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Hi, Ebony, I live in Dallas too! Feel free to add me :)
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Hey Alicia! I'm 28 yo, 5'8, and around 185 lbs so we are in a pretty similar boat. Feel free to add me as a friend if you'd like!
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I'm back in college too! Got a degree in general studies the first time around and now I'm finishing up a degree in dietetics. Feel free to add me as a friend if you'd like. :)
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Welcome to MFP! I think you will find a lot of great support and motivation for you on your weight loss journey. I don't want you to set yourself up for failure though -- you won't be able to lose 50-70 lbs in 1-2 months, at least not in any sort of healthy way. Your husband is still going to love you in December even if…
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Your RMR is what your body needs to function if you are lying down staring at the ceiling or sleeping all day. Usually an activity factor is applied to your RMR to come up with your actual daily energy needs since, well, most of us aren't lying on the couch staring at the ceiling 24 hours a day. For active people,…
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Current protein recommendations are an average of 0.8 g/kg per day. There are some circumstances where you may need more, but for healthy people as a whole, that's what's recommended. If you're not deficient and you're not an elite athlete, there is likely not going to be much benefit from a protein shake. As far as timing…
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Feel free to add me too! I'd love the accountability!
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1. Chicken 2. Homemade healthy bran muffins 3. Brown rice
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Doodle, I get this. There have definitely been times where I have fallen into this cycle as it's very easy for me to do. First, your body does release endorphins when you exercise, so there is a physical, chemical, and mental reward for doing so. You feel great afterwards, even if your body is screaming at you (okay, maybe…
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I'm new here on the boards (not new to MFP, just didn't know these boards existed!) -- I am positive and active in my weight loss journey. I love coaching people, so give me an add!
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What an awesome, awesome story - congrats! You have worked hard and you have definitely inspired me tonight.
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I am an administrative assistant in a medical office, a dietetics student, and I am a distributor for AdvoCare. :)
