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Jawbone Up users, let's be friends...
I just got mine on Friday and so far no one I know is also using one. If you have one and would like to be motivational friends, message me so we can be bust a move buddies.
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Stepparent Friends?
Hi, Not really too new here but I am looking for some stepmom or stepdad friends. I have been a custodial stepmom for 5 years to two girls. Ironically, in the last 5 years I have put on weight. I'm a stress eater and there tends to be stress in this role but I'm not complaining, I love my family. Just looking for some…
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eggplant recipes needed....
In an attempt to brand out into some new veggies, I picked up an eggplant at the store last night. I've never really cooked with eggplant before. I know I do not want to use it as an eggplant parm dish but more as a side dish and need some guidance on a good way to use it. Thanks!
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high creatinine levels?
I visited my doctor yesterday and had some labwork done. Today I got my results back and my doctor stated that my creatinine levels were high and she'd like me to have them re-done. If they are still high she wants me to see a kidney specialist. This hit me out of nowhere. I don't know anything about creatinine levels. Has…
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How has weight effected your social life?
I used to enjoy going out with friends. I never want to go out with my girlfriends anymore. Infact, I can only think of one friend locally who I could call now and want to go out with without feeling like they are judging me. I've ruined friendships because I feel like some "friends" were so judgemental. I used to care…
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Lost my motivation...
I need a fire lit under my butt. I am still tracking (just had my 125 day streak) but have teetered off on my workouts and what I'm eating. I've only lost and kept off about 7 lbs in the last 125 days....I do want to see results I just don't know where or why I derailed. Anyone looking for friends feel free to add me. I…
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Funny/Catchy name needed for my Diet Bet team
Any funny/cute/catchy name ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance and happy Friday!
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Ham?
I only make ham once in a blue moon but am having Easter dinner at my house. I spent most of yesterday looking at recipes but am still at a loss. I need a great tasting juicy ham. Nothing too sweet but something a little different than the norm. Ideas?
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Side Dish for Easter Ham?
The in-laws are coming over for Easter late lunch/early dinner. The plan is a spiral ham, sugarsnap peas, popovers with honey butter and probably a strawberry rhubarb dessert. I need a side dish of some sort. I feel like I always make those cheesy hashbrowns and am kind of over them. Ideas?
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Tofu
I'm looking at picking up some as a source of protein. Is it as bad as people claim? I'm looking at recipes and ways to use it. Is it horrible plain? Anyone have recipe suggestions? What does it taste like?
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Fight with husband, no sleep, now sugar urges
I'm a hot mess today. Had an argument with my husband yeseterday and now we aren't speaking. Of course that means I didn't sleep at all last night (56 minutes according to my Jawbone) and now this morning and fiending for sugar and carbs to keep me going. I feel like complete crap and need some encouraging words to fight…
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Judgy know it all's...
This has been on my mind for sometime. My husband lost around 60 lbs three years ago by starting to run and watch his diet better. He still can eat and still eats some junk here and there but he runs about 5 miles five times per week. Honestly, I loved him the same as when he was bigger. Maybe more but I'll get to that.…
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Protein-rich meal ideas, no shakes or bars
Just looking at my daily intake I am so carb heavy. I really need to step up the protein but am at a loss. I love the Egg Beaters but can only do so many eggs before I am sick of them. I'd love some ideas on ways of getting protein in but with little amounts of sugar. I'm not big on shakes or bars. Thanks!
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TOM binge
:sick: Ugh, I've been so good for over a month and today, due to raging hormones, I binged on some granola bars. I feel so gross now. After work I'll be hitting the treadmill hard to burn some off but I just can't believe how different I feel now afterwards. I can really tell I've had too much overly processed sugary junk.…
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Shoe Recommendations...
