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Christmas Vacation with the inlaws -- advice?
Okay, so last night the inlaws talked the hubby and I into joining them for a vacation to San Diego over Christmas. We will be leaving Dec. 23rd and returning Dec. 27th. I've only been on my good eating/exercise plan for 4 days! I DO NOT want to screw up. As far as exercise goes, I will be taking my laptop so I can play my…
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HELP! I am injured and can't workout. Now what?
Hi to all! I have been a member since September and was having great success with this program. At the end of October though, I strained a muscle in my stomach. I thought at first that it was a hernia, but I have gone to a specialist and he said it is a strained muscle. He also told me that it could take 6-12 months to…
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Stomach cramps
I was working out today at my max 85% and suddenly i started to get really bad stomach cramps like period cramps(even though i'm not around that time yet...has anyone experienced this b4?
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weighing/measuring your food
I always use my food scale for measuring meats and things but when the serving is half cup(Ice cream or potatoes, whatever) I use a measuring cup. I was curious if there was a difference between the scale and the measuring cup and there is. I get more using the scale. What does everyone else do? Do you measure different…
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Be creative....
Hello all! :tongue: I'm looking for new ways to add fiber and protein into my daily diet and was wondering if any of you had new and creative ways to do so. If so, please share.... Thanks ~ Katie:tongue:
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confused
Hey.... I have never logged my calories before now and I started 6 days ago. I have logged everything and have kept within my calorie range. I have not moved the scale or the tape measure! Whats up with that? How do I know forsure that I should be taken in 1200 cal and not less? I am gonna keep trying but if anyone has any…
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so not hungry on concerta- help!
So, I just started taking Concerta (basically long-acting ritalin) to treat my depression and lethargy, but one of the side effects (which I've already experienced) is a lack of appetite and weight loss. I am about 110 pounds and 5'6" with a body fat percentage of around 11% and obviously do not lose weight. When I've…
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Is this a Good thing? Being Hungry all the time.
For the past few days I have been eating my meals like normal. Lunch is typicly 700-800 calories, and dinner is usually 500-600 calories. They are full filling meals with veggies and plenty of protien. However, the past few days 30 minutes after these bigger meals I'm hungry again. I eat, but it's getting to the point…
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help with food
What could I eat at a mexican restaurant that would be okay to eat?
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getting back in the saddle
ok, so i've been slacking for the last 3 weeks, but for good reason... i had dental surgery just about 3 weeks ago, which left me in pain, with a ton of stitches in my mouth. kinda good for dieting, not so great for morale! then the very next day after the operation, i got the flu! talk about bad luck. :sad: so, basically…
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Surgery and Gain
I had surgery yesterday morning and stayed under my 1600 calorie goal the remainder of the day. This morning I had a gain of TWO POUNDS!?!?!?! I was under general and had an IV running pain meds, but no other fluids as far as I know. Anyone have any ideas as to what the hell this gain is attributed to? It just does NOT…
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Looking Good For Christmas - Week 21
Down 1/2 lb. for me this week ... Well I pretty sure I won't make my original goal for Christmas but I'm going to try for 169 lbs instead ... good luck all. Start Date July 15 - Starting weight 189 lbs. Week 1 July 22 - 187.5 lbs (-1.5) Week 2 July 29 - 186 lbs (-1.5 this week) (-3 total) Week 3 August 5 - 184.5 lbs (-1.5…
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Why oh why...
did I buy a whole bag of Dove peppermint bark this morning???:frown: I always think I can just eat one here or there but it turns more into the whole bag in a day. I've already had a serving which would be fine since I made room for it in my calories but I'm almost certain I'll want more later in the day.
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Body Bugg
Hi everyone, I have a question for anyone who can help, I am thinking about getting a body bugg for myself for Christmas, have any of you used one or recommend one? Or have any of you tried and felt it was not helpful? They look so great on the biggest loser show, that I am curious. Thanks in advance for any help Renee
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It's not easy to lose weight once you gain weight article
Man, this article makes me depress. Check it out and give me your input http://www.boston.com/yourlife/health/articles/2007/10/01/let_the_post_diet_era_begin/?rss_id=Health I should not push myself hard to lose weight then... lose 1 lb a week or less so my body does not know I'm trying to lose weight .
