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It took 7 months....
but I really have changed how I eat. Today I was really hungry and it was a choice of a wall of chocolate staring me in the face or a can of almonds tucked away near the chocolate and the almonds WON! I really feel great that it didn't bother me in the least to walk by all the chocolate. I didn't think that was ever going…
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Baked Apple
Just a favorite that I make when I want something sweet. 1 med apple 1 pat butter 1.5 tsp brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon .25 tsp nutmeg .25 cup granola(optional) Core an apple place in microwave dish. In separate dish mix next 4 ingredients and stuff into apple where the core was. Place in the microwave for 4 minutes. Top with…
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Looks can be deceiving!
Not a great day, I looked in the mirror and saw all the progress I have madein the last 5 months. The person in the mirror looked great but the person inside feels really crappy. I should feel really happy but all I feel lately is pain. By 2 in the afternoon all I want to do is lay down on my heating pad. One day I don't…
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Just how much time are you.......
spending sitting and reading posts? I used to just log my foods and leave. Then I would post and try to motivate people. Now I find I read for too long and that is time I could be exercising. So I am only giving myself a half hour. You could spend all day just reading but it won't make you lose weight. :sad: Almost all the…
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Snowshoeing advice needed!
Anyone out there snow shoe? I asked for some for Christmas and "Santa" brought them. My problem is this, it bothers my right hip when I use them:sad: My question is, " How long does it take to become used to them? And should I be doing a gradually increasing time in them. Because I want to just go out and do the hour I…
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A Few Helpful Hints at Christmas
Just wanted to share these with all of you:bigsmile: 15 Foods That Actually Burn More Calories Than They Contain 1. Celery: A staple on most party veggie trays, celery (without the ranch dressing) is a crispy snack that you can enjoy without worrying about taking in any calories. It is high in sugar and sodium, but still…
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Where did....
Julie go? Hi all, I was just posting and noticed we seem to have lost Julie of the Wolves. Did she go on vacation or something? She has such a vivid screen name that it stuck in my mind. She is also a top number 1 motivator. So if you are out there Julie we miss you here at MFP:bigsmile: ~Karen
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I need some suggestions....
Well I definately sprained my ankle :sad: so now I need some suggestions for exercise I can do while sitting. I know clicking the remote burns a few:tongue: but I was doing a 3 mile walk a day and need to find something else to do not using my foot. Any ideas would be appreciated, I'm am reallly bummed out by this setback.…
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Help! All I want to do is....
EAT. I don't know why but I just want to eat everything in sight. I just had this huge salad and my mouth just keeps saying more. So I tried a bottle of water, that didn't work, Then I had a Special K bar because I'm craving chocolate and a coffee to go with it. But my body is still saying eat, eat, eat. What do I do? My…
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Help- I'm so tired!
Has anyone experienced a time while losing weight where they have felt dragged-out tired? I've spent a whole week this way. I am sleeping 7 1/2 hours a night and am eating healthy and well also but this last week I have been so tired I don't even want to exercise. I'm not down on protein, I seem to be eating enough of…
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Where do you find the time?
Hi Skinnier_me, where do you find the time to make all these great recipes? I come home and I'm tired and the last thing I want to do is cook. Are you a chef? Where do you look for your recipes. Karen
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What does everyone plan to do for winter exercising?
Hi all, the weather in Vermont is finally changing over to real fall weather and I was thinking ahead to winter(UGH) and was wondering what all of you were going to do when there is white stuff on the ground. Well at least around here we have white stuff on the ground. I am planning on getting snowshoes this year and my…
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When do you see a change?
When do you actually start seeing a change in measurements? I've only been doing this for two weeks and I have lost 4lbs but I'm not seeing any big changes in my measurements. I will admits that walking for two weeks has made me feel better and my blood pressure has dropped down but I want to see some physicsal changes.…
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what's the difference?
How come 4 oz of raw ground turkey which is 170 calories becomes 193 calories once you cook it? I didn't use any fat when I cooked it? I know I'm being a little picky here but which one is right? Anyone have any answers? See you after the weekend, going out of town and will miss my computer. :(
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Not going it alone
I'm so glad I found this site because when I want to eat because I'm down or bored I just come here and read about all of you who are trying to do the same as me. Lose a little weight and sometimes it seems like it is just me and then I come here and read and know I'm not alone. My husband isn't into dieting but my…
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Grilling
Hi does anyone out there know where I can find calories listed for foods you cook on the grill? I see alot for baked, roasted,or broiled. Any help would be appreciated.
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I need to try something new!
Hi, I am going to hit the big 50 in February and would really like to lose weight by then, I've lost weight before but am findiing it harder to do as I get older and without a support system. So I thought I would give this a try. Of course I won't lose anything if I just sit in front of this computer so my messages might…
