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Counting Calories When Juicing
I've always had the hardest time trying to figure this out - so glad I found this...I had to share! Juicing is an excellent way to lose weight or to keep weight in control. There are several ways for determining calories when juicing. First, you can access juicing recipes that list the caloric content of the recipes in…
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Jillian Michaels - Shed 5lbs of water weight in 7 days...the
Hey guys... I just found this. I think I may give it a try since I have exactly ONE WEEK till my boyfriend graduates from boot camp and I get to see him after over 2 months <3 <3 (You can imagine why I'd want to look my best!) I'm not sure if it works...but I'm sure it wouldn't hurt! Jillian Michaels recipe for losing 5…
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Banana Almond Butter (SO INCREDIBLE!!!!)
Banana Butter Easiest, tastiest almond butter you will EVER make and eat!! Ingredients: -1 cup raw almonds -1/2 banana Directions: 1. Put almonds in food processor. Process for 12 minutes. That’s literally it for the almond butter. The almonds will release their natural oils to make the almond butter creamy. You can stop…
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Juicing Calories!
I compiled a list of most of the regular fruits and vegetables I use when juicing, and what their calorie count is. I’m going to add to this as time goes on, and as I try new things, but I figured I’d share this as it is! **I know MFP only shows half the picture, but you can either right click, copy the image address and…
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Raw Food Week!
I'm doing a raw food week as a sort of cleanse, and I put together a menu! If anyone would like to (a) join me or (b) would like a copy of the menu just message me your email address and I'll send you the word file!! Oh, and you're not only encouraged, but also strongly suggested to drink A LOT of water with either lemon…
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I put my scale away for a week, starting today.
For the first time since I bought it in April, I PUT MY SCALE AWAY. I’m not going to step, touch or even look at it for a week. I need to remember that everyone fluctuates between a few pounds. I should not feel defined by a number. Because my health is not measured by the number on my scale. It should be measured in my…
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Sodium Intake
It is seriously insane how much sodium goes into so many products on the market. Sodium makes your body retain water, causing you to feel bloated and uncomfortable. It also is a factor is causing high blood pressure - or hypertension. The ideal intake of sodium is 1,300mg per day - which is less than 1 teaspoon of table…
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Healthy Raw Apple Cinnamon "Oat"meal Recipe!!!
Raw Apple Cinnamon “Oat”meal with Raisins and Slivered Almonds Ingredients: -1 large apple -3 tablespoons almond butter (I used my banana butter - which is what the calories are set to!!) -3 tablespoons flaxseed (ground - if you have whole flaxseed, grind in a coffee grinder or food processor) -cinnamon to taste -2…
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Raw Spooky Treats!!! [Recipe and picture!]
Raw Spooky Treats! I made these last night for my friends - 2 of which are really picky, and 2 that love everything I make. The picky ones only liked the apples, but the other 2 along with myself loved everything! They are all so healthy, delicious, cute, nutritious, raw, easy to make...not to mention, they were all really…
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Raw Sweet Corn Salad
Raw Sweet Corn Salad 5 or 6 big leafs of romaine lettuce 2 handfuls of baby spinach 1 small ear of sweet corn 1-2 large tomatoes 3/4 cup chopped broccoli 1/4 avocado Nutrition facts: 203 calories|31g carbs|8g fat|9g protein|77mg sodium|15%RDA Iron The tomatoes act as a sort of dressing - so none is required! Light,…
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All kinds of raw almond milk!! CHAI?! NOM!
Raw 101: Homemade Almond Milk http://www.choosingraw.com/raw-101-homemade-almond-milk/ Vanilla Almond Milk (yields 2-3 cups or so) 1 cup almonds, soaked 8-12 hours beforehand if it’s possible 4 cups water 6 dates or 1/4 cup agave 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (or the contents of a vanilla bean) Chocolate nut milk: To the…
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Juicing Recipes
Hey everyone! I think I'm going to make next week a detox week for me. All raw food/vegetables/green smoothies/juices. I did a raw juice fast a while ago, but I'm looking for more diversity with my juices. What are your favorite recipes??
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Mini Workout Challenges throughout the day..JOIN US!
Hey everyone! TODAY! Wednesday, I propose we all do something a little fun and helpful to each other. Let's all message and challenge each other to mini work outs! Write on each other's profiles with a mini challenge (ie: 15 pushups, 30 second plank, 20 tummy tucks, 25 crunches, etc...be creative but reasonable!) and along…
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Pumpkin Protein Breakfast Souffle Recipe!
Hey guys. I made this this morning! So good and so filling! Pumpkin Protein Breakfast Souffle -1/2 cup pumpkin puree [50 cal/1g protein] -1/4 cup egg whites (I used egg replacements today!) [30 cal/6g protein] -1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder [50 cal/9g protein] -1/8 plain instant oatmeal [40 cal/2g protein] -pumpkin pie…
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Motivation on Hump Day!!
Okay guys. So I gained back 2 pounds that I lost a week ago (AGAIN! arghhh!) and I am so annoyed! It seems like my body just does not want to get away from being in the 119's. SO today...Wednesday, I propose we all do something a little fun and helpful to each other. Let's all message and remind each other (we could even…
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What was YOUR workout today?
Just did Bodyrock.tv’s Amazing Abs HIIT Workout, 1 minute kettle bell swings with a 15lb kettle bell (3 sets) and a 19 minute/2 mile run. TOTAL TIME: 34 minutes TOTAL CALORIES: 378 calories I feel so great even though my time was ****ty. I haven’t done a HIIT workout or ran 2 straight miles in almost a month, and I have NO…
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Parmesan Crusted Zucchini/Mushroom...fries?! RECIPE!
I don't know if you guys love fries as much as I do...but I FRIGGEN LOVE FRIES! However, I also care about how I eat...therefore that causes me to get CREATIVE! So voila, here is a healthy alternative when you're desperately craving some fried food! And believe me when I say that this ENTIRE plate...including the…
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Workout Challenge! Post your time/calories burned!
I got these workouts from TONEITUP.com! I combined them and it is one hell of a workout. I've done it a few times...and I still find it super challenging. AND I work out 6 days a week, for 1-2 hours. Complete the workout, mark how many sets you did [1, 2 or 3], post your time and calories burned if you have a HRM.…
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Youtube Weight Loss Challenge!
Hey everyone! In need of some support and motivation? Join my best friend and I on a youtube based weight loss challenge. We track our calories with My Fitness Pal, but also work out 3-4 times a week. The combination of these has helped me to lost 20lbs since April 1st, and her to lose 30lbs. We both did a bikini challenge…
