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I had a pretty difficult time with food when I first started logging. It was eye-opening to begin to understand the amount of calories I was consuming. The first thing that stuck out to me in your post was the low end of your calories at 1100. I think the usual recommendation is 1200 minimum, but all of our bodies are…
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Agreed!
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You're welcome :smile: I'm happy to help! I have an electronic food scale with the ability to switch between english (ounces) and metric (grams). Grams are more accurate because they are a smaller unit of measurement. All foods with nutrition labels come with serving sizes and the amount of calories, fat, etc in one…
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I agree that I don't like the word diet because of the negative connotations associated with it. For me it says that you have failed to maintain a healthy weight and therefore must be on a diet. Similarly with exercise I grew up in a culture that didn't exercise regularly for health, but seemed it was only needed for those…
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I would love to have a few new friends - I recently re-started on MFP and would love to get to know others to keep me going. I'm in my late 20s, married, no kids, and work as an engineer. My goal is to consistently continue logging and exercising to attain my goal weight about a year from now. Would love to share food…
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That's impressive - probably a good decision moving forward. Great job! I am dry going on 18 days now - only one day I came home from work and really wanted a glass of red wine. But next month I have a trip to Walla Walla, WA and Napa which will probably more than make up for this month's hiatus. It hasn't been too…
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I was always a big kid too, and now in my late 20s I'm still working on reaching a healthy weight - so I know how you feel. Ten weeks ago I re-focused on a healthy lifestyle and have lost over 15 lbs. I've learned that it's about small and consistent steps. I would suggest starting exercise now (if you haven't already),…
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I can't imagine how tough this kind of journey must be having 2 kids to look after and care for - but I know you can do it! I think the health of your entire family will improve as long as they are supportive and encourage you as you work to become healthier and fit. Once you get into a better routine you begin to really…
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I've been snowed in at a friends house - I wasn't able to weigh in this week. Keep up the great work everyone! I'm looking forward to all of this snow melting so I can get back out there. I will say, I tried the Zumba video. It was a little tougher than I expected but I think a class would be a lot of fun. There happens to…
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Under the zumba, that 2nd video looks like a blast!!! The only difficult part for me will be estimating calories burned...I don't have the money to buy a HRM. I guess I'll just have to take it as an extra bonus of calories burned. Thanks for the suggestions!! I hope you recover soon from your fever!
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198 lbs. Weighed in this morning since Tuesday is my usual weigh-in day :)
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There are quite a few of us! Hopefully we can all be motivated together and motivate each other :D I know I need it! After being on MFP for 9 weeks I've lost 13lbs and am looking forward to losing more...I've never been this successful at losing weight before but I think I was just finally ready for it. I'm Stephanie and I…
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This sounds like fun! I'd love to join in. This will be my first Valentine's with a SO - I'd love to have some motivation and challenges to keep me on top of things.
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Hey! I just started MFP about a month ago - I'm looking to add friends for support and motivation, especially for the holidays and winter months. Feel free to add me :)
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Definitely...whole-wheat anything will help. I especially enjoy frosted mini-wheats :) Adding fruit on top of your cereal will help fill you up without extral cals. I hear smoothies are a great way to start the day too, I've done this before and should make a habit of it since it's a great way to get more fruit in your…
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Welcome!! I definitely find that it helps to have friends on here to have for support and encouragement as well as to stay accountable to (you can share your food diary and friends get updates on any exercise you do, etc) :) I'm new as well, only been on for a week - lost 3 lbs in that first week! I don't think that's a…
