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How embarassing!
I started my journey last year. :( I lost 30lbs within 3 months. We moved to a new place and our money has become tight.. and now I don't even know where to begin. i was eating high protein and very little carbs next to no carbs actually. Now I have those 30lbs back. It's a new year I know everyone always wants to lose…
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Goals Goals Goals!!
Hi Everyone! Let's take a moment to start arranging our goals! One of the challenges when losing any amount of weight is being overwhelmed by the big picture. All of the experts say to identify your ultimate goal (ex. to lose 145lbs) and then break that goal up into mini goals and milestones with a reward system that…
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new member
Hi.. I'm a new member.. I've been walking 1 - 2 miles every day for 7 days now. down 6 pounds.. Does anyone eat a snack after a work out? I'm not hungry, but not sure if I've supposed to snack or not. Thanks!
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Week of December 31st Challenge
Hi Everyone! Welcome back to the beginning of another year! We've been off in different directions this holiday season! Special shout out to all the people who participated in the holiday challenge for even one week. It is an accomplishment to stay under or exercise during such a busy time. So give yourself a pat on the…
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Introduction
Hello everyone! I wanted to introduce myself to the group. I have been seriously watching my food intake and exercising for a little over a year now. I have lost a total of 65 lbs. I have made the decision that it's time to take this to the next level and get even more serious about my health and working toward my ultimate…
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Introduction
Hi There I just want to introduce myself to this group. I have returned after a 2 year asbsence from MFP and have completed my first week. I am looking forward to sharing and learning about how MFP is changing lives. I had a 8.2 pound loss my first week and feel inspired to just keep going. I loved the flexibility of my…
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Holiday Challenge! November 6th - December 31st
Welcome to the Holiday Challenge!! Here's how it will work. We will be working on the honor system. Weigh yourself to begin. Then you can either let us know your weekly loss OR you can state your start weight and current weight each week. You post your results each week on this board (more about that later.) Check back…
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just waitin' for January
Ugh! I am ready for the holidays to be over---I wish it was nice and simple like it used to be when I was young! So many gifts, so much shopping, all the food....bah humbug! Well, with that ranting out of the way, I can say I AM looking forward to family time. One of my favorite traditions is the great white elephant…
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Light Bulb Moment
For 20 points or just for the heck of it. Describe the moment when you realized it was time to get it together and start your weight loss journey.
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Recipes
Hi all~ I thought it might be fun to share some of our yummy, low fat recipes with each other. I like looking at others diaries to give me ideas (I tend to get into ruts where I eat the same thing over and over), and I am always happy to share any recipe with anyone. I consider myself a true 'foodie' and love to cook. I've…
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Healthy Snacks!
What is your favorite healthy snack? How many calories does it have and do you have a recipe to share?
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Hello
I'm new to My Fitness Pal and to this group, although I'm not new to the challenges of weight loss! I'm very good at losing weight, but not so great at keeping it off. I'm 54 years old and need to keep the weight off this time. I have about 200 pounds to lose...maybe more when I reach that goal, but that's a long way…
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Weight lifting
Do any of you lift weights much? I do that as much or more than my cardio workout and I'm just a little frustrated with adding my workouts to the log here! I'm just wondering if it's me and there is a trick to make it easier! :)
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Hi everyone! :)
Hey there! My name is Amanda Lee and I am SO ready for a change :) I need to lose 100+ pounds and I am ready to dig in deep and FINALLY do it! I have wasted 24 and 1/2 years, I'm not willing to waste another day! PLEASE feel free to add me!! I need and want as much support as possible. I love supporting and motivating…
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Triggers!
For a bonus 20 points or just for the fun of it -- name a situation in which you want to eat everything in sight or at least run to your favorite comfort food? Stress -- isn't an answer try being more specific. Recognizing our triggers is a huge part of being successful in weight loss.
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Walk the walk!
