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I just purchased the polar loop and have used it for just under a week. I was debating between the nike fuel band till I saw the loop advertised. I also owned previously a polar F6 which has treated me well. The selling feature for me was that it measured calories /steps / and was waterproof. What is nike fuel measurement…
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I just purchased the polar loop, after being very torn between the nike-fuel and fitbit. I previously and still own a Polar F6 which I have been very happy with however was only using when doing fitness. Untill a month ago, I didn`t now that I could wear it while swimming. I love aquafit and is my primary form of exercise…
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Just found this letter that I had in my" motivation folder" hope it helps....... Motivational Letters Are you Eating Compulsively or are you Really Hungry? Food Friday November 01, 2013 I vividly remember a lecture given to us by an expert on weight management. She herself had tried many, many ‘diets’ only to fail at each…
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I too understand where you are. I have done this journey for the umpteenth time. This time tho will be the last time. I've known since I started that it was a lifestyle change that needed to occur but this time it hit me that it really is true. I lost 55 lbs/77lbs /50lbs each time and with life , work, raising a…
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Ottawa, Ontario here!! Would love to make new friends !! Feel free to add me.
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I use 3/4 cup greek yogurt , 6 ozs almond milk, 1 scoop protein powder ( vanilla/chocolate), and frozen strawberries...Blend!
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Ottawa,Ontario,Canada
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i bought some 100 cal protein bars (cliff bars) and as well york peppermint patties. As far as candy goes, licorice ( twizzlers) and the like ( anything red....jujubes, jellybeans etc...) i can't just have the 1 serving size and quit so better not to start. I also made homemade trail mix and threw in some yogurt covered…
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If you do find you slip up once in a while, and it'll happen as it has with most of us. Start fresh after you've realized it, "get up, wipe the dust off, and get back on track". Don't wait til lthe next day and don't beat yourself up about it. Admitting and acknowedging it if a huge step. We're all in the same boat…
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Congratulations!! WTG!!
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Want to get fit and be able to get into a bathing suit to be able to sit by our poolside this summer. lol :)
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Hi everyone, my name is Angie. I joined mfp about 6 weeks ago, looking for support and enocuragement to receive and give back to someone else along this journey. Believe in the support of friends for motivation and encouragment. In the past , I have tried WW ( at work meetings - held at lunchtime ), i did great, and had…
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Congratulations to you!! What an inspiration you are to us. We are so proud of you!! Happy MFP Birthday to you!!
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How to join the challenge? I know March is 1/2 done but am interested in participating. Walked 4 1/2 miles today. Biked 13 and 18 miles earlier in the week. Good job, fellow friends, keep up the good work!!
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From Ottawa, Ontario here! New this week!
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I'm in a similar boat, cept it was my birthday. I had been doing so well and got on the scale this am, and up 4 lbs. Went out for supper with my girlfriend on Thursday evening ,my kids took me out for breakfast Friday morning, my sister for lunch on saturday, and then my husband brought home chinese food that night for…
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feel free to add me too..... first and foremost tho easier said than done is to look after oneself to better be able to look after the ones we love. And if we don't , we can"t depend on any one else too do it for us. I find myself in the same boat. I'm a mom of 4, step mom of 4, wife, work 2 jobs , etc.....and i'm finding…
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Welcome!! You've made the first step , the most important one! I've been where you are...had 4 little ones ( any everything else that came with it) . They do grow up with different challenges on the way. I have struggled with post baby weight sincce they were born, and now with health challenges have to make some changes…
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I certainly do too...i find the cardio is easier to get in than the strenght training...any suggestions as to good videos on this ? Find the motivation is on a day to day basis. I iwish i had the support at home so am reaching out to friends.
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Hello fellow peps, My name is Angie, I'm a 44 yo mom of 4 + (step mom of 4 ), wife, FT ER nurse working trying to balance all of the above. Some things we don't have control of, and some we do. I'm in the mindset now to be taking control of me ( one of the things we do have control over), my health and weight so that i can…
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Hi Everyone, my name is Angie, my profile name is "lahoca" . I've been using MFP for a few weeks as a tracking device for food and exercise I've lost only a drop in the bucket ( 13/87 Lbs to date) . I'm new to the posting, but am looking for friends using the same and needing encouragement as well as some enoucouragement…
