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When I get smaller ...
... my thighs won't rub together ... I'll be able to hike and explore new places in the world
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Hypothyroidism
Does any one with Hypothyroidism have any tricks on fooling the condition? My thyroid was irradiated in 1997 after failed attempts to treat Hyperthyroidism (I was down to a size 8 but that was the only plus ... my heart raced so much that I could barely work.) Since then I've gained 75 pounds ... (in that time, I also quit…
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Elliptical Training Buddies
Hi Everyone !! Lets help each other be accountable for exercise ! Let's plan to get on the Elliptical 3 or more times per week. Leave note here with your amount of exercise and calories burned. Good Luck to everyone and lets keep each other motivated! Session 1 for me Sunday - 39 minutes 503 calories ... a slow pace on…
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Mayonnaise Substitute
My whole family loves this fresh spread on sandwiches.:flowerforyou: 1/2 avocado 1 tsp lime juice pinch salt shake of coriander 2 drops of hot sauce mash and spread on sandwiches or crackers Makes 6-8 Tablespoons .. use it up or it will go brown :ohwell: Serving Size .. 13 grams (1 TB) Calories 20 Fat 1.8g Cholesterol 0mg…
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TV Commercial Pet Peeves
Which commercials do you find are offensive to your weight loss challenge? Each day it seems a I see commercials from the food or diet industry that keeps us in constant confusion about which choices to make. Where are the apples and fresh spinach ads? I've got several PetPeeve commercials but I'll start with the microwave…
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Homemade Bread
2 c. water 1 TB honey 1 tsp salt 2 TB Instant Yeast 2 TB Olive Oil 2 c Multigrain flour 3 c Whole wheat flour I use this recipe for 2 loaves of bread. Each loaf is cut into 14 slices for a serving size. I serving (slice)= Calories 49 Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 84mg Carbohydrates 10.2g Protein 1.4g I also use the dough…
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You & Who else are you losing for?
I'm rich ... :heart: my kids and a couple extras
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Aerobic Accountability - stating 2/2/09
Type it in here folks !! How many times do you pledge to do aerobics this week? :happy: Lets see how many calories we can burn by Sunday night !! :happy: :drinker: Day 1 of 4 for me Elliptical Trainer level 7 for 45 minutes ... 650 calories burned
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Mayonnaise�Jar & Two Beers...
... I thought this was worth sharing ...:wink: Mayonnaise Jar & Two Beers... When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 Beers. A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he…
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Digestion & Indigestion
Does anyone do any food combining ? Are there proper combinations of food to prevent heartburn, indigestion, bloating and gas? Or is it just specific foods that cause those symptoms? Are all foods digested in the same type of stomach acid? fruit, vegetables, complex carbs and meat? Does anyone take antacid or anti-reflux…
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70% Seventy Percent 70%
The earth that we live on is comprised of 70% water. ... and ... Our body is made up of 70% water. ... so ... Does it not make sense to eat water dense food to keep that body healthy? That translates to 70% fresh fruit and fresh vegetables and 30% concentrated foods (Protein/Carbs/Dairy). It's worth thinking about when you…
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How much Protein ?
Sorry, this has probably been asked before .... but I understand My Fitness pal has put me at 1200 CALORIES per day but where does it tell you how much PROTEIN that you need everyday? I can click on "report" and see how much I've had ... but that doesn't do me any good if I don't know what I am reaching for. Also how about…
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Agave Nectar ?
Has anyone tried Blue Agave Nectar as their sweetener. It's NATURAL, super sweet so you only need a couple drops and it doesn't spike blood sugar levels like honey, maple syrup or sugar. Personally, my body has never reacted well with artificial chemical sweeteners that are in low cal soft drinks and almost all the other…
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Which books for Health & Fitness ?
Which books do you like, or programs do you follow, to help with your health and fitness goals? Has anyone read ... 21 pounds in 21 days Diet Detox ? Are You Ready? Biggest Losers Success Secrets? Fit for Life ? Eat More. Weight Less? The Fat Flush ? The Carbohydrate Addicts Recovery Program?
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Has anyone read "Skinny *****?"
Oh I see I can't write the "female dog" word ... but that is the title of the book. What did you think about it? Is anyone been eating less meat because of the info? I had gained 9 pounds over Christmas, and have since dropped it after reading Rory & Kim's book.
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Cauliflower Cannelloni
I just made a big batch of this low calorie dinner to freeze and use over the holidays at my sister's. Luckily had enough left over to serve for dinner tonight. Adapted from a Jamie Oliver recipe. 1 large head of cauliflower in a large pot - - cook in water until soft, drain most of the water, mash or use an Inversion…
