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Ok, healthy mamas. I just made these chocolate "truffle" bites and wanted to share the recipe: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/02/08/german-chocolate-fudge-bites/
I usually am wary of the "healthy desserts," but these are pretty tasty!
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@aprk: Do you think they would be good without the coconut? Not a fan. How many points are they?
Celery is not a yummy or filling snack. I did avoid the huge trays of donuts they had at day care this morning for the Dads. They told me I could have DH's since he doesn't come to day care.
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@Smurfette: I think they would. There's not a lot and it's just a hint of flavor. Might not be as sweet though? Good job on the donut avoidance!
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@aprk, those remind me of a similar snack I've made! They have dates, unsweetened coconut flakes, macadamia nuts, and blueberries. They're sweet (not too sweet) but more like little protein power balls. They're on my to-make list (sans blueberries because they make them go bad faster and they get kind of mushy) whenever I can get around to it.
SO.....I've been watching what I eat since June 1 and eating paleo/primal since June 7. I weighed in today and I'm down 8 pounds! 5 of those were in the last week!!!
I *do* think i'm going to have to give in and buy a pair of jeans one-size-up. The maternity ones are sagging and my regular ones are just way too disgustingly tight (and i don't want to stretch them out real bad because they're my favorite designer jeans....i only own two pairs of jeans, lol. My height makes it tough). I think I'll try Gap. I really liked their maternity jeans. I wear jeans to work SO MUCH...I don't think i can avoid not buying a pair.
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@blackbird: yum! And congrats on the weight loss!
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@blackbird: way to go!!!
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@blackbird: That's awesome! I swear, paleo is a total game-changer! I am skinny as hell, or at least the thinnest I've ever been, all bc of paleo:) You'll be in those designer jeans in no time at all! Is there any way you can just wear leggings or something until then, to avoid buying the jeans? Or even jeggings?
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@princessbaby-nah, I work in manufacturing so I need sturdier jeans. I made a thread about it and I'm gonna buy some cheap old navy ones for now! Can't beat $17! I knew paleo would work and I really thought it'd be harder and I would crave carbs and junk more. I'm surprised that I don't!!!
Thanks ladies!
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So.... even though I ate crap Friday-Sunday, supposedly I've lost 3 lbs! I think my scale might be a big fat liar though, so I'm holding off on celebrating until next week to see if the weight stays off.
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Gah, i missed weigh in this weekend because of our move. Just didnt have the time to get to the store for it. I might go tonight or just weigh myself at home. I hope I had a loss or at least maintained.
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@Adira: That is awesome!
@looch: Just look at this way, this week you will have a really good loss!
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@Smurfette: haha, I'm just not sure I believe it. I feel like I ate pretty poorly over the weekend. Plus I'll probably be up next week because I have a bachelorette party this weekend. Oh well!
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@blackbird: oh wow, I am impressed!
@Smurfette: Good thinking!
@Adira: A loss is a loss! It's my new favorite saying!
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@Smurfette: avoiding donuts is a huge accomplishment!! Free food is almost impossible for me to resist!! I'm impressed
@blackbird: good job!!!! That's awesome
@Adira: wohoo!!!! I hope your scale isn't lying
@looch: fingers crossed for you!
I'm down a total of 5.6 pounds in two weeks. I feel really good! I'm noticing a huge difference in my stomach already. Now if my wedding rings would just fit...
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@sslm: That's awesome!!! It's great that you can see a difference too - that's always the best indication! And I hear you on the wedding rings. Mine just BARELY fit and if I have to take them off for any reason, I have to break out the soap!
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@sslm: Good for you! I love it when I see progress, esp. in my tummy area.
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@Adira: @looch: thanks ladies!!!
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@sslm: that is awesome!! I hope my resulted are just as good!
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Just started eating paleo/primal today and I'm dying for some ice cream. Of course today had to be a particularly difficult day and while I would usually "reward" myself with a treat, I can't do that anymore! Ugh.
You ladies are inspiring though! I hope to join you with some significant results
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@blackbird: I'm still here . . . although my recent birthday (and several work functions) set me back! I am just so over feeling like crap and am making small changes that will hopefully pay off soon! Today has been pretty great though . . .
