tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184932212011-04-21T16:19:19.228-04:00A weight loss journey... Again! <br> "Last night, as I opened my laptop, I caught a glimpse of myself in the monitor reflection. I was not happy with what I saw.... The reflection I saw in the monitor last night was a heavy one.... <br> It's time to fix the Monitor Reflections!"K.C.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05118612027771920436noreply@blogger.comBlogger771100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18493221.post-47735481001232847322008-09-22T08:53:00.004-04:002008-09-22T09:03:46.870-04:00

Why Eating Breakfast Equals Weight Lossby Lisa Nelson RD LNYou’ve heard it before and you’ll hear it again – breakfast is the most important meal of the day. There’s just no way around it.I frequently hear “I don’t have time for breakfast” and “I’m not hungry in the morning”, neither reason negates the importance of eating breakfast every morning. Maybe it’ll be easier to make breakfast a

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Did you see that article on MSNBC about living longer?"While the quest for the proverbial Fountain of Youth is endless and typically fruitless, one method known to extend the human lifespan by up to five years has quietly become accepted among leading researchers. The formula is simple: Eat less. It could add years to your life, several experts now say. And done in moderation, it could at least

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Way back in December 2005, during one of the positive phases in my weight lost cycle, I posted Afraid to be Thin. I think now I'm dealing with something similar.I was encouraging a friend the other day who was exercising... while I am also getting back into my own exercise routine. She said to me that if I am going to start exercising again that I will have to increase my calorie intake because I

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Dear Friend,If you would like to shrink your waistline, lose belly fat and sculpt "six pack" abs - and you want to do it fast - then this will be the most important message you will ever read. Here's why:A small personal training and fitness publishing company from Tacoma, Washington (Personal Fitness Development, Inc), has finally decided to publish a full length e-book about how to lose body

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Deliciously Yours was recently acknowledged by the award-winning food website, Epicurious.com, as the best meal delivery service! Judged on flavor, nutrition, portion size, convenience, variety, and customer service & support tools, Deliciously Yours earned 3 out of 4 "stars" and blew the competition away! Whether you are looking to lose weight, or simply live a healthier lifestyle, Deliciously

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After you've lost your weight, keeping it off can be a problem. This is where regular exercise comes in. Check out Home Fitness for Women for all of your home fitness needs.

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What is your number one reason for gaining weight? I know mine. Being too busy to exercise and eat right. When you are constantly on the go, preparing the right number of healthy meals with the right amount of calories isn't always practical. And exercise? When are you supposed to fit that in?I don't know. Maybe Leah Watson does. Click the book below to find out:

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As a collector of fitness programs, I am always on the look for new ideas and new ways to keep myself motivated. I just heard about the "Lose Fat, Not Faith" CDs. I hear that these 5 CDs contain more information presented in a clear and friendly manner, than any fitness/self improvement audio.This program takes technical data and presents it as common sense type stuff. Things that most

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Article by EasyDirectTry to add as many of these tips to your daily routine, and you will surely be well on the way to a slimmer, healthier you. We don’t get fat “overnight” – so you should expect it to take a certain amount of time to lose that weight again, but don’t give up! Persistence, Determination and Grit - They should be your watchwords. These tips work – if you stick to your plan!1.

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Did that title make you cringe as much as it did me? It is that time of year when we start to think about what they are going to look like in their bathing suit this summer. I know I do. It was nice enough here in North Carolina last week that I actually put on my bikini and went out in the yard to get some sun. Now, I've actually lost about 25 pounds in the past few months, but I'm still not

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Are you ready to drop some weight and feel your best?Join us for the 90 Day Lifestyle Challenge!If you feel you have let yourself go or want to make some changes in your weight and overall health then this is a great opportunity for you.We are looking for 3 participants (we already have one spot filled) to join us for this exciting and fun challenge. For those of you who want to get in better

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Think dieting and eating out has to be complicated? Not if you look at it from this perspective...

