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Paleo Crockpot Chili Recipe
3.00 clove(s), Garlic - Raw 1.00 tsp(s), Spices - Pepper, black 0.50 tsp(s), Ground Cayenne Red Pepper (Gourmet Collection) 3.00 tbsp(s), Spices - Chili powder 1.00 tbsp(s), Spices - Oregano, dried 2.00 tsp(s), Ground Cumin 1.00 tbsp(s), Spices - Basil, fresh 1.00 tsp(s), Spices - Onion powder 1.00 large, Onions - Raw,…
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Fitbit flex inaccurate what to replace it with?
I got the fitbit flex for christmas and wore it for 2 days. On the 26th, I wore it from 5 pm to 9 pm and while playing tabletop games, it said I made 1600 steps. on the 27th, before getting out of bed and turning off sleep mode, it said I did 116 steps. The rest of the day I ended up "earning" 12000 steps. 4 hours of that…
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NSV Ring
Today I went to get my ring resized (thank goodness we got the warranty so I could resize it as much as I need). About a year ago I was about to swap between a 9 and 10. Today I got it resized and it was a 7.75. I have never had a ring that small before. When we got the ring in may, I was a size 9. I am so excited about…
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fitbit flex faulty? what to get now?
So I got a Fitbit flex yesterday as a belated Christmas present. I set it up yesterday at 5 p.m. And between 5 & 9 p.m. It said that I did almost 2000 steps while playing board games. Then while I was sleeping is that I did the hunter and 16 steps between midnight 9 a.m.. And then over the day while working on a computer…
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logging exercise?
I know it says you're not supposed to log any walking exercises,but how do you log things like weight lifting where it can't get an accurate read. I tried logging things earlier today and just added it to the total it already felt I had burned. It said I was walking when I was really doing something else and burning a…
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Don't look at the short term, look how far you have come
As of september, I lost twins and decided that I needed to get healthy before my husband and I try again. The last two weeks have been really hard and very stressful my weight isnt dropping like I would like. This week I lost an inch from my body but it is still frustrating because I wanted to be farther than this by the…
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Smoothie cubes
My life is busy and I don't have time to mix a perfect smoothie every day. I got an idea off pinterest to make smoothie cubes. Basically you make a fruit puree, veggie puree, and fat puree and freeze them so when you are ready you throw them into the blender in the ratio that you want and blend. I mix these in a ratio of 3…
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Breakfast green smoothie
Recently my body has decided I am not allowed to eat eggs again. The last time this happened, I couldn't eat dairy for 4 months and couldn't eat eggs for almost a year. It really sucks because eggs have been my go to breakfast for a while. I am thinking about making smoothie cubes so that I can make life easier (especially…
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breakfast troubles
Does anyone have ideas for breakfast? I am allergic to eggs, soy, wheat, and pork.
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diet, metformin & pcos
How have you gotten your PCOS under control? I have switched my diet to paleo (with the exception of kefir in the morning) and taking 500 mg of metformin a day. My dose is going to double in another week. I am also on birth control as my husband and I have decided to wait before having kids. We want to help me lose 30-130…
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PCOS and Metformin??
So 7/31 I had my IUD removed because of complications with it migrating. SInce then I have been to the hospital and diagnosed with ovarian cysts and the possibility of PCOS and PID. I am going to an obgyn to confirm this. I am hoping to get on Metformin and possible a balanced estrogen/progesterone birth control. I have…
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PCOS and Metformin???
So 7/31 I had my IUD removed because of complications with it migrating. SInce then I have been to the hospital and diagnosed with ovarian cysts and the possibility of PCOS and PID. I am going to an obgyn to confirm this. I am hoping to get on Metformin and possible a balanced estrogen/progesterone birth control. I have…
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PCOS and Metformin?
So 7/31 I had my IUD removed because of complications with it migrating. SInce then I have been to the hospital and diagnosed with ovarian cysts and the possibility of PCOS and PID. I am going to an obgyn to confirm this. I am hoping to get on Metformin and possible a balanced estrogen/progesterone birth control. I have…
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Atkins Sucess Stories
I would love to see some atkins success stories with pictures
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pregnancy on an IUD?
