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Am I Addicted??
I started my journey in Feb..so Im hitting my 4 month mark. I did not have alot to lose, but I needed to get myself into shape..hated the way I looked and the way I felt. I was the type of person who would be "GUNG-HO" in the beginning ..eating healthy, exercising and after 3 weeks or so, STOP!!! This time I was determined…
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I've been extremely moody......
I used to make myself happy with food..........now I'm feeling really depressed about ....well anything and everything. I'm having awful mood swings and really really want some chocolate......guess I'll go eat worms :sad: :sad: :sad:
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Back and Forth
I have been back and Forth from 158 to 162 for several weeks. I am so frustrated with myself because it appears that my body can not get into the weight lost mode. I had surgery about three weeks ago, so my exercising has decreased significantly. Prior to surgery, I was walking at least 3 miles 5 times a week and I was…
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so my wedding ring doesn't fit anymore
lost about 25 pounds so far and my ring slips right off my finger. doh!
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Some people are just so mean . . .
So today I was surfing the internet and I saw this quiz that said, "are you fat?" So just for fun, I type "are you fat quiz" into the google search box and a whole bunch of links came up. Then this woman (who I'm NOT friends with) looks over my shoulder and says, "Oh my gosh, yeah you are!" Then another girl (who I thought…
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Is anyone using the Curves weight management plan?
I just joined Curves last week and I love it! I was a member several years ago and it got to the point where I felt it was no longer working! Now I am 5 years older and for me it is a real workout! Today we were at Curves and they asked if we wanted to be in their weight management class. My eyes rolled back in my head and…
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I have a question
About two weeks ago, I went shopping and I bought size 8 pants. They fit me perfect. Now they are very loose, about 1 1/2 to 2 inches too big. I have only lost a pound since I bought the pants. The only thing that I am doing different is went from walking to a faster pace walking and more jogging. Did this really help that…
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Sodium?!
I finally figured out how to change my settings to track my sodium intake because I seem to ALWAYS feel bloated. And guess what? I've gone over on my sodium by large amounts (1,000+mg) everyday. No wonder!:laugh: Can anyone teach me more about sodium and how it affects the body?
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colon cleanse???
Have any of you ever tried any colon cleanse products? I'm looking at one called "Colonix" as a way to clean my insides out a bit...not expecting a big weight loss with it. I just want to feel cleaner and do the best for my body, you know? Just let me know if you have had any experiences with these, good or bad. Thanks in…
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Anybody in ATL??
Anybody planning to walk in the Atlanta 3-Day in October?? Lokking for a team??
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Does any know anything about Nature Cleanse?
I got a free trial of nature cleanse and I want to start using it. I am getting very hesitant to take supplements because I have heard so many things on the news about the effects and how vitamins do not work. I am at a plateau with my work out and have cheated on my diet. I feel like I am not getting out what I have put…
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The power of a positive attitude
Often times I've heard the saying that having a positive attitude can contribute to weight loss...you should picture yourself as being healthy and strong. Does anyone buy into this theory? I am just curious to see if anyone has had good results with this.
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hey...waht should i eat
hi, im a new member , and hope that this fitness pal will help me reach my goal weight. i hope to make good friends here and much support. what i want to know is what should i eat , i mean i live in a house with 6 other people. family , and im not in control of what foods they buy most of the time. w have fruits like…
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What kind of birth control should i choose?
I am calling all the women who is using birth control, i can't decide which one to use. I heard that any kind of pills affect your weight, and besides they can cause the stroke. Anyone has any ideas or information? Does anyone think that IUD is the best method?
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Tenuate..... Weight Loss Medication
Has anyone taken it? How did it work for you? And did it have any side effects? I realize diet pills are a sore subject with some folks.......please be sincere. (I know it's not a quick fix!)
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this BMR thing...
