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ok yesterday was my first real day of dieting...with the help of all of you out therei managed togo only 4 calories over what i'm suppose to have....thats good for me :) everytime i felt like picking i came online and posted something lol...thats why i was here alot....but it worked...so thank you all and have a great…
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I saw Janet tonight.
I went to the gym this evening and saw Janet there. She was in the locker room with a lady who was going to give her a private water class. She went to the doctor today and he told her she had to have gastro surgery. She was not wanting that. Due to her health, he said it needed to be done. She thanks you for your kind…
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The Easy Right or Hard Left....
As I sit here trying to change my lifestyle, I struggle with the in's and out's of learning how to eat right. I live such a hectic life that it's hard to squeeze in a healthy homecooked meal. I find it easier to drive thru a fast food joint and take it home. The problem with this is I don't pick the right stuff. In my…
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going out to eat
Did you know that when you go out to eat, you are eating 3 portions. That is what a trainer said. When you order have them box 1/2 to go. Helps keep portion control.
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Day 1 is over
Well i made it thru day 1 and i feel GREAT!! My husband also made it thru. We both got home from work and both of instantly said "we were hungry". We made our healthy dinner and felt so good that it wasnt fattening and we didint over eat to where we were a permanet fixture on the couch. i actually cleaned our bedroom and…
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Snowshoeing advice needed!
Anyone out there snow shoe? I asked for some for Christmas and "Santa" brought them. My problem is this, it bothers my right hip when I use them:sad: My question is, " How long does it take to become used to them? And should I be doing a gradually increasing time in them. Because I want to just go out and do the hour I…
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I'm Floating!!!
:drinker: Whoo hoooo!!! I did it. I drank 7.5 glasses of water, just plain water, at work today. I NEVER drink plain water, don't too much care for it. But I did it today. Tomorrow my goal is 9 glasses. I am drinking out of a glass that holds 2.5 cups and I filled and drank 3 of them today. Yeah!!!!! I know that seems like…
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You know its the New Year...
I may get the wrath that Razboo got a month ago but long story short. Watching tv shows chronicalling weight loss and reading logs on website and found a common factor and that is that we are all the one thing that stands between us and true success with getting rid of our fat out of shape selves. I too used to wonder how…
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Proper shoes
My shoes are ready for the trash. I have been searching online for proper shoes to wear for working out. I didn't think this was going to be so complicated. A couple of weeks ago I went to the footlocker and sports authority and they didn't now their heads from their butts.. They just tried to get me in $100 shoes. I do…
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Why do I Potty a lot?
Since I began drinking more water my trips to the restroom has increased. Does anyone else have this happening to them? Do you why? Valerie :huh:
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Anyone else struggle with rejecting idealized bodies and wan
I am a feminist who has struggled with whether or not I need/should lose weight. The reasons that I chose NOT to make an effort to lose weight in the past is I WANT to reject media's pressure on women to have idealized bodies in order to please men in bed (a bit of an exaggeration, but sadly TRUE at times!). I want to…
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I MADE IT, through day 1!!!
:tongue: I made it through day one. I went over my calorie count by 60 calories, but to me that's a success:
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New Years Resolutions, Keep It Simple!
I heard on the grapevipe that the reason so many fail to keep New Years resolutions is because we take on too much at once, for eg, lose weight, quit smoking etc etc. So only changing one thing at a time gives you more chance of success. I thought this was great advice so thought i'd pass it around and definately try it…
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Welcome all you newbees
There are so many new people it is had to keep up on the welcomes. I will do it all in one shot. Welcome aboard and good luck to you all on our ventures to skinny hood.
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New Year's Weight Loss: 6 Tips!
By Dr. Maoshing Ni It is a time-honored tradition to make resolutions at this time of year. If your resolution is to lose weight - and keep it off, then keep reading! Here are six simple tips that will have you losing weight in a balanced and healthy way. :drinker: 1. Lose weight with water. Water is essential for…
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Is it possible?
My goal after Christmas was to lose 10 pounds by February 1st, which is when we are going on a family vacation. It's four weeks away. Is this possible? I have about 13 pounds total to lose, and as far as I understand the smaller you get the harder it is to get the weight off. Do I need to change my goal to maybe 5-7…
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Question
Are you still out there healthier_me?
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coworkers
it seems like everytime i want to diet my coworker try to savatage me, they bring in all this junk food for me to look at and say "oh start tomorrow" u know what tomorrow never comes i wil keep ontrudging,, and i will beat them at their own game!!!:tongue:
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BOOM!
2008 is the year of the *kitten* kicking!
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Gotta go my own way - see ya!
Happy Almost New Year! I just wanted to touch base with you since I haven't been on mfp for a couple weeks - and I don't know how you guys are surviving without my constant two cents! (ok, that was totally a sarcastic comment - I know you are fine!) I sent this as an email to people whose email addresses I had a few days…
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how to handle long days and less food...and exercize
I have a question.I'm a nurse and get up at 5,get to work at 630 and get home from work at 8pm.I know I shouldn't eat past a certain hour,like 6 or 7,but a lot of times it's too busy at work to eat a proper supper so I end up eating at 8-830 when I get home and by then,I'm seriously lacking self control-starved and tired.…
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coworkers
it seems like everytime i want to diet my coworker try to savatage me, they bring in all this junk food for me to look at and say "oh start tomorrow" u know what tomorrow never comes i wil keep ontrudging,, and i will beat them at their own game!!!:tongue:
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want a great workout??! snow baby, snow!
well, come to my house where there is 2 feet of snow in my driveway! ( i know in some areas there are more.. i'm sorry for ya!) Shoveling wet snow works your arms but, if done correctly ( lifting with the legs and not the back) you should get an over total body tone! And the best thing about it all is when you're done…
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Need input re: Stress eating Night workers-
Well I have known and become more aware that one of my problems was the night shifts that I work. At 3:00 am if your tired you get to thinking- I'm tired I must eat. Well this weekend I did ok with that part of my life however the stress eating bit me in the fanny. However if anyone has any input on the night time eating…
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Thank yous to Mike for this site
I just was thinking about Mike who made this site because he wanted to lose some weight and then made it open to all of us for nothing...thought it would be nice to post our thanks......please support me in saying thank you Mike!!!!!!! :drinker: :smile:
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Home Made Chili
How would you count home made meals, such as chili?
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My Foods
How do you use "My Foods" after I have entered the information? I can't seem to figure out how to put them in my Food Log?
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How do you add meals you saved?
I saw no way to add an entire meal to another days diary. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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Food cravings-understand why
Very interesting arabia.msn.com/Women/HealthAndFitness/july07/Foodcraving.aspx www.liveleantoday.com/article.cfm?id=479
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2008 wow
Well, it's here, 2008. This last year flew by so fast. I hope you all had a good time last night. We had a nice quite one. My husband has to work this morning, so the kids and I hung out on the Wii and the couch. I hope you all are blessed with a great New Year. Renee