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June Starters ~ Celebrate Friday
So, another week.... My big accomplishment this last week was when I stepped on the scale and it had moved down 4lbs.... So excited about that.... Also, I have been doing well on my coke drinking... I have gone a couple days between them, so I should be able to just knock them out entirely... Can't wait to hear you guys'…
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Conflicting information...
http://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness-specialist/how-much-how-fast.aspx I just read this article in which Jillian Michaels is talking about losing weight fast. She mentions not eating below 1,200 calories (though we know that this isn't a 'magic number', it's just an average) because it will put you in starvation mode. She…
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is 20 lbs in 4 weeks even possible??
so. long story short....i'm part of this biggest loser challenge. i am currently at 7% body weight lost. The girl who is in the #1 spot is just under 10%. I would be right up there with her if it were not for the fact that i had SWINE FLU for the first two months of the challenge. (and even with swine flu i still managed…
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Anyone set a goal and now thinking that maybe it is too low.
I have been overweight my whole life from chubby kid to a fat teenager to a fat adult. When I was about 20 I was wearing a size 20 or so and a dr put me on diet pills and lost down to about 175 wearing a 14 and close to a 12, then I gained and gained and gained and ended up at 318 in May. I lost 8 lbs then , then got off…
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HELP! I'm gonna binge!
I get off work in 30 mins and am terrified I'm gonna binge! I'm really hungry now. And fast food is my weakness. This is only my 4th day with MFP and this is typical me. Starting a diet and saying 'forget it' a few days into it. Any suggestions?
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Energy booster??
I have been eating well and working out for a little over a month now and have been seeing GREAT results. When I started I had so much energy and felt like I had time for anything, now I'm starting to feel a little less motivated and find myself dragging at the gym ( while still eat pretty good) I'm just wondering if there…
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green tea
I want to ask is green tea really helpful for weight loss because from the last 5 months i am drinking green tea with lemon after every meal but i do not lose even 1 pound so is it really good and helpful for weight loss and how much time it take to loose weight?
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Sabotage?
Has anyone struggled with this? I am getting started (again) and was thinking about all the reasons why I need to start again and one thing that stands out is that once I start to see some success, subconsciously I start to sabotage myself. Thoughts?
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How much Sugar should I consume?
Hey... I started lookin over my diary logs trying to see why this weight dosent seem to be going anywhere and I am wondering if I am taking in too much sugar! How much should I take in a day that would be normal? And so yall think the carbs are alittle much? I am trying to play around to see what is working for me and this…
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Night Eating Syndrome?
Is there anyone here who suffers from this terrible affliction?
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Excessive Belly Fat
I have lost 24 pounds and feel good with that number; I have 24 more pounds to go. However, my belly is huge. It is 38.5 inches and by looking at the rest of my body, it seems completely out of portion and it is totally not healhty. I am losing 1 to 2 pounds per week consistently so counting calories and exercising are…
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detox info
does any one tried detox kit from hell or the flor-essence detox i was thinking of trying it any one have some information
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1st session, OMG!
I just got back from my 1st session with the personal trainer. OMG I am sore already! She took my measurements, weight, ect and we set some goals. Then she worked my butt off. It was crazy! My HRM didn't go under 150 for the whole hour. I thought I was going to die! BUT it felt great! Thanks to everyone who recommended…
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Carb help
This is my second week of lowering carbs, first week was a success as i lost 3 pounds, therefore i am sticking to it! I still include fruit & veggies, cereal, ryvita etc. but i have stopped eating bread, pasta, rice etc. However i'm feeling really bloated & a little constipated :( I also have no energy and feeling tired…
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For the Ladies
Ok, gals.... I just posted this for my fabulous friends in our June Starters group, but I thought some other gals out there in MFP land could appreciate this info as well... For those of us who are still "full figured" I found a great website for lingerie and more fun stuff!! As I lose more and more weight, I find myself a…
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Before and After: How's life treating you?
For those of you who have lost a good amount of weight (20+ pounds) How has your life changed since you've lost weight?
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Motivation
So I have a really hard time motivating myself to work out during the winter because its so cold outside. Does any one else have this problem and how do you work past it?
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Protein Shake
So, I was thinking of substituting 2 meals a day with protein shakes and adding stuff to them to put them at around 300-400 calories. I am not sure if this is the best thing to do, so that is why I am wanting to ask for advice. I would add like peanut butter, oatmeal, yogurt, fruit, etc.... to it. I work in retail and it…
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iPhone App...
I am so stoked about this!! The whole reason I have a hard time tracking my calories is because I am going 100 miles a minute and dont always have my lap top..so of course I will occasionally go online on my phone and update things but it takes long ang blah blah but now I have the app so If you have the iPhone get the…
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Alternatives to Soda
I noticed that, while at work, I tend to drink a lot of Soda (Coke, Pepsi, Etc...). I feel that it is contributing to my weight gain and I would like to find better alternatives while at work. Is Coffee a better than Soda for weight control? What about Seltzer Waters? And what are the differences between the Diet and…
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Is anyone on the Metabolism B Miracle Diet
:heart: :heart: I Love it:heart: Just wondering if anyone else is on it? Marie
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VEGGIE PREP
Ok so I know that (or think I know that) fresh veggies are better steamed because they retain their nutrients. First of all, is this true? Secondly, how do you steam them? And is it bad to boil them, does it make them less healthy? What about frozen veggies, what is the best way to prep them? Sorry for the grand…
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CHEATING....
I have cheated in my diet and exercise programme for the last two weeks......badly!! I feel I have no motivation left. Anyone have any ideas for challenges or motivation? Thanks Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter
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biggest loser
WOW,was that motivating or what?! They looked fantastic, and they all lost so much weight!
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Hips popping?
I've started these new exercise DVDs that totally kick my butt and now my hips keep popping and this morning my left hip gave out and I fell... is this normal? lol It doesn't hurt or anything... just skinned my knee on the carpet from the fall :laugh:
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How much protein?
So MFP is telling me i'm only suppossed to eat about 60g of protein and I just feel like that isn't enough for me? Because everywhere else I've read or have talked with have said I should be getting in around 100g. Any ideas?
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I need help with coming up with meals that are easy and inex
So, I am facing the issue of I need ideas of what to come up with to eat for meals that are easy to make ahead of time wehre I can take them to work with me since I do work in retail, so I work random hours. Also something that my husband won't mind eating either, and I need it to be not so expensive. If anyone has…
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Stick thin friends?
Don't get me wrong, I love my friends but sometimes they really irritate me. Most of my friends are naturally stick thin and can eat WHATEVER they want ( today at lunch one of them ate 2 frozen pizzas and a pint of ice cream!!!) What bothers me is that anytime I start to lose weight they start saying things like " oh, you…
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Tortilla Chips
Hello, So I had chips and salsa at lunch today. I asked the waitress if I could get the nutritional facts and she said they make them fresh there. They are made with red, blue and white tortillas and fried. I would like the calories for them but not sure what is comparable. They are thicker then the type at Chili's or…
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your body's biggest enemy: you're sitting on it
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34209499/ns/health-fitness/ Here's a great article about "sitting disease" and how just fidgeting around more each day instead of sitting can help keep you from gaining weight.