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| DLfreek86
Fri 5/19/2006 4:01p | Well as far as low fat snacks too you really have to watch out for salt content. Drink lots of water! Luna Bars are good, I love a banana with peanut butter on it. |
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| DLfreek86
Fri 5/19/2006 4:03p | Woooops!
Weight lifting Dalmatians! |
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| Pixie Glitter
Fri 5/19/2006 7:38p | RAM1984, yes, absolutely I struggle with that same issue. Try to remember that as long as you're eating right, that weight fluctuation will work itself out. It *can* be very frustrating, but it's one of the joys (ha) of being a woman. Hang tough! |
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| tiggerdis_
Sat 5/20/2006 3:02p | I agree it's one of those joys of being a woman (???) especially around "that time of the month". When that happens, I make extra sure I'm drinking my water and doing my best at making it to the gym. I need to, because my other option - and the one I give into more often than not - is to say, well it's not working, and then to binge. Something a girlfriend told me that I've sort of adopted as a mantra is "no one shoves that food in your mouth but YOU". That usually stops me from reaching for something I shouldn't have. Good luck! we're right behind you.
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| cape cod joe
Sat 5/20/2006 8:06p | I've always said to the few people that would be interested that I'm part woman and part camel in my ability to store liquid as I fluctuate 15 pounds a day> it used to be 17 pounds but now I drink much more liquid while I'm working out rather than storing up and getting drhydrated. |
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| teddibubbles
Sat 5/20/2006 8:14p | Im trying too! |
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| mrichmondj
Sun 5/21/2006 4:44a | I snack through most of the day and keep the meals light.
I always carry some sort of fruit with me to work. Bananas and oranges are my favorite snacks. Apples are good, too.
I also like the South Beach Diet brand of snack bars. They are a little bit bland tasting, but have a good protein content. |
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| cape cod joe
Sun 5/21/2006 5:58a | OUTSTANDING Mrich and please everyone listen to Mrich as he is sharp with just about everything:) |
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| BlazesOfFire
Sun 5/21/2006 6:12a | <<I also like the South Beach Diet brand of snack bars. They are a little bit bland tasting, but have a good protein content.>>
South Beach has these great wraps! My favorite is the chcken caesar and it comes with plenty chicken, parmesan cheese, and light caesar dressing on wheat tortillas (and you get enough of everything to make two wraps) and for dessert, a cup of sugar free jello...and the whole meal is 230 calories! and it fills you up! |
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| mrichmondj
Sun 5/21/2006 6:26a | Also, if you are looking to boost your metabolism, nothing beats an early morning cardiovascular workout. If you get your blood pumping first thing in the morning, it will speed up your metabolism for the rest of the day. It also gives a good energy boost that lasts all day long -- less tendency to get sleepy mid-day.
I run 3-4 miles on the treadmill every morning, Monday - Friday. I try to get started before 6 AM so I can have everything wrapped up before I head to work. It makes a big difference. When I have to skip the morning routine and exercise in the afternoon or evening, I always notice how much less energy I have during the day. |
