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Single Serve Brownie- a la "Hungry Girl"
I'm sorry= I don't have the calorie count figured out for this *YET* but it's minimal- I can GUARANTEE that... (anyone want to help me figure it out? Please msg me) Take 2 Tbsp. of ANY dry brownie mix ( I compared a lot of brands and found Betty Crocker Fudge Brownies- Family Size- 26 g to be lowest in…
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BETTER THAN BOUILLON- Lower Sodium?
Has anyone found BETTER THAN BOUILLON in the LOWER SODIUM version @ their local store(s)??? If so, WHERE? IF I have to, I'll order it directly but I'd prefer not to. THANKS in ADVANCE!
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Present Tense
Present Tense (a poem by Jason Lehman) It was spring, but it was summer I wanted, The warm days, and the great outdoors. It was summer, but it was fall I wanted, The colorful leaves, and the cool, dry air. It was fall, but it was winter I wanted, The beautiful snow, and the joy of the holiday season. It was winter, but it…
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Yeah? WATCH ME.........
There are MANY people out there who will tell you CAN’T. Rather than get discouraged, prove them wrong by saying: “Yeah? WATCH ME…”
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Hungry Girl Growing Oatmeal
http://www.hungry-girl.com/show/rise-and-dine-growing-oatmeal-bowl-recipe Just made this ( for dinner).......IT was good. I added the whole apple- calls for 1/2- and increased the spices a little. I used Truvia (stevia) for the sweetener, and added another 1/2 tsp of vanilla. Great way to increase the bulk of the oatmeal…
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UGH…flunked my blood test (SERIOUSLY) , NOW WHAT?
UGH…flunked my blood test, NOW WHAT? I have been on cholesterol lowering medicine for over a year ( simvastatin) ****AND AM STILL ON IT**** 6 months ago, it was coming down but not enough to convince the Dr. I could go OFF it. He said he'd give me 6 months to "prove" I could- and I began this journey of eating better, and…
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Nutrition Action Healthletter
I used to subscribe to this but wasn't 100% serious about my health at the time, so I canceled my subscription but going to renew it again. The website does allow you to peruse some articles- Just thought I'd share. http://www.cspinet.org/nah/index.htm I enjoyed the FOOD PORN-haha. Can't think of a more descriptive title…
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5' 0" -50 lbs- 50 yrs - anyone want to share success stories
I'm 6 months into this journey- taking it slow. Have about 50 lbs total to lose to reach a healthy BMI/Body Fat % I'm a little over 1/2 way there, but looking for some SUCCESS STORIES from those who've reached this and are in maintenance mode. Have the added *pleasure* of battling menopause on top of this, and makes it a…
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Mason Jar Ring=Perfect Shaped Eggs?
Sometimes I feel like I'm the LAST one to find out ANYTHING ( I'll blame it on my height-haha) I saw a thing called an egg ring- which can help your eggs retain their shape while cooking. I also came across a website that suggested a more frugal way- using a wide mouth mason jar lid... Now THOSE I have.......... I'm…
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MOUTH BYPASS- NO SURGERY REQUIRED
My funniest weekend moment- A friend asked me what I've been doing to lose weight. I asked her if she's ever heard of "gastric bypass?" She gasped and said, "No way, you didn't have THAT, did you?" "No, " I replied, "Something WAY cheaper and less invasive. It's called 'mouth bypass.' " :laugh:
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ISO: recipe for Knox gelatin AND Stevia???
Anyone have a tried-and-true recipe for making sugar free gelatin using Knox unflavored gelatin and STEVIA? No luck on Knox website or numerous searches.
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5 MONTHS ANNIVERSARY- and 30 lbs. Less of me
I began this journey on 3/27/2011 SKEPTICAL, PESSIMISTIC, AND NOT THE LEAST BIT ENTHUSED but it's a journey I'm GLAD I stayed on. It hasn't been easy, I've faltered many times, but I've learned SO MUCH along the way. I'm stronger inside and out- I can SAY NO to seconds, I can say YES to just ONE( 1 ) piece of chocolate- OR…
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Taurine supplement to lower B/P? Any opinions?
Disclaimer: I am NOT planning on ditching my current B/P Rx w/out consulting my Dr.... I did that before, and I paid dearly for THAT stupid move....... I'd like to TALK to the doctor about alternatives IF, after I do everything I CAN to get my weight to a healthy point ( BMI, Body Fat % and blood work confirms) I STILL end…
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EXERCISE On Demand
I just discovered a hidden treasure- thought I'd pass it along..... Our cable company ( Armstrong One Wire) has a channel on the ON DEMAND menu of exercise programs....I am so psyched..... They have several walking videos, including my favorite- Leslie Sansone ( 1 mile, 2 miles, 3 miles, ect.) Now I can add some new stuff,…
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Trading one obsession for another it seems? HELP.....
