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Unlurking as I prepare to begin but have a question
Hi everyone. I've been lurking in the shadows here for a few weeks. When I found this group I was just about to start moving and didn't plan on starting SL until after we finished moving and settled in so I didn't want to get too involved in the threads. Also, just wanted to take time to read the stickies and finally got…
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Week 6 Progress
Hey everyone! Hope you guys are all doing well. Finally got a good run in today and I feel pretty good. I'm doing C25K and we havent run in about 2 weeks... something always comes up and we've been super busy. I'm planning on trying to get up an hour early from now on, seeing as how daylight savings time is just around the…
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5k Registration fees
I'm working my way through C25K again and I'm eager to sign up for my very first 5k. Currently in Week 5. However, I'm wondering about the registration fees for some of the more "popular" 5ks and I dont know if it is just me, but some seem very high. Many I'm seeing range from $30 - $95 per person. I dont mind if you get…
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Back on track for the new year, starting today!
Holidays are over, except New Years but that isn't as big a deal as Thanksgiving and Christmas. I decided not to wait until Jan 1 to renew my new years resolution. It is, of course, the same as last year. I want to get this weight off. I started today, it is my Christmas present to myself. Lots of munching and snacking has…
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Thank you Nmthor!
I gotta say, when I read that we should have our diaries open/public (which I do anyways) I wasn't expecting messages from Nmthor critiquing my diary. But, that being said... after getting a message yesterday, I was spurred to get some real exercise in last night. I'm guilty of "planning" to exercise and then not actually…
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Anyone start Insanity or P90X at a heavy weight?
I am considering starting Insanity but I am concerned about starting it at my current weight. I am currently 227lbs at 5'5" tall. My doctor has cleared me for any and all exercise, no physical concerns. I am not completely out of shape for my weight as I have been using MFP seriously since January of this year, been doing…
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Any interested in grouping for a 5K in Wisconsin?
There are a lot of really neat 5ks coming up in the next few months here in Wisconsin. I was wondering if anyone would be interested in doing any 5ks this fall. I'd also love to get a few ladies together for some of the "women only" mud runs next year. I have recently restarted C25K. I was just finishing Week 8 back in May…
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Summer Slimdown June 30 Random Challenge
Combo Challenge for June 30th is going to be Water - 100oz and 20 sets of 21s. ( http://youtu.be/zTPso5wTS8E) Each set consists of the three different lifts performed 7 times, so there are 21 reps in each set. See the video for an example. You don't need a barbell for this, you can use hand weights, or whatever you have at…
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Summer Slimdown Random Daily 6/24 - Taste the RAINBOW!
No, we aren't going to eat Skittles! I'm posting it a couple days ahead of time as it might be a little more difficult to accomplish and will take a bit of planning and possibly some shopping. For this challenge we are going to Taste the Rainbow! - by way of fruits and vegetables that is! Healthy food comes in a variety of…
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Summer Slimdown 1st Daily Challenge for Friday June 22
This is a random daily challenge for Friday June 22. If any of you are like me, as you gained weight you noticed that besides your midsection getting larger, your arms got thicker too. Many of you may have noticed the embarrassing jiggling of that flabby under-arm area whenever you wave. Or some of you, like me, don't wave…
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Summer Slimdown - Random Daily Challenges
Hi everyone! I just wanted to take a moment to tell you about some challenges that may pop up every now and then that you may find motivating and keep you focused on a few specific things to help you on your weight loss journey! I will be posting random daily challenges in the group for you all to participate in. Some wil…
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Strawberry Viniagrette Recipe
I was at a retreat this last weekend and they served this as the dressing for the salad and it was OMG UNBELIEVEABLY GOOD!!!! I just HAD to share. I had to look this recipe up and found it on Taste of Home's website: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Strawberry-Vinaigrette But at a glance this is the recipe: Prep/Total…
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Fitness Frog?
Hi, I joined this group after reading a post from 2BeHealthy4Life on the general boards. She mentioned calculators on fitnessfrog.com and I wanted to use them to see what kind of results they would give for me, however I have not been able to access the website at all. I even tried different browsers. Anyone else able to…
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My (1st) Progress pics at 32lb loss
This is my first time posting my own real success story thread. I've lost just over 30lbs and was really having a hard time with seeing the difference until I started going through pictures in preparation for a scrapbooking retreat. Here is a "before" and "during" picture I put together so I could really see it for myself.…
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Question for women regarding OAB and stress incont.
I have been experiencing a problem the last couple of years and its an increased concern for me over the last 6 months or so. Since I the first time I was pregnant I've had a problem with stress incontinence. I was slightly over average weight-wise (5'5" about 150lbs) before pregnancy and put on 85lbs during the pregnancy…
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Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred
I've had this stupid video for at least 6 months, maybe more. I'm starting this tonight and wanted to know if anyone else had tried it or done a full month yet. I hear this is a tough workout but I've gotta find more ways of incorporating workouts into my day since hubby doesnt want to go to the gym more than 3 or 4 days a…
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Couch to 5K (c25k)
Anyone doing this? Tried it before? I tried starting a few months ago and my routine kept getting interrupted. Not by a day or so but by weeks where I just couldnt find the time to do it. I started again this last week. My husband, thankfully) has decided to do it with me this time. Tomorrow we start W2D1. It is really a…
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How much has MFP lost.....?
I've seen many organizations and business have promotions where they want people to log something they've done to contribute to a global total.... miles run... coffee consumed... something that can be measured. So I've pondered this in relation to MFP and wondered... How much weight has been lost by MFP members in the last…
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Recipes!!!
We need some tasty tasty healthy recipes that we can make instead of all the bad stuff we've put into our bodies over the years! Besides the site I got this recipe from, another GREAT healthy recipe website is skinnytaste.com I posted this earlier today on the general message boards but thought I'd post here too. Baked Egg…
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Mission Possible Week 2 Challenge
This is a challenge I have going in my group and thought I'd post it here if any of you would like to participate. Week 2 challenge starts Friday, Jan 27th and ends Thursday Feb 2nd. During this week you will need to complete the following: - Burn at least 3500 calories - that is the equivalent of 1 pound of fat - 100…
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Pineapple De-Light Cake 55 Cal/serving
Here's another recipe I think you guys will LOVE! Pineapple De-Light Cake Ingredients: 1 Moist Deluxe Pineapple Supreme cake mix 1 15oz can crushed pineapple 1 package Sugar Free Vanilla or French Vanilla pudding - prepared as directed on package 1 tbsp pineapple extract (optional - if you can find it - mine was from…
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Slow weightloss?
I've been seeing post after post on the message boards that people are saying they are doing everything right and not seeing any loss. Exercising, eating within their calories, logging food... but they are not telling the whole story. If you are experiencing this, here are some of the things you need to consider: **I know…
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Baked Egg Cups
This is an AWESOME recipe that you can make ahead of time then refrigerate or freeze and then pop into the microwave later for a quick, on-the-go breakfast or snack. Ingredients: Canadian Bacon - I found some that was 60 cal for 4 slices Egg - 1 for each cup - 70 cal Shredded Cheddar cheese - 1/8 cup for each cup - 55 cal…
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Isn't it too thin...?
Ok, so I'm reading through some of the message boards and come across a topic called " 5'5" - what is your goal weight " Oh... thats my height, I'll read on. So I open the topic and start reading what many women are posting as their Goal Weight. At 5ft 5in my Goal weight is about 150lbs. That is what I weighed in high…
