North Dakota is getting slammed by another blizzard. ANOTHER ONE. This seems to be a weekly event. Averie said her radio reported that we had already gotten 11 inches since last night. And we are supposed to get lots more. Ugh. Spring? Not here.
The YMCA is shut down, so I broke out the Wii Fit […]
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side dishes
POINTS® Value: 6 Servings: 4 Preparation Time: 5 min Cooking Time: 50 min
Level of Difficulty: Easy
This stuffed spud can stand on its own for lunch or accompany a dinner entree for a heartier meal. If you’re in a hurry, microwave the potatoes on high-power for about 15 minutes, instead of baking them.
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As some of you know, I have dreams of becoming a runner. Only I don’t run. I haven’t even tried since last summer. At that point, I could go for a few minutes, then walk for several, and then jog a few more minutes… catch my drift?
This morning I did not go to the gym […]
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I am writing here today, well, because I can. And I also don’t feel like writing my numbers on my other blog. WI today: 229, +2 lbs.
I am pretty much back where I started last December!! Augh! I was expecting a little gain this week because I haven’t been eating very well, plus I have my […]
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I went to the gym this morning and it felt WONDERFUL!! I had a great workout… 30 minutes on the Precor EFX, 15 minutes on the Precor AMT, and 45 minutes of weights. I am hoping this feeling will be around for the rest of my workouts this week! ;o) Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
**I also wanted to […]
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1. I have realized that my mental state has a direct effect on my physical state. 2. I have been in a funk the last few months and I believe this has a lot to do with my sllllloooooowww progress in losing weight. 3. The sun was out this weekend and it made me happy.
4. I ate […]
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Worst Candy TWIX (1 pckg) 280 calories, 27 g sugars, 14 g fat (11 g sat.) Saturated Fat Equivalent: 11 strips of bacon Eat This Instead: 100 GRAND (1 pckg) 190 calories, 22 g sugars, 8 g fat ( 5 g saturated)
Source: Eat This, Not That!
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What’s new? How are things going? Ready for winter to be over?
My skin and head are so incredibly itchy I could die. I have totally had to borrow my husband’s dandruff shampoo this week. It’s bad. How embarrassing. And at the gym? My face just BURNS when I sweat. At least I have been getting […]
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1. I have been doing well with my fruits and veggies. 2. Wine counts as fruit, right? 3. No? 4. I had Dibs this weekend. You know, those ice cream things that are totally not healthy. 5. I’m thinking about doing yoga with Megan this week. 6. I’m scared that I am too fat.
7. I only went to the gym […]
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Helllloooo? Echo… Echo… Is this thing on? Tap, tap. Things seem to be awfully… vacant… around here today. Liven’ up people! It’s Friday! TRAIL MIX, DRIED FRUIT, AND MIXED NUTS Eat This!
Sunsweet Pitted Prunes – 100 cal, 0 g fat, 12 g sugar, 3 g fiber – Per gram, prunes provide ewer calories, more fiber, and less sugar than […]
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CORN CHIPS Eat This Guiltless Gourmet All Natural Chili Lime – 120 cal, 3 g fat, 200 mg sodium. Fewer ingredients, less fat, and double the fiber of Tostitos. Que Pasa White Corn – 140 cal, 7 g fat, 50 mg sodium. One of the most reliable plain tortilla chips in the supermarket.
Snyder’s of Hanover MultiGrain – 130 […]
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In an attempt to pull me out of my funk yesterday, my husband MADE me get out of bed and shower. I did not go to the gym, but he did drive me to the tanning salon and MAKE me go in while he waited in the car. And then we got Starbucks and went […]
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WORST CRUNCH SNACK Gardetto’s Special Request Roasted Garlic Rye Chips (1/2 cup, 30 g) 160 calories, 10 g fat, 40 mg sodium Each single serving exceeds the amount of trans fat deemed safe to consume daily by the American Heart Association. Eat This Instead: Snyder’s of Hanover Sourdough Nibblers (16 pieces, 30 g) 120 calories, 0 g fat, 200 mg sodium
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1. I am feeling very down and depressed lately 2. I did well with my eating… until the weekend. 3. I have been slacking on the exercise.
4. I didn’t go to the gym this morning because my husband is majorly pissing me off and I didn’t want to sit in the car with him. So I will […]
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This is more like an FYI… and a disgusting one at that. After reading this, you can thank me for helping you keep your caloric intake down for today. ;o) The FDA allows certain amounts of *bonus* ingredients in our food, lucky us… Canned Pineapple – Can contain up to 20 percent moldy fruit
Canned Tomatoes – Can […]
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