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Delicious, easy and healthy sweet potato "fries"
Peel and cut 1-2 raw sweet potatoes. Cut into wedges (thinner will be crispier, thicker will be softer). Preheat oven to 425. Place potato wedges in large bowl, drizzle about 1/2-1 tbsp healthy oil ( I use smart balance canola) and toss to coat. Then sprinkle in chili powder to taste (about 1-2 tsps). Toss to coat, then…
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Back again, hope to stick with it this time
Hi! I used this site about a year and a half ago for a few months and I loved it. I somehow got away from my diet and exercise and ended up gaining more weight. Thankfully, I got an email from the website today which reminded me of this great place! I am back on again, when I looked at my old goals and weight, I cringed.…
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yummy treat/breakfast
thought I'd share a really fast and easy meal or snack: 1/2 cup oats (quick) 1 cup water microwave about 2-2&1/2 minutes add some Maple Groves Farms sugar free maple syrup (really yummy) or some sugar free jam (raspberry or strawberry is delicious) 1/4 cup skim milk more or less depends on how you like it eat and enjoy!…
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Need advice regarding late afternoon snack attacks
Hello friends! I have a terrible problem. I get home from work around 4-4:30 pm and I can't stop eating!!!! I snack until dinner, then I eat dinner. I will eat dinner even if I am full from snacking! I think this is a common time of day for people to overeat/binge. Does anyone have any advice or tips to help? I eat really…
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Need support
Hi everyone! I am here to renew my "vows". I have NOT been eating right and it really shows in the extra fat on my body and the blow to my health and self-esteem. I really want to get back on track. I was so discouraged after doing everything I was supposed to for 2 weeks and only losing one pound. It sort of sent me into…
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Has any done a bible diet?
Looking for feedback on following the bible diet or maker's diet. This is an eating program where you choose foods based on the recommendations in the bible. Has anyone here done this and what were your results? thanks
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first weigh-in
Well I started on this website on June 1st and also started my new "eat less, move more" plan. Tomorrow I will weigh -in and I am nervous. I worked so hard this week to stay within in my calories (only went over once) and to exercise more. What if it doesn't show on the scale? I am afraid that I will be disappointed and…
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Hello, new to site
Hi all! I am so happy to have discovered this great website and community. I have started my own "6 week slim down" and this site is so helpful. I started June 1st with eating less and moving more. It is very encouraging to read your posts and see your successes and challenges!
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Clean Eating
Hi! Just wanted to share a great magazine with you all. It is called "Clean Living" and it has LOTS of really great recipes, all of them healthy and most are appropriate for people watching their caloires/fat/carb intake. It also has tips on healthy living and exercise. I found it at Borders and I think if you go to the…