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A peer of mine shared this article with me on finding time to exercise. I think she has a great idea. I hope it helps you get creative with your exercise time.Get Fit in BurstsBy Teresa MorrowMorr Services, Inc.As a co-owner of a small business, just like everyone else, I find it hard to find time to exercise.However, I found a way to fit in quite a bit of exercise every day and still get

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by Constance WeygandtA New Year’s Resolution that always seems to make the top ten list is losing weight. When we make our New Year Resolutions, we often sabotage ourselves by having broad goals. This year, narrow your focus. Break your goals into manageable steps. Make one or two or these steps your New Year’s Resolution.Have five smaller meals instead of three larger ones. Eating smaller meals,

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At the beginning of November, I declared that I was going to lose 10 pounds by Christmas. I'm proud to report that I weighed in yesterday at 157 for a total loss of eleven pounds!The size 16 Levi 505 blue jeans that I was forced to purchase at a consignment shop last year have been donated to Good Will. (They run small, by the way. About one size smaller than any other clothes I wear. That's

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Many people worry about holiday weight gain with all of the wonderful foods available this time of year. The question is do people really gain a lot of weight during the holidays? According to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine, the average weight gain of the study’s participants from Thanksgiving to New Year’s was less than one pound. The weight increase is not dramatic

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Take Control of Your Metabolism: Quick Tips for Increased Muscle Tone, Faster Fat Burning, and Energy Levels Like a 9 Year Old!by Jesse Cannone CFT, CPRS, CSPNSo many people are talking about how slow their metabolism is and why they need to start taking the latest diet supplement scam yet they don’t even understand how the human metabolism works. So before I even go into how to speed yours up, I

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It's a little off topic, but I wanted to share something with you to help you feel better about yourself. A friend shared this report with me and I'm passing it along.If you take care of work, family, home, finances and more on a daily basis, I'll just bet that you tend to forget (or dare I say "neglect") to take care of yourself. Maybe you've even forgotten how to take care of yourself.Go get

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Body weight charts use your body frame size to determine your ideal weight range. The question is how do you determine your body frame size? Are you small-boned? Large-boned? How do you know?Most of the documentation that I have read says to measure the circumference of your wrist to determine your body frame size. My wrist measures 6.25 inches, putting me in the medium frame category

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I have decided that it is time to set a new goal.10 Pounds by Christmas!!!That's 7 1/2 weeks. That's just over 1 pound per week. So do-able!!What's that??? Halloween candy? Thanksgiving? Christmas parties? SO WHAT!!Setting this goal will make me that much more likey to ignore the chocolate and other holiday goodies. Besides, I also know that endulging every now and then will actually help me lose

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This blog is now officially one year old. I can't believe it. I'd like to say I made better progress with my weight loss, but let's focus on the positive...I weigh six pounds less today than I did at this time last year!

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Frustration has officially set in! Despite increasing my walking routine to forty minutes six days a week, I have not lost weight. That makes it very difficult to continue.When you are so frustrated by your weight loss attempts, it is even more difficult to ignore the advertisements for diet pills when they show up in your email inbox. I got one of those emails this morning and was so very

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Water helps you feel full, curbs hunger cravings and detoxes the body. Therefore, indirectly, drinking your water will help you lose weight. But how much water should you drink? I've always read to drink eight 8 oz. glasses of water per day. I've also heard drink half of your body weight in ounces. However, recently I read to drink 1 quart of water for every 50 pounds of body weight per day.Math

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It's been one month since we made our move from Maryland to North Carolina. All of the boxes are finally out of the way of the treadmill and I started walking again this morning. Since I haven't walked on my treadmill in a month, I spent a good amount of time stretching and limited myself to one 20 minute mile. I'm happy to report that I didn't gain any weight during this move! On 7/13, I

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Are you ready to lose weight? Take this free quiz to see what stage of the change cycle you are in, and what steps you can take now to start working towards your weight loss goals.

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I've managed to get on my treadmill for the past six mornings in a row! I'm so proud of myself!! No excuses. Just do it and get it done.Have I mentioned before how much I love my treadmill? I do. I really do. Treadmills are so versatile. You can walk, jog or run. You can choose what kind of incline you can handle for the day. If you change your mind, it's as simple as pushing a button.

