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FITNESS FRIDAY
I'm on my way to pilates. What are you doing to move today?
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THANKFUL THURSDAY
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." -- C. S. Lewis What are you thankful for today?
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WISDOM for Wednesday
"Thought is cause: experience is effect. If you don't like the effects in your life, you have to change the nature of your thinking." -- Marianne Williamson What wisdom motivates you today?
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Last 20 pounds???
Are you ready to attack those last 20 pounds? Have you already done it? What's your strategy? What works or doesn't work?
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How to go to the State Fair, and other tempting places...
Great article on navigating big temptations: http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1p5LiQ/www.coachcalorie.com/learning-to-live-with-balance/
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TUESDAY TIP
Don't wait 'til you're hungry to eat! If you "feel" hungry, you're more likely to overeat. Eat small portions regularly whether you feel hungry or not, keep your blood sugar level, and like Scarlet O'Hara (almost), never feel hungry again! What's your best tip?
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What do you wish you could tell your teenage self?
What would you tell your teen self if you could? "Stay on your path. Don't follow somebody else onto theirs."
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MONDAY MOTIVATION
"The chief cause of failure and unhappiness is trading what you want most for what you want now." Zig Ziglar What motivates you today?
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BEST EVER (skinny) MARGARITA!
1 oz of your favorite tequila 1/5 oz. of Grand Marnier (or your favorite orange liqueur) 1/2 lemon, squeezed & muddled 1/2 lime, squeezed & muddled Muddle the lemon & lime, then add it all plus the liquor to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds. Strain over rocks in a cocktail glass. Garnish with…
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BIGGEST CHALLENGE LOSING WEIGHT AFTER 50?
Everything you were sure you knew about your body turns out to be a big, fat lie!
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Day 2 of the new group!
Hi guys! So glad you're here! Have you invited your friends yet? Here's what you can copy/paste onto your wall: "I just joined a cool new group called The Ladies Who Lunch. We are fabulous women over 40 who love to cook, eat, and entertain, while getting (staying) healthy. We share menu ideas, exercise options, eating out…
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SPRINTING to the holidays together!
We're setting holiday goals so there are no regrets on Jan. 1! What's your plan? How's it going?
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NEW GROUP: The Ladies Who Lunch
You're invited! Women over 40 who love to cook, eat, and entertain, while getting healthy. We share menu ideas, exercise options, eating out tips, and a host of clues to navigating our ever-changing bodies (yikes!) and health surprises. Just launching today. Please join us!…
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Lean Body Mass (LBM) & macros - Have I got this right?
Here's the big AHA for me recently: Your protein & fat intake should be based on your lean body mass (LBM), which doesn't change much no matter how much weight you lose. Protein calories = 1g per pound of LBM Fat calories = 1/2g per pound of LBM If you set those as daily targets, the only variable left is carbs. As you…
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Looking for friends trying to lose those last 20 pounds!
Let's support each other to the finish line! Please friend me if you're game. About me: Female Age: 54 SW: 225 CW: 174 GW: 155 I eat real food and have weekly cocktails. In other words, I'm still living my life. Join me! Cheers, Alice
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Favorite smoothie recipe?
What's your favorite smoothie to make with vanilla protein powder?
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Got the black dress! Now I need firmer biceps! Help!
Okay, so I'm going to be a reader at my best friend's wedding in December, and I have ordered a really beautiful black gown to wear that I'm HOPING will fit (I've lost 53 pounds), and my only real fear is that the little cap sleeves won't cover enough of my flapping, crepey underarms. Any ideas for tightening that all up…
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Do you lie to your MFP friends about what you eat?
Do you record even the "bad" stuff you eat in your diary for everybody to see? Or pretend it never happened? Does having "friends" on MFP influence whether or not you tell the whole truth in your diary?
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Post-meno women (yes, it matters): What are your goals?
Here are my stats: 54 y/o 5'9" SW: 225 CW: 172 GW 150s CS: U.S. size 10-12 GS: U.S. size 8-10 What are your goals? Would you like to help hold each other accountable and share motivation and menu ideas? Friend me and each other! Let's do this together. Smiles, Alice
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40+ y/o women who like to cook/eat real food?
I am 54, have lost 53 pounds (20-something to go), am from New Orleans, and LOVE to cook. I have spent the last year reinventing my old unhealthy recipes and learning to cook and eat delicious, healthy food. If you'd like to share ideas, menus, and inspiration, please send me a friend request. This doesn't have to be a…
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I wish MFP had a LIKE button.
If enough people ask for one, maybe they'll add it?
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How much should you eat? Here's an idiot-proof calculator
If the BMI/BMR/RMR/TDEE/how-many-calories-should-I-eat? calculations are too much for you, here's an easy online wizard that gets the same results as the complicated ones. Pass it on! http://www.webmd.com/diet/diet-health-check/default.htm
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Is "a calorie a calorie" if it's alcohol?
If "a calorie is a calorie," why is alcohol able to stop "the burn"? Doesn't that suggest that alcohol calories are NOT just "a calorie"?
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The PERFECT guilt-free Margarita!
Margarita mixes are FULL of awful stuff (like HFC) and can KILL your whole day. Even so-called "skinny" margaritas sometimes use them. Here's what to tell the bartender to get the perfect "clean" margarita: 1.5oz tequila (your favorite) 1/4 oz Grand Marnier or Cointreau or other orange liqueur 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice 1/2T…
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Women 50+: Does the word "exercise" make your teeth curl?
This post is directed to women over 50 who are here to lose those 50 or so pounds that have crept up over the past 20 years, and seemed to take up permanent residence post-menopause. There is a ton of guidance on this site devoted to exercise. All of it has value – and nothing I’m going to write here should be construed as…
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To women 50+ who hate "exercise routines"
This post is directed to women over 50 who are here to lose those 50 or so pounds that have crept up over the past 20 years, and seemed to take up permanent residence post-menopause. There is a ton of guidance on this site devoted to exercise. All of it has value – and nothing I’m going to write here should be construed as…
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The PERFECT no-guilt Margarita!
Margarita mixes are FULL of awful stuff (like HFC) and can KILL your whole day. Even so-called "skinny" margaritas sometimes use them. Here's what to tell the bartender to get the perfect "clean" margarita: 1.5oz tequila (your favorite) 1/4 oz Grand Marnier or Cointreau or other orange liqueur 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice 1/2T…
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Do you know what you USED to eat? OMG!
As an experiment, I just entered a typical day's worth of food into MFP - a typical day BEFORE I began my journey 10 months ago. What an eye-opener! Compared to a typical day now, I've cut out 2300 calories... 2300!!! Plus 39g carbs, 114g fat (!!!), 66g protein, and a whopping 4300mg of sodium! OMG! And on top of all that,…
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The Perfect Margarita
Margarita mixes are FULL of awful stuff (like HFC) and can KILL your whole day. Even so-called "skinny" margaritas sometimes use them. Here's what to tell the bartender to get the perfect "clean" margarita: 1.5oz tequila (your favorite), 1/4 oz Grand Marnier or Cointreau or other orange liqueur, 1/2 oz. fresh lime juice,…
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WARNING to people under 50 (but really 40 or even 30)
"Yes, please bring another basket of chips and a triple mega margarita -- and how 'bout some ten-cheese queso, too, with a double order of fried stuffed jalapenos, and then we'll think about ordering dinner..." is a phrase you will come to regret. RUN to better habits while you have a chance! Once you hit that "certain…
