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the things my bf calls me...
My bf and I have been together forever. He is really supportive in almost everything I do. He tells me I am beautiful, sexy, pretty etc. 3 months ago we both decided to join the gym, eat better and live a healthier lifestyle. At some point when I asked him about my body...he called me thick. At 5'7 and about 145 or so at…
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What do YOU do on VACATION?
I am leaving for vacation on Friday and have had a little anxiety about what to eat since I wont be able to track as much (Cruise Ships have terrible wifi!!) I am pretty close to my goal weight, and I have gotten much leaner over the last couple months. I am eating about 1540cals daily. I am tossing up either eating freely…
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Only 8 days to tone!!
Sooo.. late last night I booked a tropical vacation annnddddd...... IT LEAVES NEXT WEEK!!! I dont have alot to 'lose'... just lots of room to firm/tone! What is your favorite way (and most effective) exercise for short term? I have 8 days to hopefully make a small change & feel a little more ready for bikini body =) I will…
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Getting sick- what's your remedy?
Hey all... I am starting to feel a sore throat coming on, and curious to find out what YOUR remedy is when you start to get sick?
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5'7 140-150lbs- How many calories do you burn?
I know the most accurate way to figure out how many calories burnt is by an HRM, which I do not have! MFP seems to really over estimate, and I am not sure how accurate the machines at the gym are. Any ladies who are around 5'7, 140-150lbs care to share appx how many calories are burnt doing exercise? For example, I will…
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Office Kitchen Abusers!!!
I work in a small office, split on 2 levels. On my level, theres 9 people. Abuse #1- No one seems capable and/or willing to load their own items in the dishwasher, turn on the dishwasher or unload the dishwasher (yet they still feel entitled to use the plates/utensils) Abuse #2 - Someone can leave/forget an item in the…
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Should I eat more to weigh less?
Hey- Looking for some advice on calorie intake. Right now, i am around the 1200cal/day mark, but the scale isnt budging. At first, I put this down to the fact I have been regulairly exercising (something new to me) and gaining more muscle. I am starting to feel more solid... but sometimes, I hit my calorie limit by noon!!…
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I am SOOOO hungry!!
Hey- I have been going through a little hungry spurt lately. Doesnt matter what I eat (within my cals), I am just starving. Could this be because I need more protien?? Any suggestions, recipes, snacks etc that help you through these times would be great. I am drinking lots of water/liquid (not tracking)
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Zumba
I just joined Zumba for the first time. I have seen it done, both on TV and in person. What are your experiences like? Do you have 2 left feet? How can i expect to feel after class?
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Meal Times
What times do you all eat your meals? i think my 'clock' is a little off wack, but it seems to work for me!! Breakfast 6:30-7am Lunch 1030:-11:30am Dinner: 4-6pm I snack all between too!!
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My weights not moving!
Soo... for the last 2-3 years my weight has stayed around the same 4 pounds (140-144)... i started MFP (strictly) a couple weeks ago, and i see no results. Yes, i do go over my calories some days, but i am also under on others. Additionally, i dont (usually) eat a big piece of cake and strarve for the rest of the day. I…
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always feeling hungry
I am so close to my daily calorie limit and its not even dinner time. i feel like i am ALWAYS hungry. well.. i am, but now more that im tracking it. Any low calorie super filling foods you can recommend? I have been eating alot of fruits and veges knowing that i am always hungry (due to lower calories) but regardless, i…
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Whats your opinion on logging raw veges?
I have been having a hard time loggin raw veges, be it from not finding what i want to not having the patience to list every vege and what quantity (ie- when im snacking on them all day). Whats you opinion on logging raw vegetables? They are so low calorie and high nutrient (most) that on other diet plans they dont count.…
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Unhealthy Weight / Weight Loss
This morning i came across something that shocked me, and made me feel disgusted. I really dont like to talk about others, but i want to know... is this common for MFP?? I came across profiles of some people who are extremely thin.. skeletal, if you will. I am not a professional, but this seems to be very unhealthy, and…
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How Many calories in raw veges?
I brought a sandwich size ziplock full of mixed raw veges to work- how could i simply estimate the calories? there is celery, radishes, orange pepper, snap peas and cucumber
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Exercise @ Work
Hello all! I work inside an office and the extent of exercise I get on a daily basis (at work) is taking the stairs multipul times and a 30 minute walk at lunch. Are there any exercises you recommend AT the desk? Obviously, i dont want break a crazy sweat and run on the spot, so something more descrete would be great! I…
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Leg Exercise tips!
Hey all, i am 5'7 and 142. I believe i have a nice shape, but I am so insecure about my legs! The fronts are ok, but the backs look fatty and full of cellulite! Do you have any exercise tips or tricks to smooth out the celulite and tone the butt/thighs?
