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My daughter's 5th birthday!
We're having cake and ice cream (a small piece of cake and one scoop for me), then we're going to the skating rink for a couple of hours. With all the running around, shopping and doing all the last minute preparation, I've burned 500 calories not even thinking about it!...and will probably burn about 500 more when we go…
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The ABC's of Weight Loss Success - Web MD
Think you know your ABCs? I'm not talking about the classroom basics you learned in first grade, but the fundamentals of weight loss success. Here are 26 of my best diet tips, from A to Z A is for attitude. A can-do attitude will help you get over the inevitable hurdles of weight loss. Anticipate slip-ups -- they happen.…
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Protein
I'm not sure if I brought this up, but my dietician told me to include protein in every meal. And it doesn't have to include meat. It sustains your fullness feeling longer. :smokin:
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"Made the Doctor Proud"
I went for my scheduled annual exam with my physician. He was so amazed and proud at my weight loss since I was last seen by him in Feb 07. I began using my fitnesspal in August 07 and this is when I noticed that I had begun to lose weight. I stopped using myfitnesspal in Nov/Dec and noticed that I was developing bad…
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Increased metabolism
Is it possible that I have kick started my metabolism by changing my eating and exercising habits? Because the weight is flying off now...it's very odd, but I'm not complaining. :laugh: My mom said when she changed her eating habits....the same thing happened to her. They weight flew off. It was slow at first, but…
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extremely happy!
So today I had an audition for my scholarship/vocal performance degree program. They make you audition to the program every year. Well, proudly, I would like to say that I got back in and got an Opera scholarship! I must say that I was having terrible pitch and breathing problems until I kicked my butt into shape and…
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Avoid Crest Pro Health???
Okay, so my mom called me yesterday and asked me what kind of mouthwash I use...I said Listerine. She said she just saw on the news and heard on the radio that a bunch of people are complaining that Crest Pro Health mouthwash gave them brown stains on their teeth and decreased taste sensation. Has anyone heard of this? I…
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I'm off to Mexico!
Ok, so would you enjoy Mexico and eat those fabulous tacos, tortillas, and Margaritas??? Or take your damn egg beaters, protein bars and water?? Leaving in the morning to Mexico.... yahoooooooooooo! :glasses:
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Birth control affect weight gain???
So another thread sparked this idea in my head, which hadn't really occurred to me before. Does birth control contribute to weight gain, or is it all in my head? In the month after having my son, I lost all my baby weight plus 20 pounds. I went to the doctor, got on the pill, and subsequently gained 50 pounds in about 6…
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Did you know...
That for every pound you lose, you take 4 pounds of pressure off your knees? Amazing! :flowerforyou:
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polar fs1
Has anyone bought the polar FS1? I'm looking to buy a heart rate monitor and have exhausted all resources. Will this device tell me how many calories I burn in a day if I wear it all day? I don't want to buy it if it's just going to tell me heart rate. Any input is GREATLY appreciated b/c I want to buy it ASAP!
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Married Life
Three women: one engaged, one married, and one a mistress, chatting > about their relationships and decide to amaze their men....that night > all three will wear a leather bodice S&M style, stilettos and mask over > their eyes . > > After a few days they meet again..... > > The engaged girlfriend said: 'The other night,…
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Imbalance in the numbers
Hello all, I am a new member (mid April) and really enjoy the site. I am guessing that this post might generate a bit of controversy but here goes. I have been working a medically supervised liquid weight loss program since March 3 and have dropped 60 pounds (started at a modest 426 and am "all the way down" to 366 as of…
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Mother's Day
This is a cute little Mother's Day anonymous quote from The Belly Twins Newsletter: "I'd like to be the ideal mother, but I'm too busy raising my kids"
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Can I cut myself short?