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OMG! Too funny! I just got this link in my email (from a well-respected affiliate marketer) and I had to share. For those of you, like me, who sit in front of your computer all day, this is something to check out. Simple exercises you can do while sitting... in front of the PC... in front of the TV... whatever...Get Fit While You Sit! There is even an exercise posted at that link that you can

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I read a quote on the wall at the local high school the other day. I was very intrigued by it as it made a whole heck of a lot of sense. I've heard that "knowledge is power" and I believed it. Obviously, I believed it. I've been adding all kinds of knowledgable stuff to this blog for months now. Recently, a friend unknowingly admitted that she also believes the same fallacy. She commented

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HOO HOO HOO HOO! :)Want a kick-butt workout?When was the last time you tried B-O-U-N-C-I-N-G? I keep trying to incorporate my trampoline into my workouts, but its hard! It's fun, but it also immediately gets my heart rate up and keeps it there. I can only bounce for a few minutes before I'm out of breath and my legs are tired. Maybe it is a toy only meant for young children with energy to

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I've gotta tell ya... My family and I are preparing for relocation. With all this packing and chaos, the last thing I feel like doing is exercising. However, I remember all too well the weight I put on when we moved last year! I can't let that happen again. So, talk to me. Motivate me. Are YOU exercising? What's your fitness routine?

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I enjoyed this article and thought I'd share....Health As Habit: Nutrition, Exercise, And Weight LossBy Donovan BaldwinHabits are really hard to break. It doesn't matter if they are bad habits or good habits. They CAN be tough to break. This is terrible if it is a bad habit, but it can be a major asset if it is a good habit. Once something good for you becomes a habitual part of your daily

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I was tired. I was cranky. I was stressed. (And apparently a little whiney.) My back was aching. The chiropractor told me that walking is the best thing to loosen up my back and restore movement, but the LAST thing in the world I felt like doing was getting on my treadmill!But sometimes, you've just gotta do whatcha just gotta do...I put on my sneakers, stretched a little and started walking. 2.0

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By: Think & Be SuccessfulMaking the decision to start exercising requires commitment and perseverance. Establishing and maintaining an effective exercise program can help you feel great and live a more active lifestyle.Check with your doctor first. Get your doctor's "OK" before embarking on an exercise program to avoid a serious injury to your health.Choose activities that you think you'll enjoy.

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Exercise Relapse- When Missing One Day of Exercise Turns Into Two Months©, 2005 Meri Raffetto, Real Living Nutrition Services. All Rights ReservedWe’ve all been there before. You miss one day of exercise which then turns into a week and then into a month. Missing one day of exercise is not the end of the world, but it is crucial to pay attention to the following week. Once you miss an entire week

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Strength training is guaranteed to boost your metabolism by adding lean muscle to your body. Every pound of muscle on your body takes up to 50 calories a day to maintain. A pound of fat only requires 2 calories a day to sustain it. So the more muscle you have the greater your metabolism, even when you are sleeping.Strengthening your body also strengthens your mental health. A Harvard study

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After having my routine totally disrupted by my back injury (or whatever I should call it), it has been really difficult to get back into the swing of things. I guess I finally realized that "back into it" isn't gonna happen. I have to accept that I can't pick up where I left off. The only way I'm going to get back into a routine is to get back to the basics.I have set a goal this week to walk

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I ought to change the name of this blog to "Mood Eaters Anonymous" or something. The stress of my life sure isn't helping me with the "weight loss" part. I'm so frustrated!!!Yes, it was one heck of a crazy weekend. My daughter turned 4 on Saturday. Not only did we have her birthday party, but we attended another one on Saturday as well. Then, with Sunday being Easter, we really did nothing

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By Tanja Gardner (used with permission)Understatement of the week: Creating an exercise routine you can actually stick to is not the easiest thing in the world. Corollary to understatement: Waking up sick on a day you’d planned on working out can be a tad frustrating.It’s tempting to ignore that ‘under the weather’ feeling and push on regardless. Our minds threaten us with pictures of how much

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I love my Proform treadmill! I have the ProForm 745CS. I don't know if they even make that one any more. ;)It has a heart monitor, 6 built in fitness programs, inclines to a 10% grade at .5% intervals, and a quick speed selector up to 10 MPH. It is a high quality treadmill that I've had for approximately six years and its still going strong.

