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Tips From People Who Lost Over 50 Pounds
http://www.coachcalorie.com/healthy-weight-loss-tips/
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7 Habits That Can Hurt You
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/linda-durnell/breaking-habits_b_1500822.html?ref=gps-soul&ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009 When we realize our life is not working -- financial hardships, abuse, unfriendliness, weight gain, bad relationship and/or an unfulfilling job -- there are a few habits we can let go of to change our reality…
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Obesity
Obesity is the greatest misfortune for a human. The obese person must be ill and the brain function of such individual must be pathological. Against all beliefs, obesity itself is not the cause of any disease. However, obesity and many diseases have a common cause. It is also not true that one gets obese because one eats…
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The Best Snacks to Take to Work
http://www.wholeliving.com/136112/best-snacks-take-work/@center/136761/healthy-snacks#/131338
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Spicy Egg and Avocado Wrap
Spicy Egg and Avocado Wrap 8 large eggs 4 large leaves red-leaf lettuce 4 whole-wheat wrap breads (about 9 inches in diameter) 1 avocado, pitted, peeled, sliced 1 medium tomato (about 4 ounces), sliced 1/8 English cucumber, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon prepared Thai chili sauce or hot sauce, divided ½ teaspoon salt ½…
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Peach French Toast Bake
Peach French Toast Bake Cooking spray 1 large whole wheat baguette (about 8 ounces) 4 large eggs 4 large egg whites 1 cup nonfat milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 cups frozen unsweetened sliced peaches, thawed 2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups plain nonfat yogurt (optional) 3/4…
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Chickpea and Spinach Salad with Cumin Dressing
Chickpea and Spinach Salad with Cumin Dressing One 15.5-ounce cans chickpeas, preferably low-sodium, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4 cup diced red onion 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin Pinch of…
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5 Fantastic Superfoods And How To Enjoy Them
http://www.positivelypositive.com/2011/11/17/5-fantastic-superfoods/ I bet there are lots of great foods right in your local natural foods store that have never seen the inside of your shopping cart. Sure, some of them seem intimidating or just for health nuts, but you could be missing out on your next favorite food and a…
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My Elliptical Came Today!
Hi! How many of you like to work out on the elliptical and what do you like about elliptical trainer?
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Thank everyone you know!
Thank your parents, your siblings, your love and all your friends and relatives. Be thankful because its the fall season. May Thanksgiving give you more reasons to work even more hard for the coming year so that you can be all the more thankful next year! I hope you all have a great and safe day with your families. Happy…
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Turkey eggplant casserole
This turkey eggplant casserole is a healthy cross between eggplant parmesan and lasagna...and SOOOOOOO easy to make! Ingredients: • 28 oz low-sodium marinara sauce (such as Amy's brand) • 1 eggplant, sliced into 1/4-inch slices • 1 lb extra lean ground turkey breast (such as Foster Farms brand) • 8 oz grated part-skim…
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Greek Gyro Turkey Patties
Greek Gyro Turkey Patties with Lemon-Cucumber Sauce Ingredients Patties 1 pound ground turkey (maximum 7% fat) 4 scallions, minced 1/4 cup lemon-pepper panko (can substitute plain panko)* 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground…
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Give me your favorite workout song
Hey everyone! What are some of your favorite workout songs? I'm creating a new playlist for my iPod and need some good music to move to. Give me your favorites! An example of my favorite workout song is this one --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMMTIksFxbQ I'm sexy and I know it, wiggle wiggle wiggle ;) I just love the…
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Whole Wheat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Whole Wheat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies The dough freezes well. Bake off as many as you want, then portion off any leftover dough into appropriately sized balls. Double-bag, then freeze. You can bake these straight out of the freezer, you'll just need to tack on a few minutes of extra baking time (because the dough will…
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Brown Sugar Rosemary Walnuts for Upcoming Holidays
The recipe makes a one pound batch, so you'll have plenty to share, or just keep on hand. 1 cup / 5 oz / 140 g brown sugar or natural cane sugar 2 teaspoons fine grain sea salt 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary leaves 1/4 cup / 1 oz / 30g sesame seeds 2 large egg whites 1 lb / ~4 cups shelled walnut halves 1/3 cup / 1 1/2 oz /…
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Crunchy Tuna Patties
These crunchy tuna patties are a cinch to make. Extras can be crumbled and served over salad on another day. You can also substitute canned salmon or sardines for the canned tuna (yes...I said sardines...they are soooo good for you). :wink: Ingredients: •1 (3 ounce) can of tuna in water •1 egg white •4 Wheat Thins…
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We All Scream for Ice Cream!
