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How do I get my husband on board?
He created an account, but doesn't use it. I know that realistically the only person that can "get him on board" is him, but I keep trying to encourage him to watch what he eats, or to exercise more and it's like talking to a brick wall. Last night he was complaining that his pants were fitting tighter and I bet they are…
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Tired and getting frustrated by that..
I recently started a new job about a month ago. Since then, my energy level has dropped, and while previously, I was a stay at home, unemployed mom and able to exercise whenever -- I'm now restricted to evenings only. But by the time I get home, all I'm ready to do is visit with my kids for a bit and then pass out not long…
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So with Thanksgiving looming for us here in the States..
What are your tricks for staying within portion controls, calorie intakes and etc, all while still eating a balanced diet ( every few hours). I've actually thought of taking my food scale to my in laws for the family dinner, but to be honest, I don't want to sit there in front of everyone and weigh out my food. :frown: Any…
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Help me choose please!
http://pompiliosrestaurant.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=103&Itemid=492 I'm going here for dinner tomorrow night to celebrate a friends birthday. I am going to do my best to get a decent run in so I can have a bit of a cushion in calories but it's Italian so not exactly healthly eating friendly. I was…
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Breaking Dawn is 15 days away (in the States)
Whose excited?! I know I am!
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Cooking Brown Rice w/ the Pampered Chef Rice Cooker
Hi all, I have the Pampered Chef Rice Cooker Plus and the other day I tried to make Brown Rice with it. It totally bombed and I had to throw it out. Has anyone used this to cook brown rice and could give me some tips? I hate making it in a pan on the stove. Thanks all!
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Females - has your body done this?
Warning - this post is going to be about female issues. If you're a guy and clicked on it anyways and continue to read.. that's on you hehe For the last week, I've had tenderness in my breasts and the last few days cramping. I finally thought I was going to start my cycle yesterday and while I guess you could say I did,…
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Banana's
I have 3 Banana's that need to be used either tonight or tomorrow. Does anyone have a healthy banana bread (or muffin) recipe they could share?
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Weight loss and tattoo's
Hey all - I've been wanting to get another tattoo soon, not sure quite where I want to put it yet, but I'm not done losing weight yet so my question is: Do I wait until I go into "maintain" mode or is it safe to go ahead and get one? Thanks!
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44 pounds gone
It's not a nice round number, true - but after my doctor appointment yesterday where I astounded both the nurse AND the Dr.. I can't help but be thrilled about my success so far. My blood pressure, while never a concern, is lower. I have more energy (although I'm still tired) and I look better. In the past, I'd shy away…
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Sugar Alcohol
I bought myself some of the Hunts Snack Pack Sugar Free Vanilla Puddings to kind of switch up my snacks a bit, but I noticed that while they're Sugar Free, they do have 6g of Sugar Alcohol. So my question is: 1) What is that? 2) Is it worse than just plain ol' sugar? Should I have just stuck with plain pudding and dealt…
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Twilight - Breaking Dawn
So I searched back about 4 pages to see if anyone else had posted about it, but didn't see anything. So for those of you out there that love this series (books, movies or both) what did you think of the new breaking dawn trailer released yesterday by Summit in honor of Bella's birthday? I'm over the moon about it as it…
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Cracker Barrel
So I'm going to Cracker Barrel for lunch with some friends - they of course do NOT have their nutritional values on their website which is SO frustrating!! :angry: :grumble: Does anyone have any suggestions on what to eat there that will be decently healthy? Thanks!
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Thought I'd be able to do at least a mile..
Sooooo -- I've been doing the C25K (and loving it) but Saturday, I decided to try and jog without the program just to see how far I could go. I was thinking, I'd be able to do about a mile without slowing to a walk but unfortunately I think I only made it a little over half a mile. Ultimately, I did make it MORE than a…
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C25K W3D1
I was able to do up through W2 just fine.. hit W3 and the very first day that 2.5 minute jog had my chest hurting and feeling like I wasn't going to be able to complete it. I do not have Asthma. Was just curious if anyone else hit Week 3 and ran into this? My plan is to just continue to do W3D1 until I can do it without…
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Progress Made
I wish I had a before image to upload so that the difference could be seen, but I was very strict about not letting my picture being taken. Regardless, this picture is with me having lost about 39lbs. https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Sh4N6YI8pdA/TmZCoNTsSmI/AAAAAAAAAC4/_7a3k5kxunI/s288/progress.jpg =( I can't get the…
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Should I increase my calorie intake?
