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| Health & Support | Is it okay to have a cheating day once a week? | Jul 25 2009 12:13 (UTC) |
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It worked for me. I always bumped up my caloric intake about twice a week (usually Wednesday and Saturday), and it seems to have helped keep my metabolism guessing, as I lost over 70 pounds in about 8 months without plateauing, and have maintained that loss for almost a year now. |
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| Foods | Food Discovery/Breakthrough today.. | Dec 12 2008 17:17 (UTC) |
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I have a light breakfast, then I mix up a packet of Quaker Weight Control Oatmeal when I get to work. That stuff expands like crazy (seems like more than their regular oatmeal), and keeps cravings away til lunchtime for me. |
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| Motivation | Motivating Before and After pics | Dec 07 2008 16:38 (UTC) |
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You are right. Before and after pics are great to help you keep on track. Mine are in my gallery. |
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| Motivation | Key to success? | Dec 07 2008 16:32 (UTC) |
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Portion control. |
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| Foods | Low calorie snacks? | Dec 07 2008 16:28 (UTC) |
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You can eat a lot of popcorn for very few calories. |
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| Health & Support | I crave burnt foods? | Oct 30 2008 18:27 (UTC) |
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Burnt potato chips are my favorite, and after my wife cooks bacon, I'll pop mine in the microwave for an extra minute! |
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| The Lounge | It's astounding. Chat is fleeting. Madness takes it's toll. | Oct 28 2008 11:34 (UTC) |
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Good morning folks...just couldn't resist a thread that starts with a Rocky Horror quote. |
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| Health & Support | Donating Blood | Oct 26 2008 11:37 (UTC) |
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I donate blood aout 4 times per year (I'm in the life-saver's club ... with my blood type they call me to donate frequently). I look at those days as "free" days... eat a large meal before donating (to prevent reactions) and munch out on the sugar cookies afterwards..I tell them, "I'm only here for the cookies"...Anyway the main thing for me is to keep it in perspective. I have successfully lost 75 pounds and am maintaining well, so a free day every 2 or 3 months hasn't thrown me off course. |
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| The Lounge | What's your hobby? | Oct 18 2008 16:12 (UTC) |
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I collect yo-yo's. I have about 400. I really look for one's with advertising on them, used as promos and giveaways. |
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| The Lounge | Algebra People... | Oct 08 2008 04:08 (UTC) |
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Here are the systems of equations: 1) .05x + .09y = 250, x + y = 4500 2) 13.6f + 3.4m = 75, 2.5f +3.7m = 15 3) 8b +3r = 58, 2b +5r = 40
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| Health & Support | Donating blood after weight loss? | Oct 04 2008 21:10 (UTC) |
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Being able to continue donating blood was one of my motivating factors for losing weight ( my pulse rate was often too high...over 100...because of my excess weight, and I would be "deferred" by the blood bank ). Anyway, the first time i donated was back in the late 70's when I was in college. I hadn't had much to eat, and after donating I became light-headed, dizzy, and sweaty. I almost passed out, and was made to lie down with my feet elevated til I felt better. They told me I should always eat a large meal before donating, and that's what I've done ever since...30 years of donating with no ill effects. Now it's a "treat myself day"... yesterday I had a 3-egg wetern omelette, 5 strips of bacon, and a glass of chocolate milk before donating...It was great! So, I was wondering if it's possible that you aren't eating enough before donating? P.S. Thanks to CC, I've lost 77 pounds, and my pulse rate is always in the 70's...I never get deferred by the blood bank anymore. |
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| Weight Loss | How much weight had you lost when people started noticing? | Sep 16 2008 01:22 (UTC) |
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My step-mother was the first to notice, after I'd lost about 20 pounds, then my co-workers and bosses noticed and gave me a lot of encouragement. After about 50 pounds, there were some who started to ask if I was healthy (or ask others who knew me if I was OK). People were used to seeing me with a full, rounded face, and the first inclination is to think you are sick when they notice facial weight loss. I didn't mind though...just explained that I was living healthier and feeling fantastic. Also, this spring, all of my farmers/customers (I run a grain elevator), who hadn't seen me since last fall, noticed and expressed their admiration and congratulations. I have to admit, I really did enjoy the attention, and I never got tired of hearing, "Oh, Scott...You've lost weight"! I am proud of what I've been able to accomplish, because we all know it's not that easy to lose weight, and I owe a huge portion of my success to all of you fellow calorie counters, and the information, wisdom, advice and support I have received from this web site and the people who use it.... THANK YOU ALL, SO MUCH! Sorry for rambling...back to the point...people do notice, even if they don't say anything, but what's more important is that even if they didn't notice, it would still be worth doing...Keep up the good work!
