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Local Houston MFP'ers!!!
What do you all think about getting a group together to meet bimontly (or to start off, once a month). I thought we could all meet for some social fun and support - some sort of athletic activity we can all participate in together on a regular basis in the spirit of good health and motivation! It doesn't have to be the…
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Binging problem
Hi, So I have a problem with binging. Before going to college, I would count calories but eat whatever I wanted and I would hardly binge. I was able to keep my weight despite the fact that I never exercised. However, after coming to college, I have been gaining a lot of weight so I decided to get on this website and make a…
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Birthday cake....
How do I not offend my kids if I don't have any? My twins turn 5 Wednesday and next week Tuesday my oldest turns 17. So is there anything I can say so my children, mainly my twins, won't get mad. TIA!
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Cupcakes
Someone brought cupcakes to work for a birthday. I love cupcakes. Who doesn't? If I didn't have to text my accountability partner that I was eating a cupcake, I would totally eat one. What keeps you from staying away from diet crashers?
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Another Bad day ...
These are becomign the norm as oppse to the exception - I missed going to the gym yesterday - instead we went to opening day at the Baseball field - World Series champs played the home team ... i digress... but I feel like I'm robbing ME of ME .. I've been playing with the last 15 lbs of this stupid diet for tooo long. And…
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likes & nags
Things I like & things that nag me so far about lifestyle change ~ Like ~ Feeling more energetic ~ Like ~ Feeling less bloated ~ nag ~ books telling me not to eat the whole egg. I love the whole egg. I will have the whole egg. ~ Like ~ eating delicious food and feeling like I’m getting away with something ~ nag ~ how did I…
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TTC last one was 3 mo ago
We have been trying 3 mo now I have 2 wonderful children and would like a 3. With the first 2 I was in a better weight range in 150 to 180. Now Im well in the 200 slowly going down and wanting another baby. I do the charting the checking but no luck so far maybe this mo. Just wanting to see if anyone else is in the same…
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This is going to be GREAT!
I just got started yesterday. I am wanting to "grab" something to eat. Instead, I decided to take a few minutes and read some posts on the forum. Your stories are very encouraging to me! Now, I'm going to eat a healthy snack :smile: And keep going!
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Anyone interesting in a Daily Goals check in?
I started this yesterday in the 100 lbs to lose thread and it really worked well to keep me on track. I have BED/SED (binge eating disorder / stress eating disorder) and though I haven't weighed myself yet I know I did well & probably lost weight. Daily Goals: 1. Try to eat under my calorie limit 2. Snack on pickles when…
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April 6, 2011 Daily Dose Motivation 4 Lifestyle Changers...
Life is 10 percent what happens to me and 90 percent how I react to it. - Charles Swindoll
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Help motivating my gym buddy
Last June my step sister joined the gym with me. We were about the same size to start with, so had similar goals. 10 months later I lost 40 inches, and almost 50 lbs. She has gained 10lbs....and lost a handful of inches. We workout the same days, same length, same machines. The problem? With the burning of more calories…
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Sharon On A Mission
Hey guys I am on a summer 'mission' to lose quite a lot of weight this summer I want to get in shape because I need change! I've always been overweight as long as I remember, I want to suprise a few people and myself mostly! We are all on a mission to get in shape and get healthy!! Who want to join me on my summer mission…
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If you want motivation, watch this!
I actually had a friend on facebook who shared this video right at the beginning of my lifestyle change, and it totally motivates me everytime I watch it. Hope it can motivate someone else also!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SbXgQqbOoU
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Has anyone really "lost" any weight?
Got your attention? Lol.... I just think I am no longer going to say "lost" X-pounds or whetever, becasue "lost" implies I want to FIND it! Lol. Need to come up with a better word than lost. ;)
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bachelorette party wknd- scared of losing my momentumn
i'm going away this weekend to atlantic city for a friend's bachelorette party and part of me is really dreading it... i'm at the beginning of my goal and i'm down 6 lbs and don't want to lose my momentum of making healthy food choices and working out everyday. i know i face a weekend of drinking, restaurants, etc.... i…
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Hear me out now.
