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10K run??
This coming May, there's a big event here in Helsinki, Finland for us women! Now, I know that Finland has a small population (only 5million) but to us this is huge! Two days I go I tested out my fitness level in stamina if I could even do this 10k run... and I could just and just.…
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Looking for a buddy with the same eating issues!
Hey there im looking for someone who is looking for support to keep on track! my biggest problem is not eating greasy fried or high carb sweets but more late night eating with half a bag almonds, or peanut butter and other healthy high fat foods! its awful but wrecks my diet each time! if you need someone to keep in check…
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3 month mark
Jan 5th was my first day on MFP and to date I have lost 23 lbs and *get this* 20 INCHES!!! most impressively, 6 off of my belly and 8 off of my thighs! Woot! Just had to toot my own horn!!! :happy:
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i'm The Biggest Loser!!
hoorrahhhh!! I won the Biggest Loser competiion at work. there were around 40 people, they did a male and female biggest loser. I lost 14.95% body weight! thanks everyone for your support!
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I can't get food off my mind
Monday is my weigh in for week two...I stayed the same week one...I really want to show a loss (Tuesday will be my 42nd birthday). I have done really well all week, but today, Saturday I cannot get food off my mind. I have eaten fairly well but find the urge to snack overwhelming. I am not sure if maybe my food choices are…
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Need a push
Ok everyone. I read alot of posts just now and you all are doing awesome!! keep up the good work. This is only my second week and I lost 3.5 lbs last week and was doing great this week (even on vacation from work and packing for a move in a few weeks). Then yesterday, I messed up and today, you don't even want to know the…
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Almost 1/3 of the way there
I set out to lose 43 lbs, to put me at 145 (what I weighed before I had kids). Today I weighed in because I hadn't recorded my weight this week...I have lost 12 lbs. so far, to put me at 176. That's 31 lbs. to go!
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3 weeks
So it's been 3 weeks now without a smoke, and I was really worried that I would gain weight. I have been really careful about not replacing nicotine with food and have not gained 1 single pound. And the last couple of days i've been working out and finding my sweat pants falling down, I've had to tighten the drawstring. I…
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gotta stop the cycle!!!
Well I've been in this really bad cycle... I'll eat well and excersise for about a week and go down to 128lb... Then i will binge for a few days and go up to 138in what seems like over night... And then back to the healthy way and then back and forward etc... I can't imagine what this does for my body and I know it takes a…
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Tooting my horn
Today I pulled out a pair of size 10 jeans that I haven't been able to wear in over 2 years....decided to try them on to gauge my progress (for me that's easier than using a measuring tape). I'm wearing them!!:drinker: If I weren't planning to work out later, I'd probably wear them all day. I LOVE being able to wear…
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Finally below 178!
Ok! My first week is under my belt and I have lost 4 pounds this week. I have been between 178 & 182 for the last year or so and with this plan, I've finally broke through the ugly plateau I had been riding on for a while!! It wasn't easy and I do admit, some days, my stomach growled so loud, my whole office could hear it!…
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drum roll please!
I offically hit the 30lb mark with my weigh in this morning. I just want to thank each and everyone of you for keeping me on track.:flowerforyou: I have never lost this much weight before, and in only 90 days. I began this journey on Jan 2, and here it is April 4, and I'm 30 lbs, yes, I will say that again 30 POUNDS…
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Beach Body Challenge-April 3
Just checking in! How is everyone doing today? Im doing okay. Yesterday I felt really bad and had a bad headache, but today will be different!:wink: I am just having to get my body used to the changes again! Well, hope all is well!
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Words of Wisdom - 4.3.08
Speak only what you want to see happen in your life. Clean up your conversation! Only talk about good things! STOP talking about problems!! Talk about your blessings!! THINK ABOUT the opportunities at hand! (Remember this) The scripture says... For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be…
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4 months later....
And I am now officially 2.5 lbs heavier than when I started. *sigh* I am broke but I am contemplating going back to the money-taking Weight Watchers. Seemed like the only thing that helped m e in the past but then again I think its the whole entering in your food intake that just doesn't do it for me. Having to log in…
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I showed will power!
Today is my brother's 21st birthday and I'm making him a cake. I'm like a baking queen. Love to bake but I also love to eat what I bake :ohwell: So I haven't baked anything in a while because I was sure I'd chow down. But today I made my bro a cake and afterwards I usually have what's left in the bowl...the whole bowl.…
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Beach Body Challenge!