The walk about! During the holidays we all seem to have many errands to run. Sometimes all of the extra chores get in the way of working out and eating right. This week take the walk the walk extra challenge and park further away than normal, take the steps when you can, and find any way you can get a few extra steps in.…
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Okay everyone, you know those people who say "what did you do, what did you do?" when you loose weight? They are expecting you to say "magic pills" I think but my answer is this: group called Fab-N-Fit. We just finished an 8 week challenge where the group as a whole lost 281.6 lbs!! I personally lost 19.1 lbs after being…
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Dashin' through the mashed potatoes!
Dashing through the mashed potatoes to the candied yaaaammms ate so much I'm feelin' mellow-- but there's always room for jello! Ok that is a portion of a song I loved in grade school. The Holidays are a time to spend with family and friends and often times it centers around food. I am a firm believer in enjoying your day…
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This is something I struggle with...
I've been on board with my new lifestyle/eating since Aug 20th. I can't say its been difficult in the respect that I still get to have all my food favorites. I don't feel deprived of anything (I still have dessert almost every day!), I still go out to eat with my friends, etc. My problem is, after being overweight for…
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what are you doing for thanksgiving?
Are you traveling? Staying home? Making a meal? Going out? We are having a big dinner at my home for my 2 daughters and thier families plus my mother in law. We have a huge and varied menu (one daughter is vegetarian, one is cutting down on dairy). I am going to try to eat moderately---but I will not stress about it. I…
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Food Pushers!
Hi Everyone! Food Pushers are everywhere-- we all have them in our lives. We hear things like "Oh you can't possibly be on a diet during the holidays!" "You can have JUST ONE -- moderation is key" "You can't deprive yourself sweetie ...." "Just one never hurt anyone!" "You should taste it, it is sooo good.... really you…
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Bonus Question! 20 points!
Hello Everyone! Name 4 ways in which you can attend a holiday party without blowing your daily calorie count!
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Pop Quiz it's SO sweet!
It's all about pie. At the end of a meal it never fails cookies, cakes, and pies are everywhere at holiday gatherings! Let's take a moment to focus on pie.... put these sweet treats in order of lowest to highest calories and for a bonus guess how many calories are in each. 20points. + 2pts bonus for each correct guess.…
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Looking for a few friends
hi all, i recently deleted a bunch of people from my friends list, as they were people who either ate next to nothing, or who added me as a friend and never said anything to me. i'm 30, 5'3", my starting weight was 242 lbs (now down 9.2) and am looking for some people to encourage me, and vice versa. i'm doing 1700 cals…
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Weighing In
Good day all! I was wondering how often and when everyone weighs in. Currently I weigh in every Monday, but find myself wanting to get on the scale every day. I usually fight the urge but occasionally will weigh in mid week because I just can't fight it. I tend to need instant results when losing to keep me going. So I…
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Bonus 20 points.....
Hello! Everyone! For a Bonus 20 points,,,, Write a paragraph about what you feel has held you back in previous weight loss attempts or what has been challenging you this time around?
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Nutrition Pop Quiz!
Good day everyone! (Deadline to complete pop quiz -- Today Nov 7th at midnight :tongue: ) If we would only eat the white meat of turkey and vegetables during the holidays the weight gain might not be that bad if we even gained at all. But we all know all the yummy side dishes that trip us up every time! Test your…
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weekends.....
they r hard to stay on track what do u do >
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Holiday Challenge! Who's interested?
Hi Everyone! Most of us have a love hate relationship with the holidays because of our weight issues and extremely falling off the wagon during this time of year. The idea behind a holiday challenge is to give us goals to work on and keep in mind, extra accountability of working on a long term challenge, and motivation…
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It's a new month! What is your goal this month
I need to break down my goals to smaller, easier to manage goals or I get a little discouraged. So this month, I want to make sure I TRACK everything, every day! I want to lose 1.5 pounds a week. I want to get on my darn Wii Fit board (I am 3 pounds over limit right now) I will exercise at LEAST 5 days a week (currently…
