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i don't know what to do
I just want to eat and sleep and cry. That's all. I switched my calories to maintain, cause I was going over anyway, and not losing any weight. I'm not so concerned with losing weight right now, as I am with losing my mind. I think I'm having a nervous breakdown. I can barely function in my everyday life. One minute I'm…
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Paying for pounds(lbs)
My husband pays our 12yr old son for his grades, As & Bs. Since I don't pay for grades, I will pay for pounds. For every pound mommy looses, he will receive $5.00. He thinks this is just another way to earn i-tunes money, but it's my undercover attempt to get him to be more active and to stay away from the computer and…
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winter storm=no gym! :(
so, i live in northern lower michigan, and winter time absolutely SUCKS here. :grumble: for example, tonight we have a winter storm warning with 6"-10" of snow by 7am tomorrow morning, and this warning goes into effect at 4pm today. i work monday through friday, 8am-5pm. and i go to the gym after work. anyway, i'm assuming…
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hold my belly accountable
ok mfp-ers, i need your help! i've decided to enter the double crown bellydance competition in 2010. that gives me over a year to prep and get my belly in better shape. eeeek! here's my training plan: on the week days i don't have dance class already, i MUST do at least one hour of drills/cardio/weight training/anything…
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You think you have it rough with an hour of cardio?
my wife just emailed me her schedule for saturday. See, she teaches body pump, and Les Mills is having their quarterly release this weekend, so they invite the trainers up to take EVERY class they offer. She's doing ALL of them. I already told her she was insane. Check this schedule out. 8:00am - 9:00am BODYPUMPR Master…
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Stop Your Sugar Cravings
By Dr. Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen Post 3—Stop Your Sugar Cravings Knowing what's causing your sugar cravings can help you put a cap on them long before they force you into bigger clothes. Which of the three main types of cravings do you have? You say: Feed me now, or I'll kill you. This usually reflects low blood sugar.…
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Have you ever...
Have you ever did so good with weightloss, felt great, wore clothes you never wore or had not wore in years and turn around and throw in the towel. I have started binge eating since Jan 27th, I went from 280lbs (which was better than the 470lbs I was 2 yrs ago) and now I'm like…
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ABC's To Success
Acknowledge that you know what to do Believe that you have the ability to do it Courage do what needs to be done Deciding that today is the day Enjoying the journey Forgiving yourself and moving on Going for your goal Hearing the compliments Inviting success into your life Journaling everything that goes in your mouth Keep…
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Brush Your Shoulders Off -- Words of Wisdom -- February 26,
Good morning. No simply means to ask again... A wise man once said..... “Rejection is NOT fatal. It's merely someones opinion.” You DO NOT have to close every deal to be a success! Comedian Tracey Morgan said. “The key to my success is... I never let rejection get me down”. Tracey is an amazing example on how humility…
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Study finds?
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,500565,00.html Thought you might be interested...
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Motivation??????
How do you get motivated....what makes you actually really want to accomplish your goal to lose weight, :smile:
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Put the breakfast sandwich down!!!
my boyfriend and I got into a fight, I reached for a 260 calorie breakfast sandwich but put it back. I still want it. talk me down!!! thanks:)
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FEELING GOOD by Jillian Michaels EXCELLENT!!!
I thought this had some very powerful ideas in it on what 'words' we use to negative 'self-talk' and why we might consider changing some of them'. TUESDAY: FEELING GOOD The Negativity Police Is your inner voice a trash-talker? If you've tried and failed to reach your fitness goals in the past, negative thoughts might have…
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Diabetes support/talk
So my biggest challenge is my diabetes. I am terrified that I will never get it under control. For any of you living with this disease, what helped you get your blood sugars in check? What challenges do you face on a daily basis? How do you cope? Is life ever fun and easy ever again even when you do have proper control of…
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PURPLES
Is anybody out there? How is everyone?
