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lepert well done,
great to see that we are all making good decisions and choices,
competition certainly works with keeping our selves accountable,
I don't do it to win anything only the strictness I like, if that makes any sense.
our group has got small but I think great communication is the key, making an effort.
well done everyone and have a great weekend.0 -
Thanks Margie! One thing about a smaller group is that it makes it easier to keep track of who everybody is and how they're doing!
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Glad to hear that everyone's doing so well. I'm looking forward to my weigh-in on Tuesday. I have been doing MFP for three weeks now (this weigh-in will be week four) and I lost a lot my first week and gained the next two. After taking a look at my planner with some veterans, it looks like MFP was telling me I was burning about DOUBLE the calories that I actually was while I was on my elliptical. So this week I've counted all my exercise at 50% when I log it so I don't overeat calories that I didn't actually burn.... soooooo excited for Tuesday!
I love this challenge, guys. It really keeps me focused.0 -
I'm waiting for the weather to get a little warmer than I am going to push mow the lawn again...:) I couldn't swim yesterday due to it being the Army's birthday and everything was closed but OMG I did do alot of walking around and the majority of it was kinda fast paced.
I tried new Hungry girl recipe and it was good, but it made the halibut a bit dry...but that's fine because it will make a great fish salad for lunch later on in the week. I am loving my HG cookbook....I swear best cookbook I bought besides of course my gooseberry patch. I usually cut as much fat and calories as I can when I make the GBP recipes.0 -
army,
I know people who swear by the HG recipes. I've never tried any, though. What are your favorites?
Jess,
Weigh-in tomorrow! So excited for you!
Margie,
Strictness always worked for me too. I made this group because there didn't seem to be any strict groups on MFP. I know it's not for everyone, and I know we've gotten small, but if this idea works for even just a few people, it'll be worthwhile.0 -
I think you are all doing amazingly well. I think I go against the grain - I am hungrier the more I exercise! Had a quiet day today - took a day off exercise. Just pottered around the house. Back to it tomorrow - 40 - 50 mins in the gym and then 30 mins swim followed by a good hour dog walking......
Have a good day all
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hello all, how was your weekend? mine was very quiet, very cold here as our winter is upon us. but still managed all my exercises. did well with the food. I am going to weigh myself tomorrow so I hope I am still losing.
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Weekend was fabulous, got a lot of exercise in due to renovating my kitchen.
I am down 2.5 this week! Counting my exercise at 50% (as I outlined a couple of posts above this one) is really working out for me! I freakin' love this group, too - it definitely helps me stay on track.0 -
So far the smores oatmeal was awesome i couldn't finish the whole serving0
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well done jess. keep up the great choices, well done to everyone still in this group, it is strict but that is what we need.0
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Urgh I am still feeling that swim from yesterday and today I get to run around like a chicken with it's head cut off. My son turned 7 today and well there is alot that needs to be done.0
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It sounds like you're doing great, armywf. And happy birthday to your son. They grow up so fast, don't they?
I weighed in at exactly 230.0 today. So close to the 220s. I'm thinking about rewarding myself for every new 10-pound territory I enter. I don't have money to spend on anything extra, though. Does anyone have any suggestions for rewards that don't cost anything?0 -
get a jar and for every 10 you lose put an IOU in it maybe $10 maybe then when you have reached a milestone you could go buy some undies or bra or anything , really you have to make the time for yourself,or a nice long candle lit bath0
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well how is everyone doing? I am doing really well, some days I can't walk because of heavy rain here, but I can't wait, we are now dog sitting a little dog for 3 months and I am going to take it walking..I have not weighed myself of late so will do it at the end of the week. stay committed, most of all be happy,:flowerforyou: 0
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Question for the group. I just started working at a local production plant. It's 12 hour shifts and constant walking, lifting boxes of various weight, twisting, turning, and moving about. My question is, how do I calculate the calories I burn during those 12 hours. I have upped my calories on the days I work but I don't think I'm eating enough.0
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I am no expert, maybe put it on the mfp forum, lots of people might be able to help, sorry,
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hello, how is every one doing, just letting you all know I was very sick las week and lost a lot of weight, gastro and vomiting, now another week on here is my true weight, bugger! 194lb, still it is getting there, it will not be long and I will be there at 189lb again!!0
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I'm not an expert either, Moe, but I would list that as 12 hours of slow walking, taking into account MFP's optimistic estimates of how many calories we burn. I'd see how it goes for a week or two, and if I wasn't losing, I'd drop it to 6 hours and so on.0
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Margie,
I'm so sorry to hear you were sick, and I'm glad you're better.
Take some days off and get better when you're sick, okay? There's nothing wrong with that.0 -
Thank you, but if I do that I will not pick it up again, bloody lazy I am at times. had a great day today, nice treat for dinner but still under, we have decided this will be our Sunday night dinner, I work for it so I enjoyed it, but if you look at the diary for today, it is all healthy anyway. how is everyone else going?0