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| Motivation | Why did you decide to loose weight? | Sep 15 2008 00:20 (UTC) |
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I donate blood quite often, but the blood bank often deferred me because my pulse rate was over 100. That was my clue that I needed to become healthier, but I really did it for my wife. She has several chronic conditions (not weight related...she's petite), and I realized that if I didn't do something, I wasn't going to be around to take care of her later on in life when she'll need me the most. I just couldn't do that to the woman I love. I've now lost over 70 pounds (see my gallery), my pulse rate is now in the 70's, I no longer have sleep apnia, my blood pressure is lower, I no longer have high cholesterol, profuse sweating, or hip pains. And I owe most of my success to this web site, and the good people who are here to help each other. |
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| Weight Loss | Sorry | Sep 05 2008 11:45 (UTC) |
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The bragging is justified, dude. You're looking great! Just posted my latest before and after pics yesterday, too. Keep up the good work! |
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| Motivation | New before and after pics! | Sep 05 2008 11:26 (UTC) |
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Many thanks to you all for your kind comments and encouraging words. (Some of you ladies made me blush a little, too). It's nice to have so many people take a few moments from their busy lives to say "way to go" to a fellow CC-er. This will definitely help me keep motivated as I (hopefully) go into maintenance mode in a month or two. |
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| Health & Support | Bowel movement q? (Don't read if queasy/easily turned?) | Sep 02 2008 11:45 (UTC) |
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Bananas do the trick for me. |
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| Pregnancy & Parenting | Baby shower gift ideas- what's practical? | Sep 02 2008 11:35 (UTC) |
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A gift we have often given, that usually hadn't been thought of yet, was a baby-room monitor (those walkie-talkie things so you can hear when the baby cries from another room). |
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| Foods | fiber one - oats and caramel | Aug 24 2008 21:24 (UTC) |
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I ate a sample at Sam's Club, and immediately purchased a 20-pack! |
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| Weight Loss | New Fast Food Outlets Banned in South L.A. | Aug 13 2008 10:33 (UTC) |
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This is "feel-good" legislation...It gives the elitist politicians media coverage and something to add to their resume, but won't accomplish a single thing for those it is intended to benefit. |
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| Foods | I HATE protein bars... | Aug 02 2008 16:54 (UTC) |
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I tried several brands before I found one that didn't make me gag. I actually like one called Xtreme, Chocolate Mint flavor, from MLO Sports Nutrition...30 grams of protein per bar...Kind of high calorie, but I eat 1/4 or 1/3 bar at a time, and it actually is pretty good at getting rid of that hungry feeling for a while. |
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| Foods | Cute Mini Toasts | Jul 07 2008 02:38 (UTC) |
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I get those things all the time at my local Walmart..I love 'em! |
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| Foods | Bed time snacks | Jun 11 2008 22:53 (UTC) |
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1/2 cup Breyer's All Natural Light Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with about a dozen Dark Chocolate M&M's...less than 150 calories. |
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| Weight Loss | Zig-ZAG! | Jun 08 2008 15:48 (UTC) |
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It works for me. I eat 1500-1800 except for Wednesday and Saturday, when I bump it up to 2000-2300. It gives me a little break and the enjoyment of some "comfort" foods every few days, and seems to keep my metabolism from getting used to the deficit. I started on January 15th at 242 pounds, and right now I am at 185.
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| Motivation | Before and After pics challenge! | Jun 08 2008 15:35 (UTC) |
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Congrats to all who have posted before and after pics...you all look fabulous! I call mine "before and during" because I haven't reached the goal line yet. Got to update it though... I'm down another 10 pounds since the last one was taken. The pics in your galleries are truly inspirational...keep them coming! |
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| Foods | Smirnoff and it's wonders | Jun 08 2008 12:02 (UTC) |
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Around here it comes in a 12 ounce bottle, which has 228 calories...if your bottles are 250 ml, it should be about 150 calories. |
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| Calorie Count | I want to log what i ate yesterday | Jun 08 2008 11:21 (UTC) |
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Near the bottom of your log page you will see a box where you can pick the date range...it is usually set for today. Just below the "today" selection, click the other little circle to let you pick a beginning and ending date range. Set both dates for yesterday, and click on "display report". Then when you show your log it will be for yesterday, and you can make the entries you need. When you get yesterday done, set it back to "today". |
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| Weight Loss | Lost 92 pounds in 9 months! (Sorry, but I had to brag) | Jun 04 2008 13:35 (UTC) |
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Awesome, Dude! |
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| Motivation | I reached my goal!!! | Jun 03 2008 18:18 (UTC) |
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Congratulations on your accomplishment and your new healthy lifestyle! You are an inspiration to all of us. |
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| Foods | McDonald's | May 17 2008 02:02 (UTC) |
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I love McDonald's Sweet Tea, but not the calories that come with it. You CAN get it without the sugar though...At all of our McDonald's, the drinks are self-serve, and there is always a canister of UNSWEETENED Sweet Tea right there beside the regular ones. I add some Splenda and love it! It's much better than their "Iced Tea". |
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| Weight Loss | Why do we cheat??? | May 02 2008 17:01 (UTC) |
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I have a set of small "nested prep/measuring bowls" like they use on the cooking shows. Every night i fill one to the 1/2 cup line with Breyers Double Churn Light Vanilla Bean ice cream. The small bowl helps to control portion size. Sometimes I'll add a dozen dark chocolate M&M's. I eat it slowly while sitting at the computer, savoring each bite. I've found that it satisfies my cravings for ice cream and chocolate for less than 150 calories. |
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New forum message New member needs help... by pzaiontz 23:56 |
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New journal post Festivus Aftermath by victoriagirl 23:53 |
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New journal post i DONT care! by agruskin 23:49 |
