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Recalculating Calories
When folks say they've reached a plateau, something I (and others) have suggested is recalculating your Daily Target (DT). I just wanted to take a moment to restate that suggestion. It has only been a few pounds since I last recalculated (sorry I don't know exactly), and the calculation has dropped my DT by yet another 30…
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Rant: Is it just me?
Ok, I'm about to draw the ire of the community, but I can't help myself. Am I the only one that gets annoyed by some of the questions that get posted? I mean really... (These are not drawn from any particular post.) "I keep going over my calories. What can I do?? Any advice would help!" "I have dieted before but I always…
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Yessssssssss! I did it!
I lost 2 pounds in one week, and I already fit into a next-size-smaller pair of jeans! I LOVE THIS SITE! I wore those jeans to my college class that morning, and my professor commented that I look a little smaller (but I think my roomate has been teling people I'm on a diet). Then I wore the jeans to dinner with my…
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anatomy lessons
This was in women's health online. Her picture is amazing. womenshealthmagazine.com artical is anatomy lessons A job change gave her the time to trim down Vital Stats Name: Shannon Watson Hometown: Irving, Texas Age: 41 Height: 5'8 1/2" Job: middle-school math teacher Weight before: 205 Weight after: 135 The Buildup:…
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I'm Baaaack!
Hey MFP friends! Well, I am happy to report that I am back from the wedding and honeymoon. Both were perfect! Had a great time in St. John, and I only gained 2 lbs! Probably because my husband made me walk everywhere! I hope you are all doing well!
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Low Calorie Snacks?
Any suggestions on low cal snacks that fill you up? I ate a whole can of pineapple thinking it would be ok but it was over 200 calories...for a snack!!! Thanks!
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Want to read an OJ Simpson joke??
One day in the future, OJ Simpson has a heart-attack and dies. He immediately goes to hell, where the devil is waiting for him. 'I don't know what to do here,' says the devil. 'You are on my list, but I have no room for you. You definitely have to stay here, so I'll tell you what I'm going to do. I've got a couple of folks…
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A non diet challenge
I was just listening to the radio, and they were talking about the homeless families and their children. This church is gathering new or used clothing and toys. Also they are in need of canned goods. My challenge to all of you is to donate something to a local drive for Christmas. I am donating all my clothes that are…
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Hey Clovis, CA
Where are you?? Just checking to see how you are doing? From a Fresno Fitness Pal.
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sorry, had to post one for the guys. no diet related
Clearly fact based 1: Under no circumstances may two men share an umbrella. 2: It is OK for a man to cry ONLY under the following circumstances: (a) When a heroic dog dies to save its master. (b) The moment Angelina Jolie starts unbuttoning her blouse. (c) After wrecking your boss' car. (d) When she is using her teeth. 3:…
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DOES 8 GLASSES OF WATER NEEDED PER DAY???
WELL..I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH DRINKING 8 GLASSES OF WATER PER DAY THE MOST I EVER DRANK WAS 2 - 4 GLASSES AND SOMETIMES 1 GLASS:sad: . WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I DON'T DRINK 8 GLASSES ? BECAUSE I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH DRINKING WATER RECENTLY.
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OK< OK
Is it just me or you too? That always happens to me when I start losing weight! I get some compliments, I'm feeling better again, I lose weight (like 10 pounds) and I STOP! I start eating bad stuff, and say tomorrow I'll go back on track! That's not fair!!! what I'm doing to myself:explode: Yes I lost 10 pounds and I still…
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Weekend History lesson hit home.
This weekend was one of those. "ALRIGHT, What do we do now?" type of weekends. We do not get them often, but when they come around, we try to find something to do that is, Educational, and involves some kind of exercise. Sunday we decided to go to our county Museum to see the history of the town that we live in. Now mind…
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The fashion industry is on my list!
OK, so I went shopping yesterday, celebrating reaching my goal weight. I managed to come home with two pairs of pants. After trying on many, many, many things....I left with two pairs of pants that were two different sizes...from the same small mall retail store. Also, if I get any smaller, I will be too small to shop at…
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Uh-oh... NEED FAST HELP!
My mother and father want to go out to eat at Tahoe Joe's. I just know I'm going to go way pver. The thing is, I don't have a choice about going or not. Anybody know good control, or what I should get?
