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NSV - Boobies
When I was thin (before) I was always a B cup. When I was heavy, I was up to a DD. I'm down to a 36B again. I'm sure this didn't happen overnight, but I noticed yesterday (probably because it was hot) that my boobs don't touch anymore! I don't know if most people think that's a good thing but I do! When two pieces of skin…
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"You don't need to lose any more weight!"
Does any one else get this? It's so irritating. I think people are trying to be nice when they say it, but how do you respond? In my profile pic (taken today) I'm 156. I was 110 (5'3") previously, and that's where I want to be. When I tell people that (when they ask) they say "you shouldn't lose that much more" or "you…
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NSV - jean shorts!
I started this lifestyle 5 months ago in a pants size 18 (US). I went shopping with my fiance Saturday and was looking for shorts that aren't athletic. I found a cute pair of jeans shorts, but the wash I wanted was only available in a 6 or 16. So I grabbed the 6, and a darker pair in an 8. I tried the 6 on first and they…
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Nearing maintenance, still losing 2#/week
I know, what a horrible problem :) But seriously...I need some advice. I'm getting close to my goal. I have it set at 118, but I'm not sure if I want to be that low. I'll know I'm at a good weight when I get there and am happy with my body. I still have a bit of fat under my arms, on my thighs, and on my belly. I'm at the…
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The Toddler Regimen™
As I was outside playing with my toddler yesterday, I had an epiphany. If we all lived like toddlers, we'd be super fit and healthy! Activity: They are very active, ALL THE TIME. Even when they are doing a low key activity (coloring, reading a book), they are still fidgeting and have to get up and move every two minutes.…
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What do you do on your off days?
I started Wednesday with day one (it was soooo hard) and did day two yesterday - it was slightly easier even though I had to run for 60 seconds EIGHT times instead of six!! On Thursday, I made sure to walk at least 10,000 steps (I did over 12,000). Yesterday I did over 13,000! So on off days, I'm still going to walk and…
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Signed up for a 5K?
Is anyone signed up for a 5K, or planning to soon? I'm on track to finish the program in 9 weeks (started week 2 today), so I'm searching the web for a local race to do in late June or July. I'm super nervous, but so excited!
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Can someone guide me to a post on calories?
I know there are good ones out there on determining caloric needs, but I'm not sure what to search. I've been eating 1,200/day since 1/16/12 without exercising. I started C25K on Wednesday and am walking 12,000 steps/day. So I'm way more active than I was before. I'm nearing maintenance, and I know I'm eating below my BMR…
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Nike Fuel Band...thoughts?
I just saw an add for it on here. Does anyone have one? What do you think of it? http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?cp=USNS_AD_122011INV&l=shop,fuel_band
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My pedometer didn't count wii stepping :/
I have an omron pedometer. I did 30 minutes of wii steps (you step on and off the wii board to a rhythm). I did 2991 steps, but my pedometer only counted about 1200. What gives?
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C25K week one, day - did it kick your *kitten*?
I was a runner in high school on the cross country team. Buuuuut it's been about 15 years since then. After dropping the first 45 pounds with just changing my diet, I decided I wanted to be fit, not just skinny! I ordered JM's 30DS (anxiously awaiting it's arrival) and decided to start the C25K program.... So this morning,…
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please help me count my pedometer calories :)
I started using my omron pedometer. I definitely wasn't walking 10,000 steps before! I used the stairs today (6 flights at family court). But I still used the elevator to my office (16 flights lol). And I went for a 25 minute walk after lunch. Sooo...here's the stats from the pedometer: Total steps: 11,612 Aerobic steps:…
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where to wear pedometer with a dress?
I have an omron pedometer, and I wear dresses often, especially to my internship. Where would you suggest I wear it? I was thinking on my bra, but would it be accurate? Do I have to ensure it's positioned vertically?
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I weigh every day :/
Anyone else? How do I stop? It's not healthy, it drives me nuts. I'm so obsessed over the number on the scale :(
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Weights for 30 day shred?
I just ordered Jillian Michael's 30 day shred from amazon and I read in the description that you need weights, but it didn't say specifically what. I don't have any weights, so what should I buy for this? For reference, I'm a bit out of shape - I can do 5 sets of 5 knee push ups :blushing:
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How cal I tell calories burned walking?
For the summer, I'm staying home with my little one Mon/Wed/Fri and am going to take her on afternoon walks (so she'll nap and so I can burn some calories!) I measured the distance from my house to the corner with the odometer in my car, but if we're on a trail or at the mall, how can I tell how many calories I'm burning?…
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Please recommend an ACCURATE pedometer
I bought a pedometer at walmart for $11 and it's total crap. But you get what you pay for. Can someone please recommend a good, accurate pedometer? I'm an amazon prime member so one from there would be good!
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Small NSV #paulasdonuts
I'm in the JD/MSW program at my university, and me, the other two students, the dean, and another professor have met every other Friday for the past two semesters for our colloquium. This past Friday was our last meeting and we all brought food. Two of them were very thoughtful and brought veggies, hummus, and tofu. My one…
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What is my TDEE?
I'm using the calculator on fitnessfrog to determine my TDEE, and I'm not sure what to put for my activity level. I don't exercise, but am starting Monday! (Classes are over and I have the summer off :) I have 3 kids. I don't sit and watch TV. I do housework everyday - laundry, floors, etc. Playing with kids. Walking on…
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Help me devise an exercise plan please :)
I started MFP just wanting to lose weight and be skinny again. But just being skinny isn't good enough anymore. I want to be lean, fit, and feel strong and healthy! Pleeeease help me get started :) My stats: Age: 30 SW: 198 CW:154 GW: 120 (not set in stone, we'll see where I am when I'm happy) Chest: 36 Waist: 33 Hips: 40…
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101 days, 42 pounds (pics)
I'm not at my goal yet, but I've seen some big changes and am pretty happy with how I look now so I thought I would post some before/during (not after yet :) photos. I'm 30 years old, have 3 kids, and am 5'3". SW: 198 (although I think I was heavier than that in the before picture), CW: 156, GW: 110 (I was 110 in the first…
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Why is rapid weight loss unhealthy?
I started MFP on 1/16/12 and have lost just shy of 40 pounds. So that averages to a little less than half a pound a day, more than the recommended rate. It came off quicker at first, but I'm still losing rapidly. I weigh every two or three days and always lose .5 - 1 pound. My fiance started MFP a few days after me and…
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Innappropriate NSV
Well, I have two actually. I went shopping Saturday night (50% off the whole store at NY&Co!!!). When I was in the dressing room under those awful lights, I was in my bra and panties, and I was happy with what I saw. So that was pretty awesome!!! Anyways, I bought a dress for work - I haven't worn a dress in FOR-E-VER. I…
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Hello fellow losers :)
I'm a 30 year old mom to 3, and I'm in graduate school for law and social work. I live near Buffalo, NY (it's currently rain/snowing and lightning :P). I've been using the MFP app since 1/16, but I just joined the community. I've been reading posts (LOVE the before/after photos!!), and figured I would introduce myself and…
