tyj247

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  • Hang in there! It does get better and easier. As someone who never thought they would survive on the calorie count that MFP put me on, after a while, you learn to love vegetables and fruit (easiest ways to feel full without taking in a ton of calories) and avoid the junk. Also, when you get to the point where you lose all…
    in Calories... Are They Kidding?!!! Comment by tyj247 June 2012
  • I'm feel the same way. Granted, I only have 2 friends currently on MFP. But I'm on here most of the time because if I'm logged on, I have no excuse to not log that bag of chips I was mindlessly snacking on at work (oops...). I think mutual accountability would be helpful for me too.
    in Looking for some active MFP friends!!!! Comment by tyj247 June 2012
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    in You've won already! Comment by tyj247 June 2012
  • Ok, I think I'm a borderline Ms. "All Business". I use free weights, kettlebells, maybe one of two weight machines for about 25-30 minutes, then I'm on the treadmill running for about 30-45 minutes. I have cute-ish workout clothes that I got for cheap at Target and Walmart but absolutely NO MAKEUP. Why bother, when in the…
    in Gym "guys" Comment by tyj247 June 2012
  • Thanks to everyone for their help. I think to drive the point home, yesterday I was kind of forced to walk on the treadmill instead of run after doing several weighted squats and lunges beforehand. I still got in some cardio (raised heart beat and even breaking a sweat) all while enjoying a hockey game on the treadmill's…
    in Is walking still beneficial to a "runner" Comment by tyj247 April 2012
  • I have a couple DVDs, but I don't use them that often. I'm wondering, though, how you log that into your exercise diary? And how do you know the calories burned?
    in Biggest Loser Workout DVDs Comment by tyj247 April 2012
  • For me, it is definitely "Run the World (Girls)" by Beyonce. That song makes me feel like I do anything!
    in What's your ULTIMATE work out song??? Comment by tyj247 April 2012
  • Yea, what he said. Let's go Flyers!!
    in Stanley Cup Playoffs Comment by tyj247 April 2012
  • Haha, I wish on the more sleep! I am consistently running on 6-6.5 hours of sleep (oh the life of a full-time worker and a part-time grad student). But the other suggestions have been helpful. I did give up coffee for Lent a couple years ago and drank a lot of tea but it didn't quite have the caffeine kick I needed. I'll…
    in Alternative to coffee Comment by tyj247 April 2012
  • Just out of curiosity, is there another healthy hot cereal alternative to oatmeal? I only ask because I have a texture issue with oatmeal (not to be gross but the chunkiness of it reminds me of vomit) and I just can't bring myself to eat it. Is there something out there for someone like me? Loving the other suggestions…
    in Low-Calorie Breakfast and Lunch ideas Comment by tyj247 April 2012
  • I guess for specific foods, I'd say Herr's Cheese Popcorn (if left to my own devices, I could legit eat a whole family size bag in one sitting), and seasonal "family gathering" foods. Like ribs, potato salad, seafood salad at BBQs or baked mac 'n' cheese, candies yams, etc at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I started my weight…
    in Confession time... Comment by tyj247 April 2012
  • Something else that could be happening is, if you do a lot of running or strength training using your legs, it could just be that your muscles are growing. I've noticed that as I'm building leg muscle, my jeans fit a lot looser in the waist and a lot tighter in the thigh (I have been running and walking the 7 flights of…
    in What is going on? Comment by tyj247 March 2012
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