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Onederland!!
I'm so excited. Today, I stepped on the scale and FINALLY saw the number I had been waiting to see for the past year. 199.8 today. I haven't been in the 100s for over 14 years. My weight in July of last year was 294 pounds, which means I've lost about 95 pounds so far. I've had some major life changes lately, and for about…
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Anyone else struggle with not liking their body after weight loss?
Honestly, I feel like I've ruined my body, and I get so frustrated with myself because of that. I know that what's done is done and that I did it to myself. But I can't help but feel a little down when I realize that there's not much I can do to change this besides surgery. I have now lost 60 pounds, which I am very happy…
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Activity level for cashier...
What would you consider to be the activity level for a cashier? Lightly active? Active? Like today, I worked for 7 hours, and I was on my feet moving around for 6 of those hours. I work in a department store, so there is a lot of picking up items, bagging them...a lot of twisting and turning and pacing around. Just curious…
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What's good to eat at Applebees?
I've never eaten there, so I'm wondering what tastes good. I was just going to get a steak, mashed potatoes and veggies, but that sounds boring, lol. Anyone had the Steakhouse Bruchetta Sirloin platter? That looks good and won't kill me on the calories. :) Just wondering how it tastes.
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OT: Therapist Dying
I wasn't sure where to put this, so I just put the OT in front of it in case. It may get deleted...not sure. Anyway, I'm just curious if anyone else has dealt with this and how you handled it. I suffered a lot of abuse during my childhood and have suffered from anxiety and depression my whole life as a result. Prior to…
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Hard boiled egg with mustard and pickles...
Maybe some of you have tried this, but I thought I'd mention it. I wanted a hard boiled egg today, and on a whim I decided to cut it up with a fork and put some mustard and a few bread and butter pickles on it. It was really yummy. I had it with a side of cottage cheese. Lots of protein and filling for less than 200…
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Cold Pasta Salad Recipes?
Do you have any good ones? I love cold pasta salad in the spring and summer and am looking for some new ideas. Anything with feta cheese gets double points, lol. :)
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Weighing corn on the cob...
Question about getting a weight for corn on the cob. Got some at Trader Joe's yesterday. It says one serving is 90g or 1 cob. Now, when I weigh the corn, cob and all, one cob weighs about 180 grams. So is that 90g weight per serving suppose to include the cob or is that just for the corn? I really don't want to cut the…
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Calorie dense foods without a lot of fiber...
Hi, all. I've been very, very sick for about a week, and on Friday the doctor put me on some antibiotics. I've been having a rather unpleasant side effect, and let's just say that I don't want to add any more extra fiber to my diet right now. :s Anyway, my appetite has taken a serious nosedive. I just don't want to eat,…
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Smoothie Recipes with Greek Yogurt...
Just looking for some ideas. I'm not much for protein powder, but I love Greek yogurt to get a little extra protein in. Anyone have any good smoothie recipes using yogurt?
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Brownie Edge Lovers...
Just wanted to pass this on for all you brownie lovers out there, especially if you like the crunchy edges. :) I found this brownie brittle today, and it is super yummy...only 120 calories per serving, so not bad. Good for a sweet craving. I had the salted caramel. My daughter got some chocolate mint....haven't tried hers…
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Sometimes I really hate being a woman...
Ladies, many of you know how it is. My PMS cravings are usually bad, but some months they are in complete overdrive. This is one of them. I feel like I could dive into a 100 pound bag of Cheetos and eat my way to the bottom, lol. Anyway, just venting...:).
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Does anyone change their activity level on the weekend in their "goals" section?
I have my activity level set to sedentary as I work a desk job during the week (although that is about to change), but on the weekends I am much more active. Just like today, I was outside half the day doing activities with my daughter like kickball and just playing around, and then this afternoon I was doing some heavy…
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What's your favorite Quest Bar flavor?