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I love my ProForm treadmill! I've had it for approximately six years and I use it regularly. I know what I'm talking about when I say...You have got to check out this sale!!!ProForm provides high quality stuff. These prices are fantastic and they are offering FREE SHIPPING too! All of my affiliate training tells me to presell, not sell. (I hope I've done that in prior posts.) But I'm excited

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I got the results of my cholesterol testing the other day. Apparently all of my fast food mystery shops did have an affect!The ideal range for cholesterol is 100-199. Mine is 231. The highest it ever was on past tests was 201. The ideal range for HDL Cholesterol (good cholesterol) is 40-59. Mine is 63.The ideal range for LDL Cholesterol (bad cholesterol) is 0-99. Mine is 147!!The report

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I've been basically out of commission for one month now. When I go to the chiropractor this morning, I will be requesting permission to start exercising again. I know that once I start moving again, I will get back into my old routine rather quickly. My weight this morning was about 170, which means I gained around 4 pounds back this month by lack of exercise and totally slacking on my diet.

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(c) 2006, Meri Raffetto, Real Living Nutrition ServicesScientists are finding more links between our genetic makeup and obesity.Don’t you just hate it when you go on a calorie reduced weight loss plan and despite your best compliance everyone is losing weight except for you? It looks like scientists are getting closer and closer to finding an answer to this perplexing situation. Our genes may

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My back is still a mess and I am chronically uncomfortable and cranky. I'm seeing the chiropractor a minimum of twice a week to straighten out my twisted spine which caused all this grief. I have orders to keep moving, but NOT to exercise. Of course, my eating habits are now suffering too. I have been refusing to be good about what I'm eating. To me, it all goes together, and if I can't do some,

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Despite my very best efforts to keep my core muscles in great shape, I do still have an out of shape spine. I'm guessing that taking my children bowling on Saturday evening had something to do with it... When I woke up Sunday morning, I couldn't get up! I've been pretty much out of commission all week. I'm having a hard time walking up my stairs, never mind exercising. ((sigh)) I don't know

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I've added a new link for Weight Loss Books. The books were selected from weight loss and diets books on Barnes & Noble.com with a five star rating.

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Are you having trouble focusing? Go for a walk and get some oxygen to that brain of yours!Seriously. I was overwhelmed this morning with my to-do list for the day. I needed to organize everything I had to do in the right order to make my day as productive as possible. I just could not focus. So, I actually used my exercise to procrastinate. What an excellent idea that was!I got on my

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The results of my mini-poll are in. Out of my 13 respondents, 62% said they work out at home. I don't believe this is all a preference factor though. Reasons for using a home gym included time savings, money savings, convenience and privacy. I got the feeling that more people would be using the public gyms if time and money weren't a consideration. The social exercisers were big fans of the

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There is a point where walking turns into jogging; the speed that is the fastest you can possibly walk before you must jog. For me and my relatively short legs, that threshold is 4.0 MPH. For my 6'4" husband, that threshold is closer to 5.0 MPH. It is different for everybody.One of my treadmill programs holds a speed of 4.0 MPH for five minutes. It is a very awkward speed for me to move at.

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It's not very often that I go ranting and raving about something online without getting at least something out of it. However, every now and then, something catches my eye that I just have to share simply because of how awesome I think it is.You absolutely must check out the Hungry Girl website! Who knew diet and nutrition could be so much fun? I can't believe I've never seen this website

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Ug! Ug! UG! Once upon a time, I was one of the most flexible people I knew. When I used to stretch, I didn't understand the point. There was no "stretching" involved. I could do the splits easily. I could sit on the floor with my legs in front of me, bend over and lay down on them. Once upon a time....Now, I sit on the floor to stretch before I exercise, and my hips are so tight I can

