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Alli and SlimQuick
I see the commercials for these all of the time... They don't claim to be some miracle pill or anything... just an aid to weight loss.... "They" also stress that the results of their supplements are in conjuntion with diet and exercise... So, I was wondering, have any of you tried either of these? If so, what's the verdict?
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Silly Question about Water...
I'm just curious how you guys log your water here on MFP... I carry around a 20 oz water bottle and refill it often... I have been logging each bottle as 1 entry on my MFP water log.... But that is for an 8 oz cup of water... I drink WAY more than 64 oz a day, so it's not a really HUGE thing, but I'm just curious how you…
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Q/A on lifting weights...
I was just wondering this today and I got this in my emails inbox... I wanted to share this because there may be some out there with the same question that I had... So, this is from Jillian Michaels... Q: What size dumbbells should I be using, 5-pound, 10-pound? What's a rule of thumb for how much to start with, when to…
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Merry Christmas ~ June Starters...
Merry Christmas, ladies!! I have really grown to love some of you guys!! YOu have been there with me through some tough times and your encouragement has meant more than you know!!! I wish all of you a blessed holiday and a wonderful new year!!! This next year is going to prove to be our MOST SUCCESSFUL ONE yet!!!! We are…
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Lamest pick-up lines EVER!!..
"Hey, baby! What's your sign" :laugh: :laugh: has to be the WOREST EVER..... Let me hear your's.... :smile:
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Workout Music
Ok, so I don't get to go to the gym everyday because of my busy MOM schedule... BUT, I have some of the songs that I LOVE from the gym and I turn them up really loud and shake my groove thang!! Talk about burnin' calories!!! I can really work up a sweat with these songs... So, I wanted to share them with you guys!!! Turn…
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Random Fact...
I think this is fun... and a fun way to get to know other people :wink: So, here we go.... Share ONE RANDOM (and interesting) FACT ABOUT YOURSELF.... It can be as "boring" or "out-there" as you want... Me: I can do the Thriller Dance... yeah, the whole Michael Jackson Thriller dance... Yes, I'm that cool :smokin: LOL
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June Starters ~ Celebrate Friday
So, another week.... My big accomplishment this last week was when I stepped on the scale and it had moved down 4lbs.... So excited about that.... Also, I have been doing well on my coke drinking... I have gone a couple days between them, so I should be able to just knock them out entirely... Can't wait to hear you guys'…
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For the Ladies
Ok, gals.... I just posted this for my fabulous friends in our June Starters group, but I thought some other gals out there in MFP land could appreciate this info as well... For those of us who are still "full figured" I found a great website for lingerie and more fun stuff!! As I lose more and more weight, I find myself a…
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June Starters ~ 5XW Challenge...
Ok, June Starters... We are starting our 5XW Challnege... For those of you who don't remember what that is, this is our 5 times a week workout challenge. Work out at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. We are two days into this week, so let me encourage you to get moving :wink: Whatever it is!... Get your heart rate up…
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JUNE STARTERS ~ CELEBRATE FRIDAY
Ok, ladies!! We did this for a little while back when we first started the JS. I would really like to see us do it again. I think discouragement is one of our WORST enemies in this journey to a healthy new US. So, every Friday, I would like to see us post something that we have been successful at during the week. It…
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WHY IS IT SO FRIPPIN' HARD....
to start back on the C25K program?!!!! Seriously, I WANT to get back started on it... I NEED to get back started on it.... BUT I just keep putting it off!!!!! I am seriously aggrivated at myself... I can't just take off out the door right now...I have two kiddos and their dad isn't home from work yet..... I stay busy, and…
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Skinny Jeans.... (attn: JUNE STARTERS)
I got this this morning in my email and had to share with you guys... Who doesn't want to look FAB in their jeans?!!! From LOSING IT! With Jillian Michaels Thursday, November 12, 2009 Tone Your Abs and Legs With These Hard-Core Moves We all have a trouble zone that makes us crazy when we're trying on new clothes. Were you…
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GET OUT OF THAT RUT!! (attn: june starters)
Let me encourage those of you who are in a slump........TRY SOMETHING NEW!! I was in a nasty rut... So, instead of staying in that rut, like I have done before and start re-packing on the pounds, I decided to (wait for it......its profound)... GET OUT OF THE RUT. Yeah. That's it. Nothing big and miraculous sounding... but…
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WE'VE LOST OVER 400 LBS !!!
So, I was so excited, I just had to post this.... The June Starters is a group that I started here on MFP for a bunch of us who started or recommited in June of this year.... Anyway, busymom74 is one of our members and she did the math and calculated that from June of this year until now, the June Starters have…
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JUNE STARTERS...GREAT BUTT EXERCISES...
