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| Fitness | Tank Tops | Sep 23 2009 05:32 (UTC) |
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I have 3 racerback tanks from Old Navy that I love. They were found in the back of the store in a "Yoga" section and they are made from a special fabric that wicks away moisture. I got them 50% off for either $5 or 10$ each. They are great so look for them on sale. They have sales regularly. |
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| The Lounge | I don't trust people. | Aug 31 2009 21:50 (UTC) |
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I don't either for the most part. Been there, done that and usually, it's best to air on the side of caution than to give people the benefit of the doubt. I've learned a lot of this the hard way. I used to be very trusting and I've been let down and down right burned. I have a BF and I have friends, so it's not like I've totally shunned society lol. I am always mentally prepared for "the worst" though. That way I won't be surprised by anything. |
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| Foods | Foods you don't count in ur calorie target? | Aug 28 2009 03:53 (UTC) |
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I don't log black coffee or unsweet tea (which I drink a ton of- tea that is). I also don't log any spices I cook with or things such as freshly minced garlic. I determine what is "negligible" and to me it's pretty much common sense. It's worked for me so far :). |
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| Weight Loss | My first size 6s | Aug 23 2009 21:52 (UTC) |
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That is awesome and congrats on the 35 pounds!! |
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| Foods | Beef Carpaccio | Aug 22 2009 03:25 (UTC) |
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YUMMO is all I got to say!! |
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| Foods | SURVEY!! the smell of.... | Aug 22 2009 03:20 (UTC) |
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1. what is the absolute best 'carby' smell? - Amish friendship bread baking in oven 2. what is the best dessert smell - apple pie 3. what is the best dinner foods smell? -- My cajun pork roast while in oven 4. what is the best breakfast food smell? -- Bacon 5. what veggie smells the best? -- poblano pepper 6. what berry smells the best? -- strawberries 7. what fruit smells the best? -- Watermelon, pineapple 8. what "fatty" food smells the best? -- fried chicken 9. what snack food smells the best? -- buttered popcorn 10. what food sends your appetite through the roof when you smell it? -- meat searing on a grill 11. what smell makes you want to vomit/ruins your appetite? -- okra cooking (DISGUSTING) 12. what smell brings back memories of childhood? My granny's "sorry biscuits" |
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| Motivation | What's keeping you on track today?? | Aug 22 2009 02:31 (UTC) |
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My weigh in tomorrow morning is motivating me. I have purposefully avoided the scale for over a month now for "fear of disappointment." If I COULD eat whatever the hell I wanted, NOT exercise and always maintain a slamming body, I'd be an over-eating slug in a minute. It takes quite a bit of self-discipline to keep me on track every day. LOTS of mind over matter Jedi mind tricks. |
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| Weight Loss | The bigger the breakfast, the faster the metabolism? | Aug 22 2009 02:12 (UTC) |
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Original Post by mermaid3011: 2 eggs, 2 slices of turkey bacon and a banana. About 280 cals, loaded with protein and you won't be hungry until lunch. |
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| Weight Loss | That's where all my weight goes... | Aug 22 2009 02:07 (UTC) |
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Mine goes straight to my lower abs, love-handle/muffin top area. It's like a stubborn band of fat that won't go away!!!! Seriously, I've lost 25 pounds since January and I'm basically at my goal weight of low 130s, but I STILL have the flab in this area. It is so much more noticeable to me now that the rest of my body is pretty tight. Therefore, I will continue to try and lose a few more pounds and exercise until that fat disappears. |
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| Weight Loss | Do you ever just have a day. . . | Aug 22 2009 02:01 (UTC) |
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You're entitled to have a bad day as you are only human :). Counting calories can be stressful at times and it can almost become an obsession if you let it. I've learned that I don't have to "eat perfectly" all the time, nor do I. I'm pretty flexible with my diet and strive to eat healthily 90% of time. One thing that really helps me is that I don't eat out often. I do most of my own cooking and that makes a big difference. When I first started on CC, I had gone to Zaxby's for lunch one day and I got a grilled chicken sandwich b/c I thought it was the "healthiest" thing on the menu. Boy was I wrong! That thing had like 1000 cals in it b/c they use brioche buns. JUST the bread had like 500 cals. I was floored. It really is a good idea to look up nutritutional info online before eating out. That way you'll be armed and ready when you go out to eat and you'll know exactly what to order. As far your family is concerned, do your best to walk to the beat of your OWN drum. They don't have to live in your body- you do. Perhaps you should mention that you feel like your efforts are being sabotaged at times and you would appreciate it if they would let you handle your own business. Just know that you're doing a great thing by trying to get fit and healthy. It's not easy and you will make mistakes or have bad days, but that is what life's all about. Just learn from it and move on while always keeping your eye on the goal. :) |
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| Foods | Bread! | Aug 22 2009 01:36 (UTC) |