I'm in the market for a new pair of running kicks. I'm not a runner but I walk on the treadmill roughly 100 miles per month. I want a running shoe because they tend to be ligher where the walking shoes I'm finding are so bulky. I found a pair of Brooks pureflow which I think I might get. Someone also directed me toward the…
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Arch Pain
Its been an issue for some time and I've tried literally every shoe insert out there. Tomorrow I'm going to a running shoe store and meeting with a pedorthists and going to put my foot on one of those machines that reads your foot type. I'm sure the main issue has been that I've been wearing cheap BOGO shoes, they are…
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TOM gain? How much fluctuation is "normal"?
Ugh, I weight in once a week and happen to be up about 1.5 lbs today. I'm bummed because my diet has been spot on and under calories every single day but not by a crazy extreme. I've been religious about getting my 10,000 steps in daily so am walking at least 5 miles every day. I am due for TOM pretty soon here so I'm…
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What's for Dinner Tonight?
I always like to get ideas from others to keep the menu interesting around here. I'm making a pot of chili and some cornbread tonight.
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Favorite Song Lyrics
I think my favorite all time lyrics would be from Eddie Vedder's "Guaranteed"... Don't come closer or I'll have to go Owning me like gravity are places that pull If ever there was someone to keep me at home It would be you Everyone I come across in cages they bought They think of me and my wandering but I'm never what they…
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10,000 Steps Per Day?
My Jawbone Up suggests getting in 10,000 steps per day. On the weekends thats pretty easy with running errands and hitting the treadmill. I work from home though during the week and so far today I only have in a little over 300 steps. Yesterday was the same situation so I ended up doing 3.5 miles on the treadmill to make…
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Food Hider/Hoarder
There was an earlier post where this was brought up and I was surprised how many others out there do this or used to do this also. I'd love to be friends with others who do this too or are doing better with it than before. I used to go every Sunday and stock up on candy (peanut butter cups, Kit Kats, whatever sugar looked…
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Fitbit or Jawbone?
My husband wants to get me one this weekend and I'm really back and forth on which one....help! Anyone have a pro vs con on the two?
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What's for dinner?
In an effort to get some future dinner ideas I'd like to hear what everyone else is having.... Tonight we are having Greek marinated chicken breasts, Costco's kale salad mix and baked potatoes with Top the Tater (saved up my calories for that alone)
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Who do you want to see once you've made progress?
I think we can all admit there is one person in our lives who on some level we kind of compete with or compare ourselves to. There is an awful woman in my life who I have to deal with and there is no way around it. She's done some terrible things to me and is very competative with me. The woman is my husband ex wife and I…
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Netflix/Hulu
Looking for some show/movie suggestions to get into while on the treadmill...whats good?
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Candy Bra
Yep. I ate one. It was a gag gift from my bachelorette party a couple years ago. Like those candy necklaces but an actual bra of candy. In a moment of, "I NEED sugar now," weakness I caved and ate the whole thing. I've been in denial for some time about how much I had put on and avoided the scale at all costs. I lost 20…
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Worst Binge Item You've Caved Into?
Weening myself off sugar is so tough. Last week I literally caved and ate....a candy bra I got for my bachelorette party. Its like one of those candy neckalces but an actual bra. It wasn't even that good.
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Those who have lost with diet only, no or light exercise...
This is sort of a "duh" question and its more to reassure me that it is possible but due to car accident injuries some workouts I'm unable to perform anymore. I can still do treadmill walks, yoga, and pilates but I just need to hear from people who have lost without working out a ton. I undersand I will have to modify my…
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Crystal Light
In trying to ween myself off sodas last year I got into the sugar free powder packets to give my water a little something. Now that I want to get serious about losing weight I am wondering if these drinks will hinder my progress? Its not as though I drink ten packets per day, more like packet in the morning with 16 oz of…
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Hypnosis?
I realize hypnosis isn't an instant fix however I saw a local event advertised for a hypnosis class which puts the focus on: "eating less, eating healthier, moving your body more and gaining motivation. Previous attendees have noted that they gained surprising control over problem foods." Has anyone tried this or known…
