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| Vegetarian | Sample meal plans & suggestions. | Mar 04 2008 17:38 (UTC) |
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| oh thanks i didn't know that. ok so even better, i dread the thought of adding more supplements in to my diet besides what i take now. so that's a sigh of relief on my part.
one thing i know i am horrible at is buying & actually eating fruits. any alternatives to the "fresh" part without hurting my body too much. i would like to consume fruits but the thought of seeing them go to waste after i don't eat them kills me. i need a routine at first to get used to & then i will change up the meal plan a bit. but for now i need the whole monday -cereal etc etc |
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| Vegetarian | Sample meal plans & suggestions. | Mar 04 2008 17:01 (UTC) |
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| Thank you so much ladies! This friday i will go grocery shopping & take my time to find a lot veggie friendly items. Also, my flaxseed oil. Any particular supplement i should be taking since i am reducing my meat? Besides B-12 that i've heard i need. | |||
| Vegetarian | Sample meal plans & suggestions. | Mar 03 2008 22:12 (UTC) |
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| Thanks for your reply! Half the stuff your diet consists of i know nothing about. *sigh* anything more simple that i can follow without having to go too crazy cooking?
Thanks |
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| Vegetarian | Sample meal plans & suggestions. | Mar 03 2008 20:43 (UTC) |
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| Thank you mikelane. I will look in to the book. I woulndn't want to give up dairy all together but i the only thing i really have that has dairy is cream cheese & milk. I can always switch to soy milk.
Thanks again! |
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| Weight Loss | American size 0? | Nov 30 2007 15:50 (UTC) |
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| i hate to be the devil's advocate but my problem is the opposite. While i don't look like i am FAT [so they tell me] when i go try on something it can't go below an 11. Now, i have lost weight & i haven't tried on any pants RECENTLY. BUT i know from experience that my hispanic roots don't always work towards my advantage! Some pants won't go over my hips, let alone button once they get there. SO, in the end. Just as long as you feel comfortable it should be OK. I can always opt for a smaller size but emm, i don't like muffin tops. |
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| Weight Loss | Diet Pills VS The natural way | Nov 28 2007 14:57 (UTC) |
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| marichi, i completely agree with you. That's why i say, consult a doctor & every one's body works differently. There is no magic pill. However, i agree & disagree with you udokier. Not that it matters what my opinion is. But, there are some pills that are not placebos & they do aide weightloss. Just not the magical way every one wants. Without proper diet and exercise you won't get anywhere. That's why when you see the reviews for some supplements, you read. "this is aweful", "it doesn't work". WHY? well because these ppl expect to drink the pill, get on the scale and WAMMM 2lbs gone! & remember that plateaus work differently for men & women. Women have to deal with PMS & all the great things that come along with it. Not that it's any easier when your a man. BUT we do have extra baggage to deal with. I am merely saying that it's understandable to want an easy way out although i do not condone it. I just beleive that there are much better things we can type on these threads, rather than saying "proper nutrition is not hard to learn". I am sorry, but nutrition was very difficult for me to learn. Maybe i am an idiot & i will admit i am still learning everyday. But it's not easy when there are so many myths out there...drink green tea, don't drink green tea. Drink milk, don't drink milk. blah blah. We're all here for many reasons, not only for help counting calories. We all need support or give support & educate those since we have been in their place. We didn't have a "proper nutrition guide" in our mother's wombs. Otherwise we wouldn't be here. xo |
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| The Lounge | Odd question (Relationship and age Question) | Nov 27 2007 00:07 (UTC) |
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| Well, I was always the girl with the "older" guys when i was in high school. All the younger kids were very imature & i always dated 18 and up even when i was 16. First of all, the first thing that comes to mind is her parents. What do they think of this. If they disagree one bit, they can make your life a living hell. Including getting you arrested for rape. My parents had a huge issue with it & now i understand why. On the other hand if they agree to a "limited dating" relationship while she's under age. You have to be careful she doesn't want to miss class on the count of being with you. You cannot give in to temptation & go pick her up if she wants to ditch school. I used to be one of those, in love & not wanting to be appart so i would miss school & go to his house. I graduated with honors, but that's not always the case. Just get to know her & make sure you have parental approval. Get it on paper & notarized. I know it seems harsh but your freedom & moral are more important. I am not giving you this advice based on "love", because you don't love her yet. You barely know her & if things go sour, what happens to you? the grown man caught in a scandal with a younger & under age girl. I hope this helps. xo |
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| Weight Loss | 20 pounds by christmas?? | Nov 26 2007 23:13 (UTC) |
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| los_angeles, it's very hard to give you tips without having a pic of you to go by.
