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Facing the music ...again
I'm really stuck. I've gained back everything that I lost when I started on MFP. I've been trying to get back on track, but I'm having a harder and harder time logging in every day. I know the right way to eat. I have had weight watchers out the wazoo and I have been to nutritionists. I just can't seem to budge the scale.…
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Ok...Pet Peeve Time Folks!!
OK so this isn't really weight loss related...but needed to get it off my chest. A big pet peeve of mine is something my mom does ALL the time. Lets start with some examples...there's tons but i'll use two recent ones. My mom had a ruptured disc removed a couple weeks ago and she's sitll recovering. I walk in one day "That…
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a health & fitness podcast I like
I am not associated with this podcast at all (other than being a regular listener)."Fat2FitRadio.com. It is hosted by two guys: one has been educated in fitness/physiology, etc and has lost 30+ lbs (his goal, i think), and the other is a guy who started at almost 300 lbs. The podcast follows the latter's weight loss…
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Thought for the day....:-)
It's completely reasonable to get discouraged when things are not going your way. And yet, as reasonable as it may be, getting discouraged and staying discouraged won't do you any good. Fortunately, you don't always have to be reasonable. You can choose to meet every setback not with discouragement, but with hope and…
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5 day Pouch test- day two
Ok so today was a bit harder...i wanted to eat....but I didnt! I stated with my coffee, then my protein shake, propel, water, jello,, more water, and then another shake. By then end of work I had had 2 propels. came home and had some cheddar cheese cream soup, not very goo so only a little. A diet sprite and then a sf…
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Beautiful Blues 6/9/10
Here's our new board. Welcome to all our new members. Be sure and check in with us and let us know how you are doing. My goal this week is to check in daily, reporting on my progress. What is your goal?
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Skinny Saturday Challenge!
:flowerforyou: Do you need a weekend boost? I sure do! Many times the weekend is a challenge to get through and we end up undoing everything we worked so hard for through the week. Take the Skinny Saturday Challenge and finish your weekend with a smile on your face! :bigsmile: Here's what it entalis: Think double, double,…
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Breakfast before exercise or after?
Some people tell me to eat right away when getting up to increase metabolism and others have told me to exercise first then eat right after. Just seeing what works for others or if you have a good link for me to read up on. Thanks for your help.
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Skinny Wednesday Challenge
Do you need a midweek boost? I sure do! Join the Skinny Wednesday Challenge and let us help you get "over the hump" with ease :flowerforyou: ...Here's what it entalis: Think double, double, double!:happy: :happy: Double your exercise~:tongue: Double your water intake (within healthy limits)~:drinker: Double your willpower…
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what is wrong with me?>!
Okay here i am again, struggling. For the past 4 weeks i have been doing awesome, i didnt have any doubts or troubles and i felt great. NOW tom came to town and the past hmm 4 days i have been doing BAD, today fast food and now i wish i could throw it up!! i dont know what got into me. i was all game doing great now its…
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Attention Issues
Does anyone else have a hard time dealing with the new attention from the opposite sex. I worked in retail when I was at my heaviest and just kind of faded into the surroundings, but now since I have gotten back into retail and have lost all this weight i have been getting attention and commpliments from guys about my…
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Addicted!
Just wanted to announce that I am absolutely 100% addicted to my new life style. I love MFP. I've been a member since May 11th 2010 - Just over a month, and I've lost 10 lbs. I love that I count my calories and think so much about what I put into my body. I look forward to weighing in, and planning my meals and grocery…
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Atkins Support Team
I am looking for people who are fans of Atkins and in particular people in St. Louis. I need friends and support to help me on my journey. I'm fininished sabotaging myself. I know Atkins works - I need some menu ideas. :happy:
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Root Cause?
Bottom So i found myself having an asthma attack and wondering if I needed to call the ambulance or if I was actually going to be ok... Anyone with Asthma knows that your inhaler is not something to be used every 15 minutes. I was had to use mine every 15 minutes and was struggling to take every breath. I was smoking,…
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I need your help-I want to quit smoking.
I've only been doing this site for a few days, but I am constantly reminded of how good it feels to be healthy. I love drinking all my water for the day, it makes me feel like I'm cleaning out my pipes. I love strength training-I feel like I can see all my baby muscles getting tighter. And I love that I am doing yoga…
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MFP Meetups?
Are there ever meetups/meet and greets where members who are in the same area can get together and chat about their experiences, find workout partners and general friendship?