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Arnolds Sandwich Thins are great! I've only eaten the multi-grain kind and it's high fiber, no HFCS and it's delish. I got all of my co-workers addicted to it so now pretty much all the women in my office eat it too :). |
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| The Lounge | Is Chivalry Dead? | Aug 20 2009 02:06 (UTC) |
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I understand where you're coming from annkatcom! I live in the south so generally people are pretty polite. I was raised though to say "thank you," "please," "excuse me," etc. so I always thank ANYONE that holds a door for me. When I do the same (which I do all the time), it does really irks my nerves to get no reaction. I appreciate a "thanks." On that note, I'm not a morning person at all and I actually said, "good morning" to someone and he ignored me completely as in looked at me and kept on. I'm thinking to myself, "you a-hole! Do you KNOW how difficult it was for me to muster that 'good morning' and you just look at me with a blank stare and say nothing???" A smile a nod or something would have sufficed. It chaps my ass. |
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| Foods | I dont like dinner | Aug 12 2009 03:18 (UTC) |
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Dinner is absolutely my biggest and most anticipated meal of the day. I've often been known to eat chicken for breakfast though. It's all labels like someone else said. Eat what you like during the time of day that suits you so long as it fits into your big picture. |
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| Foods | Slow cooking receipes for beef pot roast? Help! | Aug 12 2009 03:15 (UTC) |
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I cut up red potatoes (skin on), carrots and onion (and celery if I happen to have it) and put it at the bottom of the crock pot. The only seasonings I really add are black pepper, salt, garlic powder and onion powder. You can omit the garlic and onion powder entirely as the beef great on its own. I don't measure b/c I usually eyeball when I cook. I then put about 1/2 cup of water in the pot with a beef bullion cube. You can also put in red wine if you have it. I will cook mine on high for about 6-7 hours and it's fork tender when served :). Good luck. |
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| The Lounge | Hello Lounge, I need laundry help | Aug 12 2009 01:55 (UTC) |
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Original Post by moonikins: Thank you so much and that's got to be the culprit. I do use cheapie dryer sheets (store brand) and my dryer doesn't have a liquid dispenser. I will take your advice and use some Dawn on this t-shirt that just recently came out with about 10 small grease spots! Thanks again. |
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| Motivation | Fed up... | Aug 11 2009 03:31 (UTC) |
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http://caloriecount.about.com/cc/account/flog .php This is my food log for today. It's pretty much "normal" food and I never feel deprived. I also exercise 4-6 days per week for about 30-40 minutes a day (it's not like I'm a "gym rat" that spends hours working out). Lately it's been only 4 days a week as I'm slacking a bit, but I still consistently lose weight. I'm down from 159 to 134 and I've only managed to lose about .5 lb a week for the last few months. I honestly don't care about the speed in which I lose though b/c it's not a race for me. It's all about being able to sustain this way of life until I die. What do you mean by "damn low calorie eating"? It's easy to go over your calories with the wrong types of foods (i.el junk, eating out a lot, processed, carb snacks). Eating foods you've prepared yourself can save you A LOT of cals in and of itself. Although my diet today might mortify some CCers, it works for me and I'm within my allowance for the day. I never feel deprived and that is the key for me. Do you exercise?
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| The Lounge | Hello Lounge, I need laundry help | Aug 11 2009 02:39 (UTC) |
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Sorry about your clothes. That's really frustrating. Although my problem is not exactly the same, my clothes often come out of the laundry with mysterious GREASE SPOTS on them! Anyone else have this issue and what did you do to correct it? I separate my laundry and to my knowledge there is nothing "tainted" in the wash that could create grease spots in my clothing. It makes no sense. |
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| The Lounge | Life Goal changing all of a sudden | Aug 10 2009 18:38 (UTC) |
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Good luck and I hope you get the job! |
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| The Lounge | Are you ODD? | Aug 08 2009 02:47 (UTC) |
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Of course I am! |
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| The Lounge | Life Goal changing all of a sudden | Aug 08 2009 02:44 (UTC) |
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Original Post by trustwomen: Don't I know it. B.A. in Communications here and if I could do it over again, I would've saved myself the 40K and got a 2 year certification for welding or some crap. Follow your joy OP and your success will come. |
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| The Lounge | Republican/Democrat, Liberal Vs. Conservative - Is a relationship possible | Aug 08 2009 02:36 (UTC) |
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Original Post by kassanovella: Ditto. I classify myself as an Independent and he is a staunch Republican. I think we work because a lot of our views are similar enough and we both have the ability to respect each other's position (even though we may disagree w/it)because we respect each other as people. |
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| The Lounge | Do you make the bed daily? | Aug 08 2009 01:59 (UTC) |