:ohwell: I'm so totally confused= 4 months ago, I wouldn't have paid ANY attention NOR cared about how much I was eating- or how many calories/fat grams/carbs/sodium was in anything I ate. And I ate like this for YEARS, slowly putting on extra weight. 2 days of eating way above the minimum intake, and I can gain 5 pounds…
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1/2way to my goal- Seeking Advice
I am almost 1/2 way to my goal weight- but I am re-evaluating my goals so WHEN I get to my goal, that I know NOW what it will take to maintain it LATER. According to charts, an ideal weight for 5' 1" is anywhere from 97 lbs. to 137 ( Geesh, what a wide range) Over the course of many decades, I've been at both ends, and in…
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PESKY FRUIT FLIES??? EASY WAY TO COMBAT THEM....
Passing this on from a FB friend- IT WORKS VERY WELL! It's that time again for Fruit Flies. Start setting your traps out now and keep those pests in control. 1/2 cup cider vinegar with 1-3 drops of liquid dish soap will attract them and they drown in it. Change every couple days.
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NSV- didn't leave dressing room feeling beat up
My NSV to share: After *hesitantly* agreeing to go to the local water ride/amusement park with the family- I was in PANIC mode- Good grief- that means I gotta wear a swimsuit [GROAN] Worse........now I gotta go TRY ON some........the DREADED DRESSING ROOM is my biggest nightmare- in which I ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS leave…
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How would you respond WITHOUT SARCASM?
I've been on this journey for about 12 weeks now, and I've had a few people ask about "dieting" and what I'm doing for weight loss. When I start talking about counting calories, portions, etc........I *ALMOST* always get this response: ( complete with the eye rolls and sound effects ) "OMG, THAT'S TOO MUCH WORK...." I can…
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Fat Free French Dressing- anyone have recipe???
I'm searching for a homemade fat free french (catalina) dressing- and nutritional info for it as well. Surely SOMEONE on this site has one????
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What does the "P" in PMS stand for?
One day my hubby asked, " Does the 'P' in PMS stand for 'Pre-' or 'Post-' ? " "BOTH, " I replied. " Actually, it stands for PERMANENT." Living in a house with 2 teenage daughters AND me, that answer was NOT what he wanted to hear. "Cheer up, honey, " I said. "One day, the girls will leave home.......and I'll go through…
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T or F? Al dente pasta is healthier?
I heard this and just curious if there's any truth to it- that cooking your pasta al dente ( which how i prefer it anyhow) is actually the healthiest way to eat it- less starch= less carbs.
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I'm not lost, really
Had 45 minutes to kill before a doctor's app't- and it was a beautiful day- so I parked the car in the parking lot- and went for a walk around the block- several times. Figured it was a much better idea than reading "food porn" magazines like Taste of Home :laugh: About the 4th time around, the folks sitting on their porch…
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UP with the GOOD, DOWN with the BAD
CHOLESTEROL, that is. Not sure I completely understand what is HDL ( GOOD) and LDL (BAD) Can someone break it down into a nice word picture ( use crayons if necessary)? ( It's Friday and my brain's shot)
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Picking strawberry seeds OFF the berries?
Tell me, someone, PLEASE..... Is there ANY way to eat strawberry shortcake withOUT picking the seeds off the berries??? ( NO, I'm not seriously going to do it- I'm not THAT desperate) Have diverticulosis and can't eat berries with seeds........missing my beloved strawberries. Just a-wishin' and a-hopin'........maybe…
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You go ahead and wear the pants in the family, Bud
My hubby is so competitive- bragging that he "wears the same size pants he did when he was in high school." To which I replied, "Maybe so, but you wear them MUCH LOWER nowadays." *SLAM*
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"LOSING IT" means the complete opposite NOW
There was a time in my life when "I'm losing it" meant a complete lack of self-control. Now, for the first time in my life, I can say the opposite it true. "I'm losing it" means I'm exercising self-control like never before. And THIS is a GOOD thing.
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Must I count FISH FOOD too?
I'm such a KLUTZ- while I was feeding my Betta, I dropped some of the fish food into my cup of coffee this AM. No, I'm NOT drinkng it anyway........but just had to laugh.....cuz I instantly wondered about its nutritional content....." Hmmm- I bet it's full of Omega 3 oil....." But it did make me realize how much my whole…
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WHY AM I "TREADING WATER" ??????
I started this journey on 3/27/11 and was losing steadily each week but something's happened...... Seriously.....I'm STUCK. I've stayed the same for 2 weeks now- right done to the ounce. Have I hit a "plateau" ALREADY????? NOT going to let it mentally defeat me, cuz I know the pants are looser- and NO, I DOUBT it's…
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What's for lunch? Dunno....help me
I don't get a lunch break (per se) and I used to skip it altogether, but I'm finding quick, healthy snacks keep me going ( duh- a no-brainer for some of you). Looking for other suggestions of things that can be eaten standing up and don't need cooked/heated. I can't eat seeds, nuts or berries with seeds [groan- I miss them]
