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| The Lounge | Help! I can't decide! (Father's Day Question) | Jun 15 2006 18:18 (UTC) |
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| if he's always borrowing your DVD'd, maybe get him a subscription to NetFlicks....that way he get new ones whenever he wants | |||
| Foods | What does fiber do for your diet? | Jun 06 2006 20:39 (UTC) |
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| Thanks! I do drink a lot of water so i think im ok....I try to drink 96-128 ounces a day! | |||
| Foods | Ice cream! | Mar 13 2006 21:30 (UTC) |
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| Yum! Thanks so much I'll be looking for those this week! | |||
| Foods | Alternative to sandwich cheese | Mar 13 2006 20:02 (UTC) |
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| I use Laughing Cow Light creamy swiss, It comes in a round wheel with wedges. Each Wedge is only 35 calories and you can spread it on your bread...its delicious. And if you don;t like the light, go for the original...only 50 calories per Wedge!!! | |||
| Fitness | should I eat after workingout? | Mar 08 2006 16:21 (UTC) |
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| I deal with this every day, not because of a class but I dont get to the gym until 7:15 and get home around 9:15. I try to have a snack, for protein and sweets I like cottage cheese with 2 slices of pineapple (140 calories) or if I have the munchies, I'll have a minibag of popcorn (90-100 calories)! | |||
| Weight Loss | Lent | Mar 06 2006 19:21 (UTC) |
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| I have given up the candy basket at work....its full of all sorts of goodies that I need to give up anyway. If I give it up now and succeed in avoiding it, I think it will carry over. Prior to lent, I was taking about 5 pieces a day! I've been great so far and havent even wanted to have any! | |||
| Weight Loss | Diet Pills? Has anyone had any luck? | Mar 06 2006 19:18 (UTC) |
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| Has anyone tried Slimquick? I know a few people that have thought about using this. | |||
| Weight Loss | Special K Challenge | Feb 17 2006 15:35 (UTC) |
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| I just need to comment that I love this site b.c everyone is very smart about dieting. We don't buy into gimmicks and know what is healthy for us. Thanks for all of the replies!! | |||
| Weight Loss | Special K Challenge | Feb 16 2006 19:47 (UTC) |
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| I've actually been trying to use this to replace my dinner. I get home late and then go to the gym so I don't like big meals at night. I'll have veggies or fruit before I go and then when I get home (at 9ish) I have my cereal. Do you think this is way too late to eat? I can't help eating after the gym, I'm usually very hungry and this cereal fills me up, so I usually stop at that. I use breakfast as my biggest meal. I have my egg whites, a piece of toast, and fruit.
Eating after 9 is killing me huh? |
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| Weight Loss | Stuck at 7 lbs... | Feb 16 2006 19:41 (UTC) |
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| WOW, Thank You to everyone that replied. It definitely helps having the support. I am determined to look better on my Vacation this April, so if 1 lb a week is healthy, I still have 8 weeks to go.
Here are my thoughts in response to all of your great advice! 1. I am probably lifting too much weight and should focus on lighter weight and more repition. I also need to switch my routine b.c 1, i've hit this plateau, and 2. I'm getting bored! 2. I love the idea of a before and after photo...I probably should have done that before so I could actually see my results, that will make me feel a lot better if I can see it. I will be doing this tonight. 3. I've also never taken my measurements. So I don;t know if I'm loosing inches, but will also do this. 4. My clothes have begun to fit better so thats a great sign! I also think I need to keep it in perspective that I'm not only trying to lose weight but I am trying to develop a healthy lifestyle. Thanks for all of your advice and support...I will keep going! |
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| Foods | Peanut Butter? | Feb 13 2006 18:35 (UTC) |
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| The best kind of peanut butter is natural peanut butter! It is still high in calories, but it doesnt use the bad sugars! I love it | |||
| Foods | guilt free chocolate cake | Feb 09 2006 15:59 (UTC) |
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| does it matter what chocolate cake mix you use? are there special low fat/calorie mixes that are better? | |||
| Weight Loss | any thoughts on eating late? | Feb 09 2006 15:56 (UTC) |
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| Well thank you for the adivce, it is definately something I will think about. I am currently 173 and would like to be 160 by april 15th. I know this is a very aggressive goal and will be content with a gradual and healthy decrease! This site tells me I should be eating 2149 calories a day with a moderate activity level to reach my goal. If I'm too low, will I be losing the muscle instead of the fat? What foods should I stock up on to erach my goal?