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I make the bed on occasion during weekends only. During the work week I barely have time to fart in the morning as I wake up about 30 minutes before I have to rush out the door. I love sleep. |
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| Foods | it's been awhile since i've posted a survey. | Aug 07 2009 00:44 (UTC) |
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what's your favorite berry?: Blackberry and blueberry where do you like berries best (on icecream, on their own, in baked goods, etc)?: In smoothies or on vanilla yogurt or on their own what's your favorite kind of melon?: watermelon and honeydew do you like red or green grapes better?: no preference- they're both yummo what's your favorite thing to pair bananas with?: pair? why? what's your favorite fruit to eat frozen?: blueberries what was the last fruit you ate?: blueberries what's your favorite thing to pair with peanut butter?: apple butter what's your favorite thing to pair with ice cream?: hot fudge what's your favorite thing to pair with chocolate?: almonds what's your favorite kind of doughnut?: Hot glazed Krispy Kreme what's your favorite raw vegetable?: cherry tomato what's your favorite cooked vegetable?: asparagus what's your favorite kind of cheese?: bleu cheese what's your favorite thing to do with cheese (eat it with crackers, melt it on chips, etc)?: melt it on a sandwich or sprinkle on salad what's your favorite meat?: bison or filet mignon what's your favorite thing to bbq?: home-made hamburgers!-- I second this motion!! hamburger or hotdog?: burger all the way what do you put on your hamburger and/or hotdog?: hamburger = lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mayo, ketchup what are your favorite pizza toppings?: tomato, mushrooms, Italian sausage what's your favorite kind of pie?: Dutch apple what's your favorite kind of cake?: Anything chocolate do you think you drink enough water?: yep do you think you get enough calcium?: no -_- what's your favorite spread to put on bread?: capresi salad what's your favorite condiment?: Right now it's Melinda XXXhot sauce what's your favorite spice?: cayenne what are your top 3 favorite foods?: fried catfish, salmon sashimi, fried chicken what are your top 3 least favorite foods?: cottage cheese, hummus, eggplant what is one food you used to eat before cc that you miss now?: I don't deprive myself, but I do miss just eating without thinking of all the "consequences". what is one food you used to eat before cc that you don't miss?: n/a where is your favorite fastfood chain?: Popeyes what's your favorite flavour of ice cream?: Chocolate almond what's your favorite kind of ice cream (frozen yogurt, hard icecream, soft serve, milkshake, etc)?: hard icecream. |
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| Weight Loss | Breaking Up with my Too Big Clothes - should I do it? | Aug 07 2009 00:22 (UTC) |
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I would toss them out. It will give you an excuse to shop for your new body and keep you motivated to stay at your current size. Forget the money factor. Just think of it this way- someone that is bigger than you will get a very nice blouse/pants/skirt at a bargain price :). You'll be doing yourself and that someone else a favor by tossing them. |
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| Weight Loss | Name 3 Things About Your Body That you Appreciate | Aug 07 2009 00:18 (UTC) |
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1. I've got a great REAL rack. 2. shoulders 3. eyes |
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| The Lounge | boy shorts, thongs | Aug 07 2009 00:13 (UTC) |
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Commando |
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| Weight Loss | What is YOUR "achilles' heel"? | Jul 31 2009 01:58 (UTC) |
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Fried food (I'm southern) I still allow myself the occassional fried chicken, french fries and fried fish because I really have NO desire to cut that out of my life permanently. I fry it in canola oil and strain it as much as possible so it's not all terrible. If I even start feeling "deprived" of foods I love I get really down and cranky and it throws me off plan. I exercise 4-6 days a week and eat pretty "good" most of the time so it balances out. |
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| Weight Loss | Give me props!! | Jul 30 2009 00:57 (UTC) |
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Congratulations on your success and plateaus suck!! Good for you for sticking it out and not giving up. |
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| Motivation | I could SCREAM! | Jul 24 2009 16:11 (UTC) |
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Congrats on your achievement and that's a pretty shirt. I know how you feel as I always feel great when I can fit into something I love that I haven't worn in years :). I got into a pair of my "bootie" shorts (button fly too) about a month ago and am so excited that I can wear those with confidence. I haven't worn them or been able to since 2002. |
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| Young Calorie Counters | What is your waist size? | Jul 24 2009 16:05 (UTC) |
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Sorry, but you're not "chubby" with a 26" waist. I've always been thick-waisted so mine is 29 1/2 and I'm 5'8" and 134 lbs. I don't think I'm chubby and don't look it. I don't think my genetics would allow me to ever have a 26" waist. |
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I bought some size 6 work pants yesterday so I share your joy. ;)
I had a lot of fun tossing out the "fat clothes", but not nearly as much fun as putting on my skinny clothes and having them fit again :).
So you can keep track of what you eat - which enables you to analyze your foods and receive the following:
- Health Score of your overall diet
- Warning when you approach your daily calorie limit
- Overview of the good and bad nutrients