Posts by darien7684
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| Vegetarian | How long have you been a vegetarian? WHY? | May 12 2008 13:46 (UTC) |
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I have been vegetarian for about 2 1/2 months now - there are several reasons why I made the switch. It is something I have been thinking about for a long time. I have always been an animal lover and the thought of killing an animal for my meal always seemed strange to me. Also, when I was eating meat, I couldn't think about it. If I did, it would gross me out ... so making the change was pretty easy for me once I decided to do it. One of the benefits of making the switch is I feel a lot better - I haven't had a migraine since and that is an awesome bonus! I have beey kicking around the vegan idea - I grew up in the midwest surrounded by dairy farms. So, I grew up under the impression that cows always produced milk. It wasn't until I started researching going vegetarian/vegan when I found out the truth. I have since cut out a lot of dairy and eggs, but not completely. When cooking, I try to use alternatives as much as I can. My husband has been a really good sport through all this - he is still a meat eater and I don't think he will ever change, which is fine. I'm just glad he is open to try some veggie meals a couple times a week. |
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| Vegetarian | Vitamins with protein? | Apr 23 2008 15:04 (UTC) |
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I don't know about a vitamin with protein, but there are some good ones that are vegan. This is the one I take and I'm very happy with it. They are very reasonable price wise as well. It's Deva Multivitamin and Mineral Supplement - you can get it with or without iron. Here is a link ... http://www.mothernature.com/shop/detail.cfm?s ku=46924&rfr=FRG&zmam=1000941&zma s=18&zmac=110&zmap=46924
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| Vegetarian | Suprise...It's NOT vegetarian! | Apr 01 2008 13:37 (UTC) |
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It is crazy how many products that have animal products in them ... I was looking at the Hostess 100 calorie pack Cinnamon Coffee Cakes my husband bought and I was shocked to find out they contained beef fat!!! I mean, nothing goes better with cinnamon than beef fat ... GROSS!!!! |
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| Vegetarian | Resources and Information for New Vegetarians/Vegans | Mar 25 2008 13:34 (UTC) |
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I have found this page to be very helpful ...
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| Weight Loss | 300+ Countdown to Jan 1, 2009 ! | Feb 11 2008 13:56 (UTC) |
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| I have trying to do more fiber as well - Fiber One has bars now and they are very tasty. They are 140 calories and 9 grams of fiber. They are chewy and come in chocolate or peanut butter - they are my favorite lately. | |||
| Weight Loss | 300+ Countdown to Jan 1, 2009 ! | Feb 06 2008 18:52 (UTC) |
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shnitzel - yes I did have to have it removed. It wasn't much fun at all, but then again, at least it's over. And apparently your appendix weights about a pound or so.  |
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| Weight Loss | 300+ Countdown to Jan 1, 2009 ! | Feb 06 2008 13:13 (UTC) |
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| 310 ------ start weight in 10/06
274 ------ current weight 2/6/07 250 ------ summer goal 6/1/2007 150 ------ goal weight - 35th b-day 11/09 I'm sorry I haven't been on the post in a week or so. I was out with appendicitis so I haven't been able to work out or anything for the past week and a half. I am returning to work today, but still won't be able to work out for another week or so. I'm happy to say that I did lose a pound during all this, which is very exciting! I am trying to stay motivated to attain my goal to be at my goal weight when I turn 35. Thanks for all the support and this site is very inspiring!!! |
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| Weight Loss | 300+ Countdown to Jan 1, 2009 ! | Jan 18 2008 16:46 (UTC) |
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| Sorry I didn't check in yesterday - it was a busy day! As of yesterday, I was at 275.6! | |||
| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Jan 14 2008 13:58 (UTC) |
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| Please reset me as of today - thanks! | |||
| Weight Loss | 300+ Countdown to Jan 1, 2009 ! | Jan 10 2008 13:00 (UTC) |
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| Good morning - today is my weigh-in day and I'm at 276.9! YEAH! | |||
| Motivation | Over 200 club! | Jan 08 2008 18:42 (UTC) |
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| Welcome sezza!
