture - can season with cinnamon or hot sauce, or any other number of seasonings. If made with hot sauce - can…
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How do I log?
What a day at work! I bought 5 lb ankle weights and as I sit in my office in meetings, I am lifting weights! Arm curls, bicep curls, leg curls, etc. My legs are getting sore! I wonder how to count these calories? Any suggestions?
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Employee fattening week!!!!
So, it is employee appreciation week at work which means food, more food and more food. I had to bake 3 apple pies for the festivities. There is one sitting right next to me, and it is calling my name! I will be so mad at myself if I give in and have a piece. My resolve is crumbling!
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Size
I can tell by many of the posts on here that there are women that will complete understand this post, and others on this site that have no idea. Here it is. Women's clothing comes in the XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 1X, 2X, etc. The 1X and up are in the Women's section (I guess only real women ever actually get to learn about the…
