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Here we go...
I've tried for a few years to lose weight. I can usually lose 10 or so lbs, then can't seem to lose anymore. Often times I get discouraged and quit. Around June 1 I got invited to go to Florida with a friend. I decided to lose 20LBS before the trip, so I could fit in a swimsuit. I went high protein low carb and worked hour…
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I always thought...
that a sign of good, and healthy bowels are to poop twice a day. I usually go once. I thought for sure diet and exercise woudl get me to the two a day as I am cleaning my body inside and out. I also heard extra fiber can help clean you out and was told to expect to go more often the first few days. However, this did NOT…
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guess what??!!
So Friday's are by far my hardest days. I work BOTH jobs that day and I tend to want more sugar and soda to keep me going. Well, our super at the school bought each student a soda for doing so well on their semester tests. My class received Dr. Pepper...my FAV. There I sat, in my room all day, with 24 cans of Dr.…
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Eating healthy on a budget..
I need tips for how to eat healthy on a budget. I lost my job about 3 weeks ago and so we've gone down to 1 income. I have a part time lined up to start in 2 weeks but thats only 20 hours a week. **I'm searching for a job now so dnt bash** Anyways, we need pointers on how to shop healthy on a budget. My youngest daughter…
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Been 8 days now...
since I have done ANY formal exercise. It is driving me insane. I am NOT the type of person to sit on my *kitten* all day nor am I the type to need as much help as I've needed. I used to dread exercise but now a workout has never sounded better. Sure i get somewhat of a workout by lugging around my immobilizer when I…
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I'm Out
I'm out of this challenge because I have jacked up my knee. Er Dr said she is 90% sure I have torn my meniscus but we wnt know for sure til an MRI can be performed as that doesnt show on Xrays. I am out of commission for a MINIMUM of 3 weeks (more if surgery is required). In the meantime i am in a knee immobilizer and am…
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SOOOO...
I just got back from the ER with a diagnosis of a torn miniscus (sp?). I'm in an immobilizer and will be starting physical therapy in the next couple of weeks. In the meantime (not only am I off work) but I can't workout of course. Dr said 2-4 weeks MINIMUM, possibly more depending on if surgery is needed. They dnt think…
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Thanking Jillian
Started strength training with my trainer this morning, she was impressed by how well I did. I felt the burn but her exercises weren't as bad as I envisioned. I am thanking Jillian right now cause if it wasnt for her program I prob would not have made it as far as I did and done as well.
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Has Anyone every tried....?
Raspberry Keotone to help aid in weigh loss and cleaning out? I ran across it online the other day (rather my husband did and showed the sight to me) and I am actually considering getting it. Not as a supplement, but as an aid and boost to what I am already doing. I have PCOS so weight loss is hard and I figured I could…
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Do you log?.....
Gum? I've been chewing gum lately, esp at work to keep me from eating and instead make me drink more. (mouth gets dry when chewing gum). Since I do it mainly at work I chew at least 5 days a week. Haven't logged it cause I figured it wasnt actual food. But someone told me gum still has calories..not many, but it does. So…
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Another TDEE question....
I think PART of my plateou is that I never figured my TDEE and was simply going off the calories MFP gave me. I have now figured my TDEE and (as I suspected) need to eat MORE calories. I am not eating enough and am going into starvation mode. So..QUESTION: How do I add my TDEE on here so it is reflected and my…
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Pants fall down, pants fall down...
actin like a fool with your pants on the ground! LOL I couldn't help but think of that lil song as I did my abbreviatd (15 min) cardio session today as my shorts fell down during jumping jacks!! All i coudl think was "yahoo" and its a good thing my 12 year old is gone on a float trip with the youth group or it coulda been…
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how many calories...
How many calories must you burn to lose 1 pound? OR how long must you workout to lose one pound?
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How do you know?....
How many calories are burned for you pulse/heartrate? Or..how high mut your heartrate/pulse go to burn calories? Husband got me a HRM over the weekend but it ONLY records my pulse/heartrate. I have no way of knowing how many calories burned so I was wonderign how that mathematically works so i can figure it out.
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No Weights
I dnt own any weights and cnt afford to get any right now so will be using a can of veggies for each hand. I know that cnt be more than what..a pound in each hand. Will it still be as effective..or even worth doing the shred?
