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Forum	Topic	Date	Replies
New Members	I'm new and looking for a diet buddy!	Feb 13 2013 16:36 (UTC)	4
Hi, Shol and Larry. I'm looking for a buddy, too. I'm interested in some accountability; I find that I stick with it for a few days and then give up for a couple. I know I do better when I have someone else paying attention to what I'm doing. Would you two be interested in forming a little group of followers for check in on a regular basis (weekly, daily, every other day, or something else)? Z
Foods	Protein, Potassium, Iron and Fiber	Jul 13 2012 12:08 (UTC)	28
First, food manufacturers aren't required to list potassium on the nutrition label, so you are likely getting more of it than you think you are. Second, I agree with the poster who said eat more whole foods. Whole foods are more nutrient dense and higher in natural fiber. I do two things to get more whole foods on a daily basis. The first is green smoothies. Blend together one banana and two more servings of fruit of your choice (berries, pineapple, mango, apples, pears, etc.), along with one to two cups of greens (spinach, kale, collards, carrot tops, beet greens, dandelion greens, etc.). You may need to add one to two cups of water, as well. You get all the fruit you need in a day, plus one serving of veggies. Depending on your ingredients, there can be up to 15 grams of fiber (these typically make about 1-2 liters). I also make a batch of brown rice once a week. When I need a quick dinner, I heat it up with either - one serving frozen edamame + 1/2 serving frozen shiitake mushrooms + 1/2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce OR one serving frozen mixed vegetables + one serving meatless crumbles + 1/2 serving sweet & sour sauce + 1/2 serving spicy sauce (Ginger People makes great sauces that are high in flavor and low in sodium). These are really easy homemade convenience lunches.
Games & Challenges	January Weight-Loss Challenge	Jan 20 2012 13:29 (UTC)	71
SW (12/30/11): 146.2 1/6/12: 143.4 1/13/12: 143.4 1/20/12: 143.4 Seriously???
Games & Challenges	January Weight-Loss Challenge	Jan 13 2012 17:09 (UTC)	106
SW (12/30/11): 146.2 1/6/12: 143.4 1/13/12: 143.4 No change. That's pretty frustrating, since I've been doing so well on my calories in and deficits. I'll keep doing what I've been doing and wait to get super frustrated until next week's weigh in.
Games & Challenges	January Weight-Loss Challenge	Jan 06 2012 13:52 (UTC)	172
Original Post by zen_chameleon: I love group accountability! 5'8" F, 31y SW (12/30/11): 146.2 GW (end of Jan): 141 SW (12/30/11): 146.2 CW (1/6/12): 143.4 2.8 pound loss I'm feeling pretty on track. Hurrah! We'll see what happens this week...definitely feeling the PMS bloat and carb cravings (apologies if that's an overshare). Drinking lots of water and green tea and trying to stick to complex carbs and fruits and veggies. Thanks for the public accountability!
Games & Challenges	January Weight-Loss Challenge	Jan 06 2012 12:09 (UTC)	173
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Games & Challenges	January Weight-Loss Challenge	Jan 06 2012 12:08 (UTC)	174
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Games & Challenges	January Weight-Loss Challenge	Dec 30 2011 16:47 (UTC)	231
I love group accountability! 5'8" F, 31y SW (12/30/11): 146.2 GW (end of Jan): 141 Anyone interested in a little friendly competition? We could divide into groups (2, 3, 4, whatever, based on number of participants) and "compete" to see which group loses the most each week. I find that when I'm working to support other people and know they're counting on my and my habits, I stick to them better!
Games & Challenges	Biggest loser Season 12 challenge group!!	Nov 02 2011 19:02 (UTC)	74
Starting weight: 146 11/2/11 wt: 143.4 (Loss of 1.78% or 2.6 lbs) Next week's goal: .96% (1/4) or 1.38 lbs
Games & Challenges	Biggest loser Season 12 challenge group!!	Oct 31 2011 16:56 (UTC)	77
What a fun idea! I am a huge fan of public accountability. I'm En, age 31 (go Black! Although, when did I become middle aged???). Current weight is 146, so my goal for this week is 1 pound, if my calculator skills are good. I may have missed it, but what day are "official" weigh ins?

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