I just bought my first Quest Bar today at the store. Got the Chocolate Peanut Butter flavor. I'm sorry, but it was disgusting, lol. I hear people rave about these bars all the time, so maybe I just picked the wrong flavor. What are some of your favorites? I almost got the banana nut one...looked pretty good.
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Who has done the couch to 5K program?
I love going for brisk walks and am wanting to transition into running. Has anyone else tried this app with good success? I was looking at it, and in week one it starts out with a 60 second jog after a 5 minute warm up walk. I don't know. Maybe I don't have enough faith in myself, but I'm not sure I could jog for 60…
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I don't even know how to dress myself anymore...
I have a job interview today, so I decided it was time for me to break down and buy new clothes. I've now lost just over 70 pounds, but I still keep reaching for those bigger sizes. Then I'm shocked when I am swimming in them because they are so big. It's hard for me to wrap my head around the smaller me. Anyone else…
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TCBY
We got some frozen yogurt at TCBY. I hadn't had any in years. It was SO good. I got the cookie dough, and it's also a lower calorie option if you love ice cream but don't have enough room for some Ben and Jerrys :) . It's about 160 calories for 71 grams (1/2 cup). I actually bought a little container in their freezer…
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70 Pounds Gone! Halfway there...w/pics
Hi, everyone. I'm at the half way point on my weight loss trail, but I wanted to share my success so far. All of this started back in July when I realized what a toll my poor health was taking on my young daughter emotionally. I found her at night on two different occasions crying in her room when she though I was asleep.…
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Cottage Cheese + Mango Salsa...
That is all... :)
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Figuring Calories Burned During 30 Day Shred...
Just started doing Jillian Michaels' 30 day Shred. I want to log this for exercise of course. Anyone have experience with this routine and how did you log it?
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For the first time in years...
I had a nice little NSV/realization this morning. My weight has stalled a bit this month, so I am seeking motivation off the scale until I start dropping pounds again. :) I'm not worried. I've lost almost 70 pounds so far and have had a few of these stalls along the way, so I know it's par for the course, but sometimes I…
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Bloating :(
I went to my doctor earlier this week, and explained what was going on. He seemed to think it's IBS, but I'm not so sure. I've had IBS for years and have never had anything like this with it. I told him this, but of course, he thinks it's related to my change in diet even though I changed my eating months ago. Anyone have…
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Baked Cookie Butter Oatmeal
This is really good. It may be a bit carb heavy for those of you watching carbs, but it's yummy. Also need to have a Trader Joe's nearby for the cookie butter. Or you could order some I guess. :) http://www.healthyfoodforliving.com/speculoos-cookie-butter-baked-oatmeal-for-one/
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Outdoor Elliptical Bike?
I saw someone yesterday riding an outdoor elliptical bike. I had never seen one before, but it looked like a lot of fun and a great workout. Has anyone tried one of these? Are they easy to maneuver? Here's a picture like the one I saw in case you're like me and have never heard of them before.
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Cottage cheese in eggs for extra protein...
Not much of a recipe, but I've been looking for a way to add some more protein in so I thought I would pass this along. I'm sure many already do this, but I never have, so this is for people like me who wouldn't have thought of it. :) I really dislike cottage cheese on it's own, so I am always trying to find a way to eat…
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I noticed MFP adjusts calories every 10 pounds, but this time...
...when I reached that ten pound mark again...and even exceeded it by a couple pounds, it didn't ask me if I want to adjust my calories. Does it spread these calorie adjustments out the closer you get to your goal?
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Anyone try the Bear Naked bars?
I bought some of the Bear Naked Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip bars tonight. I think I just died and went to heaven. So good. They might be a bit heavy on the carbs for those of you watching those, but they were so worth it for me. :)
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Ninja recipes?
I got a Ninja for an early Christmas present, so now I'm in search of good recipes to make. Any ideas? Also, I can't use almond milk, and I notice many smoothie recipes call for it. Any ideas for a good substitute? Thanks. :)