I've noticed over the last week or so, that I'm hungry more during the day AND at night. I've lost almost 40lbs but it hasn't increased my calorie intake at all; I'm guessing because I'm not really any more active during the day than I was in April when I started the site. What is everyones thoughts and suggestions? Do I…
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I'm kind of bummed..
Since I started this journey in April - I've lost 37lbs which is awesome. But in the last 3 days, I've gained 2lbs. I know, I know... no big deal it's 2lbs. But for me, I've done nothing but see a loss on the scale since I started so now it's kind of got me freaked out that I'm going to gain all that weight back. I was…
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HRM Question
My husband surprised me with a HRM for my birthday. It's one that was recommended to me by another user here and is the Timex T5G971 Unisex Sports Personal Heart Rate Monitor Watch. Yes, I've heard the Polar's are better, but that's a lot of money that we simply do not have and this one did get good reviews both my the…
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Injured and not sure what to do
Yesterday, while out jogging, a cyclist and I collided. 2 nasty abrasions and a foot sprain later, I am unable to continue my Couch 2 5K training and this does not make me happy. Can't put any pressure on my foot at all due to the pain and the Dr. said it might be 5-6 days before I can. Has anyone had a foot sprain before…
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How can I judge?
I'm going jogging tomorrow at the park and I'd like to be able to calculate how fast I'm going plus the calories burned. Problem is, I don't have a HRM and while I do have an app on my phone that let's me track stuff like that, either the GPS signal sucks at the park (very possible) or it's simply not picking up the…
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C25K question
Hey all - The way it has you start out is intervals of walking at a brisk pace and then jogging. I'm curious to know, I started the brisk walking at 3.5mph but when I would try the jogging part, I'd up it to 4mph and couldn't keep up long term so eventually gave up after having to repeat the 1st week 3 times. I'm curious…
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Do you know someone like this?
I have a friend who absolutely drives me nuts. She complains about money as she is unemployed and yet, she has a new blackberry that she "needs". She "needs" cable because she had 2 small boys (3 and 5). And my favorite is, it's cheaper to give them crappy food than it is to cook them a real meal with say some chicken,…
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Keeping to your diet and Pampered Chef
Heya's all -- My husband and I recently became Pampered Chef consultants. I was just curious if anyone else on here is a consultant, and if so, how you managed to incorporate that into your lifestyle with cooking. Thanks!
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If Sugar's are bad..
Then why are Fruit sugar's ok? I've heard from various people to not worry about the sugar I take in from fruit, but I have to say when I see that number go to the red, whether it's from fruit or otherwise, I freak out. And when I only have a 24 points to spend in sugar to begin with, it makes it difficult. So why are…
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NSV that made me tear up
So over the weekend, me and my family were at Kroger (grocery store). As we're standing at the deli and I'm ordering some lunchmeat, my 8yr old daughter comes up and gives me a hug. After stepping back, she looks at me and goes, "Mom! I can wrap my arms all the way around you and lock my fingers together!" She's always…
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What would you do?
hello all - I need some advice. I'm traveling up to Boston, MA to see an old friend this weekend. She's dating a guy that I have np desire to meet or even spend time with due to how he's treated her in the past. My problem is she has made plans for us to hang out with him on Saturday night and though I've explained to her…
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Dietary Fiber and Sugars
hey all -- I've noticed that almost every day, I am going over my dietary fiber and sugar counts (16g and 28g are the goals for these), even though I'm staying under my Carbs usually. Any suggestions or am I doing ok? *Edit to say Thank you in advance!
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Going on a weekend vacation and..
I'm worried about food while there. I love the friend dearly who I am going to see, but she's happy to just eat a bowl of cereal for the day and thats it; I clearly cannot do that. So while I'm there I'm concerned I'll get enough to eat, on top of it being nutritional food as well.
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The correct shoes
Hi all - Over the holiday the weekend, I decided it would be a brilliant idea for me and the family to do the 8 mile walking path in our park. in the middle of the afternoon. in 90+ degree weather (with humidity). Aside from the sheer stupidity of doing it at that point in time, I ran into another issue: my feet. I can…