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Loretta Jo
www.latimes.com/features/health/la-he-form30jul30,1,5108477.story?coll=la-headlines-health - 43k - Loretta, The lady at the gym gave me this address for you. She said it is good for bad backs. Hope it helps. I had a hard time reading her writing. Let me know if you find it. Renee
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I blew it BIG TIME
:explode: :mad: :angry: :grumble: :devil: :sick: :sad: Last night my husband and I decided to watch a movie. It was very late 10pm. He offered me a hot toddie. I said yes. He made me a Kahlua and hot non fat milk. 1 drink became 2 and 2 became 3 and 3 became 4. He also brought out the brownies my kids baked earlier. I had…
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fat burners
are fat burners / diet pills advisable?:smile:
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Knoxville Marathon...
Sounds like a great idea! If anyone is in or near the Knoxville, TN area the marathon is scheduled for March 30, 2008. Of course they have a 1/2 marathon and a 5k. I was considering to start training for the 1/2 marathon and see how it goes. If anyone else is interested let me know and we can start a training program for…
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How to Lose (or Hide) Your Mommy Tummy
Articles on: how to lose or hide the "mommy tummy" a few exercise tips for mommies & their babies Bloat Buesters do's & don'ts http://www.parenting.com/parenting/mom/article/0,19840,1628481_1,00.html?topic=l1369
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wow ,something must be working
well i am new to mfp.few days ........n the whole healty new life choices been working out for 2 weeeks .but the scale said i gained but yesterday was a xmas parade in our town n i put my tight jeans on but they were not tight .....WOW ......................cant wait for 2 more weeks to see .......soo if u r reading this n…
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Doing better than I thought!
I guess I thought I was doing so-so when it came to diet and exercise. Trying to make healthy choices and fitting in exercise when I feel like it. Like last night, lets just say I was a little aggravated and used that pumped up energy to go run on the elliptical and rock out. So anyway, I guess those angry workouts have…
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Pictures and cold weather
Just wanted to say that I love all the knew pictures being posted. Keep it up. Loretta_Jo, you find the cutest pictures of cats. I was watching the news and saw the storms in the mid east. I hope you are all ok and keeping warm.
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This just in...........regarding scales
As some of you know, I've gone through many gyrations trying to find a scale that not only was accurate, but consistent. After returning three different scales, I've finally reached my objective.... The $29.99 Tanita (UM-028) from Bed, Bath & Beyond. It took me 30 minutes of trying virtually every sale on their shelf to…
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We nned a TEAM name for bigdane321's Team weight loss topic
Weight-Loss-Warriors. When Steve Irwin died (the "Croc-Hunter" from Australia) I was :brokenheart: Now they have coined his quote of "Wild Life Warrior" as a mantra to continue his work. They even sell one of those little ubiquitous rubber bracelets that says "Wild Life Warrior" Let's get some other suggestions, and then…
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Where did....
Julie go? Hi all, I was just posting and noticed we seem to have lost Julie of the Wolves. Did she go on vacation or something? She has such a vivid screen name that it stuck in my mind. She is also a top number 1 motivator. So if you are out there Julie we miss you here at MFP:bigsmile: ~Karen
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Water...
Okay, so I know I'm supposed to get my 8 glasses of water in per day, which I do...with the help of yummy herbal tea at night. What I'm not sure of is whether it's referring to 8 8 oz glasses of water a day or 8 16 oz bottles. Anyone have any insight? I've also heard that we should be drinking the equivalent number of…
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Hey Guys!
A lot of us ladies listed our Christmas wishes. Do you have any?? Let us know.
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you know what i've noticed to be a neat idea?
:wink: before i started my diet i took my digital camera and had my husband take a picture of me in just a swimsuit, standing up straight, not sucking in anything, just there....so at the end of this month i'm going to have him take another set of pictures of me in the same swimsuit standing the same way, and then i can…
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Does anyone else feel this way...
I am "allowed" 1200 calories per day....I work out 60 minutes per day 5 - 6 days a week, and then add that into my calorie intake...usually putting me around 1600-1700 calories...Today I ate breakfast, lunch a snack, worked out, came home ate dinner and put everything into the computer...I STILL HAVE 500 calories left to…