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Who said Mama isn't always right?!?!? Ha! 2/6
Sorry I am late today comrades! i went to the doctor which had me thinking about all you fabulous and zealous MFPers! I had some issues with blood work so the doctor had me come in for follow up. My vitamin D is severly low so must start therapy. I am sure some of you are familiar with the Vit D issues in the USA now. But…
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Jolly Rancher, Rock Candy, Now-Laters... 2/5
http://shrinkingjeans.net/2013/01/seven-reasons-to-skip-sugar/ I love short sweet and to the point articles. So comrades be aware of sugar on the table that you add to your coffee or cereal....or you may say "Wonder Woman I don't use sugar! I use____instead!" Okay, but still be aware of the sugars in the processed foods…
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SOS: Shout out Sundays 2/3
Hey if you need to...review over the past week and see what you missed or want to do this week. Also, what did you learn this week? Change?
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My Dog ate it so I can't....2/4/13
Let's make today a day of no EXCUSES!!!!!!!!! Do what you gotta do to get some exercise in...I don't care what it is or how long just do something and portion control and eat your veggies and make it within your calorie range! MAKE today a NO EXCUSES DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Peace, WW
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Y R Greek Gods & Warriors always half naked? 2/2
http://www.menshealth.com/video/fitness/spartacus-vengeance-workout#/video/all Watch this video it is fun to see that the celebrities gotta 'get it in too' for the roles they want. So when you are working out and you feel like ''I don't want to do this!" Hey pretend you are working out for a role! YOU are preparing…
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Mr. Potato Head wins for best actor!! B, L & D! 2/1
All MFPers be aware! There is a small tuber, oval in shape, with multiple 'eyes', and can display in many colors mostly brownish but has been known to show up in red, purple and the most evasive Golden color AKA YUKON! Be very careful can be DANGEROUS if seen with full fat sour cream, cheeses, heavy cream or more dangerous…
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Superbowl Sunday..YAY! NOT SUNDAE!
Okay, FOR THOSE WHO CELEBRATE SUPER BOWL 47 how do you plan to make it healthier? KEY is planning as we are all learning. What recipies will you alter to make more figure friendly? What workouts will you do to go extra hard so as not to gain till Sunday? Challenge today is to plan today. NOW! YOUR thoughts? Peace, WW PS I…
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Oh, I am destined to be fat...NOT!! 1/31/13
Today is a mental challenge....we all know with health and fitness we must constantly reassess ourselves and our mission. We must evaluate our eating, exercise program and our current status and where we want to do. So the challenge today is to ask yourself are you committed or interested? I read this in a blog and I find…
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Your monthly Self-Exam is due 1/29
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSWPgFkUUeU I love it! This is nice reminder as we bring January to a close! Where are you in your journey...next thing you know June will be and you will not have had a self examination. Today look at this video and see where you are faltering and need to step up or maybe celebrate you are…
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Cheerleaders: 1,2,3...GO GO GO!! 1/28
I know you hate them but hey I had to do some this morning with the exercise video I did so you must suffer with me. For beginners do this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCkvSfSbiPQ For my moderate to advanced crew you will do these today! Do 3 sets or incorporate one set into your workout routine already planned for…
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SOS: Shout out Sundays 1/27/13
Okay troops! Hit me one good time! What did ya learn this week either from life or the challenges this week! Peace, WW
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pick and choose! 1/26
We had a couple exercises this week and a food challenge (no processed foods) pick one and repeat today! Nothing like repetition to create a habit or combine some of the exercises to make a full work out! Add some arms like push ups and tricep dips or kickbacks and bicep curls and you got it covered! Peace, WW
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Kangaroo time! I love Roo! 1/25/13
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGLctzQM_Xo Okay who didn't love Tigger and Roo with POOH! Get to hopping today! It is fun! Peace, WW
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RED Dye #40...that is not a lipstick color? 1/24
Try to avoid highly processed foods today. WHAT DO YOU MEAN WONDER WOMAN!?!? Ok, if you need examples: Kool-Aid Seanoning packets (use your own seasonings!) Anything that comes in a box with more then 8 ingredients You cannot pronounce the ingredient and not sure if you learned about it in 10th grade science class You are…
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We can all DREAM too! YAY!!!!!! 1/21/2013
Today in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr and all he did for us...take a moment to celebrate that we ALL no matter race, gender or social-economic status can go anywhere to purchase our tasty treats and workout at any gym or recreations center or YMCA! Now we all can dream and be a personal trainer, life coach, teach a…
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Would you no longer love Santa if he lost jelly belly? 1/23