But as far as an overall tip, a nice mini dress over your bathing suit is always good. If you have a tummy, try a tankinny. If you're ok with your tummy & not with your boobs. A halter should bring them up & out. As far as for bottoms, it all depends on what you're comfortable wearing. |
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| The Lounge | Anyone in Chicago? | Nov 26 2007 22:27 (UTC) |
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| okay perfect! thanks, i got a bunch of great tips.
yachtracer1977, i got everything mapquested. Hopefully i'll get to drive. I am going with the in-laws & there's nothing worse than an old hispanic man getting lost. LOL. Other than that, i am going to get some pumas, double up on socks & I already have some scarfs, gloves, & hats. Most of my clothes i got from American Eagle. So hopefully they'll be cozy. They also told me to go to burlington & get some thermal undergarments. |
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| Weight Loss | How Did you survive Thanksgiving food!!!! and what did you have for dinner | Nov 26 2007 19:49 (UTC) |
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| Thanksgiving was very depressing for me since my husband is not home right now. I was glad that i had family there to help & support me. Since i am taking a diet supplement & it has reduced my appetite i didn't eat much. I ate mashed taters, turkey & 2 servings of salads. My stomach was hurting. I had eaten too much. I didn't gain anything!
Congrats to all of you for doing so well! |
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| Weight Loss | Diet Pills VS The natural way | Nov 26 2007 19:11 (UTC) |
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| Your are completely right claire. Wich is one of the reasons that in my posts about hydroxycut i mention that i have consulted a doctor & that my boss used to work for the vitamin shoppe. I make sure that whatever is coming in to my body is not going to kill me. That's why i said that there's no "magic pill" all these people that took epedra that died, they died because they wanted the so called fast results. Sure they got them, but it's not worth it if you're going to just look thin in your casket. Again, i understand. But before we jump out at people for wanting a little help. We should tell them to ask a doctor. We are not doctors, we just have opinions. So why pay for pills? well because sometimes eating healthy and exercising don't do enough for us obese folks. Sometimes, we need that little extra ummph with some supplements. I for one hate green tea, but i take it in my supplements. I know it's good for you & it helps the metabolism. We're not "wasting" money when we get vitamins & supplements to help our joints and health. Sometimes no matter how good the diet is, you don't get the full nutrients you need. Tha's why i like my one a day. etc. |
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| Weight Loss | Diet Pills VS The natural way | Nov 26 2007 18:56 (UTC) |
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| Thanks for being so understanding. I am glad that most of agree with my post. I just felt that every time someone has a question everyone just jumps to conclusions assuming that the person asking wants a miracle weight loss. When that is not always the case. | |||
| Weight Loss | Lost 17 lbs....Like the way I Look in my clothes..not healthy BMI yet, should I quit? | Nov 26 2007 18:53 (UTC) |
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| Go to the doc every 6 months & monitor your health regularly, if you feel good thats what is most important. | |||
| Weight Loss | urgent buddy in need | Nov 26 2007 17:26 (UTC) |
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| Weigh in... Last week 149.8 Now 148.2 -down 1.6lbs!!! Better than nothing. Good luck & congrats to those of you losing! |
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| Weight Loss | I can feel & see my collar bone. | Nov 26 2007 17:15 (UTC) |
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| aww thanks guys and gals.
it is quite an achievement. I can't wait to feel my hip bones! i can see my ribs when i stretch. =P I have 24 days to lose 10lbs for my husbands graduation...ARRRGH! no pressure though. LOL |
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| Weight Loss | 20 pounds by christmas?? | Nov 26 2007 17:10 (UTC) |
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| okay well from NOV 10th i went from 152 to 148.2!. Total loss of 3.8lbs in 2 weeks. That is a vey healthy loss for me since it's about 1.9lbs each week.
Good luck to everyone! |
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| Weight Loss | weighing yourself | Nov 24 2007 15:57 (UTC) |
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| I weigh myself everyday. I've only lost about 16lbs & i have about 15 more to go.
I love weighing myself every morning & every evening. It doesn't torture me at all. I like to see what my weight is before i eat anything & what it is once i've gone through my day. That way once i weight myself at the end of the week i am not surprised. It actually motivates me to work harder. If i see the scale not moving i work harder at the gym so that at my final weekly weigh in i see a difference. If i DO see a difference in my weight i get motivated to work HARDER. So that i see a bigger difference. It's all will power & mental. You are what you say you are. I make sure i always say to myself " i am a woman of God & i can do anything through christ who strengthens me " I know it's a little religious but it helps. Not only that, but i think of my motivation. I hope to see my husband in December & i hope to see his jaw drop. Good luck every one!!! xo nelli |
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| Weight Loss | kids at gyms? | Nov 24 2007 15:51 (UTC) |
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| i believe as long as the child is getting the proper nutrition. Going to the gym is ok (very moderate though). I take an intensive dance class & i see 9yr olds taking it with their parents. Although they're not doing the movements correctly, they're still pushing their bodies. I believe 30 mins in a treadmill with a guardian is ok. But i still think going to the park to play is a much better alternative.
