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April Week 4 Group Challenge - Dance Party Challenge
During last week's Partner Up Step Challenge, a request came in for a Dance Party challenge, so we're having it this week. Plan on an active week of dance fitness and count your steps while you groove! Each day pick one or two of your favorite dance party videos from YouTube or similar sites and post them. Share your…
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April Week 3 Group Challenge - Partner Up Walking Challenge
Thank you to @jugar for hosting last week's Group Challenge while I was on vacation. This week, we'll be doing a step challenge called the Partner Up Walking Challenge! I announced this in each of our chat threads for April on Thursday of this week, to give you a few days to find your walking partner. I've received a few…
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April Week 1 Group Challenge - Spring into Focus Challenge
This week, as Spring seems to bring itself into season in a more pronounced way, I thought it would be a good time to Spring into Focus on various areas and give us a little variety. Sunday, will likely be a day spent with family and friends in celebration of Easter, so I encourage you to be active, outdoors if your…
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Fat2Fit in the Kitchen - Recipes, Tips, and More!
Please share healthy delicious recipes, tips, and cooking ideas!
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Special Last 100 days of 2023 Challenge
Today marks Day 1 of the last 100 days of 2023. I want you to reach deep and think of the ONE habit you've wanted to start but have put off. For the next 100 days, think how great you will feel if you accomplish starting that new habit and conquering it for 100 DAYS! This chat room will remain open for you to share your…
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April Week 2 Group Challenge - Question Week
Question Week Let's take some time to question ourselves, share the answers, and see where it takes us. Here is a list of questions - pick any one of them every day and post an answer. Or ask one of your own! Use the answers to find the best ways to keep on going with this challenging journey to weight loss, health, and…
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January Week 1 Group Challenge - Things to Decree in 2023
Welcome to January, 2023 and Happy New Year!! Last year was a challenging one for many of us, in many ways. I hope you found time during 2022 to meet many of your fitness and nutritional goals. This week's challenge gets us looking back reflectively and using the knowledge and experience we gained in 2022 to help us set…
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October Week 4 Group Challenge - Emotional Eating
A good friend from the Shape Shifters team sent me an impactful article on Emotional Eating and suggested this might make a good challenge. Below is the link for the article. This week, let's dive deeper into the topic, discuss and exchange information, as well as tips on conquering this issue which affects many of us. I…
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Deletion of Notifications
Please add the options to delete your notifications in bulk after reading them...takes forever to delete them one-by-one and they just annoy me sitting there...
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February - Week 2 Group Challenge - Thinking Back Looking Forward
Back in December/January, as part of our group challenges, we did some reflection and future planning to set goals for 2022. This week, we're going to take a look at what we planned, reflect on how it's going, share with the group and make some corrections. Anything frustrating you, let's work it out LITERALLY! Each day,…
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January - Week 1 Group Challenge - Things to Do in 2022
As most of us have learned, getting your head in the game is the majority of time we spend to prepare for this journey. Once you get serious, make a plan, balance things out and then consistently work toward your goals, things tend to fall in place. The science part is fairly solid. Last week, we reviewed our past year, we…
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December - Week 4 Challenge - New Year, New You
The New Year is an excellent time for reflection and sets the stage for new things. Nature is telling us that one season ends and another begins, so why not write that into our own lives?! But let’s not call them resolutions, because let’s be honest, those usually go out the window with the best of intentions. Let’s simply…
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WEEK 3 GROUP CHALLENGE KITCHEN CREATIONS and RESTAURANT SENSATIONS by TrimStones
Not sure everyone knows, but I'm currently undergoing serious house renovations due to a storm which took place on Aug. 4th while I was out of town attending my Sister-in-law's funeral. This storm was followed last weekend by Hurricane Dorian. Thanks to the wonderful company that is doing my repairs and their quick…
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Walking for Heftier Women
Hi y'all...yes I'm southern! I know it's good that I'm getting moving...my doctor wants me to start slow, just ten minutes a day. Boy do ya feel it right in the hips as SOON as ya start. It's a good ouch, but ouch!
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Joining the challenge
Hi I’m Jessica from Chesapeake, VA and I’d like to join the summer challenge. Good luck all, please add me to your friends list! STARTING WEIGHT AND DATE WITH MFP (MY FITNESS PAL): I started on MFP on July 5, 2017 at 380 lbs. CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT: 341.7 lbs MAY 7: MAY 14: MAY 21: MAY 28: 341.7 MAY GOAL: MAY ACTUAL:…
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Increasing Activity
I’ve been recovering from emergency surgery since Nov 21st. Saw my doctor yesterday and I’m increasing my number of walking steps from 1500 to 2000+ per day. Day 2 of this and loving it but is it normal that my stomach muscles are now sore? Jessica
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Looking for a few girlfriends - 50ish
Hi, I've been using MFP for a few months and am down 26 lbs. I'm looking for a few more 50ish girlfriends for support and encouragement. If that's you, please add me! Jessica Chesapeake, VA
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Good choices
As many of us know, our successes build upon planning. I made plans tonight to go and try a new restaurant with my cousin...Italian food. I researched their menu in advance and knew what I was going to try. Once there, I stuck to my plan but went one better. I lingered over my salad and then ate only a third of my pasta…
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Hi I'm Jessica (51)
Just started my journey with this app on July 5th. So far I'm down 15.6 pounds with a long way to go but it's a life struggle so no hurry. I'm a Systems Analyst and part-time Piano teacher. Day by day and baby steps. Enjoy your day! Jessica
