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Veggie Spiralizing
Just finished using my Veggie Spiralizer for the first time. It's so fast and a great way to eat healthier, low-carb, low-fat foods (not to mention get more veggies into my diet). I sprayed a frying pan with cooking spray and sauteed zucchini, Baby Bella mushrooms, a bit of garlic, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes…
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A small victory.....
It was only a week ago today that I held my precious cat, Rocky, in my arms as he was put to sleep. As anyone who has loved and lost a pet knows, it's not easy; but it was time. This was my first time having to make that tough decision and be present when my precious fur baby was put to sleep. I know I did the right thing…
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Managed to lose over 100 pounds & been an MFP member since August 2014, but....
Hi all - My name is Anne and as I've stated in the title of this post, I've logged every single day on MFP for over two years now. My emotional eating had been under control for most of those two years; only occasionally rearing it's ugly head a few times a year (most of which was during the holidays). Since last summer,…
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140 lbs. and holding
Hi there. My name is Anne and I've been a MFP member since August 2014. In that time frame, I've managed to lose 140lbs. (give or take a pound or two). Although I'm not at my ideal weight, I'm healthier, more energetic, and happier about my progress than ever before. In my 55 years, I've been on almost every diet known to…
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Constipation since eating healthier
This topic may be too personal for some (or gross to others), but I can't be the only one out there that's experiencing this. I have been eating less fatty foods and high fiber foods since beginning my healthier lifestyle. I drink plenty of water (at least 8 glasses), plus other fluids (coffee or tea) every day. I also…
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Reaching calorie intake
Hi all - I've only been using the MFP system of tracking what I eat for a little less than a week. I'm having trouble reaching my calorie goals each day without going over on either sodium, carbs, proteins, and/or fats. No surprise that I love my carbs and sugars! That's what got me to this weight in the first place, but…
