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Anyone else work from home?
I work remote for a company, so aside from occassional travel, I'm in my home office. This presents a lot of challenges with having the kitchen so close by. Does anyone else deal with this, and what tips do you have?
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Do you weigh yourself every day?
Hi- sorry for all my posts, but I'm really motiviated to lose weight! I weigh myself daily and for me it keeps me honest and keeps things real. I know that my weight can fluctuate a couple pounds from day to day, but when I see a 5 lb weight gain it gets me back on track quick! I find that if I don't weigh myself daily…
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Suggestion for dining out
When I know I'm going to a restuarant, like tonight, I go to their website and look at the menu. I plan in advance what I'm going to order and stick to it. I don't let anyone talk me into sharing calamari appetizers, either!
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Fit spouse doesn't understand
My husband is lucky- he has good genes, and high metabolism. He is trim and fit and doesn't even have to try. He can eat chocolate, steaks, pizza, it doesn't matter. He never gains an ounce. He does not understand how hard it is for the rest of us to lose weight. He is supportive of my weight loss program, but I know deep…
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Attitude adjustment!!!!
I realized that in the past when I'm trying to lose weight I think of myself as "on a diet". And when I lose the weight, I'm "off the diet". This way of thinking hasn't worked because I always gain the weight back. This time I'm going to try to think of this as my new lifestyle. A permanent way of eating healthy, smaller…
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Wine- my love/hate relationship!
I love wine, but damn the calories!! I've cut down to 1 glass, ok sometimes 2 per night. Any other tips on how I can keep it to a minimum? I know they are empty calories, but I enjoy them so much.
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Totally DISGUSTED with myself!!!
I was doing great all day on my food intake and exercise. Then, like an idiot I drank three huge glasses of wine. Not only did I exceed my calories but I have a hangover. Why do I sabotoge myself this way?
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THANKS to everyone who is adding foods!!
The longer I'm on this site, the more foods I see listed. Thanks to everyone who enters in new foods. I, for one, really appreciate it!
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OK, maybe this is obvious...
I'm not educated on what foods make you feel full, so bear with me if this seems obvious. Yesterday I had Special K cereal with skim milk for breakfast, and vegetable noodle soup with tofu for lunch. By 2pm I was so ravenous I thought I'd chew my eraser off my pencil! Today, I had a hard boiled egg for breakfast, and for…
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What are your lame excuses for overeating or not exercising?
Boy I can be pathetic sometimes with my excuses! Here are a few I feel a cold coming on so I shouldn't over exert I don't want to hurt my friend's feelings by not eating more pie I've had a tough day, so I deserve another glass of wine A lot of people are much bigger than me, so maybe I'm not so fat afterall I'm sure it…
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YIKES the holidays are just around the corner.....
Any tips on how to prepare for the inevitable parties and dinners?
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Limiting alcohol
I've decided to not drink wine at all at least two nights a week. I know the 2 glasses I've been having are slowing me down. Not only are they empty calories, but I've read alcohol slows the metabolism. I'd like to be able to say no alcohol at all, but I don't want to set myself up to fail. Two nights a week I know I can…
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OK-- What do you LOVE about yourself?!!!
Don't hold back! I am funny, well- read, organized, have a great sense of humor, compassionate, smart, and am remarketedly good at parallel parking. And, you...?
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What's the hardest time of day for you?
I work from home, and the hardest part of the day for me- foodwise- is late afternoon. I don't eat a lot at breakfast, and I rarely eat after dinner, but right about 3:00 all I want to do is munch! Ugh
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VP of my company asked me if I was pregnant!
Um, no I'm not. I'm just a little fat. Can you believe how stupid people can be?? I wanted to crawl in a hole and die! He only sees me once or twice a year, and I must have put on a few. But really! He did feel terrible and kept apologizing....which only made it worse. My self esteem is in the toilet.
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How do you handle friends who are much heavier?
I am 5'3" and weigh 150 pounds. My best adult weight is around 125-128, so I have substantial pounds to lose. A good friend, who is also diabetic by the way, is 5'2" and weighs close to 200 pounds. She is also on a diet plan and is trying to lose weight, but instead of being supportive of my efforts, she minimizes my…
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Are you losing weight for yourself or someone else?
I thought about this because, yes, I do want to lose 20 pounds for me, but also I know my husband wants me to. He's very nice and says nothing, but I know he can't help but notice my weight gain. I mean, the man sees me "nekid". I started wondering if I were single would I be as focused on it? I don't think so, really. Not…
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I think I've hit rock bottom
Like an alcoholic, sometimes you have to hit rock bottom with your weight problem before you take real action. I think I've hit that. I got on the scale this morning and am at the highest weight of my life- 153 pounds. I am a 5'3" woman, so this is very high for me. When I got married 4 years ago I weighed 128 and felt…
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NutriSystem and/or Jenny Craig
Has anyone had long time success with these? I tried Nutrisystem for a month and found most of the food completely inedible! My dog wouldn't even touch it and she eats duck poop! I did lose some weight, but only because I wasn't eating very much at all. Is Jenny Craig food any better? Also, do you have to do the programs…
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Try, try again
Hi- I've been struggling with the same dang 20 pounds for three years now! I have the same pattern- I get serious, lose 10-12 pounds, then gain it all back. But........I keep trying!
