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"I Love me better than that."... for my MFP Frenz
( The Lyrics) I love me better than that Im goin to get my life back As I look in the mirror a broken woman I see broken down by the streets of lifes journey that broken woman is me. so I take me little ride back down memory lane past the verbal and the physical abuse and all the drama and the pain ive got to flee from…
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Today or This Week, I noticed.....????
Yesterday, I noticed.... I baked 2 dozen Blueberry Muffins and I only ate 1. :tongue:
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Carbs, Proteins, Sugars and Fats..... Oh My!!
MFP's Hi! Just a question? When your Calorie Goal is adjusted; Does your Carbs, Proteins, Sugars & Fats adjust with it?? :huh:
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Info of the Day: What is the...The Apple Cider Vinegar Diet?
Apple Cider Vinegar Diet Apple cider vinegar can be used as a great resource for dieting as it offers great fat burning effects and an appetite suppressant. The apple cider vinegar is fermented apples that produce an acidic solution that promotes weight loss. It has other health benefits as well and it is all natural. A…
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Info of the Day: Resting Between Workouts, How Much?
How Long Should You Really Rest Between Workouts? By: Jen Mueller : We always talk about the importance of rest when it comes to your exercise routine. Your body needs that time to recover, and your overall health and fitness level will benefit from non-exercise days. But how much rest is too much? Research from the…
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Info of the Day: Portion Sizes
Portion Control and Weight Loss One of the key ways to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight is through portion control. Research has shown that Americans often underestimate how many calories they are consuming each day by as much as 25%. What Is a Serving Size? Use the list below to gain a perspective on how much…
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Info of the Day: "Diet Plan Guideline"
Daily Calorie Intake Above everything else in your diet plan, your daily calorie intake is by far the most important part of it. As you will see, protein, fat and carbs definitely matter as well, but nothing influences your ability to lose weight, gain weight, build muscle or do anything similar as much as calories do.…
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What's in Your MP3, MP4 or IPOD???....
Name a Song (& Artist) or Genre that you heard in your MP3, MP4,or IPOD; " Today " that helped put a little more UMPH into your workout!! :glasses:
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Info of the Day: Weight Cycling and Yo-Yo Dieting...
Weight Cycling and Yo-Yo Dieting Weight cycling is the repeated loss and regain of body weight. When weight cycling is the result of dieting, it is called "yo-yo" dieting. A weight cycle can range from small weight losses and gains (5-10 lbs. per cycle) to large changes in weight (50 lbs. or more per cycle). Some experts…
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Curious? & Want to Know??...RE: Food Diary???
What would you say, are the 3 most important things we should keep track of in are Food Diary. I noticed that sometimes somethings are in red with a minus sign???
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Info of the Day: Starvation Mode??? Hmmm.
Starvation Mode Myth or Fact? I often hear people who want to undertake a weight loss routine stubbornly adhering to a very low-calorie diet. These people have only one goal in mind and that is a drastic cut in their daily calorie intake in order to lose weight. This weight loss technique is known as the starvation mode…
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Info of the Day: Y am I gaining Weight? Part 2 - 2n1
Why Am I Gaining Weight With Exercise?:grumble: By Thomas Northcut Overview Just as you start becoming proud of yourself for sticking to your new exercise routine, you weigh yourself and discover you've gained weight. It can be confusing, because exercise is generally associated with weight loss, but it doesn't necessarily…
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Info of the Day: Do I really need a sports bra?
I am posting this another Info of the day because I didn't post one yesterday... My baddd :embarassed: So, Do I Really Need a Sports Bra? Simply put…YES! The breast is made up of fatty tissue, not muscle. Because of this, once it is damaged or stretched, exercise cannot help the breast to regain its original firmness and…
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Info of the Day: Y am I Gaining Weight??
Five Surprising Reasons You're Gaining Weight Extra calories may not be the only cause of weight gain. By Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD It's no mystery that a diet full of fried foods, giant portions, decadent desserts, alcohol, and sugary soft drinks will lead to weight gain. And there's…
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Info of the Day: "Stop eating Late."
