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I'm really ok with teenagers lifting. As long as it is done with proper training, supervision, etc. My almost 7 year old son is very athletic and I can see him lifting at some point. Right now we are focused on being healthy though. Teaching my kids that what you look like is not nearly as important as how you feel and how…
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Looks like you're pretty new on MFP... It can be exciting at the begining when you're getting a new routine going and looking forward to seeing some results really soon. That makes it easy to over-do things like cutting back too far on calories. I'm glad you are logging your food! That is a huge first step! Maybe start…
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Still getting over being sick last Friday... I found I had a hard time keeping water down too. I sipped on it all day, but even that didn't want to stay down. As I started feeling better over the weekend, then I couldn't get enough to drink, probably because I was dehydrated from the one truly horrible day! I really feel…
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Yay! Glad you didn't fall and hurt yourself! Keep on running!
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This thread just totally made my week! Thank you for sharing!
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Just saw this linked in another thread today... My co-worker keeps giving me weird looks because I'm literally laughing out loud at this thread. This totally made my week!
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Kinda did this already... My ex-husband used to criticize my weight but then sabotage every effort I made at losing. I would let him choose my clothes and I would wear things that made me feel frumpy and unattractive simply because he said they looked good on me and I wanted to make him happy. He cheated. With a much…
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I have the same kit and I love it! Everyone has different ideas of what exercise should be, so don't let anyone tell you what your own ideas should be. If you have fun with it and it gets your heart rate up, then it's good! I started off with super low endurance and wasn't even able to make it through the whole first video…
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I don't really have anything new to add here, just reaffirming what many have already said. I tried the 1200 calorie setting and really really struggled. I think I tried to push too hard too soon by going straight from old eating habbits down to strict 1200 cal/day. One of the things that saved me from constantly being…
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This is something I need to listen to more often. I also have a pretty good sense of people right off the bat, but I talk myself into not listening to myself. It's a bad habbit I'm trying to break.
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Nice! I've lost chemical additives and a human head! in the next day or two I expect to change this to say I've lost a car tire! Woo hoo!
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Thanks for all the bra suggestions! I'm way new to this running thing, but I'm determined to push past my mental restrictions and "just do it"... Ok, corny, I know, but really!
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To piggyback on this topic... Does anyone have any suggestions for good, supportive sports bras for larger busted women?
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It is so totally my brain that holds me back from running! I've NEVER been a runner, but there have been times that I have thought it must be nice to get some stress/energy/pain out by just letting go and running! I started walking with a group of women last march and could barely keep up with their walk. When the walk go…
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Real life example of this situation: I have an MFP friend who is fairly new to the site. The first day he logged he ate the way he normally would and logged all his food for that day. His diet consisted of 100% fast food (all meals) and was somewhere around 4000 calories. Granted, he is a large man (over 6' tall), but wow!…
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You guys are too funny! I literally just laughed out loud sitting at my desk... And still chuckling as I type! Thanks for that!
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Sweets are my downfall... If I know I'm having a craving day, then I try to plan it into my calorie goals. Yes, I eat ice cream a lot! My absolute favorite dessert currently: 1 cup of sliced strawberries (fresh is best, but I've found some no sugar added frozen ones too) 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt 1 TBSP of…
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Went shopping for bras at Frederick's of Hollywood and a stick-on bra caught my eye. It was basically the bra cups and had little sticky tabs on the sides to stick the cups to you. For those times that you need support without a back or straps. They were on the clearance rack and another woman was looking at them too and I…
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I have 2 chihuahua mix dogs. They don't bark too too much, mostly because I have taught them not to. My boy is very protective of me and both dogs are very jealous of each other. If my boyfriend is hugging me or rubbing my shoulders or anything similar, the dog tries to get in between and will even sit there and growl at…
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I'm so glad I am not the only one who did this! I felt a little silly admitting it, but proud of my progress so had to share!
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I just totally laughed out loud at this and got a weird look from my co-worker! Thank you for that!
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Thanks Guys!
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My friend and coworker came back from a weight watchers meeting and said she heard something that struck home with her... A woman in the group reported that she was feeling like she deserved to have a chocolate shake because she had worked hard to get her house all cleaned up. She also deserved to grab a hamburger out…
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I know I'm gonna get blasted for this, but here goes anyway... I normally drink one mug (2 cups) of coffee in the morning only. I like my coffee strong, sweet, and flavored. I am not worried about the small amount of chemicals I am consuming with my coffee since I try to balance it out with other things throughout the day.…
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Thank you!
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Yes! After the first 5 pounds my loss stalled a bit, but I kept getting comments from my boyfriend and friends about how I looked like I was losing weight. I finally broke out the measuring tape so I could have a frame of reference there since apparently I was doing some toning and slimming down even though the scale…
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It's really a matter of personal preference. Do what works for you! I use both methods. I find that when I pack my lunch and snacks for the day, I log them all when I am packing them up in the morning. This gives me a good idea of where I stand throughout the day and makes it easier for me to either accept a piece of…
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This! Marriage is work. For everyone involved. It isn't always roses, but if both are willing to put in the work, it can be wonderful! You mentioned hubby is blowing money on junk food instead of paying bills, so I'm not sure if counseling is financially viable for you. But if it is available through insurance or maybe…
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Thank you!!
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There are some of us who have worked hard to learn proper grammar. It is not "gifted English ability" it is more like taking pride in appearances and abilities. I kind of relate this to taking pride in a job. When I do a job, I do it right (as best I can anyway) and it annoys me that I am putting the effort in to do the…