If I had too many calories yesterday, can I short myself slightly today to stay on track? I think I'm having a "cry me a river" type of day. I ate some oreos... :* ( Help!:embarassed:
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Family Opinions
Hello Everybody. I am new here and have had a huge lifestyle change over the past year losing 80 pounds. I am five pounds away from my goal weight, but of course those last 5/10 are the hardest to lose. Anywho.... I am having trouble with my family "weighing in" their opinions on my "diet." My dad thinks I am starving…
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Has anyone heard of this? Maybe not, but I bet almost everyone of us goes through it. Body dissatisfaction. We know that the way we feel about ourselves is largely influenced about how we feel about our bodies. If we perceive any flaws in our body, we believe we are flawed overall. These are some excerpts taken from an…
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Has anyone had a LEEP procedure?
If anyone has had this procedure done could you please, please give me some info. I recieved a call this morning from my Doctor that they want me to come back and have this procedure. My general questions are (nurses line at the office said I would get a call within 72 hours, explaining the procedure) I can't wait that…
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I Need A Healthy Chocolate Cookie Recipe!!!
For tonight!! I am having my best friend Sarah over for dinner and I am cooking her a birthday dinner. I have everything I want to cook figured out, but I need a healthy alternative to ch. chip cookies..that tastes good. preferbley under 90 calories, but I will take anything!! And brownie recipes too! so post um up please!…
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chatty mc-chat chat?
anyone wanna? lol hugs!
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WHAT CALORIE DEFICIT FOR UNHEALTHY BMI?
I read the posts, but I'd like to see up front how much of a calorie deficit should one be going by with an unhealthy BMI say over 30? I tried the math, and know I have LOTS of body fat, so I know I can take a larger deficit. What is the lowest one should go with obese BMI?
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Just something fun
Go here: http://www.myheritage.com/celebrity-collage You can upload a photo of yourself and see which celebrities you most resemble!! haha According to the pic I used, it had my look-alikes as: Jessica Simpson - 83% Clare Forlani - 78% Angelina Jolie - 76% Veronika Varekova - 75% (not sure who she is) Kristanna Loken - 75%…
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@*#^!!!! Gas prices
OK, this is RIDICULOUS!!!! I'm in MIchigan and the pumps just went up to 3.89/gal!!!! My god, I really think these F@#%ing Oil Billionares should give us a break. We are getting poorer and poorer. The gas is making everything more expensive. We would be better off living on a farm like the amish, horses and a garden full…
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Portion Control fit and fresh
I checked it out and Love them.... zen
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Break outs....
So, has anyone else been breaking out like crazy? I don't know if it's the change in weather, or from working out. I shower after each work out...so I don't know what's going on. So uncute.
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To give blood or not to give blood...
Hi Guys, I've got a new one for you... To give blood or not to give blood... I have indevered to give blood since i was old enough and providing i'm not ill at the time i have given every six months, (normal practice here in the UK). Now that i am turning into a fitness freak, i'm pushing myself harder and harder in the…
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Not the healthiest question, but......
Well, I posted a question about alcohol over a week ago (wanted to know if alcohol calories are the same as regular food calories), after several people replied, was MORTIFIED by what alcohol actually does to your fat burning ability! So, I have not had ANY red wine for almost 2 weeks (pretty big deal for me because my…
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People with health problems
My ankle was fused 2 yrs ago, and that was when I gained the weight during my recovery. Is there anyone else who has health problems? How have you been able to over come it? Do you go to a gym?
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I need some help
Ok, so I have been on MFP for almost six weeks and I did really well the first three weeks, I lost 7 pounds (which was great for me). However the last three weeks have been really hard. I was sick and ended up with a major flair up of my asthma and was on high-dose steroids for a week, but I can't seem to recover from…
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Elephant?
I work with kids in an after-school program. Today I asked my four and five year olds at work what kind of pet they would have and what would they name it. One of my five year olds, who isn't too fond of me, said he would get a pet elephant and he would name it Miss Jenn.:sad: I'm probably taking him way too seriously I…