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Halfway there
I started at 243 lbs after I had my daughter...That was 6 years ago now. I started using MFP 5 years ago and lost 25 lbs within just a few months. The rest of the time i've lost another 25, give or take a few. I've had set backs and gained back some and then lost it again. Right now, i'm sitting at exactly a 50 lb weight…
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vitamin and mineral supplements?
I'm writing a paper on vitamins and minerals for a health class that asks me to take a stance on how i feel about using supplements. The reason I need help is i'm only allowed to use the information my textbook provides about the actual vitamins and minerals themselves. However, there isn't a whole lot of information of…
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Finally back on the wagon...
I started my journey here in Jan. of 2009 and lost 25 lb rather quickly and easily and for no other reason but to sabotage myself, I wallowed in my own pity because I was in a terrible relationship with a very unhealthy person, with an 18 month old daughter and a job I hated. All that together was a recipe for weight loss…
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Most AWESOME sandwich ever!
2 slices of desired bread 2 oz Turkey 1 slice havarti cheese 1/4 avocado Grill sandwich using pam, all for only 290 calories.... and it's absolutely scrumptious!
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jason's deli catering?
This morning we had a breakfast sponsor at our weekly sales meeting. We had jason's deli so I had half a breakfast wrap. It had eggs, a little bit of cheese, and ham, with salsa. I can't find ANY info on this because it's only on the catering menu...should I just assume the calories of a "homemade" meal? What would you do??
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on the road........again
I started my MFP journey on Jan. 1 2009. Since then i've lost 33.5 lbs. I lost the first 25 lbs in the first few months and then just stopped trying. In the course of then until now i've gotten divorced, moved....twice, quit my job, gone back to school, and started a career in real estate. Oh and I have a 2 year old too. I…
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how to log???
I worked for 7 hours today for a family friend at a restaurant. I was standing the entire time except for maybe 15 minutes while I ate lunch. I was on my feet and walking around all day. How would you log this? Any help is appreciated!!:flowerforyou:
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Back on track!!!
After taking a 3 month hiatus from watching my calories I've re-lost the 3 lbs I had gained back plus another .5 lb!! This is just another boost I needed to keep me on track!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
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calorie for flavored coffee?? help!!
I bought a 20 oz sugar free vanilla coffee from valero this morning and I can't find the calorie count anywhere! I buy McDonald's sugar free coffe a lot and the total calorie count is usually between 90-120 calories...should I use this as a guide? Thanks for your help:flowerforyou:
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what's in a name??
I love to hear stories about nicknames so If you want to, post your nickname(s) and how you got them, I'll start and I have a few so, her I go........... Roo- I got it because when I was little my first pair of real shoes were kangaROOS high tops. I would walking around touching my toes every step I took and say "roo" and…
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Anyone with an IUC or IUD?(womens subject men beware)
:blushing: I have an IUC which is supposed to help lighten/ regulate my cycle which would have been great because TOM comes usually about every 24-28 days which make me uber fertile myrtle! ANYWAYS.... My flow has actually increased to probably every 18-21 days!:noway: Are you kidding me!!! Not only that but I now haven't…
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My boyfriend drinks... I need advice
I know he won't change unless he does it for himself and he is the biggest walking cliche "I'm not an alcoholic" BUT in every other sisuation hes damn near the perfect man. He cooks, he cleans, he loves me more than I could ever imagine anybody would, he works really hard nobody what he does BUT he drinks. I wouldn't call…
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what is so f*@(%!n hard.......
about somebody understanding why I don't want them to drink! Seriously this question is for all the men, Would you choose drinking over your woman if you knew it would tear you apart???
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new pics posted!!
I just added this new picture of me about 3 years ago.Before I started losing my baby weight I was 68 lbs heavier than I was in this picture, i'm now just 37 lbs away! It is my new motivation to get back down to my pre-pregnancy weight which was 175. This new goal seems so much more attainable. Looking back I realize I was…
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need help with nutritional info.....
