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Tonya MacDonald - sent a request. I'm new to the mfp group, hope it's ok if I join the facebook one too :)

I used to struggle with missing some of the treats sometimes too. Especially because I see my family and coworkers eating them. What works for me is a planned high carb day. Right now I'm planning one when I get back from vacation in 18 days. I'll usually go up into the 150-200 carb range, but still make sure to keep my…

I'd like to consistently workout 4 times a week - 2 lifting days, 2 yoga days. I have an issue with workout consistency. I'll go 5-6 days a week for 2-3 weeks, then take 2-3 weeks and do nothing. I've been plateaued at 160 for about 5 weeks, and would like to get to 158 by the end of June.

I switched to mornings about 3 months ago. I had a hard time the first few weeks, but it does get easier. I figure I am just as tired if I get up at 5:30 as 6:30, and this way I workout too I sleep in my workout clothes, I find the less I have to do to get up and going the better. I also got my husband on board with…

When I started and was using just the bar, I would do about 10 body weight squats and went through the movements of each with just body weight a few times. Now I warm up with a set with the empty bar, then do my 5x5 sets. My lifts are are still under 100 lbs, but I think once you go heavier then you do a warm up set with…

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I failed my first test because I forgot to buckle my seat belt :/ I started to back out of the parking spot, and the lady told me to stop and pull back in and that we were done lol

Do you have any time to squeeze in shorter workouts during the week? Maybe 10-15 minutes and have your longer workouts on the weekend. You could do a few minutes on the treadmill or some body weight workouts in that much time. That must be tough with the long commute, but if you can squeeze in a few minutes here and there…

I was like that for a while also. I have learned to do everything in moderation. The 80% idea the previous poster said is a good idea :)

I just started using that this week to track my exercise. I'll look you up, I'm grumpy_tonya

I am new-ish at lifting, and I bought both these books (starting strength and new rules) and would recommend them. Haven't finished starting strength yet, but it's helpful so far. I follow the stronglifts program because it is really simple.

Hi, I'm new to the group and to paleo / primal (I have milk sometimes so I guess that is primal?). I lift and practice yoga. I'll send you a request.

Thanks for the welcome :) And yes I have found that preparation is the key to eating this way. I cook a really big meal every couple nights and save leftovers to bring to lunch at work.

I gain 3-5 lbs for a couple days before my period, and a sudden 4 pound gain is probably not all fat, probably mostly water weight. Also you still need to watch calories when eating clean, you will gain with excess calories eating clean or unclean.

You look great, nothing to be ashamed of!

Amazing! Great post

I've never though to set a goal for the year, but I like the idea :) I would like to establish a home practice, even if it's only once a week for an hour.

Hi everyone! I actually will be turning 31 this year, on January 17 (less than 2 weeks now!), so I hope you don't mind me sneaking into the group :) Height:5'5" CW:170 GW:135-140 Birthday: 1/17 With my b-day being so close I don't think I'll lose more than a pound or 2, but I'm looking to reach around 140 by the end of the…

Amazing!

I'm in :) I walk a few days a week, but I am ready to start walk / running

I am starting to walk / run a couple days a week as well, I have been adding in a little running for a couple weeks now. I had just been walking and yoga a few days a week. I started using the runkeeper app since it links with mfp, but it's similar to the c25k app I think. You can program run / walk intervals into the app,…

If you cook a cup of raw spinach it turns into probably less than 1/4 of a cup cooked. 30g vs 180g 1 Cup (Raw - 30g) 1 Cup (Cooked - 180g)

I eat almost the same thing every week day. I switch between two breakfasts that I like, either a scrambled egg and 1 slice of turkey bacon, or a starbucks sandwich once a week. My husband did start getting bagels recently and I've been having half of one with peanut butter sometimes. I eat generally the same salad for…

click on the food tab, then settings, and you can change the diary settings at the bottom

I got my bands from target. I got a pack of 3 lower body bands, light med and heavy, for about $10. I also got the cord with the handles at target as well for about the same price. I also kind of switch up the schedule based on what I feel like doing :) The hiit workouts are my favorite! I also have a few strength dvd's…

In the first 3 weeks I didn't lose any weight on the scale, but I lost tons of inches. Maybe see if you are losing inches, or if the clothes are fitting better? I'm about a month in as well and I lost about 2 lbs (or 1 kg). 57kg to 54kg I think is about a 7 lb loss, so since she doesn't have a lot to lose, it might come…

Fire 55 EZ has only 2 fire drills, so maybe thats why its EZ. Or maybe less jumping? Not sure lol. I haven't done 45 EZ yet, its scheduled for tomorrow though so I'll have more to compare.

I did it for the first time a few days ago, and I liked it. I used to take yoga classes and it was just like one of them. The only downside I could see is that it is always exactly the same. I have a couple other yoga / pilates dvds I might switch out for it sometimes.

I just got BBL, I'm mixing it in with turbofire. I was planning on doing turbofire and then BBL, but I decided to try bum bum and I love it, so i'm mixing it in lol. Anyone doing either, I would love more friends doing the same workouts :)