K.I.S.S.

Jennifer wrote Jun 01, 2008 : I eat faster and do not chew as well when I am putting things in my body that I do not really want in me.  Now that is absolutely silly.  Why eat it if I do not want it in me?  Is eating it any faster going to make it better or less distasteful? ... more »
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Wordy and Wonderful

Jennifer wrote May 30, 2008 : So the batteries are reading low on the scale and there are no 9 volt batteries to be found at this early morning. Ha! Great. I do have my tape measure. The first number is the number recored today. Neck: 12.75 - 13, chest: 35 - 35.5, upper l... more »
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A tortoise and many robins (Happy Earth Day)

Jennifer wrote Apr 22, 2008 : I have to say first off, it is COLD here. Forget about the actual number, the wind is so nasty! Ok. Dealing with this. These reporters from one of the news stations comes up to me the other day and asks me if it is going to storm. I thought he w... more »
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A Plan for a healthy life.... not just weight loss

Jennifer wrote Apr 12, 2008 : I have made some very poor choices and I just can not take it anymore. I felt so aweful. Yesterday I learned that JUNK= anxiety, bloatedness, general crumbiness and then after this crappy day I felt like I could not get to sleep. SO what is today... more »
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Whole for health

Jennifer wrote Mar 31, 2008 : I think I am easing up on the food combining thing. I NEED protein and carbs sometimes especially when I am really active and working out. I simply can not go on natural sugars alone or plain protein. I NEED ENERGY! Though I think it did wonders ... more »
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Goal: Maintain Patience

Jennifer wrote Jan 20, 2008 : A different approach to dieting, this is what I am taking. No points and a couple times I wanted that scale and 2x I stepped on it. Nasty validation and it proved NOTHING! But still 2x is much improvement over the past normal times I would get on ... more »
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How Much Protein Do You Need and Why Water is Important When Consuming Protein

healthnut wrote Jan 06, 2008 : We often hear that Americans are consuming too much protein but we have no idea what this means or what is too much. How much protein you need depends on your lifestyle. If you are working out or are pregnant, you will need more. But as a ge... more »
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Poem

Jennifer wrote Dec 13, 2007 : Bon Jovi was amazing on Monday and it was well worth the wait. I am SURE I would have been much more crazed if I had gone the first time in grade 12, but it was still great to hear so many old songs and then of course the new. Things have been so... more »
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post weekend thoughts

Jennifer wrote Nov 05, 2007 : So there is no magic pill for the legs and behind and that is just fine with me. I am learning that all good things are going to come to this good girl with time and effort. My effort...lol. This really may take some time!!! I do not want to lose... more »
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Vegetarian Protein Sources

Jennifer wrote Jul 19, 2007 : I am excited about this new place I am in. I can see the fat loss increasing and my muscle mass is starting to make an appearance. This pleases me greatly! :) I am not a complete vegetarian, but I love the idea that I can eat well, feel good,... more »
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