ETA: And what is this no craving thing of which you speak?! The second I know something is off limits, my cravings increase dramatically for it!
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@petunia354: I wanted a milkshake and ice cream all weekend, but I save my points for wine and beer instead.
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@Smurfette: lol! I'm the opposite. I'd much rather have a sweet than a drink.
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I lost 2.6 lbs in my first week on WW. Back to my pre-pregnancy weight. But sadly the skirt I am wearing today is tight when it use to be loose. But at least I can wear it!!
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@Smurfette: Woo! Congratulations on being back to pre-preg weight!!! I still have a WAYS to go before I'm there. I'm not surprised about the fit though - I hear that's pretty common. But I'm impressed you're in it! I'm still wearing maternity clothes.
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@Adira: Well I thought that I would try it. I only have one pair of work pants that fit, otherwise I am wearing maternity too. But they are starting to get too baggy on me. In that awkward in between stage.
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@Smurfette: What kind of skirt is it? Is it a pencil skirt? I have a bunch of those but I can't fit into any of them yet! The one skirt I can wear is more like sweat pant material. It's wicked comfy, but not as classy.
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@Adira: Not a pencil. It had a thick band at the waist and then flares out. I love my knit cotton skirts for the weekends.
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@Smurfette: Sounds cute! I need more skirts like that! I like the pencil skirts, but they are hard to pull off when I've gained weight. They aren't forgiving AT ALL.
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@Smurfette: Congrats! What an awesome accomplishment!
@Adira: Yeah, I am still wearing pencil skirts *2* sizes bigger than my regular size (I am wearing an 8, but I usually wear a 4).
BUT, I think it is better to wear closer-fitting clothes instead of trying to hide your body . . . I think that makes you look heavier than you really are!
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@MsLipGloss: Soooo true! I've just been avoiding the pencil skirts for now, haha. I probably should buy some clothes that actually fit instead of continuing to wear my maternity clothes...
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@Adira: I bought 2 pencil skirts the same style in different sizes so as I lose weight, I just transition to the next smaller skirt, but no one can tell because it is the same skirt.
I also forgot to add that I am nowhere near my pre-pg weight . . . I am hoping I am still able to wear my clothes when I hit my goal weight! *fingerscrossed*
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@MsLipGloss: haha, that's smart! I should do that! Although I'm cheap, so I probably won't.
And I hope you're able to wear your clothes when you hit your goal weight too!!
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@Adira: @MsLipGloss: would you ladies believe I put on a pencil skirt in a size 8 this morning and it fit? I was stunned. I couldn't however, find a top to go with it, so back into the closet it went.
I have clothes in at least 3 sizes right now, I've gotten rid of the 4's, I just don't think I can ever get back there again.
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@looch: haha, that's too funny! Congrats on fitting into a size 8 pencil skirt though! That's impressive!
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@looch: Woot Woot! That's a great way to kick off a Wednesday . . . or any day for that matter! It also sounds like you are due for little shopping!
I am still holding out hope for my 4s . . . at my maintainable tiniest, I can wear 2s (right around 128-130--I am 5'7" and some change), but I think 135 is a good, realistic, won't-have-to-kill-myself-to-maintain goal for me, which would put me comfortably in most of my clothes (with maybe a couple of exceptions) . . . I HOPE.
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@Adira: I was stunned. I did need some shapewear though, I still have a belly buldge. I am a classic pear shape, so I've def. lost an inch or two in the thigh area.
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@looch: Oh my gosh, I'm a pear too. But that's awesome you've lost some inches in the thigh area! I need to lose some there too. And in the stomach area. And the arms...
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@looch: All due to paleo? I am having such a tough time . . . I really need to just mentally embrace it and go with it! I just stumble every couple of days and then dread having to re-start again. *sigh*
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@MsLipGloss: weight watchers, and some paleo, I am trying to address grains at the moment, namely pasta and bread.
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@looch: Awesome!! An 8 is my dream goal. And I agree with @MsLipGloss: sounds like you need to go shopping!
@Adira: @looch: I am a pear too. My thighs and hips need MAJOR help. I am trying to cut down on carbs too but I just love them!
BUT, I think it is better to wear closer-fitting clothes instead of trying to hide your body . . . I think that makes you look heavier than you really are!
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