I got my IUD in march of 2013. I had a month long period and then none since. I had a miscarriage the day after easter this year and I suspect I might be again. I have had 8+ miscarriages on various forms of bc in the 6 years I have been with my fiance. I am nauseous all the time, my tummy is bloated, my joints ache, and…
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Planning a wedding
Any other girls out there planning a wedding? I got engaged a little over three weeks ago and an trying to get things in order. So far we have picked a location, a possible date, the flowers we want, the theme we are going for (classic ww2 style), dress picked out and bought, cake picked out, and we have laid out ideas for…
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Where did you end up 5'7" women?
So I am 282 pounds and 5'7". I am currently between an 18-22 depending on the cut of the jeans. I currently am a 44 DD/DDD. My goal is to be somewhere between 160-180. If your results are similar to mine, where did you end up in inches and pant size? bust: 50 Underbust:43 Waist: 42 Hips: 54.2
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Worried about sagging skin? Here's a way to fix it.
A lot of people worry about sagging skin from losing weight. There are a few things that you can do to help take care of your skin. Your skin is the largest organ on your body. You need to hydrate it and give it what it needs. I would suggest getting a multivitamin to help your body repair itself and keep it healthy.…
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atkins and low carb friends
Hi, I am new to low carb and starting induction today. I am looking for friends to support me.
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I have a question for other women out there
Could losing weight throw off your period? Just this week I have lost 2.4 pounds. I'm curious if losing weight will change my period or make it irratic.
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Atkins 13 days of inductin inches lost
Today I did my inches measurements. I have lost 8.7 inches and 0.69% body fat. Neck 16/16 Upper arms 15/14.25 wrist 7/6.75 Bust 53/52.8 Under bust 44/42.75 Waist 44/43.5 Navel 54/51.25 Hips 56/55 Thighs 27.5/27 Calf 20.5/19.75 Ankle 11/ 10.25
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Induction inches lost
Today I did my inches measurements. I have lost 8.7 inches and 0.69% body fat. Neck 16/16 Upper arms 15/14.25 wrist 7/6.75 Bust 53/52.8 Under bust 44/42.75 Waist 44/43.5 Navel 54/51.25 Hips 56/55 Thighs 27.5/27 Calf 20.5/19.75 Ankle 11/ 10.25
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atkins and low carb friends
I am looking for friends to support me while I go through induction on atkins. I am starting today and would love supportive friends who are either doing the same or have been there. Right now my goal is staying under 20 carbs a day.
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Going gluten free?
Since so many people in my family are allergic to gluten, I am taking it out of my diet to see how my body reacts. Any tips or advice for me? Things that make it easier? I have about 12 loaves of gluten free bread to take home this week. I have several cousins that are allergic to corn, soy, gluten, milk and eggs.
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Women 5'6" - 5'8" and 160 - 190 pounds
I am 5'7" and my goal is between 160 and 180 pounds. I have a large frame, so I don't think I will ever be smaller than a size 10. How tall are you, how much do you weigh and what size are you?
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Tdee bmr rmr and not losing weight
I have been trying to lose weight since 1/7/13 and have only lost just under 6 pounds. I am eating 2060 calories a day but it doesnt seem to help. I exercise at least 30 minutes a day, every day. Some days it is just a brisk walk, others I work towards doing the c25k. I also try to do weight training at home with 6.6 and…
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Spike days?
I am curious what they are. I have heard a lot of people talking about then and dont understand how they would help me. I just started a program where I do a mile jog and then do 20 minutes of hard core strength training. I plan on upping the strength training in about two weeks. I take Sundays off as a rest day. Would I…
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Pre C25K and C35K
I am thinking that 3/4/2013 I want to start this exercise routine, anyone want to join me? For MWF walk for a mile and do an exercise routine I made on workout trainer. It is an app for smart phones that is free as long as you don’t use the upgrade. My exercise is called New Start 2.0. For the first 4 weeks do 1 round of…
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THe change 36 days can make
I started back here on 1/7/13 I have been here before but finally decided I needed to take this seriously. In the time I have been here I fluctuated between eating at a two pound loss, a one pound loss, in between my TDEE and BMR and -20% my TDEE. I honestly have found that the last two work the best, especially when you…