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(Original article source: www.diseaseproof.com)In his book Eat to Live, Dr. Fuhrman cites studies that show fewer calories can mean an increased life span. Recently The Wall Street Journal printed an article supporting calorie-restricting diets. Health Journal writer Tara Parker-Pope reports: New research shows that calorie-restriction diets -- which cut calories by as much as 40% of your normal

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Mystery shopping at fast food restaurants and dieting just don't mix! I've done five shops this month with three of them this week alone! I may never eat fast food again. Amazingly enough, despite those three shops and my husband's birthday dinner at the Olive Garden, I still lost 1/2 pound this week. Guess the exercise and metabolism boosting strength-training paid off.I'll be better next

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I've been doing Slim in 6 for almost four complete weeks now and I am getting BORED! I still can't finish the second workout in the series completely, but I just can't stand to do the routine for one more day. Besides, I slipped on my stairs the other day and apparently stretched my quad a little much. The first lunge I did this morning really hurt. So, that was the end of that. I skipped ahead

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I've been a very busy woman lately. I haven't had alot of time for blogging. However, I have been making time for my exercise routine and I have been watching what I eat.I've lost another 2.5 pounds for a total of 7.5 since the first of the year! This morning my weight was an even 170. Very soon I will be saying goodbye to the 170's forever!

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It's very easy to get obsessed with your bathroom scale when you are trying to lose weight. The scale can be a useful tool, but only if you give it the respect it deserves.HOW, WHEN & HOW OFTENUse the same scale every time you weigh yourself. Scales vary.Make sure your scale is on a hard, flat surface. Carpeting or an uneven floor will give an inaccurate reading.Weigh yourself first thing in the

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I'm referring to my waist. :DPutting on my exercise clothes a few minutes ago, I actually felt a curve inward above my hips! I looked in the mirror and there it was! And my butt was actually looking a little perky too! Yes, there is still droopy skin and fat over it (sorry... not a pretty picture), but I could tell there was toned muscle formation under it. Hooray!! Just had to share!

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I woke up yesterday morning like I had just woken from the dead. I was exhausted and lethargic. My coffee didn't even snap me out of it. I just didn't feel right at all. I wouldn't even attempt my workout for fear that I might pass out.When I went to complete my diet journal from the evening before, that's when it hit me! My calorie consumption was way too low the day before. It was

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eDiets.com says it's perfectly normal to lose more weight during your first week of dieting and that it will stabilize. Five pounds is FIVE pounds! Week one or not! I'm doing a happy dance!Officially, I haven't lost any more weight than I posted about last, but I have gotten rid of the holiday weight! YAY ME!

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Do you remember my post on Imperfect Feet and my Dear Sports Authority post?If your sneakers are getting old and you need a new pair, check out this offer. The Sport Authority is having a great January promotion for Free Shipping and Return Shipping on Footwear!!

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OK... So it's a business book, but the same ideas apply to getting in shape.... There is an old saying that if the first thing you do each morning is to eat a live frog, you'll have the satisfaction of knowing that it's probably the worst thing you'll do all day. "Eat that frog" is a metaphor for tackling the most challenging task of the day - the one that probably has the most impact. I'm

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So, eDiets.com says my body mass index (BMI) is currently 30 and falls in the high risk category. YIKES! I didn't think it was that bad. My current weight is 177.5 and my goal is 145. I can lose 10 pounds by February 4th if I stick to 1200-1300 calories per day. I'm on the eDiets weight loss plan, but decided not to go with the extra fitness, support and recipe options. I figure I'll try to do

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Two years ago, I made the resolution to lose weight and get in shape. I kept that resolution and lost 25 pounds! However, last year was a year of big changes. I found out that moving makes you fat. LOL! So, I'm making the resolution again for 2006. I know I can do it because I did it before!!! Why don't you join me?Here are some of my favorite tools for losing weight and getting in shape:

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I was left an interesting comment on my blog this morning. It was a link to another website, like most of them are. However, this one got me reading! Therefore, I must share! www.ReversingObesity.com

