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Staying clear of one trigger- for me, it's soda pop.
While I am not advocating a one-size-fits-all menu or preaching on a soap box about the evils of soda pop (diet or otherwise) - In my own personal journey of living a healthier lifestyle, I have become increasingly aware of what I should eliminate completely from my life AND what I can handle in moderation- and practice it…
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How do you carry H2O while walking?
Please forgive me ahead of time if this sounds like a dumb question-( and I searched to see if it's been asked before- to no avail) I'm just starting this journey, and now that it's getting warmer, I want to walk outside more often. I have a 20 oz. water bottle I fill and refill often, but it gets cumbersome to carry on a…
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Stop to sharpen your ax- and keep your eye on the goal
Heard this inspirational story- thought I'd share. Two wood-cutters had to split a cord of wood. One wood-cutter worked non-stop and even watched the other repeatedly took several breaks. In the end, the continuously hard working wood-cutter did not finish first. When asked the second wood-cutter how he could take breaks…
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Reverse makeover anyone?
So this is my thought...I've watched a LOT of shows when they've given makeovers to women AFTER they've had a significant weight loss. They go shopping for pretty clothes- and if she's well-endowed, a good bra fitting, THEN get their hair and makeup done. Yeah, well.....that mentally would NEVER work for me. I have done…
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TART LEMON YOGURT
I like lemon yogurt, but it has to be tart- and the light variations aren't tart enough ( and the only SF sweetener my body can tolerate is Stevia), so I came up with my own. Just wanted to share it. 1 c. plain nonfat yogurt ( I use Great Value most of the time) 3 pkg. True Lemon crystallized lemon ( if you don't want it…
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Flavor Wave Oven Cooking
I rec'd a Flavor Wave Oven for Christmas this year, but the recipe booklet it comes with is pathetically useless (IMO) Wondering if anyone has one- and has come up with your own recipes for cooking healthier variations? BTW- The product website isn't any help either. The meats I buy are lean, and this only tells me how to…
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ISO: Sunflower Oil- where to buy online?
I prefer the taste of Sunflower oil over Extra Virgin Olive Oil- but our local Giant Eagle is no longer carrying it (UGH) Prefer High Heat- doesn't matter to me if it's organic or not. Will order it online if anyone can recommend a site you've used yourself- and are happy with their products/service.
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How many calories/fat grams in a communion wafer?
Sitting in church this morning, wondering... I understand the significance of communion, but I wonder what the nutritional value of this piece of bread is? And do I add it in today? No, I don't think I'm getting obsessive- but it did show me that I am SERIOUSLY paying attention to what I'm putting in my mouth now- and…
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T OR F? Handheld Body Fat Loss Monitor ( and BMI)
I have a Omron Body Fat Loss Monitor- which is supposed to measure your % of body fat by using Bioelectrical Impedance as well as calculating your BMI based on your height/weight. Using the BMI Calculator on this site, the number it gives me is pretty close to what the monitor displays... so my question is............how…
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Who'd have thunk? Swapping Candy Bars for Chocolate Almond B
Disclaimer- Not seeking permission to indulge- just so you know why I'm asking. I have a weakness for candy bars- Snickers/ Reese's cups especially. I NEVER thought- in a MILLION years- I'd find something that satisfies my sweet tooth, but I did. A 1/2 banana w/ Marantha Dark Chocolate Almond Spread and/or Almond Butter is…
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Increasing Water=Running to bathroom=Extra exercise?
:laugh: SERIOUSLY- I am trying REAL hard to get the 8 glasses in a day- but my bladders and kidneys are getting an added workout. PLEASE tell me if your body EVENTUALLY adjusts to this? The last time I did this, I was in my last trimester of pregnancy.
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ISO- fighting gluttony w/ weapons not carnal
I have only been on this journey less than a week- and truly believe God led me here. But I cannot do this alone, I need fellow believers who aren't afraid to admit their weaknesses- and that resisting gluttony is a spiritual battle that we cannot fight on our own. For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according…
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Closet gluttony- time to break free from the lies/bondage
Hi- My name is Jill. I am new to this. Last year I set a goal- wanted to lose 50 lbs. by my 50th birthday. The opposite happened instead ( I gained 10 MORE - UGH) Logging the food diary is going to be the HARDEST part of this- I am ADDICTED to sweets. Am I really going to admit to a bunch of strangers that I ate a whole…
