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This Time Can Be Different
Do you ever give yourself permission to think, "This time can be different." I have been working on my thinking. I've been reading a book called "Made to Crave." And the author starts off by giving you permission to truly believe that this time you can have victory. I just feel like this is different than any other time…
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Atkins Advantage
I have type 2 diabetes, so smoothies are sometimes my downfall. Today, because I've ate so much the rest of the weekend, I'm choosing to get the few calories I'm consuming in with liquid. I decided to mix my Atkins Advantage vanilla shake with some strawberryies and cherries that were frozen and unsweetened! It's so good…
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What an emotional breakthrough
This weekend I finally was able to be brave enough to take my "before" pictures. I've already lost 17 lbs, but I just couldn't get up the courage to do it any other time. So, I stripped down to my undergarments and had my husband take 2 side views, one front and one back picture. My heart ached when I looked at them. But,…
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Muscle pain
So, yesterday I did my first workout with my trainer. Obviously, this moring, I'm as sore as can be, but in the best way possible. However, tomorrow, I have a bike ride scheduled. I do not want to forgo this ride, but not sure how I am going to do it with my thighs burning from all the lunging yesterday. Does anyone have…
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Tofu Recipes
Hi! I was at the market the other day and found tofu on sale. I bought 5 containers of it. I was originally going to make and freeze a lasagna recipe I had found with it, but decided to see if anyone had any other recipes they would like to share. I have no clue how to prep/use/etc. I've been reading a little about…
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sleep vs. exercise
Do you ever feel like your body needs sleep instead of exercise on a certain day? I've been busting my hiney this week. The scale is not budging. My inclination is to work out even harder. But, my body seems to be screaming for sleep. As in, even when I was outside playing soccer with my kids, my eyes were burning and my I…
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Precooking
Does anyone else precook meals and then freeze them? This is my first really big "pre-cook." I've done 5 or 6 meals at a time. But, tonight, I'm shooting for more like 15!!! It's a lot of work, but so much fun! :)
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Meal Exchange Ideas
Hi y'all! So, I'm in a meal exchange, where we basically cook freezer meals for each other. While I can't control what the other ladies make, i can control what I make, and I'm hoping to lead by example and move away from creamier heavier casseroles to healthier options. Does anyone have any casseroles they make that are…
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Scale wars...
So, I just read an amazing post by a gentleman who lost 102 lbs in 5 months. It was an amazing story, you should look it up! Anyways, he posted that he weighed in every day and then just recorded each new low. I'm intrigued by this. I've been a firm once a week weigher, but I wonder if this would help me be more…
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Cleaning as exercise?
I've noticed several people listing cleaning as exercise. So, I was wondering, if my lifestyle is listed at sedentary and I just cleaned for an hour, and was sweating, should i count it. Would you count it? I have never counted any of my cleaning, but i've also never cleaned enough to make me sweat (I was on my hands and…
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Egg Beater Question
Hi there! I have a question. I have a recipe that calles for 1.5 cups of egg substitute. I have two dozen eggs at home, that i'm trying to use up. Does anyone have any idea to figure out how many egss that would be? or should I just use 1.5 cups of eggs all whipped up?
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THIS DRIVES ME CRAZY!!
I know in the whole scheme of things, that my petty little problems are not a big deal. But, here are some things that drive me crazy when I'm losing weight... MY HOUSE IS MESSIER WHEN MY KIDS OR HUSBAND TRY TO SNEAK A BITE OUT OF SOMETHING I HAVE EXACTLY MEASURED WHEN I PLAN ON A MEAL, AND IT DOESN'T WORK OUT (I.E. WHEN…
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What do you think?
I am about 345 lbs right now. I am having a struggle working out, but I keep trying. I have only been able to work out for about 10 minutes at a time, just because anything more than that knocks me out of commission the rest of the day. I do try to do 2 10 minute workouts though. I was just getting bored with walking…
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Feminine
I think a huge motivator for me (beside the health benefits) is wanting to look feminine. I was looking at a bunch of before and after pictures of MFP members, and for the ladies, they always look so much more feminine in their after pictures. I'm not sure if its the curves, or the clothing, or what it is, but I can't wait…
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Sleeping instead of eating
So, I have one day off a week. Normally, right around this time of day, I get a huge craving to snack. It's crazy. And today, it's BAD!!!! So, normally, to keep myself out of the kitchen, I treat myself to a nap. Well, I was cleaning my room, spilled water all over my bed, so no napping today. So, basically, I'm asking for…
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A whole lot to lose
I was just wondering if there are any other people out there who have a WHOLE lot to lose. I need to lose around 200 lbs. It's a whole different ball park than losing 20 or 30 lbs. Is there anyone else out there like me?