Anyone interested in doing a beach body challenge check in here! We will start today 4/2/08..The challenge will end July 1 2008.. I am looking to loose 30 lbs..Lets Go!!
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HUNGRY!
I started this plan this past Sunday and I've lost about 2 pounds so far so it's working great for me. I am doing my best to stay within my daily calorie intake but I'm starving in between meals and the snacks I've chosen seem to be either too high in calories or protein. Of course on the days I can get in a workout, I can…
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At Uni I struggle to eat healthy... Help!!
Hi guys, At the moment i'm in Uni and struggling to eat healthy. I've always eaten well throughout school and was heavily involved in competitive swimming so i had loads of energy and a good figure however since coming to Uni in 2006 ive let things slip a little and its seriously affecting my health! I wake up in the…
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Try, Try Again
Please welcome me back! I started in Jnauary and lost 9 lbs. Work became hectic and I slowly fell off the wagon. But I am starting again!! TODAY! I have to!! I gues I'm just looking for some encouragement. Why can't I just stick to this???? Well, like I said, try, try again for now!!!:happy: Everyone have a great…
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BIGGEST LOSER MFP 4/2/08 Check In
I haven't seen the check in so I am starting it. After some yoyoing the past 4 weeks, I have lost 3 pounds this week. I feel my motivation is back and I am ready to conquer again. 1/09/08 = 215.5 1/16/08 = 213 1/23/08 = 211 1/30/08 = 207 2/06/08 = 205 2/13/08 = 203 2/20/08 = 201.5 2/27/08 = 198.5 3/05/08 = 193.5 3/12/08 =…
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Ekkks starting over again
Hmm i was doing really good in febuary on my diet. But somehow i got off track for the entire month of march and have gained what i lost plus a extra pound. Now that i am back from my vacation i'm gonna kick myself in the butt and get back on track with this dieting. So today i am starting all over again. Well maybe i…
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A must read for all
I have learned, as a rule of thumb, never to ask whether you can do something. Say, instead, that you are doing it. Then fasten your seat belt. The most remarkable things follow." – Julia Cameron
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Help!
I want to binge so bad right now!! I already went 100 over my cals today because I planned on working out so I ate the food... but then I didn't do it... And I havent eaten since lunch and im not hungry now, but I want to binge SO bad right now!!! I can't afford a "cheat day" I'm tired of that excuse I have been using!…
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60lbs GONE FOREVER!!!!
Hi Everyone!! Just tooting my own horn!! :blushing: As of today I have lost 60lbs with MFP!! :happy: i Joined on Oct 27th and the time has flown by thanks to you guys and your support!! :heart: I still have 24lbs to go but i feel soooo much better! Just letting all you newbies know it CAN be done and the time goes really…
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My scale played an April Fools joke on me
So I weighed in yesterday and I got a 184. I was mad. REALLY mad. I just knew that could not possibly be right. I stepped on it probably 4-5 times and it kept giving me the exact same number. (I've had it before where I step on it twice and it give me some ridiculous number and then i step on it a 3rd time starting with…
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No More Excuses
It's 4 p.m. and you're at your desk, wondering how on earth you're going to make it to the gym when there are umpteen things you still need to do. Don't despair - you can get to your workout! The trick is learning how to counter the excuses that keep you from exercising. "By adjusting your thinking, you can overcome any…
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Some Motivation
Insta-Motivation Quotes to keep you going in the gym Dimity McDowell OK, it's not always your brain's fault that you find yourself back in the locker room before you've completed your planned workout. Sometimes you just wuss out. We polled 100 women to find out the sweet nothings they whisper to themselves when they want…
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something I had to share
I'm 31 years old and live with my mother(as roomies, shared everything). In January I started the weight loss/lifestyle change journey. My mother decided she wanted to do this as well. Got the membership to the gym but I can't seem to get her to go with me. She is eating healthy and I've spent the time to show her how to…
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Thank goodness for your...
successes. I've been feeling a little off today, not sure why. Having another one of those days when I just want to eat. What has been getting me through today are the 'toot, toots". It is so comforting and motivating when I read how people are losing weight and being successful. Keep posting cuz it really gets me through…