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OT: Mommy is trying to hold it together...
I just dropped off my oldest for his first day of Kindergarten. My school system does a scattered entry process and today is his first day. He was so nervous but excited. I got him in the room, set him up at his table and he gave me and his brother and sister big hugs goodbye. I know he is going to be ok. I know that. This…
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Sore knees and ankles... don't want to move...
Sore knees and ankles... don't want to move...let alone exercise. i've noticed that since i gained about 15 pounds more than i've weighed at my previous highest, my knees and ankles are killing me. i want to exercise, but the pain is so intense. i walk to work every morning, and it is about a 20 minute walk, so at least i…
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AFTER A TOUGH SUMMER....
I've managed to gain every single ounce back that I've lost. I was down 22 lbs and it is ALLLLLLLL right back on. I strayed from MFP after summer got into full swing....how was I going to count every single beer or drink that I had? I did well for a few weeks without the help of MFP, but it was alllll down hill from there.…
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Another BMR question
Ok so I'm confused. This site has me at 1200 calories a day, yet my BMR is 1227. Based on what I have been reading here I should be eating at least that much. Could this be the reason I just am not losing weight even though I work out 6 days a week and watch what I eat. I have been eating my exercise calories but on Sunday…
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please read and help
a guy friend of mine just wrote this to me " u asked if u shuld lose whatever weight- really it dunt matter- but the way u looked sophmore year... mm mm m cuz ur very curvy- u had like the perfect bod i always think like it should b easy to lose 20 lbs u still have good body- just before ya know was real good" im about to…
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Working Nights
Hello everyone. It's been great reading everyone's posts. The ups and downs are very encouraging to read because we've all been there. Nice to know I'm now the only one trying to handle things one step at a time. I am finding that I have a very tricky problem and maybe someone out there has some thoughts that can help me.…
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Help for a new diabetic?
Hi everyone! I was recently diagnosed with diabetes. Anyone have any good tips for keeping blood sugar in check like tips on eating or amount of exercise, etc. I follow exchange diet but just wondered if anyone could give me any other ideas for living with this. thanks!
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BC Question for Women
Hi ladies, as part of my new healthy lifestyle, I am trying to wean myself of the medications that I am currently taking (birth control, hypertension, hypothyroidism, and depression). I will speak to my doctor before making any changes, but wanted to get some input from my MFP family. I began taking birth control mainly to…
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Is it hard for any of you to eat the recommended calories in
I find it hard to eat the amount of calories suggested for my size. I am usually under by 500 calories or so.
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just saying hi
hey everyone. :smile: sitting here at work tonite :yawn: and just wanted to say hi and see what every one with a life was up too.
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Can eating under 1200 calories really stop weight loss?
Hi- I am frustrated and confused! I recently started to be serious about losing all this weight I have put on. I stopped pigging out and dropped a few pounds. Then I started working out 30-45 minutes 5-6 days a week. I went through a period where I wasn't eating much- small meals all day. They were only totaling around 900…
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Can any of these medications cause bloating?
I was just wondering if any of you guys knew if any of my medications could result in bloating? I would call my pharmacy but I always feel like doctors/pharmacists think I'm a loon b/c I take so many things. :embarassed: I take: Cymbalta Neurontin Buspar Levothyroxine Ortho Tri Cylcen Vesicare Miralax
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We will be invincible!!!
Yes, for those who grew up in the 80s like I did (yes I am old), or those that just appreciate 80s music...... I am going to see Pat Benatar tonight at a place here in Bridgeport! WOOO!!! Yes, and we know........Love is a battlefield...........but we belong!! Oh and...go ahead..........Hit me with your best shot but stay…
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13699 calories burned last week??????
According to my exercise log that is how much I burned last week....I don't log food with everything so it is kinda off balanced. That is because I don't know the brands of the food I eat. Any suggestions on what I should do?
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It's Hawt Mommy
Zowie.... the end of Summer? Really? :huh: Friggin abso HOTEST day of the year here so far.:embarassed: Really! And *nope* we don't have AC. :noway: Usually no need for it, but today is just grinding on. Thank gawd for fans, and iced coffee, Ezzie makes the bestest iced coffee in the whole wide world.:love: And she just…
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Body avatar help?
Hi everyone :) I am searching and searching for the site that shows you a virtual model of your body now, and what you could look like post-weight loss...can anyone help me out? My google-fu has failed!!
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Over it--calling doc in morning for help
Ok, gang, I've been sitting here all day--working off and on--and just stewing. I finally decided I'm over it and am calling doc in morning for appointment. Many knew my frustrations lately with the weight loss--nothing for weeks then drops all of sudden. I lost 1 pound for the first 3 weeks of August, then dropped 4…
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I'M ENGAGED!!!!!
It's true, it's true!! He finally popped the question today! I am walking around on cloud nine!! Those of you who know me, know that i picked my ring out back around March or April and have been waiting ever since... we went on a hike, and we had stopped at this beautiful little clearing where i mentioned something about…
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In and Out for Lunch??
I know I know, we shouldnt have burgers in our diets if we're trying to lose weight!! But how many of you would have a burger for lunch today? I want a cheeseburger with fries....is this sooo bad?? or what should i get thats okay from in and out???? Is somebody else craving in and out for lunch. i want a burger!! should i…
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I’m on the MOVE to end Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive, fatal disease that has no cure. And today it affects an estimated 5 million Americans. To support those living with the disease – as well as research that may prevent it from affecting future generations – I’m participating in the 2008 Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk®, which raises…
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people food
Why don't we just have people food? You know just like dog food and cat food and what ever kind of animal food. You could have your cup of people food a couple times of day and it would involve no thinking. It would fill you up and give you all the nutriants and vitamins and all the other stuff you need through out the…
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yeah for the school
Our elementary school has a new program! It is a walking race. All the students participate during school and the ones who are able can at night. One night a week the community and school are invited to the school to walk for 2 hours. The class that gets the closest to 500 miles by the Christmas break get Tshirts and a…
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Say Hello to My Buddy JanCar
:bigsmile: I've been chatting up MFP at the club where I workout, and now one the flaming hawties that works there has joined, YEA! So everybody go give her a big MFP welocme please! She totally rocks! Here's her intro thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/24131-day-1?page=1#posts-220798
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Mornin'!
Hello my lovely friends :) Just wanted to say good morning and wish everyone a fantastic day!
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Retaining 10+ lbs of excess water weight.
I have a body comp done weekly at my nutrition clinic and since the end of June, I have been retaining an abnormal amount of water. It's now up over 10 pounds more water than I normally retain. I mentioned it to my Urologist and she said it's probably just the heat...but it hasn't even been hot here in NY state…
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OT: She had a girl!!!!!
My friend Adrienne just had a c-section and I was on the call list!! YES! LOL! Anyway, her hubby informed me they had a girl!! YAYYY!! There have been SO many boys born within my "Circle" of friends here!! Everyone is SHOCKED! Even the mom thought she was having a boy!! LOL! So, Rachel it is!!! :)
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90210
Whose watching the new 90210 tonight? I am a little embarrased to admit I will check it out. I am almost certain I will hate it, but I am curious. I loved the original show the first few season. As much as I don't like her personally, I think the original took a big hit when Shannen left the show...and then even bigger…
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Do you have Myofascial pain syndrome?
If you have this, what do you do to help it? Excercise can cause me a lot of discomfort afterwards but I'm still going at it and starting to feel that in the long run it will help. Any tips appreciated.
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Praying before stepping onto the scale
Tomorrow is my weigh in day!