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Post by ladyandrearose on Oct 20, 2011 19:03:15 GMT -6
In place of dessert, I offer yogurt.
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Post by megs25 on Oct 20, 2011 19:12:52 GMT -6
a website I rely on all day, every day (silly as it might sound) is myfitnesspal.com . It helps you log everything you eat and your exercise so you can see exactly what you need to do to lose weight because it does the calculations for you. Also on the site are several message boards with advice and answers to everything under the sun! I've found great recipes and advice. I've lost almost 90 lbs in a little over a year  |
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Post by ladyandrearose on Oct 20, 2011 19:30:12 GMT -6
Way to go, Megan!
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Post by megs25 on Oct 20, 2011 19:37:50 GMT -6
Aww thanks lady! I've been overweight forever, so finding something that changed my life requires paying forward wherever I can!
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Post by katie on Oct 20, 2011 19:52:49 GMT -6
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Post by jessijo on Oct 20, 2011 20:28:45 GMT -6
I agree with myfitnesspal.com
it helps you stay acountable - you record what you eat and what exercise you get and it helps to stay on track. Also - start small. Don't change all your habits overnight because that is a sure way to fail. Start by adding a veggie into your day or giving up 1 unhealthy thing at a time - soda, dessert, whatever. But you can't give it all up - you need to reward yourself too - have 1 cheat day/week where you can eat whatever you want or have that meal you are really craving. I gave up pop but kept dessert. I'm trying to eat healthier too and it's hard, especially this time of year.
make sure you are moving a little every day too - take a walk, do a workout DVD, etc. Jillian Michaels has some good ones that are cheap and not very long - try her 30 day shred.
Good luck and know that you aren't alone!
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Post by charliesmom05 on Oct 20, 2011 20:32:04 GMT -6
Oh my gosh! I just deleted my own post. I'm trying to do this with my iPad and hit the wrong button :-(
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Post by ReneeW on Oct 22, 2011 10:52:56 GMT -6
I've been working on eating healthier. One strategy I have is to try to make vegetarian meals more often and eat more quinoa. Quinoa is kind of bland by itself but it's a great "base" for making other dishes. I'll use it in lieu of rice, pasta, etc. (it's a whole grain that has protein). For example, I made a cheesy chicken-spinach casserole for my family but when I served myself I mixed in a bunch of quinoa. That way I get the flavor of the meal, don't have to make a separate dish for myself, take in fewer calories, and increase the nutritional value.
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Post by dara1012 on Oct 27, 2011 14:39:35 GMT -6
I third myfitnesspal.com. It is really helpful.
The key for me is squeezing in exercise. When I exercise I eat healthier and when I eat healthier I feel more like exercising.
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