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Good Morning Everyone
I hope that you are having a great holiday weekend. Remember to plan for your outings, stay hydrated and enjoy the fun.0 -
When your day is jam-packed with everything but time for a workout, try incorporating a few of the quick tips below to stay on top of your game.
1. Take the stairs. You expected this one. So, why aren’t you already doing it?! If you’re in a time crunch and really need to take the elevator, do some calf raises while you wait.
2. Go face to face. Technology is awesome — it brought you here! But it’s time to get up, walk over to your co-worker or neighbor and talk to them face-to-face instead via text message or e-mail. You’ll probably get more accomplished with an in-person conversation anyway.
3. Track your hydration. It’s tough to know how much water you drink (or don’t drink) every day, so mark up your water bottle or tally your score in a planner or use an app, like Waterlogged.
4. Ditch convenience for weight. For quick errands, forget the cart. Use a basket. Make one trip instead of two when carrying in the groceries by loading the bags into one big bag or lining them up your arms! Click here for more day-to-day transgressions of strong women.
5. Go the long way. Park farther away, walk around the block, choose the scenic route or whatever it takes for you to get those steps in!
6. Pack fiber and protein. When you know you’re going to have a crazy day, do yourself a favor and pack some fuel. Protein and fiber-filled snacks are best because they’ll fill you up and boost your energy. Click here for snack inspiration.
7. Breathe. Take 60 seconds to drop what you’re doing, close your eyes and inhale. Slowly exhale, dropping your shoulders away from your ears and letting all the noise fade. It will help slow your racing heart and ease your stress, which leads to the buildup of cortisol and fat storage.
8. Take phone calls standing. Ring, ring! Leg muscles, here, ask for a quick shake and stretch. Pace, squat,
lunge or stretch a little. SM
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Name: Ellie
Age:35
Height:5'5
Start Weight (5th Sept):185.8
Goal Weight (5th Dec):170.8
12th Sept:
19th Sept:
26th Sept:
3rd Oct:
10th Oct:
17th Oct:
24th Oct:
31st Oct:
7th Nov:
14th Nov:
21st Nov:
28th Nov: Be mindful for Thanksgiving/holiday - maintain
5th Dec:
Weight goal for this week: -1.25 pounds
Weight lost/gained this week:
I started MFP June 29th, 2015 at 199 pounds. I've lost 13.2 pounds so far.
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Hi I'd like to join the challenge.
Name: Joyce
Pounds to lose by December 6: 13.
Sept 6: 0 lost
Sept 13:
Sept 20:
Sept 27:
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Welcome Newbies
We are so glad to have you and we are looking forward to your post.
Congratulations Ellie on your 13 pounds gone with MFP. Way to go!0 -
Lose weight with mindful eating
How many calories do you consume without even realizing it? Mindful eating — especially during social situations — is an effective weight-loss strategy that encourages you to slow down and pay more attention to your food. It helps focus your senses on exploring, savoring and tasting, and teaches you to follow hunger cues. Put mindful eating into practice with these ideas as you prepare and eat meals this holiday weekend. It gets easier over time!
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Name: Jennifer
Age:36
Height:5'5
Start Weight (29th June):216.2
Goal Weight (14th Sept): 199
29th June:216.2
6th July:214.8
13th July:211.7
20nd July:209.6
27th July: 208.2
3rd August: 206.0
10th August: 204.7
17th August: 205.2
24th August: 203.4
30th August: 201.0
7th September: 199.8
Weight goal for this week: 2
Weight lost/gained this week: 1.2
Weight lost to date: 16.3
Didn't have the best week, gave in to temptation more than I would have liked but by the end I the week (and after having a good talk with myself) I did better and was able to manage a loss0 -
Jennifer you are doing good, 16.3 pound total loss is great you are now in Wonderland. Below 200 that is fabulous!
I hope I can soon join you, just can't seem to move off the 204.8. I hurt my foot and have not been able to walk my 3 to 4 miles a day. It makes a difference. Hang in there- We Can Do This!0 -
Name: Laura
Age:27
Height:5'7
Start Weight (29th June):171
Goal Weight (14th Sept ): 154
29th June:171
6th July: 169
13th July: 167
20th July: 166
27th July: 165
3rd August: 163
10th August: 161
17th August: 159
24th August: 157
31st August: 157
7th of Sept: 155
14th of Sept:
Weight goal for this week: 2 pounds
Currently lost 69 pounds since the 2nd of January
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Laura you almost there, you have done so wonderful. You are very inspiring.0
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I'M SO CLOSE I CAN TASTE IT!!!
Name: Gabi
Age:38
Height:5'10
Start Weight (29th June):284
Goal Weight (14th Sept): 249
29th June:284
6th July: 282
13th July: 278
20nd July: 273
27th July: 270
3rd August : 265
10th August: 262
17th August: 259
24th August: 258
31st August: 255
7th September: 251
14th September:
Weight goal for this week: -2 pounds
Weight lost/gained this past week: -4 pounds
Total weight lost since 6/16/2015: 50 pounds
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Name: Melissa (Radory)
Age: 39
Height: 5'9"
Start Weight (29th June): 294.2
Goal Weight (14th Sept): 272.0
29th June: 294.2
6th July: 291.6
13th July: 289.0
20nd July: 284.8
27th July: 284.4
3rd August: 281.4
10th August: 277.8
17th August: 280.0 (Anniversary Weekend)
24th August:277.4
31st August: 273.8
7th September: 273.8
14th September:
Weight goal for this week: 2 pounds
Weight lost/gained this week: -0.0 pounds (But I didn't gain!!)
Total change: -20.4 pounds
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Starting this week.
SEPT 7- 203
Goal this week is 2 lbs. Also get 10 cups water and exercise every day.0 -
Gabi & Melisa you are so close, you will be there by your next weigh in. You both give me hope.
Welcome holly, great to have you.0 -
still holding at 204, my goal for the coming week 2 pounds0
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Name: Aaron
Age: 25
Height: 6'-0"
Start Weight (20th July):270
Goal Weight (11th October):230
27th July: 260.2
3rd Aug: 256.0
10th Aug: 252.4
17th Aug: 247.6
24th Aug: 245.0
31st Aug: 240.0
7th Sep: 238.0
14th Sep:
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28th Sep:
4th Oct:
11th Oct:
Goal weight loss for this week: 3 pounds
Weight loss so far: 32 pounds!0 -
congratulations Aaron, very impressive. A loss every week wow!0
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You may be eating more calories than you think
Always check out the serving size and servings per container. This is easy to overlook, but it's really important. Those stats might not be so impressive if the serving size is very small. And it's common to see snacks that look like single portions but technically contain two to three servings. I've actually seen tortillas with two servings each... Who eats half of a tortilla?! To avoid being fooled, always flip over the package, and get the full info. HG0 -
Name: Chasity
Age: 40
Height: 5'7"
SW: 262.2
GW: 237.7
Sept. 9 = 262.2
Sept. 16 =
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