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Lent
So what has everyone given up for lent? I like being creative in my choices each year, so this time I gave up elevators! uh oh :-O
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New Me Bootcamp IS BACK!!!
new me bootcamp is back!!!! YAY!!! Starting Monday!!! This will be the same as last week b.c of people starting and stopping... Week One Health: Drink nothing but water Personal: stop one bad habit My habit is biting my nails So if you wanna join then please let me know and post or send me your.. Weight: Neck: Arm: L- R-…
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True Success -- Words of Wisdom -- February 25, 2009
Good morning.. Be nice. Be thoughtful... Be loving... Be kind.. Be patient... Be giving.. Be caring.. (Remember this) If you reeeeeally want to have a SUCCESSFUL day in GODS eyes... Be all the good that you can be. :-). :heart: God is Love:heart:
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I'm about to fall off the wagon!!!
OK-So I have been doing this (steadily) since January and have lost 10lbs up until now. For the last two weeks, everything in my life has come to a head and now I find myself staring at the girl scout cookies sitting in my pantry. I look for chocolate, candy, bread, anything to eat. So far, I haven't gained but I haven't…
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BLACK TEAM CHALLENGE WEEK 8
OK guys - I'll take this week (besides, we need to start a new thread before we get shut down). As we are already: 1. logging our meals 2. drinking at least 8 glasses of water 3. some type of ab work daily 4. heart rate up 5 days a week 5. giving up one bad (didn't see typo until late!:laugh: ) habit 6. staying away from…
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Forgiveness: How to let go of grudges and bitterness
Forgiveness: How to let go of grudges and bitterness When someone you care about hurts you, you can hold on to anger, resentment and thoughts of revenge or embrace forgiveness and move forward. Katherine M. Piderman, Ph.D. Nearly everyone has been hurt by the actions or words of another. Your mother criticized your…
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Hello evryone
My name is Lisa i just joined mypalfitness a couple weeks ago .I am a stay at home Mom/Wife i have twin girls ages 13 i have a son 23 but hes living on his own. I am married to a wonderful man going on 26 yrs in June i just wanted to introduce myself and am hoping for support and encouragment like we all are if you would…
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Evening snack-attacks
Good Morning Everyone! So in reviewing my food habits I have noticed that I am AWESOME until about 7pm... and then all hell breaks lose! I can not satisfy my sweet tooth/evening cravings! Usually I am doing school work, studying or reading, watching the tube with my hubby... all things that I like to snack while doing!…
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Need Tips and Support
I have been back in the gym since the first of the year. I have had good and bad weeks with eating :blushing: . I am now kicking the fast food completely, no sweets, and down to one diet soda a day :bigsmile: . I have been fluxuating between 205 and 203.5 for the past few months :grumble: . I am starting to wonder how long…
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Be Mentally Tough
Today's pointer from Never Say Diet...short and to the point. Kinda like Nike - Just do it! "No one has good days all the time. You have to be mentally tough. Just know that on some days you aren't going to enjoy your workout. That's OK. Just get it done."
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Aerogarden
I was thinking of buying the aerogarden to always have fresh veggies and herbs in the house and I was wondering if anyone has this and how they like it......
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On the same Track? Looking for a Weight Loss Buddy
I am new to MFP, and would like to have someone to buddy up with for my Weight Loss journey. I am looking for someone who is on the same track with me. Stay at Home Mom with a toddler want to lose 30-35 pounds major PMS food cravings excited about eating healthy again Loves to eat out (and will miss that the most):sad:…
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Stay-At-Home-moms
Where are all the stay at home moms at? I haven't seen a thread for us this week...just wanted to see how everyone was doing? I am disappointed in myself i gained like 4 pounds back this past week...i just had no control and my mIL came and cooked awsome food so i ate tons of htat...lol but its my own fault. i think i have…
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Fell of the Wagon HARD...need help!
Hi, so this is my actual first post ever but I've been browsing the messages boards and gaining helpful information ever since I started on this site. I started in November, lost 20 lbs and up until three weeks ago, I've been doing well. I ate healthy and exercised 5-6 days a week. I really felt like I had made a good…
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Students that are fighting to lose the pounds team (ages 18-
This is specifically for students who are in highschool or even in college that are fighting to lose the pounds and want to join a team. I know kids especially can have cravings with being in college having to order pizzas. Who has time to cook when all you do is study and work right? Or you're a mom and have to always…