another question....Do you know how to calculate these activity levels? I sit at a cpmputer all day, so dont do much then, and then do vigorous workouts at night? So do I still qualify for the moderate ativity? Also, does anyone change their caloric intake depending on whether they work out or not? Tonight I cannot make it to the gym, so should I eat less than I normally would if I were going? |
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| Foods | dinner ideas for someone who goes to the gym at night? | Feb 08 2006 18:49 (UTC) |
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| I'm a big fan of the special K red berries cereal for dinners! | |||
| Foods | dinner ideas for someone who goes to the gym at night? | Feb 08 2006 17:25 (UTC) |
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| I get back from the gym around 9 or 9:30 at night, my protein shakes are soy, low carb and 100 calories. After a vigorous work out, I need something, maybe protein shake isnt the way to go? I should also mention that I leave about 400 calories for after work and after the gym in my daily intake. Is this wrong? Should I force myself to eat more throughout the day so im not so hungry before the gym and then a small snack of fruits or veggies? I've always known that eating late is bad, but I also thought that after a vigorous workout, you need to replenish your body.
My workouts consist of an hour of cardio where I usually burn 1000 calories and then an hour of lifting. I allow myself 1200-1300 calories each day |
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| Foods | How bad is diet soda? | Feb 08 2006 14:25 (UTC) |
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| so diet soda without caffeine is the way to go? | |||
| Weight Loss | Always hungry! | Feb 06 2006 17:00 (UTC) |
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| I should add that i'm 5'11 and started at 180 and am down to about 173 now....so I have been losing weight and I try as hard as I can to stay within the 1200-1300 range but sometimes go over. I'd like to get down to 160. I do drink lots of water and will definately try eating more protein and fiber...thats definately something that I dont do. Thanks so much for all of the great advice!
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| Weight Loss | One big Thank you | Feb 03 2006 21:18 (UTC) |
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| I do the same thing! 100 calorie oreo snacks are my savior! I love the kettlecorn as well, but last night I had the munchies and had 2 bags, but i was still under my daily calorie intake! so I let myself! I also just saw that one woman makes the sugar free pudding with cool whip on top for a nice dessert! | |||
| Weight Loss | UGH! 3 nights of badness... | Feb 03 2006 19:30 (UTC) |
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| I have the same problem, well not after going to bed, but right before bed when im usually watching tv. I LOVE to munch. I've found that if I buy the snacks that are portioned out for me, I know I'm only eating 100 calories. I love popcorn and chocolate! So I buy the mini 1 serving popcorn bags that are only 100 calories and they have it in the sweet/salty kettle korn too!! I also buy Nabisco's 100 calorie snacks, or sugar free jello pudding cups. I eat very healthy all day...fruit, salads, veggies and then allow myself to munch on these treats knowing exactly how many calories are in them! I do agree that munching on grapes or carrots is bettter, but sometimes i just want sweets! This seems to work for me, hope it helps!! | |||
| Weight Loss | cant beat cravings! | Jan 30 2006 19:42 (UTC) |
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| Thanks for all of the great advice and motivation! today I am doing much better...back on track and I feel good about myself! Thanks again! | |||
| Weight Loss | college athlete - now in the working world | Jan 13 2006 18:42 (UTC) |
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| I love sweets! I've been doing 2 things....1 if I want to indulge, I trick myself and i have a Sugar Free Chocolate / vanilla snack pack. They use splenda as a sugar substitute and it only has 60 calories. Other people dont speak highly of them, but I love them! so that helps. And also I do cheat a little, If I have a serious sweet craving and the snack pack wont do it, I do allow myself a small piece of candy (today I had a carmel nestle nips) which I found out that they do have sugar free nips....so maybe look into those too. But I cannot live w/o sweets! So I'm careful....I make sure I count it in my daily calories, and so far I have been doing pretty good and staying within my range.