I'm in need of some new friends and people to hangout with? Don't get wrong I have great friends, but they just don't like things that support healther living. Like going out to eat always pluckers or taco place, never Jason Deli I always get out voted. And going to movies is always late showing, which kills my 5am…
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Getting back into a routine
I have been on this site for more than a year and have definitely had my spurts of intense works out and no work out periods. Well, since I ran the Austin Half Marathon in February, I haven't been able to get back into my routine of morning gym work outs. I am still running since my next half is on April 23rd so my…
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Feeling unmotivated today....
So I woke up a little late today because I had a major headache the first time I woke up. I took some ibuprofin and went back to sleep. I finally felt a little better so I got up and went through my normal morning routine. To start everything off, I was up 1.5 pounds today on the scale :( As busy as I was yesterday I…
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Cool Tricks/Tips to Drink more Water?
Hello Everybody, I've been concerned about my water consumption. Ever since keeping this log, I've been able to notice my water intake. I have only been consumer an average of 2 - 3 cups a day. I have always had this problem, and I've noticed now, even with me working out the water consumer is still the same. :huh: I would…
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Calling all locals...DC,MD, VA
Ok so for those of you that didn't see my thread from yesterday about MFP having an annual convention, not sure what we can do this year but until something happens, how about having something locally? If your in the VA,MD,DC area let me know if your interested in meeting up, its gonna be a safe and great time, getting to…
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Ugh! Disgusted with myself!
I just looked at my goals acheived and while I am excited that I have officially lost 20 lbs, I noticed that it has already been almost 2 months and I've only lost 2.5 lbs! I know that I can do better than this! Ugh! I could punch myself in the face!
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The struggles...
So, I have lost a significant amount of weight and I couldn't be happier about that...the only thing is that my mind is taking a while to catch up with what my body is doing. There is a lot of emotional stuff that comes with weight loss. I have fears that I will never reach my goals or that I will gain my weight back, like…
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need to get fit to become a pro wrestler or mma fighter
so dose any one know of any where a wrestling school is in georgia also know any moves I sould put in my workout that would help
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Intiminated....
I see a lot of people doing p90x and achieving amazing results. I've heard about it for a while and actually bought it. It's still sitting in my closet collecting dust. Why am I scared to start p90x? I've been in the military for 9 years and served in Afghanistan, so why am I intimidated of trying p90x? I don't get it...
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Insanity Journey 04.04.11
I welcome anyone that would like to track their journey with Insainty with me.....support is always welcome!!!
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Why do I sabotage myself like this???
I have about 10 pounds to lose- same 10 I have wanted to lose for years. My workouts are great- I have no problem with them. Eating on the other hand... I will do ok for a while, but for the last few weeks it's like I am seeing just how much crap I can eat. Why am I doing this? It is so frustrating bc I will start to see…
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Competition lean and meal plans?
Hello, Is there anyone here that would like to get bikini or fitness model fit and looking for support? I am shooting for that goal and would love to communicate with anyone that has the similar goal and would like to have a team and network to reach our goals! This site is fantastic and I think that having others to help…
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losing motivation
So I weighed myself on Sunday and I am down to 185. This is 3 lbs lost since on MFP and 16 total since my highest weight in Dec '10. I was so excited on Sunday and feeling so motivated seeing these results. But yesterday I felt so unmotivated. I didn't work out and I ate things I shouldn't have. I was hoping to wake up…
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Healthy Eating Lifestyle Conference call TODAY
:drinker: Time Wednesday, April 6 · 6:00pm - 6:30pm 6PM Pacific/7PM Mountain/8PM Central/9PM Eastern Join us for an informative and fun Healthy Eating teleconference lead by renowned Wellness Coach, Melissa Costello! Melissa's delicious recipes are featured in P90X creator, Tony Horton's book, "Bring It!". She is Tony's…
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Relax Yourself Slim!
People who sleep well and have low levels of stress may have a better shot at dropping unwanted pounds. In a recent Kaiser Permanente study published in The International Journal of Obesity, good sleep and low stress levels boosted participants’ chances of success in reaching their goal of losing at least 10 pounds. Good…