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Hello....again
Hey y’all! I am finally back on this track again. I used mfp awhile ago and then switched to Weightwatchers. I am still, and always will be a Weightwatchers but have decided to add in tracking mfp as well and see how the two programs work together! So far so good!! Since joining again I was pretty disappointed seeing what…
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5 WEEK BREAK UP WITH....
UNHEALTHY FOOD!! found this article & thought it had some good reminders as well as some helpful snack/meal ideas! enjoy! http://www.trimmedandtoned.com/breaking-up-with-unhealthy-eating-habits-5-week-weight-loss-clean-eating-challenge
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MOTIVATION! MOTIVATION! READ ME- YOU'LL BE HAPPY YOU DID :)
Saw this on the message boards today...absolute AWESOMENESS --read it to the end!!! Here is the best advice I've EVER read. I got this from nerdfitness.com (a freakin awesome website that you should go check out right after you read this) Yes, it is a bit long, but it's worth it. If you need encouragement, take the time to…
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100 REASONS TO EXERCISE NOW!
Because it makes you feel confident Because it helps you get stronger Because exercise helps combat depression Because you'll feel proud of yourself Because you have goals you want to reach Because you'll feel bad if you don't Because you want to move forward, not backward Because it burns more calories than not working…
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HELP! WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE
Alright, this goes out to all those who have made the monthly weight loss challenges on spreadsheets..... I am wanting to make a spreadsheet with a couple of friends on here but not sure how to do it.. I want them to be able to come on weekly and log their weights. Anybody know how to do this??? Thanks!
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Plateau? Need Help!
Alright, I think I might have hit a plateau but I am not quite sure... here's a short summary of my story and where I am with my weight loss and then I would like some advice as to what I should change, add, get rid of, tips, tricks, anything! Started MFP about a year ago, took a couple months to get in regular routine of…
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8 Reasons Why You're Not Losing Weight!
I found this article on pinterest and thought it had some useful information for those who feel they are doing EVERYTHING "right" but just can't figure out why your not losing any weight! :) Hope it helps! http://www.dailyspark.com/blog.asp?post=8_reasons_why_youre_not_losing_weight
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LADIES+SPORTS BRAS=HELP!!!
Alright ladies, I need some help, I have a larger chest....'D' range and need a better supporting bra. I am SICK of getting slapped in the face (not really) but you ladies know what I am talking about! lol So what is a good supportive sports bra I can find? Of course I would rather it be on the cheaper side but if I HAVE…
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WINE!!!!
Hello all, I am relatively new to the wine world and just wondering what everyone's favorite brand, flavor, etc is! And what type of wine goes best with what meals! I just bought the brand 'barefoot' Moscato and I also got 'Mondovi' White Zin!
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Insanity Issues...HELP!
I finished my first insanity round of insanity and only lost 5 inches total around my whole body and actually gained a couple pounds! (which i think is the muscle mass i built?) I ate relatively healthy throughout the program but did not follow the exact "insanity food plan" and I did drink alcohol about 2-3 of the…
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WE CAN DO THIS!!!
Hey yall, I was just browsing the fitness section of pinterest and found this interesting and motivational post! Just thought I would share it with all of you! :) Enjoy! http://abyerly.blogspot.com/2012/03/weight-loss.html
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Spicy Apple-Glazed Meatballs
I had a friend just make this and she said it is pretty healthy. Although I don't have the nutrition facts she said it makes 12 servings of 4 meatballs each. I did put it into my recipes and I did a minimum of 2 servings just to see the max amount of calories and it came to around 550 without the rice. Just thought I would…
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nobody is going to respond anyways...
so I am trying to figure out my body fat %. I never recorded the website that i originally checked myself on but these are my stats... chest: 38" l bicep: 12" r bicep: 11.5" waist: 32" hips: 43" l thigh: 24" r thigh: 24.5" l calf: 15" r calf: 15" weight: 161 lbs bf%: 38.5% now, like i said i didn't remember which website…
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drinking and driving
okay. just have to vent a little bit here....so i am pretty much the only girl that hangs out in my group of friends..and out of all of our friends i am usually the one that is sober when we go out. yes i drink, but if you had to pick someone, it'd be me. anyways that being said every thursday we go for wings at a local…
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help a gal out here!!
wondering.. in my diary settings, what is the best items that i should be watching in my foods.. i currently have: calories carbs fat protein sugar sodium just wondering if sugar is something i reaaaaaly need to watch or if something like fiber is more important... i guess i really don't know the MAJOR ones to watch for in…
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When did you start showing?