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Afraid to be thin? Sounds crazy, doesn't it? I used to think so. Guys turn their heads and look at thin, fit women. I used to miss that feeling... the feeling that I was attractive enough to make men's heads turn. However, when I lost weight in the past, that head-turning started to make me uncomfortable. Then there is the problem of the other women. Women jokingly look at thin women and

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Over 4 million Winsor Pilates videos have already been sold! Winsor Pilates® does not require any equipment and can be done at home or while traveling Winsor Pilates® help strengthen your core and minimize the effects of stress, poor posture and weak muscles. I personally use and recommend Winsor Pilates®. I have benefited first hand from an improvement in body posture and muscle tone. These

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Lose Weight the Healthy WayCopyright © 2004 Marlene MathisAna Healthhttp://www.anahealth.comIt's definitely no fun to lose weight -- put it back on, lose weight, put it back on, and so on. Just as you learn the rules of a new diet, you find yourself trying to get around them. What if all you had to do to lose weight was to eat less? You may think it can't be done. However, experts say it can. Of

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It's confession time. I've been battling with my ADHD son for the past few mornings in a row about getting ready for school, about having dinner, about doing homework, and about going to bed. My daughter has had too many "accidents" on the floor and in her bed. She has been sick and refuses to take her medicine. I'm worried about my father. Whenever I clean one spot, my family has messed two

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I looked at my scale this morning and saw the same 170.5 that looked back at me a week ago. I could take that many different ways. I thought I'd add a bit of color to my blog entry today to represent my thoughts. PESSIMISTIC: I can't believe that I didn't lose any weight last week. It looks like I really blew it with my eating habits. I knew I shouldn't have had all that pasta and cake.

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One thing I remember vividly from my weight loss buddies in the past is their incredible guilt. If they didn't exercise or they had a day where they ate something they weren't supposed to, they always expressed failure.Did you read my last post? You should not deprive yourself! Dieting is not about deprivation and guilt is NOT part of this process! Last year when I lost 25 pounds, you can bet

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Do you think it's a coincidence that "diet" starts with "die"? With the way some people respond to the word, you would certainly think there was a correlation. To most people, dieting is associated with deprivation. It doesn't have to be that way. Actually, if you think of it that way, you are already setting yourself up for failure. I believe you must allow yourself your favorite foods in

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It was with great apprehension that I went shopping for a new pair of athletic shoes yesterday. You see, I've had a great deal of difficulty with inexperienced salespeople in the past and unfortunately, I don't have the easiest set of feet to put shoes on. I need a shoe with a high instep, a wide toe box and a narrow heel. Despite the fact that the majority of my activity is walking on a

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Unfortunately, I've had too many first weeks on my path to being at a healthy weight to get overly excited about this, but I thought I would share any way. Part of a weight loss blog is reporting the progress, right? Feel free to comment and tell me to get over my bad attitude. LOL!So... What did I do last week? Got off my butt, first of all. LOL! I walked on my treadmill for one hour

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"Without goals, and plans to reach them, you are like a ship that has set sail with no destination." - Fitzhugh DodsonWhat are my weight loss goals? My ultimate goal is to comfortably fit back into my size 10 Gap jeans that I worked so hard for last year. I think that will put me around 147 pounds. Although it isn't really a weight I am striving for. I still need to determine a time frame to

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Let it be known now that I can be a whiner! However, bear with me, because there will be some quality content in here. I promise.I have imperfect feet. I've always known that my feet were a little smaller than average for a woman of my height. I usually wear a 6 or 6.5. And my feet have always hurt a lot after standing on them for any length of time. I never realized how imperfect my feet

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One of the really great things about walking on my treadmill is that it is "me time". For the most part, my daughter knows to leave me alone while I'm walking and I have time to think about things.Today, my thoughts were of this blog and the many different things I want to include here. So, I guess this is a good time to type some of those thoughts. It will help me remember ideas later and will

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In this case, it wasn't actually a mirror that got this blog started. It was the monitor screen on my laptop computer. Last night, as I opened my laptop, I caught a glimpse of myself in the monitor reflection. I was not happy with what I saw.Last year, due to chronic fatigue and depression, I was advised by my doctor to start exercising on a regular basis. I also needed to lose about 39 pounds to

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