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Pound for Pound Challenge
So I took the pledged 50 pounds in the pound for pound challenge. And then as the Pound for Pound websites suggests, I created a team on FB. Anyone taking the pledge that wants to join my team is welcomed. So far we have three states represented and all three are in the top 5. To complete the top five we need someone from…
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Fight Gluttony! :)
Does anyone else use the fear of gluttony to help them make the right eating decisions? I do, and I find it quite helpful in fending off binge eating. Definition: Gluttony, derived from the Latin gluttire meaning to gulp down or swallow, means over-indulgence and over-consumption of food, drink, or intoxicants to the point…
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Dang finals!
I don't get why people have to sit around after an exam talking about it, their answers, etc. It's not like you can doing anything now, so let it go. :noway: I felt OK about my final I just took (Not my best, but I passed and that's all that matters) then this annoying girls starting going over just about EVERY question,…
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what should I do after a 2 week blow out??
So there was Thanksgiving, a bad head cold, visitors from out of town, lot's of lunches, dinners and LOTS of drinking for about 2 weeks. Very little exercise and voila, now have extra pounds and a crabby disposition... So should I go hard core for a few days and cut the calories really low and exercise like crazy? I've…
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low carb diet for a vegetarian
Hey, This might be a stupid question, and likely a difficult one to aswer. I am a vegetarian, have been for 12 years. Ive noticed that most of my intake is carbs, im always under in everything else. Does anyone know of a good low carb diet that is vegetarian friendly? ( I dont eat eggs). I seem to have hit a plateau so im…
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Blackberry App?
I see they now have a MFP iphone app. Does anyone know if there is anything available for the blackberry?
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Are you guaranteed to lose lean muscle mass w/o strength tra
Are you guaranteed to lose lean muscle mass without strength training? Although I do cardio & stretching regularly, I just can't seem to get into weights right now. I probably would if I had access to a gym, but here at home I only have these tiny little 3.3 lb dumbells (which I was using in the beginning, but bored of…
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Exercise advice
Newbie here. I've been a very active and fit person my whole life up until about 4-5 years ago, so I've always eaten anything I wanted and maintained a healthy weight between 215lbs and 225lbs. Unforetunately life got a little more complex after age 30 with mortgages, wife, kids, 2 jobs etc... and now I'm a hefty 305lb 37…
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Holiday Tips
Happy Holidays! I just wanted to wish everyone a happy and fun holiday this season! I know how we can all get caught up in the hustle and bustle of shopping, spending time with family and friends, and numerous parties! Here are some tips that I’ve learned though out the years and hope it can help someone else. If anyone…
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I'm new and was wondering......
I'm new to this and I'm wondering how often I should track my weight? I did Weight Watchers and they recommend once a week. Should I stick to that?
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digital scales
I thought I would buy some digital scales ( I have the dial type) and I tried about 10 different ones, each time I got back on they were a different weight. Is this normal? Plus they all told me a different number aswell. So whats the deal?
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getting to know you!!
sooo, we all want to lose weight...great! But what do you do? Whats your name, your age, your job? How many kids? Married, single, getting married?? Who are you? Im Jessica, married, I have three kids....all boys. almost 5, 3 and 10 months. Im a photographer and stay at home mom! I love the Lord and all the amazing things…
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Ladies over 35 who have lost- did the chin area firm up?
This is one of my biggest concerns as I lose weight. I'm losing weight off of my face (which is fabulous), but I'm worried that my jawline isn't going to firm up. For those of you lovely ladies my age (I'm 36) who have lost some weight- is your face/ jaw firming up, and going back where it's supposed to be? :)
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CONSUMPTION
QUESTION: Do you all consume ALL of the values represented by MFP for each category (calories, fat, carbs, etc.)? Or do you just not exceed? I understand the importance of consuming all of the calories, so I guess I'm asking about the other categories. I have added all my food and exercise for the day and I'm left with 98…
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30 Day Shred Question?
So I just got done getting my butt kicked on the Day One of the 30 day shred with my roomies. BUT... how do I log it in my excercise journal? Also wondering if other shredders out there are getting any good results!?Thanks guys!