Few people have asked, me How come I don't eat after 5pm? Well, The 5pm was pretty much my personal choice do to my schedulle because I am an early, early bird. I started out not eating after 7pm because after 7pm your food doesn't digest until the next day...typically, just sitting there and your metabolism has slooooowed…
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Info of the Day: " Understanding your Heart Rate "
How Much Is Enough, How Much Is Too Much: Understanding Your Target Heart Rate :huh: Learn how to understand what it means to exercise within your target heart rate zone in order to get the most out of your workout. If you’ve ever broken a sweat doing some form of cardiovascular exercise in order to burn fat and strengthen…
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CrockPot Chicken Stew
Simple Crock Pot Chicken Stew The idea of a crock pot is to make your life easier. Not much is easier than this stew. Using things you probably have on hand anyways, you spend about 10 to 15 minutes prep time and eat in 7-9 hours. Like most of the soup/chili recipes this is "cooking for two with leftovers". We have a new…
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Info of the Day: Y does it take so freakin' long to lose wei
How long does it take to lose weight? Losing weight can sometimes be a long process. The more weight you want to lose, the longer it'll take to reach your goal. The problem is that no one wants to go through the whole process so they find shortcuts to try and make the ordeal of dieting and exercising as quick and easy as…
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Info of the Day: Y does it take so freakin' long to lose wei
How long does it take to lose weight? Losing weight can sometimes be a long process. The more weight you want to lose, the longer it'll take to reach your goal. The problem is that no one wants to go through the whole process so they find shortcuts to try and make the ordeal of dieting and exercising as quick and easy as…
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What's the REAL "scoop" about potatoes???
Does it depend on how you cook them? Should they be eliminated from the diet altogether? :noway: Is an occasional baked potato okay? :indifferent: What about mashed potatoes? :huh: I know, French Fries are the Devil :devil: . How about Sweet Potatoes, are they evil too? :explode: Does anyone know? And, Chips are still…
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What was the Funniest or Most Annoying thing about ur Weight
My DISCLAIMER: :smile: I am putting this under Motivation & Support instead of Fun & Games...because, I think it is so HEALTHY to be able to laugh at urselff...It really helps you get past alot by adding some levity to what u're going through...and see that u're NOT ALONE. Here's in Hopes that you will leave this post…
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Anyone want to BASH???!!!
Name a Weight Loss Gimmick, Weight Loss Machine, Diet Pill, or Video...THAT TOTALLY DOESN'T WORK!!!! :grumble: and you wish you hadn't spent your freakin' money $$$ on that thing...... :angry: GO!!!!!......
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Info of the Day: "Have you experienced, REBOUND HUNGER"
Maybe you have. :huh: Hmmm. HOW TO STOP REBOUND HUNGER: 6 tips on curbing your cravings Did you ever have one of those days where no matter how much you eat you still feel hungry? This is called rebound hunger and it can make you fat. Here are few tips on combating those cravings and help you avoid a garbage gut!!…
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Info of the Day: 6 mistakes that keep you fat.
:indifferent: Skipping Meals or Snacks Not eating can mess with your body's ability to control your appetite. But it also destroys willpower, which is just as damaging. "Regulating yourself is a brain activity, and your brain runs on glucose," says Martin Ginis. If you skip breakfast or a healthy snack, your brain doesn't…
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Ladies?! What do you use on ur face to prevent breakouts fro
Topic was cut off: :embarassed: Ladies, What do you use on ur face to prevent breakouts from sweat? Or, What facial cleanser would you suggest using to clean out your pores and/or, for facial imperfections caused by sweat? Right Now, I use St. Ives Green Tea Scrub but if you have something better..."Do tell?" :flowerforyou:
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Info of the Day: How to be comfortable in ur own skin.
Being comfortable in your own skin is a journey. You must be willing to step out of your normal routine if it is not working for you and do things out of the ordinary to get to know yourself and be comfortable with yourself. Remembering that when you are comfortable with yourself, you can be comfortable with others and…
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Body Blueprinting???
Has anyone heard about or tried the 6 week Body Blueprint Diet? If so, What are your Thoughts about it? :glasses:
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Info of the Day: Avocados! Help get rid of Belly Fat!
Adding avocado to your weight loss plan can boost your metabolism and speed up the process to get rid of belly fat. The good fats found in this creamy fruit speed up fat burning within our bodies. The antioxidant glutathione boosts the liver and the liver is what controls just how fast we burn fat. There are several ways…
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MFP Frenz!!! ....
Which would you say are the best sneakers to work out in? Name your brand and why?