It's funny you brought up self sabotage ... I honestly think that is my problem. Or at least is it part of it anyway - the other part is not being able to say away from the snacks at night! |
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| Weight Loss | Find your CC Twin...Part 2 | Jan 08 2008 15:50 (UTC) |
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I want a twin too!! Age: 33 |
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| Weight Loss | 300+ Countdown to Jan 1, 2009 ! | Jan 08 2008 14:32 (UTC) |
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Sun123 - sure! I would love to be included. My goal is to be 150 by June 2009 ... I know I can do it ... I just need to keep myself in check! Thanks! |
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| Weight Loss | 300+ Countdown to Jan 1, 2009 ! | Jan 07 2008 16:37 (UTC) |
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Hello everyone! I started last year at this time at 310 and now I'm at 279. I started out very motivated last year and it just got worse as the year went on. Reading through this post gives me motivation to stay on track this year. My goal is to be under 200 by this time next year ... that is if I don't lose my motivation again. Keep up the good work everyone!!! |
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| Foods | More fiber?? | Jan 07 2008 15:58 (UTC) |
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| Thanks for all the great suggestions - I will give them a try! | |||
| Motivation | Clean Eating Challenge | Jan 07 2008 13:26 (UTC) |
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| I would love to join - this could be exactly what I need to keep me from bing eating at night! :) | |||
| Recipes | healthy side dish ideas for potluck ... | Jan 03 2008 16:29 (UTC) |
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Either would be fine - Thanks! |
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| Weight Loss | Needing Friends and Support | Jan 03 2008 15:44 (UTC) |
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| Welcome to the site! It is very helpful ... althought, I have strayed from it for a while, but I am back! I am a good listener as well ... feel free to shoot me a message to vent anytime. | |||
| Motivation | From a size 26 to a 6 - Before and After pictures | Oct 09 2007 13:53 (UTC) |
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| WOW - this post has given me hope that it can be done ... I just need to believe in myself and keep the motivation so I can do it too. I have a similar situation with my husband ... something has to give and I don't want to lose him, so that leaves it all up to me. Seeing your success give me hope!
Congratulations!!!! |
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| Motivation | currant, heaviest and lowest weight | Oct 08 2007 13:24 (UTC) |
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| My lowest adult weight was 195, about 5 years ago before I was married.
Highest weight ... 315 ... that hurts seeing it in black and white. Current weight ... 268 ... and hoping to get down to 165-155, unless I get pregnant in the spring. |
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| The Lounge | Illinois people? | Sep 24 2007 13:45 (UTC) |
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| I grew up in Illinois and currently live about 20 minutes from my home town. I grew up about 20 minutes from St. Louis in Edwardsville. | |||
| Weight Loss | A note on undereating: | Sep 14 2007 14:51 (UTC) |
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| That is great!!! That could be my problem ... I have been trying to limit what I am eating because I am afraid I will end up on a binge and I know I don't need that. I just need to find a happy medium ... | |||
| Motivation | 200 + weight loss buddies | Jul 30 2007 14:56 (UTC) |
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| Hello everyone - just checking in. I was down to 272.6 this morning - woo hoo! Here is to having another good week! | |||
| Motivation | 200 + weight loss buddies | Jul 27 2007 15:54 (UTC) |
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| Welcome safantasia!
Great job! I know that feeling - I have been playing around with 20 lbs for a while now too. :) |
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| Motivation | 200 + weight loss buddies | Jul 27 2007 14:39 (UTC) |
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| Thank you lorabear!
That is exactly the problem - I have been trying to drink some tea at night to keep myself from snacking ... but then the dreaded "if no one sees, it didn't happen" mentality creeps up. I think that mentality has haunted me my whole life. |
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| Motivation | 200 + weight loss buddies | Jul 27 2007 13:22 (UTC) |
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| Hi everyone! I was wondering if you had room for one more? I have lost a total of 36 lbs in the past year and I still have 125 lbs to go. I think the support would help considerably! My husband works nights and I am home alone ... with a tendency to snack when I shouldn't. :(
It sounds like everyone is doing great - keep up the good work! |
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| Weight Loss | Find your twin on CC! | Jul 26 2007 13:51 (UTC) |
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| Weight: 273 lbs (started at 310 lbs) Height: 5/7 Sex: Female Age: 32 Frame: Medium frame Goal Weight: 145 (about) I have seen anyone that is my twin, but there are a lot that are close ... heatherhoney - we are very close |
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| Weight Loss | 290 lbs.- WHY AM I INVISIBLE? | May 30 2007 13:35 (UTC) |
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| I completely know how you feel ... and it is so hard to keep up the happy front. There are days when I don't know if I can do it anymore. I want people to know how I feel ... but I'm afraid to let them in. The sad part is I don't even let my husband in ... he's very supportive and I know he would love me no matter what. I am trying very hard to break out of this prison of weight I have put myself in and to break through this depression and actually be the person I have been pretending to be. I am 40 lbs on my way ... I have about 110 left to go. I just hope I can keep up the motiviation to get there.
If you ever want anyone to talk to, I am here as well. God bless! |
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| Weight Loss | Eating WAY too much at night. | Mar 27 2007 13:45 (UTC) |
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| I have the same problem - it was out of control, especially when my husband was at work. You know, the whole "if no one sees it, it didn't happen" mentality. Last week, I have started trying not to eat after 7 pm. If I find myself wanting something to eat, I have been drinking some hot tea and that seems to help. Most of the time, I am talking myself out of eating ... so far, so good. I lost 2.5 lbs last week, so it seems to be working. | |||
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