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Keeping up with my macros
So I'm a vegetarian that has been attempting and failing to go vegan for the past 2 years. This post isn't about judging my will power just telling you a little about myself. I started with a personal trainer and he gave me a nutrition guide line to get the most out of my training. I get 1,950 calories on my off days with…
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The trouble with vintage shopping
So, I want to get a vintage 50s wedding dress. I found the most amazing beautiful and in good condition dress. The problem is that it's tiny. It's got a 25 inch waist. I don't think I could ever be that small. It's something my bone structure won't allow. I wish that it was in mass production right now so I could just say,…
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Brides to be! Sept-Oct. (closed group)
Weigh and measure ins are every Monday starting today. Here is the spread sheet. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvQDbMtESxM-dHRUVWgzYXVkR1JDTjZYU2V1ZklVS0E&hl=en_US The measurements you need to take are your weight, inches around the bust, waist at the belly button, and hips. It's best to get your weight…
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Brides to Be Challenge! Sept.-Oct. Accepting!
We are now accepting more brides to be for the September October challenge. Just pop your name onto the spreadsheet linked on the bottom of the post. If it confuses you, just let me know on here that you want to participate and I'll pop your name on it. We will be taking our weight and measurements and you are welcome to…
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NSV- Presents from Mom
My mom likes to buy me nice clothes whenever she goes on a trip. Haute, designer not at all cheap stuff. She always buys me the same size that is a little too small. I try to cram my butt in them but it just doesn't work. Usually I look at the stuff in my closet and sigh at them for 2 years before they go to Goodwill and…
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Brides to Be! Challenge for August (closed group)
This is our thread. WOOOOOO! We can talk about struggles, successes, wedding stuff, whatever here. If you are wanting to join the challenge, we'll have a new one in September.
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Brides to Be Challenge!
I'm starting a challenge for those of us that are getting married. I guess the grooms to be can join in too. We all want to start the next chapter of our lives happy and healthy. Also, it won't be bad to look stunning on the big day. We'll do weekly check-ins of weight and measurements: Bust, underbust, waist and hips.…
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Exercising challenges
It can be hard to work out at home with my pets around. I wrote a comic about. I thought MFP people could appreciate it. http://rawrdoodle.blogspot.com/2011/07/exercising.html
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Vegan Mac and Cheese
I made a new blog post. This is from my vegan recipe blog. I hope you enjoy! http://knockoutknicko.blogspot.com/2011/07/easy-mac-and-cheese.html
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When did I get skinny? (pics)
These are some pictures from before my weight loss journey started. I'm sorry, I only take ridiculous and/or action shots. And these pictures were taken last Saturday, July 2, 2011. I noticed looser clothes and the pounds coming off of the scale but I couldn't see myself looking better until I saw the pictures from…
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Chocolate bran muffins
Vegan! I loved these with my coffee. If you are an egg eater, you can use egg instead of the flax and water. http://knockoutknicko.blogspot.com/2011/06/chocolate-bran-muffins.html
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A different approach
I've been at a plateau with my measurements. I've been dropping pounds very slowly but my belly and hips have not gone down in a like 6 weeks. Today, I'm trying to stick with what MFP recommends for sugar intake. I've gone over my 9 grams so far but it's way closer to what I usually do which is at least 60 or 70 grams…
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Grilling Veggies
Tomorrow I'm going to be grilling for my family and I'm making veggie skewers for vegetarian aunt and I. I'm going to put some yellow squash, cherry tomatoes, seitan (meat substitute, taste kind of like chicken), onion and I then I draw a blank. I going to marinate it in pineapple and curry. What veggies do you like to…
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Vegan calcium?
I'm trying to cut out dairy from my diet and be completely vegan but every time I do, my calcium levels drop and my Dr. wants to put me on all kinds of supplements. I'm allergic to nuts and I already drink soy milk and drink a "complete" protein shake with all kinds of extra nutrients. What veggies have good amounts of…
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Strawberry Black Bean Brownies
4 GRAMS OF SUGAR! 63 CALORIES! FRIGGEN DELICIOUS! Well the delicious is just my opinion. I can't stop eating them but I don't feel bad about it. http://knockoutknicko.blogspot.com/2011/06/black-bean-strawberry-brownies.html
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Sweet Potato Cookies!
I posted the recipe on my blog. They're pretty low sugar and very low fat. http://knockoutknicko.blogspot.com/2011/06/recipe-time-sweet-potato-cookies.html
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Good nutrition SOFT food
I just got my wisdom teeth out and have been told to eat soft food for the next couple of days. Today, I had pancakes (the drugs made me!) and some Malt-O-Meal with some protein shake mixed in. I can only think of cereal, protein shakes and beans to eat and that seems pretty boring. If I try to stick with that I'll just…
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I'm not hungry, just bored
I'm sitting around my house and I keep going into the kitchen to look at food. I got tired of reading and playing video games. A movie does not sound interesting. I'm on heavy duty pain meds so driving anywhere is out of the question. I live in Phoenix and it is way to hot to be outside for longer than it takes my dogs to…
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An eating NSV
Today, I made myself a big salad with a little rice and beans in it to make it more filling. I usually eat the whole thing and think about what else to eat for lunch because I'm still hungry. Today, I only got through half of it. I tried to eat it all and I was just stuffed... from a SALAD! I'm so glad that my stomach is…
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I hate strength training
There I said it. I hate the weights. I'm not a huge fan of cardio but I do it, I feel like I have accomplished something. Weights just make me sore and I'm starting to get a little bulky. My arms were already defined and I already had nice obliques. I was told strength training was the key to weight loss but I'm not seeing…
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Recalculated goal
I have not lost any weight in weeks. I have dropped inches every where on my body though. A couple of days ago, I was measured at the gym and had my body fat checked. It dropped 2%. That means, I have gained a lot of muscle. I've been so happy lately picking things up that I used to need help to get and just feeling…
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"fixing" comfort foods
I just made myself some vegan mac and cheese. I usually end up throwing half a package of faux cheese but this time I did the suggested serving size(1/4 cup), some nutritional yeast and lemon juice. Tasted just as good. To top it off, I threw in 2 cups of fresh spinach and it was wonderful. I always use whole wheat pasta.…
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I lost my gym partner
:( It took so long to find someone to help motivate me to get to the gym. She started having problems with her boyfriend and child care so she can't come anymore. I'm lazy. I don't do a lot of thing that I'm not obligated to do, even if they are fun and healthy things. My biggest problem is getting myself to the gym, and…
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Little victories
I'm so excited. I've lost 10 pounds since I started tracking everything I eat. I started writing everything down about a month ago and then joined MFP about 3 weeks ago. I've also managed to lose and inch off my waist and 2 off of my hips. I'm so happy and proud, I just had to tell someone! My fiance is tired of hearing…
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Food poisoning
I'm so sick today, I haven't been able to eat ANYTHING and I just barely have been able to drink water. This is going to throw me off so much. I'll probably drink a protein shake as soon as my body allows and a multi-vitamin. I'm going to be waaaay under calories today and I'll probably end up going way over tomorrow. I…
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New veg here
Hello, I'm new here. I'm a vegetarian that is transitioning to being vegan. I'm getting married next year and I'm trying to drop the extra 30 pounds before it comes time to take the engagement photos. I'm a recently retired roller derby girl, trying to get into gym workouts instead. I'm a sugar addict. Once I let it into…
