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Slimming down for CBS's "Survivor" consideration
Hi All, I'm looking to get some motivational friends on MFP who are interested in motivating and challenging each other. About me...I've been married to my bride for 15 years and have two children, a 9 year old daughter and a 7 year old son. I am a rabid fan of the CBS show "Survivor." I have seen every episode of 26…
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Looking for Online Fitness Buddies to keep me accountable.
We started a Biggest Loser contest at work today. I was excited. That is, until they weighed me. I'm 5'10. I weigh 238.8lbs. I am SO disgusted with myself right now. It is all my fault. Now I need to turn it around - if not for me, my wife and kids. I look forward to helping encourage others if they are on the same type of…
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Diet Dr. Pepper - 0 Calories - Can I Keep My Guilty Pleasure
I need your advice. First, I know that Diet Dr. Pepper is not "good" for me and I know I should drink water instead. But, it's a guilty pleasure. Some have vices like beer, cigarettes and Twinkies - mine is Diet Dr. Pepper. Afterall, Diet Dr. Pepper has 0 calories. It has 55mg sodium. But 0 calories! I drink 4-5 cans a…
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How do I really know how many burned calories?
Today I did 45 minutes on the elliptical at the gym. It was the "fat burner" and my heart rate was above 150 the entire workout. I'm 40 years old so 150bpm is pretty intense (mostly because I'm out of shape). After 45 minutes, I'm sweating like a pig, the calorie counter on the elliptical says 275. However, when I enter it…
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A Newbie confused on Calorie Limits
Hi Everyone, I'm a bit confused. I'm a 40 year old male 226/5'8 with a sedentary lifestyle (desk job). I put this in my profile because that's me - although I plan on exercising 3-5 times per week, my calorie limit will increase on MFP when I enter in exercise. I've compared my calorie limit from other respected sites and…
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I'm a newbie and looking for a team to support each other
Hi Everyone, I'm Brandon, and first off, the profile photo you see of me is not my real hair. So, I'm not as freaky as my profile suggests. I just joined today and today is Day 1 of my diet. I'm looking for fitness "colleagues" to support me in my peaks and valleys while I do the same for them. WIshing everyone good luck…