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Small, but painless NSV
I have RLS (restless leg syndrome) It has left me with a lot sleepless nights, a few kicks to the hubby, being kicked off the bed, etc. On top of that my left knee has felt "locked up" for several weeks. Kinda had the sensation of it needing to pop but it never did. Finally, charlie horses are a regular. Once a week if not…
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skinny chunky monkey cookies
Skinny Chunky Monkey Cookies (Makes 30 cookies) Ingredients: 3 ripe bananas 2 cups old-fashioned oats 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 tsp. vanilla extract Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mash bananas in a large bowl, then stir in remaining ingredients. Let…
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Question for those with PCOS...
HI! I was diagnosed with PCOS several years ago so am WELL AWARE of what pains are involved, how hard it is to lose weight, etc. I also know what a flare-up (other than the norm) feels like. Ok so Mon I started the 30DS. Yesterday after day 2 I had muscles hurting in places I didn't know existed-including my abdominal or…
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C25K
It's NOT as easy as it sounds. You wouldn't think 60 seconds of running intermittently wouldn't be hard but it is. I restarted week 1 as I felt I wasnt ready for week 2 yet and I still think going thru labor is easier. Not complaining as I still feel way more accomplished than ever considering I never woulda made it this…
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30DS Question
I started the shred today and was wondering....are you supposed to take rest days and if so how often? I know it's 10 days for each level but no break was mentioned. Is that because the workout is only 20 minutes? I didn't think working out for 30 days straight could cause tearing and injury.
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What's the Point? (kinda long)
I've dieted on and off for 4-5 years now. I do well for a month or so then have enough and go back to my old ways.Partly because I have PCOS which causes weight issues. In late May when I saw a pic of myself and saw just how bad it was I REALLY knew that it was time for a change. So June 1st I went back on the diet/weight…
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Any women who are 200lbs or more that has...
done the 30DS? I've considered starting the program but am afraid I may still be to heavy for it to be effective and for the toning portions to make a difference with my high weight. I'm around 215 and am wondering if I should wait til I lose another 15-20 lbs before doing the program to reach full effectiveness. Anyone…
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Anyone else have trouble....
forcing yourself to eat when not hungry to get your calories in? Seems since I have started eating healthier I am staying full longer and eating smaller portions. The last few days I have been under my calorie goal (today I went under before I even added exercise). It's almost like I am beinf forced to eat despite being…
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For those that go off TDEE...
Ok, not sure why I didn't do this from the beginning but I just calculated my TDEE. I know that is effective in knowing how many calories to take in daily and can be an aid to weight loss however, when I went to add that into consideration and see if that changed my caloric intake I noticed MFP doesn't use TDEE or ask for…
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Avocado recipes....
Anyone have a good avacodo recipe that doesn't taste so...avacodo-y? I know there are MANY health benefits to avacodas but I really don't like the taste. (also dnt like guacamole) Any good recipes you care to share? They must NOT contain tree nuts or mushrooms due to allergies...
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Leg injury-cardio question...
yesterday during my run my left calf tightened and started cramping (not charlie horse, but cramping still) as I was having Bob massage it out he said it was pretty tight and I prob have overworked that muscle (I've brisk walked/jogged everyday for a week or more) and I should prob take today off just to prevent injury.…
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Map my run and c25k...
I have been using may my run on the days i go walking/sprinting/jogging, etc. I notice there is a place for calories burned but it is always blank. How do I get it to pick up calories? Also, tonight I downloaded the c25k app so I can get going with that. My question is can I run both apps at the same time? This way while…
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Cardio vs Strength Training and Toning
When I first started really getting serious about my weight loss journey ( about a month ago) I was doing programs like the 30 day ab and squat challenges. Then I discovered that 1) muscle only adds weight so I was adding lbs and 2) toning and strength training isn't going to do any good unless I've lost some of the flab…
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Bought a new workout video today
It's based on the show "Dancing with the Stars" and has 3 different dance routines on it. (Mamba, Hip Hop and something else..I forget). But my question is how to log it. Not sure how many total calories burned so not sure what equivalent cardio to log. Help!
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WOMEN ONLY!!!
Ok so this prob isn't the right category but I had no idea where to place this.... Have any of you WOMEN noticed your cycles are irregular since beginning your weight loss journey? I have PCOS so am used to 1) that affecting my weight loss in terms of it being slower/harder and 2) not having normal cycles...as in maybe 3-4…