I also stay away from anything white (rice, bread, etc.) but I've been allowing some wheat bread from time to time. Have a great weekend! this is going to be my test...I find the weekends to be the most difficult! |
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| Weight Loss | college athlete - now in the working world | Jan 11 2006 16:51 (UTC) |
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| You have been so helpful...Thankyou for everything. It's definately nice to have someone to talk to that is doing the same thing. My boyfriend has the exact opposite problem....very fast metabolism.
I try to stick to under 1500 calories as well. I 've been good the last 2 days. I have an alumni party for my college tonight...so I might just sip wine. but Thank you for all of your tips! The Eliptical is tough, especially for an hour. I try to do an hour every time I go, It burns a lot of calories as well! Do you cut carbs out completely? I have been for the most part, but sometimes i get very sick of lettuce...I stear away from breads and pasta, I havent tried rice, but brown rice could be good. thanks again |
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| Weight Loss | college athlete - now in the working world | Jan 10 2006 18:53 (UTC) |
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| Do you suggest going to the gym in the morning or at night? I'm not much of a morning person and my commute into the city is about 1 hr total. I'm a night owl anyway, but I cant seem to find a good schedule. If I work out at night, do I eat dinner before or after? lately I've been eating a small snack before and then chicken breast or some other protein after. So I dont exactly have a real meal, but I don;t cook often anyway. I prepare things for the week and then freeze them.
Also, do you suggest a specific amount of calories to consume? I'm going with 1000-13 or 1400, I just dont want to be too low or too high. This site suggested 1500 to lose 1.314 lbs a week. This is another thing im concerned about although im willing to give it up to meet my goals. Drinking...Since im out of college I still enjoy going out, I';m not a huge drinker but everyonce in a while I enjoy going out with friends. I try to stay away from beer as it is and stick to vodka and soda water. It's not quite as bad...any thoughts? |
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| Weight Loss | college athlete - now in the working world | Jan 10 2006 16:23 (UTC) |
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| Thanks so much for the advice. I have taken a few suggestions from other postings. This is what ive come up with...
I have 3 goals for every day: 1. to eat healthy and consume no more than 1200-1500 calories a day 2. To make it to the gym 4 to 5 times a week 3. drink 64 oz of water For each task that I complete each day, I will pay myself $1 and for each day that I do not meet a specified goal, I will Pay my boyfriend $1. I am going to do this in 3 week increments. At the end of 3 weeks I/or my boyfriend (depending on my success and discipline) will take the money and treat myself to something i've wanted. I like the idea of short term goals. I think it will be much more rewarding. What has been your experience with losing weight? Have you found success? and if so, how have you found it? |
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| Weight Loss | Rookie at world of calorie | Jan 09 2006 18:56 (UTC) |
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| mail8d - What weight loss program are you following? I would like to lose roughly 25/30 lbs by April 15th....Is this possible? I have been telling myself that it is both unrealistic and unhealthy, am I wrong? | |||
| Weight Loss | biggest loser?? | Jan 09 2006 18:38 (UTC) |
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| I understand where you are coming from. It makes sense to spend an hr or so on the cardio machines, cranked up to its highest intensity just burning the calories. I have read in many places that building muscle actually boosts your metabolism which will allow you to process foods more quickly. Try to think of lifting as toning your muscles and not becoming big and bulky. To tone, you can do higher reps on lower weight. place the machines on a weight that will make you work, but you will be able to do as many as 3 sets of 15 reps. Use the machines to work the muscles that you don't use on a daily basis, this way they become firm and not bulky.
I do the cardio everyday and the weights about 3 times a week. I hope this helps and GOOD LUCK!!! |
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