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WHAT A RUSH!!!!
I am so happy to be able to share a success story because I haven't had one for a while. My journey over the past month has been a little frustrating and what happened tonight was well needed to push me back in the right direction. I JOGGED! I actually jogged an entire 1/2 mile! This is something I can honestly say I've…
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Fat loss and hormones (FEMALES)
WARNING--don't read this if you don't want to see another post about menstrual periods... Ever since February when I've started to lose weight my PMS seems to be 10X worse and totally uncontrollable and lasts so much longer. Like so bad I just want to stay at home so I don't embarrass myself or hurt people. I just can't…
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UP phrases
The English language has so many phrases that use the word "UP" but have nothing to do with the direction. Let's take turns naming them. dress up
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How have your taste buds changed?
There are foods that I now eat regularly that I wouldn't have touched last year. There are foods that I didn't like the taste of last year, but now I can tolerate. The biggest one for me is how my taste buds for salt have changed. Now that I am being more conscious of my sodium intake I have seriously reduced the amount of…
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6 months of hard work and 41lbs later...
I'm going to wait to update my profile text so that anyone that wants a little background on me can read that still. Before and after pics are in profile. Black and Red is Feb 12th 2010 and Blue and Black is Aug 16th 2010. 6 months! Whew! On Monday, I had my 6 month fitness assessment with my personal trainer after…
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In the market for a new blender...recommendations?
I am interested in purchasing a new multi purpose blender. I've been eyeing up the magic bullet and was hoping I could get some feedback from you all. Do you have a magic bullet? How do you like it? Are any components of it annoying? Do you wish it were different? What all can it do? Do you have a better suggestion?…
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How much fat can we really metabolize per week?
How much fat can we really metabolize per week? I'd like to open this topic for discussion because I'm very interested to hear what other people have to say on the subject. In the past 5 months I've read 20+ books about healthy eating, healthy lifestyle changes, overcoming overeating and binge eating and anything…
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Looking for more MFPeeps from Wisconsin
Anybody from Wisconsin out there?
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I can't wait to see what I really look like.
For those that have lost 100+ lbs, I applaud you and appreciate you sharing your before and after pics. It gives someone like me much to hope for. Please don't any of you take this the wrong way, but I think every one I've seen the person looks like a whole different person in the new pics (and SO much younger too!). Some…
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When a compliment doesn't mean to go bad
Sometimes words can be taken the wrong way. I wanted to share my experience today to any one out there that has taken a compliment the wrong way and it maybe wasn't intended that way. An acquaintance at work (who knows I've been trying to lose weight and who I see several times per week) says, "Diane, lookin' good. Wow, It…
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No R,S,T,L,N,E word challenge (5 or more letters)
How many words can we come up with that are 5 or more letters and do not contain any of the letters R, S, T, L, N, or E? Humid
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In need of holistic remedies for nausea
Hi MFP friends, Does anyone know of any holistic or "home" remedies for nausea? Thanks, Diane
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Let's talk about Omega Fats
Hi MFP friends, I want to hear what you know about Omega 3's and Omega 6's. Thanks, Diane
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Help! How do I tame the garlic?
I accidentally added WAY too much garlic powder to a pot of chili yesterday and need help fixing it...is there anything I can do to tame the garlic? Edit: Besides adding a BUNCH more vegetables (I don't have much more room in the pot)
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When the scale goes up and the effects of sodium
Hi MFP friends, I wanted to share my experience with the scale this week with you. So many times I have gotten frustrated with the scale and this week I know why it went up. I weighed in on Monday at 282. I have had good nutrition, excellent water intake, and consistent physical activity except yesterday. Yesterday my…
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4 months worth of success!
In February 2010, I sought out professional help for my eating disorder and weight loss goals. I have been working with a nutrition coach to guide me on the correct ways to eat for someone like me, and it has been so helpful. I used to never eat breakfast, just several cups of coffee to "fill me up", I'd eat minimal…
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Can you freeze milk?
