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Love your idea! Might have to give it a try with a few of my own modifications. I really like raisins in mine....wondering if lowering the sugar and adding some raisins instead might be an option. I will try it out anyways! Thanks for the idea.
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I think a program that gets your exercising and teaches portion control (one of the biggest hurdles to the average person in our "Go Big" society) is awesome! I had to start off buying pre-portioned meals to give me perspective. I was raised in a family that did HUGE meals....and most of my family has weight issues. A…
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Just got my FT60 today from Amazon. Am going to do my fitness test tonight. Can't wait to see how it works! I went with the FT60 because of the extra features....but also because it seems to be one of the only ones you can change the batteries yourself without having to send it to Polar.
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I always eat something before I workout. Usually something with carbs and protein. Greek Yogurt or almonds are always my go to in a time crunch. Since you are talking breakfast....eggs or oatmeal or both would be my choice. I don't like to exercise (especially something that strenuous and intense) on an empty stomach. My…
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I am older than all of you! :) No seriously though...there is A LOT to learn. But, this place is an amazing start. Some tips and tricks: Don't cut your calories too much! Many people get on here and decide to try to lose too much weight too fast. It took years to put it on...it may take years to get it off and keep it off!…
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THIS!! ^^^ Yes, I was thinking the same thing! You do not need to suffer and feel nauseus, weak, tired....you should feel energized, healthy and happy! Eating the right amount of calories, exercising (eating back your exercise calories) and eating whole, fresh, unprocessed foods will make a TON of difference!!! And 1700…
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I aim for 3 days a week of weights: 1 day arms/abs/upper body, 1 day legs/lower body, 1 day total body. I alternate each day with cardio....elliptical, treadmill, stair machine, zumba, Hip Hop Abs, TurboFire. As I just started really focusing on weights about 1 month ago, I am getting to where I am going to fine tune more…
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Welcome and congrats and the great start! NSV stand for Non-Scale Victory. Something that isn't weight related yet a victory....such as what you mentioned above about choosing a grilled chicken sandwich rather than the double cheeseburger. Or, fitting into a smaller size clothing....sometimes having someone notice and ask…
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Okay, did a quick calc on your BMR....at Sedentary (sitting at a desk all day) your BMR is 2280 calories. You should set your MFP goal at about 20% less than that. So, that would be 450-500 cals less. Let's say 500....so your goal to lose 1 pound per week should be 1780 calories. That is probably why you are starving.…
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I looked at your diary....why are you set at 1200 calories??? That is WAY too low for you!! You need to change your settings on MFP to 1 pound per week loss....you probably have it at 2 or more?
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Oh no honey! That is not enough food for anyone!!! How many cals are youset at right now? I have eaten that much in the fist 3 hours I am awake! Well, minus the chocolate....lol
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I'm on my last 15 too....I've found that I need to constantly mix things up to keep the weight coming off. I changed my macros (Carbs, Protein, Fats) on my MFP page to increase my Protein and lower my carbs a bit. Raised my calorie intake. Then I started increasing my weight lifting exercise. Now I try to do cardio on my…
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Welcome! You will love this site!
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I love this! I have been hoping our local gyms would offer Bollywood Dancing as a class. Not yet though....
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Hi all! I'd love to be your friends on here! I've been on MFP almost 1 year now and am down almost 46 pounds. I enjoy sharing what I have learned with others and would love to encourage you! Send me Friend Requests! :) -Kat
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Oh I love them! I just heard their Christmas Canon on the radio the other night....a Christmas version of one of my all time favorite songs (Canon in D or Pachebel's Canon)! It was beautiful!
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No...only the CORE dvd needs the strength bands. But, the program comes with those! You also get a nutrition guide, and all sorts of fun things to get you started right!
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Ohhh! I have heard about the TUrboFIre/Chalene Extreme Hybrid! Might have to try that after my PUMP/TurboFire hybrid....I am always looking for the next plan....it keeps me motivated! I would love it if you could tell me how you like it!
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Haha! I love this!! Why is it so hard to find bras in these sizes!!!?? Maybe we are onto something here....we need to start a new line of pretty bras in D and up! :)
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I am with you! I started out 38DD 45 pounds ago....now I am a 34DD....my boobs haven't shrunk at all....just my back fat. But, I am NOT complaining there at all! lol But, have you ever tried to find bras in 34DD>.< it's darn near impossible! And they are never pretty ones....My goal is a C cup....just so I can have pretty…
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I LOVE TurboFire!! TurboFire is a 90 day at-home workout program. IT's a DVD set (like p90X) it's by the same company, Beachbody. It's high intensity cardio set to awesome music. They do Hiit workouts in it too...HiiT workouts stands for High Intensity Interval Training....it's basically a go all out for about 60…
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I have one too! I will go follow yours now....mine is www.skinnymachine.tumblr.com Merry Christmas! :)
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I seriously laughed out loud when I got to the Yeti part....lol
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Congrats and Merry Christmas! And I really liked your prose too! :)
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OMG that is so bad!...and yet I laughed out loud. Sorry....that is a terrible gift!
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Too funny...I was just reading this thread and UPS showed up. A sweet lady in my church choir (I am the director) sent me a Popcorn Ball Decorating Kit for Christmas! lol 2 of them even! lol 16 Popcorn balls with icing, candy, and all sorts of goodis to decorate them. Here's the funny part: I've been eating healthy for a…
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You can best find the answer for your own body by doing a bit of research on BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) and how your body works. It is different for each and every one of us based on age, gender, activity level, etc, etc. Here's a calculator http://www.shapefit.com/bmr.html that can tell you how many minimum calories you…
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My excuses were: I'm not fat, I have a big frame. It's genetics. It's okay to be a plus-sized girl, I am happy in my own body! And my favorite: '"m not really plus-size, they are making clothes smaller these days. Oh yeah...I used them all. The funny thing was, I was trying to CONVINCE myself that I was happy being heavy.…
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And no....I am not serious....I do not want to know. Or need to know....yet. lol I just had to laugh about it and see if I was alone!
