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A Fact of Life...
After Monday and Tuesday even the calendar says W. T. F... :bigsmile:
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Anyone else feel uncomfortable with Jillian's pics?
I was browsing through the message boards and pics of Jillian Michaels keeps looming to the right side. Not that I have a problem with her or this site for posting these pictures - I know she works very hard to be the pretty person she is but it is a little intimidating. I am being realistic - I will never look like her no…
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Seeing myself as other do
This has been a thought running through my head for a while now. I don't really see myself as thin even though everyone else tells me so. I look in the mirror and still see the fat person. I have been working hard to change how I view myself, but for some reason, I just can't shake it. I still feel that people look at me…
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wii active
hi could somebody please tell me what i would put a workout on the wii active under my exercise diary i did a 20 and 30 minute workout but finding it hard to log in my exercise diary x
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What's a cup equivalent to?
Hi all, just wondering if anyone can help. How much would 1 cup of water be? ML wise? Thanks for any help! Sephs
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Atkins
Well I've made up my mind and im going to give Atkins a try. Seems easy and not so boring....well at least the induction phase...I guess I NEED to see a drop in the number i see on the scale to actually PUSH me to want to continue with healthy habbits and exercise. Has anyone had success on Atkins? I need tips and…
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Calorie Consumtion
I am needing some advice on the number of calories I need to be consuming. I started out the day with needing 1980 calories. After two aerobic sessions and 20 minutes on a bike it was raised to 3014. After eating my three meals and snacks, it is daying I still have 1384 calories left to consume. The thing is I can't eat…
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Need help with belly pooch lol
OK....so I have been working my a#@ off and I still have a lil belly pooch that will not go away for ANYTHING!!! I run, walk, strength train, crunches, eat 1200 calories, u name it I do it... Any suggestions?? Anyone else feeling this??? I know ya can not spot reduce but dang...lmao
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Over 50 & Staying Fit - Share Your Experience
Hi, my name is Peter. I am 52 years old. About a year ago I hired a trainer and decided to get on a diet and fitness program that would produce results. Basically, I became obsessed with fitness over 50. I had tried to train on my own on and off for years. The results were always the same. After 3-4 months I would lose…
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wasting food
this one is for all you parents out there -- one of my biggest pitfalls is eating off my kids' plates to avoid wasting food, which i can't stand. I have a 5 yr old and a 2 yr old and their appetites are totally unpredictable - i give them very reasonable portion sizes for thier age and usual appetite but sometimes they eat…
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I've got a question
My DH bought me a HRM today:heart: , so I wore it while on the treadmill for 30 minutes. The treadmill (which does not ask for your weight, height, etc.) said I burned 175 calories.:ohwell: My HRM said 380 calories burned.:ohwell: That is like 200 calories different!!!! :noway: So, my quesiton is: Which one do I log??:huh:…
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Eat More to Lose More Group Week 1
Welcome to the Eat More to Lose More Group! After being frustrated with trying calorie deficits and increased activity and no to little scale movement, we are taking the approach to eating more. What do we have to lose except those unwanted pounds! This site has and calculator has really opened my mind up to the idea I…
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Diet and exercise question....
I am trying to increase my strength all the while losing about 18 pounds. I'm doing a hybrid P90x and Insanity. My question is; is it possible that by lifting heavier weights that I am somehow negating the caloric deficit I am creating? I'm eating pretty stinking well, if I say so myself, and I work out hard, but I get…
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Plateu help
Hi. I'm not sure what's happening but I've seem to hit a plateu. I am eating below my min calories and exercising, yet I have stopped losing weight. Has anybody gone through this and how have you overcome it? BTW, this is my 2nd week on MFP. I've lost 11 lbs...Maybe I'm doing it too fast? Not sure...Please help.
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Going over on Protein goal
My daily protein goal is 50g daily. I have been eating very healthy, and most days staying under my calorie, fat, and carb goals. I am finding that my protein intake is sometimes 5-10g above my goal each day. I have been told in the past to try and eat protein with every meal, because it holds your appetite better and…
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Will this work?