I went to a restaurant and I had a salad with spring mix lettuce, maybe 3 oz of grilled chicken, and a balsamic vinagerette(sp?)...I just got home and it wasn't in the database here, AND no nutritional info on there website:noway::grumble: I put everything in seperately here ann according to what i calculated it was only…
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banana babies
This isn't exactly a recipe but i just bought these "popsicles" called banana babies. It's only 110 calories for half a frozen banana dipped in either milk or dark chocolate:smooched: They were so good,i can't remember the brand but if you like bananas and chocolate you're gonna be heaven!:flowerforyou:
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I DID IT!!!
I finally made it to 30 lbs lost!!! Now for my next goal, only 13 lbs away from be under 200!! (I'm very excited as you can see by all my exclamation points) :laugh:
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5 days!
I have worked out 5 days this week and there is no sign of stopping, I'm feeling better about myself then i ever have! I was even able to go to the pool in just a bathing suit, no shorts, no tank top, nothing! It felt wonderful!!!:bigsmile: :smooched: :drinker:
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yeahh for me!
After a couple of months of having falling off the wagon i'm proud to say i'm back on track and doing well....I finally got up the courage to weigh myself and its only up 1 lb and i TOM is here this week. I'm very proud of myself with 3 days of either right at or under my calories. wooohooo!
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popcorn and willpower!
I just made myself some popcorn on my break here at work, well i ate what i was allowed and was about to bring the bag back to my desk with me and then i turned around put on the counter in the breakroom fo somebody else to eat! I know it's not a huge success but having fallen of the bandwagon for a good 2…
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Find you REAL AGE!
I just found this website called RealAge.com, It's awesome! Sad to say right now but my RealAge was 28.4 years old and biologically i'm only 22! Holy Crap!!!! But it gives you tips on the things you need to change to keep you looking and feeling younger........Everyone should check this out!:flowerforyou:
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i'm so pissed................
I bought turbo jam and I finally had time to do it today, and I can't freaking find it! I just moved in with my mom and she's cluttered and always putting things in weird places and i've already searched but i can't freakin' find them. $70 dollars and I haven't even touched it, I'm so frustrated!!!! :mad: :angry: :explode:…
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i need a kick in the booty!
Life has been rough these past couple of weeks and it has been so easy to fall into old habits. These past couple of days i've been doing much better but i still can't seem to grasp my self control. I need someone to kick my behind back into motion (or at least some words of encouragement). Kind words would be much…
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just starting.......
TURBO JAM, I can't wait to get home tonight!! woohoooooo! I got the weighted gloves too.....I haven't worked out in probably 2 months so i know i'm gonna get my *kitten* worked but I know I will have fun doing it!!!!:laugh: :love: :drinker:
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depressed and needed to tell someone......
i've been really depressed the past couple of week trying to muster up the courage to leave my boyfriend. To complicate things i'm moving back in with my mom and of course moving my 1 year old daughter as well..... Last night was the first night i slept at my mom's house and it was such a relief.....I had been trying to…
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SMALL SUCCESS!
Hi, my name is megan and i'm a chocaholic! AND I, Megan, just turned away easter chocolates at work!:noway: :blushing: :bigsmile:
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campbells french onion soup
I just tried this for the first time, It was DELICIOUS and very filling. I paired this with a sandwich and I'm so satisfied!!! If You like french onio soup I def, recommend it!:bigsmile: :love:
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2 sizes!!
I went shopping this weekend for a pair of capris and when i started this i was a tight 22:noway: Well i was trying on 20's and there was really no point in buying them cause they were already lose so i went down to 18s and even though they are a little tight i bought them! I haven't worn this size since i was pregnant 2…
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eating???
I got sick on monday with a stomach virus and my stomach has still felt queasy(sp?) since then..... I havent been able to eat much since then.. By much i mean about 700 calories a day and i can't eat much of anything, i don't know what to do cause i everything i do eat i have to force it down, HELP!
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VENTING!
This month has been just absolutely horrible!:explode: The first of the month my 11 month old went into the hospital with bronchilotis, which then turned into bronchitis that finally went away not even a week ago. Last week my fiance had pink eye in both eyes and missed a whole week of work, he was also allergic to the…