I think a lot of parents try to get their kids to release some of that excess energy because they're to hyper. But the gym is not always the answer. Some bonding time at the park throwing a ball or riding a bike is much more fun for them & much more healthy. |
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| Weight Loss | urgent buddy in need | Nov 19 2007 14:16 (UTC) |
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WEIGH IN: I started the week at 152lbs. I am now at 149.8lbs! |
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| Weight Loss | 20 pounds by christmas?? | Nov 16 2007 14:06 (UTC) |
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| well more power to you kraka.
it's very hard to find healthy alternatives all the time. I know this first hand. I know the worse is the peperoni pizza. I usually have the hawaiian, but now i have it thin crust. I think one slice 170 cals if you take off the extra cheese. http://dietfacts.com/html/nutrition-facts/dom inos-12-inch-medium-hawaiian-feast-pizza-with -classic-crunchy-thin-crust-with-ham-pineappl 47445.htm i am not a fan of beer so i just have sprite zero. Congratulations ! |
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| Weight Loss | My progress! | Nov 16 2007 13:29 (UTC) |
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| brandy_m_gray, It's the formula itself that aides the fat burning. The appetite suppresant componets are the green tea, white tea & oolong tea extract ect. It's mostly an all herbal supplement. It will def. help control your appetite but i still eat 5x a day & i still get hungry. I don't feel that it has suppressed my appetite that much. However, so far i went from 152 to 149.8 in less than one week. ssczm30, Everyone is different. I found something that helped me. I have never taken a fat burner or appetite suppressant. My body reacts quickly to those things. That is why caffeine is so bad for me. Caffeine mainly aides in keeping you energized but i don't see any benefits from it at all. So hydroxy cut was my choice after speaking with an expert. You guys are more than welcome to keep track of my journal. I've done it everyday since i started the pill. I am going to try to do it through out my whole experience. I am in no way endorsing this product. What works for me MAY or MAY NOT work for you. xo |
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| Weight Loss | My progress! | Nov 13 2007 22:53 (UTC) |
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| not yet. he's in boot camp in great lakes IL. then he goes to A school for 6 months by the end of A school he'll know. we're hoping for VA.
thats awesome that your father & sister served. Tell them thank you. =] |
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| Weight Loss | My progress! | Nov 13 2007 22:37 (UTC) |
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| thanks hun, i hope it speeds up the process a bit. i want to look great for my husband in 8 weeks for his navy graduation. | |||
| Weight Loss | My progress! | Nov 13 2007 22:21 (UTC) |
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| i was taking flaxeed oil. i should probably start that back up again.
i don't think it will mess with anything. if you want (i know every body is different) just wait til i am done with this week & see how i do. i am excited, let's see if i get results. |
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| Weight Loss | My progress! | Nov 13 2007 22:04 (UTC) |
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| hey.
yes, it is over the counter. but it's caffeine free. i am usually very very sensitive to fat burners with caffeine. i take them for a day & stop because i know better. i take one a day weight smart for women. usually after lunch so that it doesn't mix with the hydroxycut pills because they're kinda sweet. |
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| Weight Loss | Family refuses to let me diet. | Nov 13 2007 22:01 (UTC) |
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| hey swimchick, how about a personal trainer to help you gain muscle & tone? ps. i agree with "take your own advice". |
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| Weight Loss | Finally at 'Healthy Weight' | Nov 13 2007 21:56 (UTC) |
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| OMG congratulations!!! i can't wait til i can post up about that!
it's really admirable. i know how hard it is. |
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| Weight Loss | How much weight can you see? | Nov 13 2007 21:47 (UTC) |
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| i agree with jazzilove. it depends on the person.
when i lose weight it automatically shows in my face. even 5lbs! unfortunately, the same happens when i gain! =[ |
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| Weight Loss | Im only eating 800 calories and have lost no weight in my 2nd week of dieting... | Nov 13 2007 21:11 (UTC) |
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| you lost 5.5lbs the first week because you shocked your system & you may have very well lost muscle not fat. what everyone else wrote is correct.
please consult a doctor. |
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| Weight Loss | New to the Forums - Hope you'll say hello. | Nov 13 2007 21:09 (UTC) |
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| Hi socal.
Good luck & if you have any ?'s don't hesitate to ask. Some one will have the answer!!! |
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