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Not So New Newbie
Hi. I've been with MFP on and off for about 6 years and I'm working on losing weight again. I could write a novel about the on again off again but I've learned from my past and I am moving forward. I'm on a ketogenic diet and could use some community. I've found the community to be really helpful here in the past when I…
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Returning After Some Ups and Downs
I have been using MFP on and off for about 4 years. I've had some successes and then had some set backs but I'm feeling ready to recommit after talking with a dear friend. I'm a Project Manager and I work primarily on process improvement projects. My friend asked me why I don't use some of my professional tools on myself.…
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Snacks with Fiber and Protein
I'm trying to come up with some good snacks with fiber and protein to keep in my arsenal or pantry, whatever. All I can really think of is almonds. I thought I would throw this out to everyone, since I ran out of ideas way too quickly. Thanks!
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Biggest Loser Challenge Group - January 2013
I may have taken a walk into crazy town opening this group but I can tell you that I need a group like this. I've noticed that challenges pop up from time to time and there is tons of interest but not enough room. People get left out, people fall off, people get frustrated. Here's what I propose: I'm opening a group…
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What Do You Do When Your Motivation Source Is Gone?
For about a year I've been using MFP, preparing for my wedding and getting my body prepped to start a family. Since the wedding, life has been busy and commitments have not waned. I gained a little bit of weight but I wasn't discouraged. Then came my 30th birthday and I sunk into a bit of a depression. Right before my…
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Inside Out Weight Loss
Does anyone listen to the Inside Out Weight Loss Podcast by Renee Stephens? I've been listening to it a lot lately and wonder what other people think about it?
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Zero Calorie Beverages
I drink multiple zero calorie beverages a day, 3-4 cups of brewed herbal tea and sometimes a diet coke or something similar, but I don't log it. Do you log zero calorie beverages? If you do, what's the benefit to it?
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What's Your Secret?
I think this is one of the funniest questions I get these days. Then I started thinking about the weird and quirky motivators I use to stay on track and I'm guess that others have their "secrets." So what's yours?
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Count Down to the Big 3-0
I am officially 84 days away from my 30th birthday. I've been at this for a little while and my goal at the moment is to get under 200lbs by 30, which for me is August 12th. This is basically keeping a pace of 2 lbs a week for the next several weeks. I'm looking for friends that are positive, consistent, and dedicated to…
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Almost There
I have been very hit and miss lately. Still loggin in, still working out but not really motivated, motivating, or losing weight. I feel like a total stress ball. My wedding is two weeks away and I have been eating all of my exercise calories. I have recently realized that that I need to refocus on what is going to give me…
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Hotness
I'm watching Top Chef and was suddenly struck by Padma Laksmi's smoking hotness. She eats, takes care of herself, and is a mom. How f-ng hot is that?
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Favorite Nutrition/Fitness Tools
Obviously, we have all heard about that awesome website/app called MyFitnessPal. I tell people at work about it all the time. I demo it for friends. I love it. I'm wondering what else you love. Websites, apps, podcasts, whatever is helping you reach your goal. Personally, I am a podcast girl. I've got a decent commute…
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Courting Injury?
I went for a pretty tough run this weekend and my legs were feeling weak on Sunday and Monday. I did a light work out yesterday but tonight in my TurboKick Class I felt this strange pulling in my knee when I was doing lunges. It wasn't painful but it felt like really unusual pressure from the inside of my kneecap pulling…
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Just to make you giggle
I think this could go both ways.
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Super Sprint/Sprint Triathalon
Me and my sister-in-law a talking about doing a Super Sprint or Sprint Triathlon this summer. I have trained for a half marathon in the past and done a successful 5k and she has done a 5k and biked a half-century in the past. I'm thinking I would like to start training for the event now and make a commitment to one event…
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Unrealistic Expectations
Every now and then I will com across conversations, threads, objectives where I read some very lofty expectations. It seems like this time of year there is a bit of a Biggest Loser mentality going on here so I just wanted to lay out a Biggest Loser scenario. Our "loser" is a 35 year old man that weighs 350 lbs and is 6'0".…
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Give Me Your Best Excuses
During the time I have been here I have heard some extraordinary excuses for gaining weight but not quite as good as the ones I've been hearing in my day to day life this time of year. I think in the spirit of getting it out there lay out your best excuse you have for gaining weight this week, this year, this decade and…
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Calorie Torchers - Biggest Loser Challenge 10/31/11 - 12/26/
Hello Ladies! lhurtubise recommended we start a closed group for our team. This will allow us to check in on challenges, questions, or whatever we may want to bring up. Feel free to communicate with be through this board or by private message. Looks like we are almost finished with our first day and we have all torched…
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I am an everyday person
I have a lot of weight to lose. I am ok with successes. I am ok with failures and I am looking for friends that feel the same. There are days when I see a friend and we eat mozzarella sticks and drink beer but most days I eat lots of veggies and have a salad for lunch. I am looking for friends that want to achieve balance.…
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Rewarding Milestones on a Budget
Earlier this year when I would hit mini goals I would buy myself something. Now cash is a little tight and I really want to reward my progress. Anyone have good ideas for rewarding yourself for $0-$10? I'm thinking a homemade beauty day. That's my start. What else do you have?