Secret Find! Arctic Zero All Natural Frozen Dessert PER SERVING (1/2 cup): 37 calories, 0g fat, 80mg sodium, 6g carbs, 2g fiber, 5g sugars, 3.4g protein -- PointsPlus® value 1* http://www.hungry-girl.com/show/we-all-scream-for-ice-cream-secret-find-arctic-zero
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Lowfat Pumpkin Muffins
These easy lowfat pumpkin muffins only have 2 ingredients! :bigsmile: Ingredients: 1 box spice cake mix 1 can solid pack pumpkin (15 oz.) Directions: In a large bowl, combine cake mix and pumpkin. Note: Don't add anything else that may be mentioned on the box, such as eggs, oil, or water. The mixture will be VERY thick.…
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Banana Crunch Pops
These banana pops are a fun, healthy treat and a great way to control your portion of granola cereal! Banana Crunch Pops Ingredients: •2/3 cup fat-free yogurt (any flavor) •1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon •1 cup lowfat granola •4 flat wooden craft sticks •2 medium bananas, halved crosswise Directions: 1.Line a large baking…
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3 Reasons Why You're Not Losing Weight at the Gym - article
You go to the gym, work out, but you still aren't losing any weight. What gives? It's a frustrating scenario but not an impossible one to change. Here are three reasons why you aren't losing weight at the gym and what to do about them. 1. You're Not Doing Enough (Intense) Cardio Aerobic activity is the most efficient way…
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Couscous Feta Salad
Couscous Feta Salad 1 cup Whole Wheat Couscous 1 cup Vegetable Broth 1 can Garbanzo Beans 1/2 cup Green Onion, chopped 1/2 cup Mediterranean Feta Cheese 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives, diced TJ's Goddess Dressing, to taste Cook the Couscous in vegetable broth according to directions on package. Fluff with a fork, then add beans,…
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Where did it all go?
Motivation is not static. Sometimes you are very motivated and then the next day you wonder where did it all go? Maybe I am just not a motivated person? Not true! You have to start by asking yourself three questions and the first question is the most important. To build motivation start by asking yourself "Why?" Why do you…
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The Problem with Speaking English
Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. Chinese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than us. Germans drink beer and eat…
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Yes, you heard me right
Yes, you heard me right – losing weight is like buying auto insurance. #1 It’s Expensive #2 It’s Inconvenient #3 It’s Time Consuming #4 It is Necessary Yes, we have to spend money to stay healthy. Lets face it, good food is pricey! We have to take time out of our schedules to cook and move. There is no way around that. It…
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Anyone else from Michigan?
Hi! I am from Macomb :)
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Natural isn’t organic!
The USDA developed strict labeling rules to help consumers know the exact organic content of the food they buy. (At least 95% of the product needs to be organically grown to be considered organic.) Look for this label to determine if the foods you’re buying are organic. This list can help you make sense of current label…
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What is physical activity?
Physical activity simply means movement of the body that uses energy. Walking, gardening, briskly pushing a baby stroller, climbing the stairs, playing soccer, or dancing the night away are all good examples of being active. For health benefits, physical activity should be moderate or vigorous intensity. Moderate physical…
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20 Positive Pointers to Manage Your Weight
1. Take small steps to modify eating habits and make lifelong changes to lose weight at areasonable and safe rate, 1-2 pounds/week. 2. Eat slowly! It gives your brain a chance to send the ‘I’m full’ signal before you overeat. 3. Move more for better health. Moving more also burns more calories. 4. Incorporate more whole…
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You cannot make more than 5 friend requests every 10 minutes
I started to adding friends and got this massage: “You cannot make more than 5 friend requests every 10 minutes”. :grumble: Does anyone know why?
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anybody trying to lose 30-35lbs?
I am new to this and I am still trying to figure out how things work. I need all the SUPPORT I can get because this is not the FIRST TIME I have been on a weight loss journey! In the past 5 years I have put on 50 pounds and have also been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I work out 3 to 5 days a week but I am only getting…