http://www.freeworkoutsguide.com/bellyfatloss.html To continue the theme we will challenge ourselves to read one of the articles on belly jiggle and see which one you want to incorporate in your day today. Is it what you eat? Do you need more intense shorter hard-core workouts? Or do you need like me a stretching exercise…
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Newbie
Hello to the group My name is teresa and i'm from baltimore, md. I decided to search around the groups to find a group to enter my journey with. I hope this works. Thanks
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SOS: Shout out Sundays 1/20/13
Okay, so hit me up friends! Did you pay the Piper? Or did he owe you this week?? Let us know how things went. We reviewed this week correct technique when exercising, jumping exercises, practice stretching, and sharing websites that provide healthy recipes and workout tips....did anything work for you?? Share your…
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Hey do you have anymore 6-packs left?? 1/22
http://www.oxygenmag.com/Training/Slideshows/Five-Moves-for-Sexy-Abs.aspx#slide-1 Hey want 6 pack abds or if like me want a 2 pack abds (LOOOOL!) then try all of these today or incorporate a few in your workout routine today. The beauty is some of these you don't need the machines per se...you can do with dumb-bell(s).…
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WATCH OOOOUT!!!!!! OH BOY! Call 911! 1/19
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6CZbjiRHsM&sns=em YOU have got to watch this!! It is a little funny but comrades on a very serious NOTE these folks could have been SERIOUSLY injured! PLEASE I know I harp on this but reminder: this is not a contest but a journey!!!! USE correct form at all times, Do NOT use more weight then…
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Shoulder, hips, knees and TOES!!!!! 1/18/13
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOn0E76_4BU Importance of it.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iY5V0xiiKw For those of you who "I don't have a lot of time!" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iN3sHkni1gI For those who have "yeah I can do it." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NppUNB5ZZR0 Add the one above and this one if you "I…
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Jump, Jump, Jump to it!!!!!!!! 1/17/13
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDOs1RrpPqo Watch and do today! Either do 3 sets of 10 and if advanced do 15 reps. You can also include them into your routine if you already had something planed to day...do just one set! Notice how it gets your heart rate up immediately! A total body exercise! Great for burning those bad…
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Newbie looking for friends :D
Hi! I'm new to this.....trying to lose major baby weight and then some (yeah my son is 4) :/ Really need some friends who are trying to lose weight as well to keep eacother motivated...chat whatever! If I try to do this on my own like I have in the past I'm certain I will fall off the wagon :( Please add me if you are…
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no sodas/chips for january
I resolve to bypass frito-lay (family size) and Pepsi (2 liter) for the month of January!
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Peter Parker can spin it but not go to it online! 1/16
Hey, Good Non all my Challenger! Let's face it we are all MFP junkies! But as good as MFP is we still need to broaden our horizons to learn more and to keep ourselves up to date on new information. I think one important aspect is to prevenT BOREDOM!!!!!!! So these are a couple websites I like for inspiration and some to…
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Prevention is not perfect but a start! 1/15/13
Hey, since teh media has created panic with everyone and the flu...let's talk about food that helps us! WHO doesn't like to eat?! Especially food that will help our WHITE BLOOD CELLs do a Karate chop on the bad guy virus and bacteria! http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20441297,00.html I say hit the liquids hard and…
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I just picked up the toy..my back!!!!!! 1/14/13
Ok for a third time I am trying to post. UGH! Let's talk about functional training. Read: http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/expert-insight-article/3/1452/what-is-functional-strength-training/ Look at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju088egjvCU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIlMNC8mQ6Q…
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SOS: Shout out Sundays 1/13/13
Hey my friends! Well, this week we discussed many things. I try to mix it up with all the issues that trip us up...mental thoughts, fitness and food of course. This week we discussed: fast food and how to make your own when you have opportunity, proper running technique up hills, how to inspire self thru other folks…
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"Have it your way!" challenge 1/12/13
Hey not just a challenge for today but tomorrow too. Is there a favorite fast food you like that you can duplicate at home? I bet there is! What is it and I bet I can help you find a recipe for it. Try to recreate healthier versions of your favorite fast food items and still enjoy the great flavors! It is not as hard or…
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Ahh, can I have a #5 w/o cheese and diet coke? 1/11
Okay, since I had to learn how to put a carseat in the car yesterday this is a nice time to remind all parents and aunties and uncles etc to WEAR your SEATBELTS! We constantly talk about being the example well be the one not only with food and drink but a vital habit of wearing seatbelt. CHALLENGE: Be the example and try…