I just found this article via a twitter tweet :happy: http://www.active.com/fitness/Articles/4-Exercises-to-Tighten-Your-Tush.htm?act=AFC-SocialMedia&Property=Active&Sport=Fitness&PageType=Content_Articles&Emp=SA&PostType=Micro_blogging&Site=ActiveTwitter&Dy=10_08_09&Note=4-Exercises-to-Tighten-Your-Tush copy and paste…
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A perk to loosing weight .. Bow Chica Bow Bow...
Yes, as you may have guessed...SEX!! That's right... I have not come anywhere near my goal. I still have a lot more weight to loose, but I have noticed, that as I am loosing, I am really "in the mood" a lot more. I chalk it up to feeling better. Feeling better physically, mentally, emotionally.... There are so many added…
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JUNE STARTERS~ outside of MFP
Ok, there has been a couple other posts like this, but I wanted to do one for specifically "us".... For those of you who would like to connect outside of MFP, you can post your info here.... PLEASE BE WISE in doing this... Don't EVER give too much info over the net :wink: If you would like to connect on Twitter or Facebook…
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JUNE STARTERS ~ Spinning...
Ok, I always like to start my posts titled JUNE STARTERS to make sure MY GIRLS get on here with their input, 'cause...They my girls!!! :happy: BUT..feel free anyone else to post to this thread whether or not you're a June Starter :wink: Ok, I am seriously thinking about spinning. They offer some spinning classes at our…
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JUNE STARTERS ~ 10%
10%.... that seems like such a small number but its a BIG DEAL!! Studies show that loosing just 10 % of your body weight reduces your chance of weight related health issues! So, what a great goal!!! 10%!!!! So, my goal (from the beginning of our June Starters group) weighing in at 230, would be to loose 23lbs! That will be…
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June Starters.... FRUSTRATION!!!!!
Hey, guys!! I wanted to make sure our June Starters got in on this post, but please, anyone feel free to offer whatever you want on this thread.... Ok, so, I started off really strong in June. I was feeling great...so excited...losing something every week. After school has started, I seem to find it extremely hard to get…
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MFP CHAT
Did you guys know about this? I just found it in a thread yesterday and followed the link and went and registered. Its pretty sweet.... Here is the link: http://mfp-archive.harehome.org/ Give it a try.... :smile:
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Check this out....
If you are looking for a really awesome opportunity to do something amazing...here it is... I am participating in Memory Walk September 26th. This organization raises money for Alzheimer's research and support..... If you want to do something awesome, support me as I walk for this fantastic cause: Support me as I walk to…
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Started C25K tonight
and loved every minute of it!!! I have no idea how to log it in the exercise diary....if you have any ideas or suggestions on that, they're welcomed (: But...I seriously LOVED this program. I can't wait to stay with it!! My husband is doing it with me.... Only thing, we have kiddos and its not always in the cards to get a…
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Fell off the wagon...:(
Well, I did it.... I fell off the wagon... :grumble: After 12 days of not having a coke....I had one today. My kids drank a lot of it, but I drank it.... BUT...I am excited that I went 12 days without having one. That is major for me!!! :wink:
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5K in North Central Texas
Ok, I live in this area and my husband and I have decided to start the C25K and then eventually train to run a 5K for a good cause. I have a friend that lives near me that is ready and wants to do the same thing. Problem is.... I have no idea where to look for this information.... We are looking for something around…
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C25K.....
Ok, so.... I am seriously considering starting the C25K. I have heard awesome things about it from a few different people. I am currently uploading the podcasts for all nine weeks... Does anyone have any suggestions? What has been your experience (if any) with the C25K?
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ITS A BREEZE....
:happy: Ok, first of all, to give you a starting point with me....I have 90 lbs to lose, so I'm carrying a bunch of extra weight... I started Hip Hop Abs four weeks ago and it pooped me out.... I did the whole thing, but I was EXHAUSTED!!! by the end of it (fat burning cardio).... So, I have started 30 Day Shred 5 days ago…
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JUNE STARTERS
Ok, this group came about from one of my posts.... It seemed that a lot of us are in the same spot (I'm in the middle of my second week) so we thought how fabulous to start a group for all of us on the "same page" so to speak. So, for now, I am identifying us as JUNE STARTERS becuase we haven't came up with a name yet…
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JUNE STARTERS~ What's your workout?...
Hey, Starters... I'm curious as to what type of workout you guys are doing... Let's share what we are doing and maybe some pointers here and there. This is such a huge factor to our weight loss and becoming healthy. We definitely want to make sure we are getting a good workout in... So, I will start.... Here is what I have…