I have some chocolate milk that I'm not going to drink by the time it expires. Can I freeze it? Have you ever frozen milk? Does it thaw okay?
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Lowering sodium levels
I realize that eliminating processed foods is the best way to lower sodium...but some days this is harder than others. So, this topic is about easy ways to lower sodium levels without having to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. This week I bought unsalted pretzels and unsalted peanuts instead of my normal salty ones.…
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No added sugar oradded fat banana almond muffins
My own recipe...just made them and they turned out perfect! I never thought no fat or sugar added could taste so good. Ingredients: 8 extremely ripe bananas 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 6 egg whites 1.5 cup slivered almonds 1 cup oats 3 cups whole wheat flour 1.5 tsp baking powder 0.5 tsp baking soda Directions: Preheat…
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Unflavored Gelatin
I made Jello Jigglers yesterday with Low Sugar Fruit Juice & Unflavored Gelatin and they're AWESOME. Best jigglers I've ever had.
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Turkey brats/ sodium question
Hi MFP friends...who knows about sodium and what happens to it when you cook the food? I bought some Jenni O turkey brats that have 700mg sodium each. I boil them for 15 min and then pan fry them for another 5 to make them brown....I'm thinking after I do all that some of that dang sodium should have come out, right?...any…
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NON-weight related successes
We all want to lose weight and get frusterated when the scale doesn't say what we want it to (I am by no means excluded from this)......but we all need to focus on the other successful measurements that we have acheived that are non-weight related. 2 months ago my resting heart rate was 86 and now it is 76! 2 months ago I…
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Sleeping patterns
Before I started working out and eating right a few months ago I would not have a problem with my sleeping schedule being "off" on the weekends. But now my body doesn't seem to know what it means to sleep in (even if I've gone to bed at 3am). So I feel like I can't stay up late on weekend nights and have to be a party…
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I need some new reading material
Hi MFP friends! I just finished "Overcoming Overeating" and "Why can't I stop eating?", now I'm reading "Overcoming binge eating" but I know that won't last me long. I need some suggestions on some new reading material. I like books, not reading from the computer (so no links please), I stare at a computer too much as it…
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Hard Boiled Eggs?
Hi. I need your help. I like hard boiled egg whites, but am having a hard time making them "perfect". Either my yolks are green or my shell sticks on. Help! If anyone has any tips, I'd greatly appreciate the advice. Thanks.
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Where is the sodium coming from?
My modified banana muffins still have too much sodium---where can I cut it from? (I already took out the salt) Bananas Whole Wheat flour Oats Egg Whites Unsweetened applesauce Baking powder Baking soda
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Does anyone use an exercise ball for their chair at work?
Hi MFP friends. My personal trainer recommended that I replace my swivel chair at work with an exercise ball to help increase the # of calories I'm burning each day in addition to my regular cardio. I'm a little leary and was wondering if any of you do that or have ever tried? How did/do you like it? Is it annoying? Any…
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The cat is out of the bag and it feels good!
I weigh 308lbs right now and started my weight loss journey in February at 313lbs. I'm 5'8" and a size 24. (My highest weight was 330 (about 6 years ago) and I was a size 26 at that time) The cat is out of the bag and it feels kind of liberating. I finally told my b/f my weight last night. We've been going out for over 3…
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Homemade granola
Hi MFP friends. I really like granola bars and cereal, but they are so high in calories and loaded w/ added sugars. Anyone have any good homemade recipes? And possibly any that have a more decent carb/protein ratio than store bought. I am mostly interested in recipes that have a lot of fiber & protein. Thanks, Diane Happy…
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Experience w/ exercise balls
Hi MFP friends. I want to buy an exercise ball for at home. I am asking for your input on what brand you like. Instead of just picking one that might pop on me, or paying too much when I can get one for cheaper, I thought I'd ask around. Please share your exercise ball knowledge and experiences. Much appreciated, thanks!