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Single Mom Support?
Hi everyone. I'm a single working mom with two little ones. I would like to have some other single mom mfp friends for support and motivation!
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2 Months of MFP *pics*
I have a lot to go, but here is my progress so far.... 28 pounds gone since I started MFP officially on October 1st 2011 35 lbs gone since mid September 2011 This website has really changed my life. I had a baby in late June this year, left an abusive relationship in August-and then I finally started putting myself first.…
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Xmas is coming. The goose is getting fat!
Anyone else terrified of the holidays? I make sugar cookies every year with my siblings for all our neighbors and relatives. I normally eat about 5 while making them, never mind licking the frosting spoon afterward! Ugh..these past few months are the first time I have ever counted calories. It's been going great! But, I…
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Soy
So I have been watching food documentaries on netflix, listening to health podcasts and all say that soy is really not good for you! I saw a quart of soymilk in my mums fridge the other day and freaked out. It's in almost everything anyway... I'm the kind of person who watches those documentaries and walks around the…
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41 Days of MFP
I went from 187 to 167.1 in 41 days using My Fitness Pal! I have a lot to go but this is my progress so far.
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Is this right??
Am I understanding this right???? My BMR is 1,517 calories a day. I am eating 1,220 calories a day. Let's say I burn 400 calories during a workout. Sooooo..... 1,917 - 1,220697 <that is my deficit???
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1st Month of MFP *pics*
I had a baby in June 2011, topping out at 220 lbs. I started MFP officially in september. I started running daily on October 1st as welI as doing 30DS and keeping under my calorie goal. I was 187.I lost 10lbs in 25 days. I weigh 177 now. I can't see too much of a difference..but I mustered up a bit of courage to put my…
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Runners?
I have recently started running. I have begun the C25k program and would really like to run in a half marathon in February. I really love it, and can't believe I didn't discover that love until now! So, I wanted to find some MFP fellow runners for motivation, advice and support. I Appreciate it!
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Late Night Snack!
What are your favorite late night snacks??? So hungry right now!!!!!!!
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Big Man Shins
I recently finished a workout - 30 minutes running on the treadmill- and a beloved relative of mine came up and said. "omg, if you keep running you will get big man shins. Look i can see the muscles. Your shins used to be smaller" So now I'm panicked...but runners always look so long and lean. Sooooo confused. Should I not…
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Tuna and Green Bean Salad
Made it for dinner tonight. I thought it was delish!!! http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/tuna-and-green-bean-salad-recipe/index.html
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Confused about BMI stuff...
My BMI calculation says 1550 calories, but the goals chart puts me at 1250 calories. Why are they different?
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Kale?
Any tasty, healthy suggestions for Kale? I bought a bag at the store today, but not sure how to eat it.
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Elliptical Or Exercise Bike?
I am a stay at home mom of two kids under 2. I want to buy a piece of exercise equipment for weight loss. I already have a treadmill. Which would you recommend???
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Logging Question
Is there a way to log an exercise program (for instance-30 Day Shred). How do you know how many calories a program burns? Sorry if this is a silly question.
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Newbie! Ready to lose some fat!
I am 22 years old and I have two kids. The youngest is almost 3 months. I topped out at 220 at 9 months pregnant. I am now 181 and am ready to get back to my pre pregnancy weight of 120! Can't wait to get this fat off me!
