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Am I missing something?
I have been diligently tracking, measuring, and absolutely NOT cheating at 1760 Cal's or less a day for two weeks (5'9", 34/F 223#). I started the first week with a dramatic six lb loss. Now nearing the end of week two, this morning the scale said I've gained 3.2 lbs. I k ow natural fluctuations will occur, but this has…
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Relearning portion sizes
5 weeks back on track towards my weight goals, and for two meals in a row, I am surprised how generous realistic portions appear to me now. Last night, I planned on two servings of homemade spaghetti with meat sauce, but stopped at one serving when I saw how much food that really was. And again today, for lunch, I am…
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What foods keep you on track?
What do you always have stocked in your fridge or pantry to help you meet your goals? I like volume, and I choose foods carefully that I know will keep me full. Maple Cream of Wheat has been my low cal go to for breakfast, to bulk up my lunches, and as a late night snack. Chobani flips are giving me protein and calcium…
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PSA:
Just under 2 months ago, I could barely jog 1/10 of a mile without feeling like I was gonna pass out. >>FF to today, and it's the second day in a row I've ran 2 miles straight at 5mph. This may seem minor to a lot of you, but to me, this is a huge success, and has me well on my way to my first major goal of completing 5k.…
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It's ok to indulge once in a while, right?
Ok, so I'm of the opinion that there IS a way to lose weight and still ENJOY nourishing your body-- there are, after all, fit people who eat at the drive-thru once in a while, or have a piece of cake (or two!) at social gatherings without giving it a second thought. Now, lately I've been eating out more than usual, but…
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Best tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle
Step 1: Invest in a LOT of printer ink. Step 2: Print off the nutrition fact PDFs of all the fast food joints you frequent. Step 3: Stash those bad boys in your car. Step 4: BEFORE you're in the drive thru line, peruse your new foodie encyclopedia, and make a good, informed decision! i.e. @Taco Bell, stick to normal…
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Low Calorie foods on the road
Life's been busy lately, and I'm half starved during the day preparing to grab some garbage on the go. What are some low calorie snacks and meals you can get at the gas station, drive thru, etc. when you just don't have a chance to plan ahead? Tonight, I'm going to Subway for a Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki sub, but am not…
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Too Much, Too Fast
I've started my weight loss journey one week, 5 days ago. In that time, I've steadily improved my stamina doing a 1.5 hr treadmill regimen, and the exercise has made me lose my appetite so that I think I'm finally eating a "normal" amount of food. I've been thrilled to see 6.4 lbs drop off me in this time. My energy is up,…
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As Rafiki said: It is time!
Time to be brutally honest with myself, and stop pretending the rest of the world is overlooking my unhealthy lifestyle as well. I'm 28 years old, 5 ft. 9, and last week weighed in at 238.8 lbs. I am ashamed. I have two young children that run laps around me, and beg me to play with them, and I can barely muster the…