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Canadian Eh!-Tues June 15
Wow - it looks like everyone's having a good week. chGraham (sorry if I got it wrong - my memory seems to fail me these days) - Congrats on the new job. That's very exciting news. I'm with you on the cravings - I think it's because of the shift in eating patterns. I've bought some gum and I try to chew that when the…
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Halfway through Phase 2 of p90x, only down 3-5 lbs.
Good Morning all, So I'm halfway through phase 2 of p90x classic. I started out at 224.5 lbs. Right now I hover between 218 and 222 lbs. I feel stronger and will be taking measurements tomorrow. (I decided to do pics and measurements on day 1, day 45, and day 90 instead of 30, 60,90.) I'm doing the phase 2 diet hardcore…
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Tuesday Weigh-Ins
Hello All! I was just wondering if there's a group for all the people who weigh in on a Tuesday? If so could someone tell me where I can find it? Or if not, would anyone like to join one? I just had my first loss this morning 3lbs wooo and I thought it would be good to share support and motivation with other people who…
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Over 200 New Year New Me Part 22
Here it is the new thread and boy am I focused.TOM reared its ugly on Sunday so that explains the weird fluctuations in weight.I was 219 on Sunday and I haven't weighed in since.I will weigh in again after my period disappears.BLAH!! Anyways no exercise for the past fews days except for chasing my neices and nephew and my…
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Carrollton, GA and surrounding areas -- Looking for a workou
I work 4 days a week, but I don't go in until 10am... I am looking for someone who wants to get together in the morning and walk/workout!! I need some accountablity or i'm not gonna do it!!! and I HAVE too.. My wedding dress is a little tight, and it's gotta fit by Sept 18th dangit!! let me know if you're close
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first week in and.......
ive lost 2.5 lbs! woohoo! my hubby is now picking me up after work and instead of just coming home n comatosing lol, he brings me trainers and we go walking together, i live in devon by the sea so we find ourselves a cliff with a path and walk allll the way down, and alll the way back up , and im actually enjoying it????…
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Evil Mom???
I am making the grand effort to eat healthy. I went to the grocery store this week and did not buy sugar cereals, no chips, cheesy poofs, or candy. No processed meals or high sodium "healthy frozen meals" My daughter wanted a snack last night and was gravely disappointed that there where no "snack foods". She had cereal…
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Lets try this again!
So, here I am again. I let myself slip for 2 weeks, and boy did I notice a difference! I felt sluggish, tired and unhealthy! I thankfully, didn't gain any weight in the 2 weeks I didn't log my food, but think my choices just weren't right. I feel completely motivated again, and have started fresh this week. My first goal…
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Act, don't react.
Daily Inspiration for June 14, 2010 Katie Jay, MSW Act, don't react. Are you reacting to challenging situations or are you taking deliberate action? Reaction is what your gut tells you to do in the moment. It is spontaneous and often not the healthiest response. But when you take deliberate action in a situation, you…
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MFP Spitfires Cycling Club Week 10!!!
Hey everyone!!! Week 10!!! Can you beleive it? Great job to everyone who's still sticking around. And for those we haven't seen in a while, hope all is well and that you're still achieving your weight loss goals :happy: :happy: Checking in: Last week's goal 125m Actual 132m I pledge 65m this week. Slowing down now that…
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Finally "Seeing" Results!!
i dont know if this is the correct forum...sorry if its not. I just took my day 60 photos and compared them to my day 1 photos and the difference is more than I had expected!! Last night I actually made my first post and was kinda down and had stated that I wasnt seeing much of a change (starting month 3 of P90X Lean…
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What do you consider tank top ready? This is directed to bot
For me...it's when the tank top does not hug that little love handle on the side. Hopefully in another two weeks......I'm there. What say you?????
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The Pouch Test- Wanna hear how it goes for me?
ok, so one of the members on this site (thank you soooo much) suggested I try the pouch test. Its for gastric bypass patients who have lost their way, and I have. I have gained back a total of 21 pounds and refuse to let this get me. I'm determined to regain control over food and my body. So, today was day 1. I did have my…
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Downward Plummet Day
Wondering if there's others out there like me.....I'm a teacher and every summer vow that THIS will be the summer that I'll lose that 10 pounds I've always wanted to lose. Problem is that I have very good intentions and actions EARLY in the day/summer and it just spirals downward from there. Here's a pretty typical…