I am confused. I read the newbie posts again and I still have my question about the BMR. I am sorry I am sure this has been asked millions of times but to save me having to search for the answer, maybe some of th MFP experts can help :flowerforyou: Q: I understand that BMR is the minimum calories I should eat per day. Does…
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Phentermine
Has anyone out there tried phentermine in conjunction with their diet/exercise plan? The doc put me on it a couple of days ago and the jury is still out as to whether I like it or not.
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Does anyone else....???
Ok, so this weekend I did not so good on my food and I haven't worked out for 3 days (except for cleaning my house for 4 hours on Saturday). I normally am work out for 5-6 days a week 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 hours at a time. When this happens to other people, do you see yourself differently in the mirror? The few times I've done…
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I think that I seriously need to
Start taking advice only from people who are in better shape than me, im talking tip-top shape. Everyone who is bigger than me says that I look "perfect" and thats not true at all .Im sure people who are bigger than you think that you look "perfect" towo hen you know that you aren't. Do I need to post pics in my profile of…
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Ready to cry
So, I worked my *kitten* off this week. Worked out more than I have in a very long time...cardio stuff and Jillian's 30 day shred. I have stayed at or slightly under my calories all week - and for the majority (if not all) they were "quality" calories...from what I can tell. I logged EVERY BITE that went into my mouth this…
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pouch belly
does anyone know how i can beat this? incase you don;t know, a puch belly is where your belly is saggy and sticks out at the bottom. i have over 20lbs left to lose and i am doin cardio and eating correctly and have seen tiny changes over the months but nothing huge. i do jog but have only found that my waist size has got…
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Stuffed in the AM
Good Morning! I woke up this morning and was completely full from the night before! Not just that but I felt bloated and groggy. I know that I should always eat breakfast but on days like should I still eat or hold off till Im hungry? I dont want to be starving at a time when Im busy and run to the nearest coffee shop. Any…
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Man O Man did I blow it!
Took my son to the movies today and ate theatre popcorn...with butter! Oh was it good. I don't feel bad. That is a treat maybe once every six months or so...no big deal. Don't think I will ever give up movie theatre popcorn! Yummmyyyy! It's all good. Lifestyle change doesn't mean every minute of every day for our entire…
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Should I log this?
I work part time in a department store. I do various things such as running a cash register and putting up returns. Some nights I am all over the store, putting up sale signs, helping customers in different departments, or just walking all over the store putting clothes in their proper places and straightening. None the…
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back at it
so after like 3 weeks of little accountability for the food i've been consuming- I've decided its time to get back at it. although i've been exercising at least 6 days a week I know i've been eating too much and I haven't seen any progress and I feel bloated and yucky. It was my bday last week and I ate cake and ice cream…
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Grumpy husband
Has anyone else found that the more weight they've lost, the more off their partner has been wih them? At first he was really positive about my progress, but this weekend in particular and me 30lbs lighter he's been AWFUL. Really off with me, showing me no affection, stomping round the house like a moody teenager and all…
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Starvation mode question
So i was thinking about starvation mode and i want to know why they say ohhh if you eat under 1200 calories you will just stop losing because you will go into starvation mode. Well then how do anorexics lose weight???? From their excessive exercise? Now i would like to state by no means am i anorexic or bulemic i eat my…
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Quick question
I know this has nothing to do with weight loss, but we are all friends so maybe you can help...My question is does anyone know anything about the antidepressant cymbalta??Im about to start taking it and just want to know what to expect..Any advice or suggestions appreciated
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60 carb, 20 fat, 20 protein
are these healthy percentages for weight loss? also it is okay to increase fiber to 20g a day? in addition i also reduced my sodium from 2500 to 1500 bc i felt that it was bloating me up. thanks :smile:
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belly fat
Inputs on how to get rid of the mid ab fat plzz... I understand a woking on a single muscle everyday is harmful. Alternate day pays off. wooo really?? does not seem so! How to tighten the flabby ab?! :mad: