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Lost 20 lbs.
Well I just weighed my self today. I was at 270 and now I am down to 250!!! I also had on clothes and have already ate a lot and stuff. But yay go me!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
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camping in the desert
The Lone Ranger and Tonto went camping in the desert. After they got their tent all set up, both men fell sound asleep. Some hours later, Tonto wakes the Lone Ranger and says, 'Kemo Sabe, look towards sky; what you see?' The Lone Ranger replies, 'I see millions of stars.' 'What that tell you?' asked Tonto. The Lone Ranger…
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How is Fat "Burned" out of the body?
Ok, I have to warn you ahead of time, it might be technical or too indepth but being an aircraft mechanic I just have to get into every nook and cranny and see how things work and why. I know that exercise induces the body to "burn" fat and calories while building up muscle my question is whats the physical process? Is…
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Offtopic - gardening advice
So, since I lack any real space to start a garden, I've been taking things like tea jugs, milk jugs, etc, and cutting them in half and placing them in my window sills with potting soil. Maybe one or two seeds in each. I have one which has 9 seeds in it (3 pepper plants, 3 bean plants, and 3 tomato plants) which I'm pretty…
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I feel down!
Well yesterday I made a post that I had been sick for about a week now. I am starting to feel much better tha antibiotics are helping. I still feel pretty weak ( I had some sort of bacterial pneumonia). I didn't eat really anything for 2 days since I was running a fever. But I started eating my normal 1200 calories, ( a…
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A puppy!!!!
:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: We're getting a puppy today!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Here he is..... http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b183/Furino4/DSC06800.jpg ~Joanna:flowerforyou:
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Too Much Work Can Pack On the Pounds
Overtime May Add More to Your Waistline than Your Wallet -- By Rebecca Pratt, Staff Writer Do you have a schedule that requires you to work more than forty hours per week, leaving you exhausted at the end of every workday? If so, go weigh yourself. If the number on the scale is higher than you believe it should be, you can…
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I am at a hault!
Since October, I have lost 70 lbs. In between my boyfriend passed away, and I had emergency gallbladder surgery that definitely assisted in my weight loss. I am at a stand still now though. I am frustrated, but not straying from the new lifestyle. I use the elliptical everyday for at least 45 minutes and never exceed my…
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Overview - Eating Well
The food you eat is the source of energy and nutrition for your body. Eating should be a pleasurable experience, not one that causes guilt or remorse. Getting enough food is rarely a problem, but getting enough good nutrition can be a challenge. What should you eat to stay healthy? Nearly everyone has an opinion, from your…
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my first reel post
why do people think it is ok to fast when there is a whole bunch of infomation here that says it is not and why do peoples get so mad when peoples tell tehm that its not halthy
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The confusing calorie
You know by now that both eating and activity affect your weight. Eating provides your body with the energy it needs, while physical activity burns off calories. So the key to successful weight loss is finding the right ways to balance the calories you take in with the calories you put out. It all sounds so simple – and it…
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i wont too rite some posts
but i am afraid that peoples will be not happy with waht i want to say so how do you no what is ok too post?
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Am i using the right amount ????
I started on here about a month ago,,, and im not sure if my calorie intake is correct.. I am waitress so I am on my feet quite a bit.. but two days a week i am in school sitting on my butt.. HOW can i loose weight eating 2000 or more calories i changed it up a bit but i still have 1700 and thats with out exersize... any…
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Anyone in Rockford, IL area
Is there anyone in this area, I am looking for someone in there area to possibly workout with. I don't motivate easily and it is really discouraging to me not to have anyone to workout with. When I was living back in CO I had a friend as well as family that I could workout with and I was doing really good. But now I have…
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Is it because it's Spring......? Or the weight loss?
Yesterday I went with my dad to pick up a lawn tractor at a Deere Dealer. While I was there this gentleman and I mean gentleman, Tall, dark hair and handsome was about to enter the door as I was. He opened the door took off his cowboy style hat to me . Of course I thanked him and as he got inside he put his hat back on.…
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how do you deside what psot you reed
there are so many posts how do you deside what to reed
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Some things to think about
'Those who believe they can do something are probably right – and so are those who believe they can’t.” “People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing -- that's why we recommend it daily.” “Don't be fooled by the calendar. There are only as many days in the year as you make use of.” “There's a…
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need info from former smokers please!
Lots of posts about smoking lately, and I'm glad so many people are trying to quit. I'm hoping to get some info, I googled it but didn't help me much. I quit smoking seven weeks ago, but the last couple of weeks when I workout I have been becoming more winded than when I smoked. Does anyone know if there is a scientific or…
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What kind of scale do you have....
NOT that I'm going to care for the next two weeks...BANKS.... lol...but I need a new one...how do I know...well my hubby just got on the hidden scale and it told him he was 135 lol...then 159....then one 110.....he's more like 185....so I got on and I'm only 108!! woo hoo I bypassed my goal and am now non-existant! lol I…
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This can't be right!
All this talk about HR monitors and starvation mode got me worried. I borrowed a friend's Polar F6 HRM for a couple of days. I wanted to get a basic weekday and a basic weekend, plus see if I want to buy one. I didn't exercise and went about my normal day. First, I wore it at night when I finally settled down and did…
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chat room is lonely people lol
I have a few mins if anyone else does LOL
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Diary of a Compulsive Overeater - Day 18
so yesterday went ok, i'm really tired because i am training for a half marathon, but i seem to be doing well so far. i had a couple cheats, but i didn't binge, and i exercised in the evening, so here is how it all broke down: breakfast: 1 cup oatmeal 1 banana 22 almonda snack: 10 baked chips little bit of salsa mini…
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the price of gas.....
So i was listening to the radio this morn and they converted the gas prices in Ottawa Canada to the prices in the US ...... so the lowest price for gas today in the Ottawa area today is 1.08 a liter..... which converts to 4.10 a gallon american (and considering our currency prices are close to equal at the moment) And the…
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Doing My Happy Dance, Doing My Happy Dance!!!
I finally had a big drop!--In weight that is :tongue: Got on the scale this morning, and I have dropped 2.5 pounds in the last 3 days!! That makes a total loss of 16 pounds!!!! :drinker: :tongue: :laugh: Not sure why--I know it's not water weight but I did have to change my work out routine the last few days because it's…
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Friday Night Chat
A couple of us are here and others are welcome as well. We love the end of the week chat:bigsmile: http://mfp-archive.harehome.org/chat/
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oops
I like to drink on Friday nights, so I was planning on saving a few extra cals for that.... instead I had chinese for lunch!! Granted, I got the healthiest thing on the menu and only ate half, but still! Totally blew my drinking plan out of the water. I could go exercise it off, but I am SO SORE from all the weights this…
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HRM sale
http://www.woot.com/ $19.99 It's a Reebok Precision Trainer. I don't know anything about HRM's except everyone here seems to like their Polars, but I thought someone might be interested.
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Lipo
Hi!...So, I've been doing this since January and lost a total of 5 pounds. I know that when there is less to lose, it's harder to do so, and I have about 15 less to lose. But...I'm thinking of just throwing in the towel and investing in some lipo. I know it's the ONLY way to get rid of fat cells, with exercise, they just…
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can anyone tell me some good foods with fiber
this may sound dumb and i guess i could just go to the store and look myself but i already take long enough as it is. so i thought maybe i could ask for some good foods that have fiber in them because i think i need to add more to my diet. i did try the carmel delight fiber one cereal which was very good, but would i be…
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Gotta stop the snacking....
For the last 2 weeks I feel like I fell off the snacking wagon! I was doing so well at work with not eating stupid little things all day long......hard candy, just one little oreo (or 2), whatever homemade treat my co-workers bring in......and for the last two weeks I have gotten back into bad habits! I look at my log at…