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Back at it..
I'm back! I started my journey almost exactly 5 years ago. I kept the weight off for 3 years, and then it started creeping back. I did not gain it all back, mostly because of the weight management skills I've learned from using MyFitnessPal in the past, but I knew I had to get back on the wagon before it was too late. So…
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Pomegranate Candies
I'm not sure what the calories are on these.. probably depends a lot on how big/small you make them, but they are wonderful! The key to this recipe is to move quickly, so make sure you have your wax paper or parchment paper ready! Pomegranate Candies 1 Bag Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips 1 Jumbo Pomegranate, or enough to give…
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It all falls apart at dinner time..
Does anyone else struggle with counting calories at dinner time? I do so good during the day when I've made my meals, and as much as I love when my husband surprises me by making dinner, it all falls apart when I don't know how much of what he put in the meal. On these nights, I usually try to just have a small amount of…
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fresh start
I took some time off from actually logging my calories, and have done good maintaining the weight I've already lost, but now it's time to get back to logging and get the rest of it off. I'm feeling good about keeping the weight off for a year and a half, but I've got to get back into the habit of writing things down again…
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in a rut..
i've now gotten two emails from MFP to remind me to track my foods. i have not been consistent in journaling everything i eat, but i have managed to not gain any weight. <small hooray> on the flip side, i am only halfway to my goal, so i need to get motivated again and start tracking everything. i could list a ton of…
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Marbled-Chocolate Banana Bread
Marbled-Chocolate Banana Bread Chocolate and bananas are a natural pair. Toast and top with a spoonful of peanut butter for breakfast. 2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 3 bananas) 1/2 cup egg substitute 1/3 cup plain…
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Wii is kicking my butt.
i'll admit it.. i hate exercise... but we just got a wii, and i'm having so much fun playing it that i wasn't really thinking of the calorie burning potential it has. I've been playing tennis on it, and finally decided to look up the calories burned.. 92 calories per 15 min. session. not bad! and you do actually have to…
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snowed in and surround by christmas cookies!
argh! i'm trying to start off each day right, but by evening.. i'm usually blowing it by a cookie or three. today i am trying to do some housework and computer work to keep my mind off of it.. we've been stuck inside since monday night, so the kids and grandparents and my husband and i are all getting a little cabin…
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"Misery Molars" update
that's my new name for wisdom teeth. there is nothing wise or good about them. anyway. so after a week of not keeping track of calories since i had my misery molars extracted (my diet consisted of mostly mashed potatoes, oatmeal, and boost high protein drink), i LOST 2 lbs! i'm now out of the 170's and into the 160's..…
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Trying to eat after dental surgery...
... is like .. oh i can't be clever.. my mouth hurts and my brain is on vacation (thanks to the extra strength vicodin). my husband told me not to worry about the calories this week, but of course i still get curious. i'm not even at 500 cals yet today, but i'm not hungry and my mouth HURTS after having three wisdom teeth…
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upcoming wisdom removal - ack!
yes.. i am about to become less wise.. i see a dental surgeon tomorrow for a consultation on removing my wisdom teeth (3).. so i am guessing the surgery will be next week sometime. :sad: any ideas for liquid *nutrition*? :drinker:
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Changed my name!
Hey everyone... Just a heads up that I changed my "user" name.. :)
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pork tenderloin roast..
with what kind of glaze or seasoning? ideas? serving with schwans yukon gold potatoes and roasted veggies.
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crawling back onto the wagon..
boy, did i fall off the wagon hard yesterday.. and i'm paying for it today :( ugh. grande flavored mocha yesterday morning (albeit non-fat, but still over 200 cals.), mcdonalds fish sandwich AND fries for lunch.. and a potluck dinner/bbq last night with chocolate cream pie (real whip cream, mind you) for dessert. i'm…
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frustrated..
i'll be the first to admit - i'm not big on exercise.. i do a lot of housework and activity with my girls and stuff.. but as far as time set aside for doing an aerobic routine.. not real good at that. so. i've been watching my calories.. even on the days i think i'm taking off, i always seem to stay within my "allotment,"…
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first 10 gone!
i just had to have a "me" moment and share that the first 10 are gone! woo hoo!
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Calcium Rich Foods?
What are some non-dairy calcium rich foods? I'm "lactose intolerant" and am struggling to find other calcium rich foods to incorporate into our meals.
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"healthier" mac & cheese?
is there such a thing? does anyone have a recipe to share? any clue as to what i'm craving? :p
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Rutabaga Casserole
This is a favorite of mine that my mother-in-law makes every Thanksgiving and Christmas.. actually, I think I asked her to make it this last Easter too.. I absolutely love her dish - especially that it's a "family" recipe that was handed down to her. The problem is, it has butter in it.. and not just a little "dab."…
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veggie burger blues..
i was really craving a good veggie burger tonight. i'm not a vegetarian, but i like to have a meatless meal once in a while. i bought one box of dr. praegers california burgers, and one of the tex-mex.. the tex-mex was the better of the two (the california tasted like soggy cardboard), but i was thoroughly unimpressed - as…
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going to the zoo..
my husband and i took our girls to the zoo yesterday.. and i was amazed! besides having a FABULOUS time, i burned 620 calories doing it! pushing a stroller for 3 1/2 hours has it's benefits. although i found it hard to make up those calories with food.. i think i still had about 200 calories left when i went to bed. :yawn:
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"happy" weight :)
i'm new here and am trying to shed those "happy" pounds without losing the happy :) my weight gain started right after getting married, and then continued as our babies were born.. since we don't plan on having any more children and our youngest is about to start potty-training.. it's time for mommy to start taking…