I have been doing Insanity for 14 days so far and am not using the meal plans they have set up for the program. Just kind of wondering if anyone out there is or has done the same as me and not used their meal plans, when did you start seeing results? Also, did you lose more inches or weight during the program? Now, I know…
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looking for 5'1" and 115-130lbs
Hey everyone, I am trying to get motivated and this is my current goal weight... it has been forever since I have seen what this looks like! does anybody have any pictures they can send my way? anything is greatly appreciated! :) hope your all having a fabulous start to your week!
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chicken wings
So I gotta question... every thursday my group of friends goes to a local bar to eat chicken wings.. kinda a ritual, we ALWAYS have to go. lol now if I am working out at least 6 days a week burning at least 400 cals each day and eating for the most part pretty healthy and staying under my calorie goal... would having these…
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new cowgirl boots:)
I am getting my first pair of cowgirl boots... and have two styles picked out so far.. i want something that will also go with shorts and skirts so its gotta be kinda neutral... which are your favs?! :)
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Foot pain while working out
Alright so for the past (almost) 2 weeks I have been doing insanity. Although I am working out in my home I still wear tennis shoes but every time I start my workout-within the first 5-8 minutes I have a lot of pain pulsing through the arches of my feet. it feels like needles and is a sharp pain. It happens more on the…
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Barbie and Tattoos!
Ok, parents concerned about the influence of the new tattooed Barbie on impressionable young children .... like promoting her physically unattainable body dimensions is much better? Unless they make a Stretch Marks Barbie I'm not aware of, pick your battles :) heres the article...…
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Running a 5k
Alright, I started the c25k program awhile ago and ended up not making it past week 4 due to it started getting colder out and I was being a baby and just never picked it back up... WELL I haven't been consistently running since then but still exercising. Then I participated in the annual Turkey Trot in my area. I did the…
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protein shakes of all kinds!
Hey, I am wanting to start drinking protein shakes or meal replacement shakes throughout the day. Wondering if there is a major difference between different brands or is it just the amount of protein in each shake? is their a "men's" protein/meal replacement shake and a "women's" protein/meal replacement shake? what about…
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monthly goal question
So gotta question... I have been kinda slacking lately on working out, and in order to keep with my monthly goals I need to be 154# by November 25th. Today I weighed 158#. I would say that I eat pretty healthy, some things may not be the best but I am almost always under my calorie goal no matter what. Should I keep eating…
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yummy wrap!
I just made a wrap and I thought it was fabulous! So I just thought I'd send out the recipe for others to try! Jalapeño cheddar wrap :: 210 cals Tyson chicken breast tenderloin- 3 pieces shredded :: 144 cals Green pepper-half diced :: 10 cals Minute brown rice :: 2/3 cup :: 150 Philadelphia sante fe cooking creme 1/4 cup…
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My very FIRST NSV!!
I have FINALLY melted away the 160's!! I LOVE seeing those numbers just drop :) very happy girl right here :) :) :) :) correction: My very first SV! lol
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need your help for my supper tonight!
Alright, we are going out for supper tonight with my family and relatives to a place that has amazing food--well we all know that must mean OUTRAGEOUS calories lol and go figure..... I cannot find the nutritional information ANYWEHRE!!! anybody have any websites or anything where it has listings of restaurants, etc where I…
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heart rate monitor/calorie counter watch
So i just bought a heart rate monitor/calorie counter sportline watch and for the first week or so was working fabulous! my calorie count was pretty straight on and so was my HR....well this past weekend I walked for about 2 hours at a brisk pace and my watch said I only burned 125 calories (which is obviously way off) and…
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thinking about getting this....
http://penncycle.com/product/polar-ft4-female-70332-1.htm any reviews? pros? cons? any other better heart rate monitor/calorie counter watches better than this or a favorite of yours?
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working out vs saving calories -- opinions please!!
Alright, I have been very busy with school and starting a new job so there has been some days I just can't fit in my workout or I am completely wiped and don't work out..... although I don't do this often- and as long as I am not starving myself and am eating at least three adequate meals during the day-- would it be okay…
