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  • I would like to get involved in this challenge. Do I have to do anything special to sign up or do I just log in and say how many workouts I have done. So far only one structured this month but hopefully this will motivate me to stay on track.:flowerforyou:
  • I'm just getting back on here and I have always a problem with bing eating. I'm not saying this is the case for you just letting you know a little about where I'm coming from. For me it tends to be worse when I am under stress. I pray to my higher power every day to help me with my binging. I also use some techniques I…
  • Definately creamy. I agree with some of the others I have forced myself to add it to something rather than eating it off the spoon. Ideas apples, celery, oatmeal, pears, carrots. This way you get filled up from the fiber and don't tend to eat as much peanut butter. Good luck, with kids I always have it around and it is a…
  • There are many subcategories of eating disorders. Do you ever see her eat? Is it in excess when she does? Many people that have eating disorders hide them very well for a long time. Also if you are about the same age it is very normal for females to have a low self esteem at this age especially when we are costantly…
  • Some stuff you can start with: Superman's (Lay on your stomach with your hands stretched out over your head, next concentrate on contracting your butt and pushing your lower abdomen into the ground while raising your hands, chest and feet off the floor. This strengthens your back so your don't injure it as easily when you…
  • I need to get back on track after not logging in for almost a month. Luckily I have still been working out so I haven't gained any back, but I have wasted a month I could have been losing. You can add me if you want and we can try to come up with goals for each other. Good Luck:flowerforyou:
  • Don't give up but be gentle about it. A great start for someone who has been very sedentary is to gradually add more daily activity. EX: When you go to do something together make sure you park at the back of the parking lot. Use the stairs instead of the elevator. When you two get together to do things you should try to do…
  • One tip that I can gi that will work for both of you is to stick to non processed foods. Those yoplait yogurts are loaded woth tons of added junk. Its better than FFs and burgers but if you are really wanting to eat healthier, slowly remoe as much processed food from your diet as possible. What are you putting on your…
  • If you look at the ingredients of what you're eating if sugar or high fructose corn syrup are in the ingredients those are the type of added sugars you want to avoid. Before I go too much further if you are a diabetic you will need to keep tract of your carb intake no matter what type of carbs they are. Beyond that the…
  • :flowerforyou: I'm in the same boat. I started something kind of fun too. I started posting mini goals at the beginning of the week for my MFPals to try then on mons then we update our status' on mon to show how we did, how we felt about it, and any results. All the goals are set so you can do them no matter what level you…
  • Hey girl. That can be frustrating. Have you checked you settings. You normal daily activity may need to be lowered. Also I have noticed that some of the calorie amounts spent for most of the exercises is only accurate for a certain weight and if the machine is set at a certain program so if the machine has a tracker I…
  • :smile: I agree with the others stop tracking sugar. If you are a diabetic you just need to track net carbs. The biggest thing you need to avoid is added sugars. The dried cranberries contain tons of added sugar to make them sweeter. This is common with a lot of dried fruits, but not all so read the ingredients. If it…
  • Consuming above the normal quota of protein is good it will help you heal and preserve muscle mass. You also need to be taking in vitamin C which also helps with the healing. When your body is heeling you metabolic rate is slightly elevated and if there is no carb or fat to use for energy you will start to break down the…
  • I agree with most of the other stuff posted. Always stretch after the warm up if you are stretching before exercise. Question if you are doing circuit training is it done by time and you change machines, or are the machines where you can set the resistance. Is he having the whole group do the same amount of reps with the…
  • Stop dieting! Instead set your pace to lose 2lbs a week and log all of you food. Start by eating only one serving of the food you have. Then slowly make healthier choices. Add lots of vegetables, whole grains instead of white, cabbots makes a 75% fat free cheddar cheese that even tastes good before you melt it, choose…
  • Hey girl! You need to let him know that you are doing this for you and that you would like him to support you with it. If he is unable to do that then let him be on his way. He is most likely insecure and that's not the type of guy you want to be with anyway. My boyfriend of ten years started this crap too. I told him that…
  • Something to think about. I have started moving toward a very low sat fat diet. I only eat red meat one serving bi-weekly if that and I know I'll hear people argue but I consider (anything that isn't a bird, egg, or fish) red meat. I drink only unsweetened almond milk and water, and have one fiber one yogurt every other…
  • Hello, Feel free to add me if you like. I just started a fitness goal a week thing with my fitness pals. It seems like it will be fun and I'm setting it up so you can try the goals no matter what fitness level you are. This week is add 15 mins of strength training to your normal work outs. If you are just starting or…
  • :flowerforyou: Great to meet you. When is your wedding? I started by making reasonable weekly weight loss goals. Then I have logged all of my food even if I only have one bite I find a way to logg it. Then I started adding more regular physical activity walking up stairs instead of elevator. parking as far away as possible…
  • :smile: Awsome Justin! Keep focused on your goal.
  • Hello. I would call around to local dentists and ask if there is a low cost or income based dentist in your area. Most areas have them, it is important to get your tooth fixed. In the mean time I agree with the others try to drink your calories. I was pregnant and had to have my wisdom teeth pulled. I drank ensure and…
  • Hey girl! When you do your longer runs what are you fueling and hydrating yourself with? If you sweat alot (and I mean alot) like marathon or people who work out in the muggy heat all day it is important to consume at least 1000 mg/day, but I have never heard of a doctor or dietician recomending more than 2500mg. The…
  • Eating high protein low carb in th morning works for me. I read somewhere that whatever you give your body in the morning is what it expects all day. Therefor, if you eat a bowl of cereal with milk, but them try to stick with lower carb the rest of the day your body will crave those carbs. There is something to this…
  • Hi. I've got 65lbs still to go. I am also a mother of 2, I work, and I am almost finished with my nursing degree. We can motivate each other! :happy:
  • If you see the persons picture on a communty board, just click on it. Then it will bring up a screen where you can choose to add them. They will have to confirm your request. Good Luck!
  • Hey welcome! I just wanted to share with you what has worked best for me and what I have learned. Feel free to add me as a friend if you want. Instead of doing a diet, I have slowly started eating more fruits and vegetables and measure everything. Then I plug it into the calorie counter. I ave managed to loose 10 lbs and I…
  • Dry Roasted Almonds and many other dry roasted unsalted nuts are great for you they are very nutrient dense and are loaded with heart healthy fats and protein. If you have a sweet tooth like me I like the emerald dry cocoa roasted almonds.
  • If you like the sweet drinks, Stash makes a decaf chai spice tea if you ad unsweetened silk almond milk to it it makes it only 35 calories. The tea is naturally kind of sweet. It won't be the same as coffee but now that I changed over I can't go back. (The reason I like the silk brand not blue diamond is that it is thicker…
  • Upon further research of several studies frome the JAMA, AHA,JDM and JACN . I just hate being wrong but will admit it when I am. There does appear to be new research on the cholesterol content. Whole egg consumption does raise your blood cholesterol levels, however, it raises both the HDL and LDL at a 1:3 ratio. I have…
  • Welcome to MFP. I have have motivation problems on some days too, but I've managed to keep decreasing my weight. Add me if you would like and lets motivate each other!
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