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Plateau... Already?
I've been a MFP since mid-January, though I didn't really start taking it seriously until the begining of February. I have been exercising regularly and eating reasonably well since then and I lost 13 pounds in the first 5 weeks or so. My scale has been stuck for two weeks now and I cannot figure it out. Coincidentally, I…
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Inspiration!?
had a friend tell me yesterday I was their silent inspiration. She said she has watched how dedicated I have been in exercise and eating habits, that when she feels like giving up, she thinks of me. Wow, I needed that! Do you have a person who inspires you to keep going? Mine is my husband!:happy:
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Motivation
So... yesterday didn't end well. Wayyyy over my calorie goal. Today I have a plan. Today will be better. I couldn't resist the 100-calorie bag of chocolate-covered pretzels. Not part of the plan. Now I will have to work 100 calories harder at the gym this evening to come out ahead. What I need is the motivation to GET to…
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Am I hungry or bored?
I notice one of the biggest issues I fight with is that feeling between being hungry and being bored. I will have eaten a nice filling meal and shortly after I'll be watching TV and sitting on Facebook or even with nothing to do at work and I'll feel hungry. So then I start snacking. Maybe I'll start with a banana and then…
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New "married 30 something" group anyone??
I would love to start to add a few friends, but would like to limit it to married couples or individuals. Just a fun, safe environment where happily married people can share encouragement and support! Friend me! :)
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Well what the heck.
so I've been pretty annoyed with myself lately, because I've been stuck at the same weight since November! I got an elliptical, and have been trying to raise my endurance on it. However within the last 2 weeks I've somehow managed to gain 4 lbs. So as i said I was pretty mad with myself about it. That is, until just now.…
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Help! I've lost my motivation and don't know where to find i
I don't know what's going on with me...I started this thing with such purpose and drive...a few weeks in and my exercise is negligible, I'm dipping in to the cookies and treats again...I have no motivation! My weight is holding steady at 160 and the flab is going nowhere fast! Anybody else out there need a huge kick in the…
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Pep talk!
So, today is starting day 3 with absolutely NO caffeine! I've only had water...water...and more water!!! I couldn't bare adding those unnecessary calories into my database! My heart belongs to a mountain dew or a dr. pepper can!! Today I have an awful headache and just want a sodie! It's all I can think about...gosh, I…
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Your Dream Bikini Please
I need ideas :blushing: http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1265421653852&c=Page&cid=1265425735323&pagename=vsdWrapper
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Video Games... Game Over?
So, I joined MFP back in September and quite successfully lost A LOT of weight. My eating habits changed... my exercise habits changed... I changed. Earlier in the year I went through a breakup from my Fiance and with that depression set in. Shortly there after I injured my shoulder while exercising. I changed again...…
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Looking for Motivation
Hi! I'm new here and I'm looking for a group to join that will help challenge me, motivate me, and keep me moving. Do you know of a group that I can join? Jess
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Modern Day Pin-up Girls! - Week 1
Here, we go ladies. These are our current members and start weights. If you need to update or I don't have your weight, please send it in.
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A blog on motivation
This is a link written by my friend, neighbor and triathlete Claudia. Please take a moment to read it and remember the women she writes about when you hear that voice in your head that says, "But I don't wanna workout". I believe Myra, (subject of the blog) is truly inspiring in a way that most of us do not come in contact…
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feeling down
I don't know whats going on. I feel that I can't get motivated. I feel well I just feel blah. I know that what I am doing with losing weight is important but I just can't get motivated. My knees hurt, I feel boated, and my weight keeps fluxuating so much. I feel like crying. I am crying as I type this. I want to suceed in…
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How can I get my hubby on board with lifestyle change?
Hi there...I am fairly new here...been on about a month. While I am not very faithful about tracking, I do see the benefit of the site, just knowing that I have a support community, being able to see the numbers rise and fall as I track food and exercise, and especially when the scales are good to me.....the whole idea of…
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Stressors that cause binging....
Hi there! I am having a terrible time with stressors in my life and giving in to binging to comfort myself. It's been that way all weekend for me. And when TOM is near, the same thing. I'm just wondering how do you deal with these things to keep from binging? Thanks in advance for the advice! I really appreciate it!
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NEW FRIENDS WANTED!
I NEED NEW FRIENDS. WE CAN PROGRESS TOGETHER! I want us to be able to encourage each other!
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inspirational quote re: energy
"Energy is the essence of life. Every day you decide how you're going to use it by knowing what you want and what it takes to reach that goal, and by maintaining focus." - Oprah Saw this today and loved it -- thought maybe someone else would too :flowerforyou:
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Truly In The Fight Of My Life
Today I am in need of a verbal slap.....Yes Im know Im asking for it! but Im currently down 22 lbs and this is about the time that I sabatoge myself and go crazy eating until I gain 5-7 lbs and then have to spend the next 4 weeks losing the same weight! I dont know why I do this...its like temporary insanity!!! I need…
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UGGGHHH!!!
I am so tired of not losing weight, I just seem to be losing and gaining the same 5 pounds. So frustrating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I could use some advice I eat with in my calorie goal, sometimes I go over I don't drink enough water on most days I exercise on most days, high intesity for about 20 - 30 min…
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Favorite Quotes
Here are a few of mine: Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your…
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Any groups out there for 200 lbs to lose??
I'm looking to start a group or join one with people who have 200 or so pounds to lose! If there already is one of these groups, please let me know so I can join in! :-)
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Will power-Do you have it?
What is will power? The trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior. We all struggle with it. I saw this weekend TRUE will power. My friend's mother has been battling cancer for 8 years. The end was near. She tried every treament, traditional, experimental and non-traditional to "cure' herself. Her grandson's 1st…
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Backtracking
Hi all. I could really use some motivation today. I did my measurements yesterday and realised that I am back to exactly the same size I was in November. I have been lifting weights 4-5 times a week since the beginning of February, but have been terrible about logging my food and so have eaten away any progress I made. At…
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Take a fresh look at your ticker
I hadn't really looked at my ticker properly for a while but did just now and felt very proud that I have worked just over a quarter of the way to my goal! Take a look at your ticker and look how the guage is moving closer towards your goal! How exciting :)
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30 Day Shred and Pure Burn, Pure Strength
I (along with my girlfriend) cannot seem to do anything halfway, so why change now? lol We both decided to get in shape a couple of weeks ago (I was technically obese). We joined MFP a while ago but didn't do anything with it. That is, until about a week ago when we bought Bob Harper’s Pure Burn, Pure Strength. We started…
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WANTED: MFP members in the Hyattsville, MD area
Hi. I saw some threads of people from MD. I was looking for some even closer to me. So let me know if you're in this area.:happy:
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2 week challenge
Hi everyone, The smaller your goal the easier it is to tackle!! So here it is all set yourself a target weight you would like to reach by 22/03/11 and then we can work at it two weeks at a time. I am going to weight myself once a week on a Tuesday and I think you should all do the same. By the 22/03/11 I would like to lose…
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Picture shows the truth...
I tried to post this a while ago, and couldn't figure out how to post the picture. The thing is, this picture was taken about a month ago at a point when I was so excited that I'd so far lost 15 lbs. Then I was mortified when our church youth director posted this picture online of me, his faithful chaperone at our lock-in.…
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Lose 5+ pounds in March? You bet we can!!!!
Hello fellow losers! Following on from our fabulous February group, I now challenge you to lose more than 5 pounds in March. Our February group lost over 100 pounds and I know we are going to be even more successful than last month. New members are very welcome and we would love to have you. We have started a fresh this…