Hello again:smile: A friend of mine gave me his advice on weightloss....2 protein shakes 1 for breakfast, 1 for lunch and then a light dinner... OR plain oatmeal (no sugar/salt) for breakfast... fruit for lunch and a protein shake for dinner...he lost alot of weight so im tempted....GOOD idea or BAD??:huh:
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Just thought I'd share..
Found this on a website and I really like it! Fat 2 Fit: Give Up These 10 Self-Defeating Behaviors Here are my top-10 "give-ups" that can help you reduce the number on your bathroom scale: 10. Give up adopting the latest fad. Find ways to eat and exercise that match your preferences and lifestyle. 9. Give up looking for…
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Quick!! Help!!
I'm heading out to grab some lunch...I looked at Subways website and nutritional info and it says a 12" turkey on wheat with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles is 570 calories. If I get this and eat 1/2 now and 1/2 later for a snack is that ok? I have 974 calories left on my day....it just sounds to good to be true. I haven't…
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Why am I not losing weight
I have been working out everyday, religiously, watching my calories and I haven't lost a pound. Actually I have gained 2 pounds since I have been working out/eating better. I have been counting calories for almost a month and working out steadily for a week. I figured I would have lost at least a pound by now but I…
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Oh my goodness.. 13 days into this and...
I have soooo much more energy!! Is everyone else experiencing a boost in energy?? x
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Chicago "Sponsors" and Potential Friends
I would love to find people from Chicago that are willing to exchange phone numbers, email addresses, IM names to help better keep each other on track. People to help keep me focused, keep me motivated, go shopping with (as the sizes go down), people to go to dinner with (we can be health conscious together!). I would love…
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Just a quick question
Hi I'm Carrie and I just started Monday! I have gained some weight over the last year that I would like to see gone so I'm looking to lose any where from 5-7 lbs, just enough to where my jeans fit again, lol. I have done other plans in the past, weight watchers being one that had me keep a food journal similiar to MFP but…
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sugar and water retention
Hey guys! I have noticed when I eat about 200-300 calories of sugary goodness (I have a severe sweet tooth) the next day I go up a little in my weight. Do we retain water when we eat sugar? I am well within my calories (last night I still had about 400 left after the candies) so I just want to know what the problem is.…
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Should I really increase my calories after the plateau?
So I finally broke through my first plateau. I was stuck at 165 for a little over a month. So last week, until Saturday, I took a break from exercise (running and strength training) and changed up my diet (made/ate A LOT of low-sodium vegetable soup, fresh fruits and veggies, lean meat, no breads). It was also kind of a…
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Anyone drinks Prune Juice?
I know it helps with the digestive system. I'm planning to drink it nightly and was wandering if it's safe.
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Advise....
Looking for some guidance in kicking this weight loss back into gear! Here is my story: Started MFP 1 year ago. Lost 14lbs with watching the calories and some excersize 2-3 days a week about 30 minutes a day. In July I kicked it up the excersize to 4 days a week...45-55 minutes. My body does look better and I feel great.…
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40+ Club- I'm Dreaming Of A Light Christmas
Welcome to the 40+ Club!!! we are a group of people who are 40 and older who want to get it off and keep it off for the holidays. Please join the group, won't you? We are a group of like-mided women and men who share, encourage and motivate each other to get healthy and stay healthy. We're glad you found us!! Have a great…
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C25K Question
I have a question for anyone who is currently following the C25K program or has done it in the past. I started last night and it didn't seem very hard at all. Actually, it was harder for me to slow down to walk once I got started than I think it would have been to keep running. So my question is should I follow the plan…
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Info commercials
I was watching an Info commercial today while waiting for my doctor and they had the ab contour. I so wanted to call them but know that I can't buy everything and most of them don't work anyways. How do you guys feel about this???
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Pregnancy 2010
Hey everyone! Weigh in: 215.2 lbs this morning. Starting weight! Measurements: what do i wear when taking them? # times I worked out: tell you after week 1 :wink: Here we go!