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Summertime and the livin is easy...
Does anyone else have trouble staying motivated in the summer? I'm not even sure it's a motivation issue, as much as a "break all good habits that have been forming" issue. We camp often, and generally with no electricity, and fairly "off the grid" - cell phones stay on for emergency use, and generally in the car unless…
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Mind over matter, or just not yet...
I walk quite a bit, and I run/jog in very short bursts, for probably 30 seconds or so - I'm very overweight - I still have ultimately around 100 lbs to lose. I try to jog - I want to jog - I can't seem to jog. I've been doing the routine of walking, and throwing in a 30 second jog, then walking some more etc - but I can't…
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Healthy Camping Food?
I'm looking for suggestions on some healthy camping meals... I'm talking tent camping, open fire - no fancy RV stuff :tongue: We do a ton of camping every year, but I can't say our meal choices have always been the best - I've found quite a few on various other sites, just wondering if any of you have a good go-to you'd…
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Married people sex...
OK, after much discussion with friends, I want to know... Those of you that are married with children... How often do you have sex with your significant other these days?
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Eating late but within your macros?
If I'm on a 1240 calorie intake - does time of day matter so much, or just staying within my macros? Sometimes the day gets away from me, and I find myself eating dinner at 9pm - I've always heard the you should cut yourself off earlier in the night etc, so I've been trying to do so, but sometimes that leaves me too low on…
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The real story on the flab after...
So, how realistic is it to lose over 100 lbs, and not have a huge amount of loose skin to contend with after? If you're doing a bunch of strength training throughout the process, will it be very little, or is that completely unrealistic? Anyone have experience with this? If so, what was your process and result?
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I Want to Eat EVERYTHING.
Today isn't a normal day - Today, I want to eat everything! I've been really good at staying away from the treats at work, but someone brought in this ridiculously large bag of brownie brittle this week, and I want to eat it. A lot of it. I also want to keep eating peanuts. Until today, limiting myself hasn't been such a…
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Scale obsession!
So, I know the recommended time frame to weigh yourself... I also know that retaining water, time of day etc effects the number on the scale... but I still find that I am obsessed with weighing myself each morning... I feel like it keeps me on track, and more alert to my daily choices... How often do you weigh yourself?
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Yay... then... meh.
Is it normal to lose a big number (3lbs!) one week, then almost nothing the next? It's a little discouraging, since it feels like I've actually been working out more this past week than I have in previous weeks... I'll keep swimming (of course), but blah!
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500 Calorie or Less Dinner?
Any good recipes/ideas/suggestions for healthy dinners 500 calories or less?
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Wheat Flour vs White?
Are there any recipes that you've really noticed a difference in, if you use whole wheat flour instead of white? Will it change the outcome when baking certain things? Do you need to use more or less in some recipes, than you would of white flour?
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I just love cheese!
I love cheese... Feta is my favorite, but really, I don't know that I've come across a cheese that I didn't like... What is the healthiest option? Instead of regular shredded cheddar, use... (**aside from the obvious option of moderation - consider that included!)
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Sweet cravings
I love fruit, I do - I eat fruit as a "desert" when I'm feeling a sweet tooth coming on ... but sometimes, particularly once a month, I want chocolate... :devil: Anyone have any sweet tooth tricks, or healthier options that will satisfy the chocolate craving?
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Slow Work Days...
At my office, there is always food... people are always bringing some kind of treats in (that look AMAZING, btw)... I used to snack throughout the day on cookies etc, like everyone else in my office... Now, I come here, and read success stories, and the motivation section to remind me of how important this journey is -…
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What's your favorite?
What's your favorite, most inexpensive, healthy, meat/fish containing dinner/recipe?
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Where do you camp?
So, I love camping... Tent camping, not RV... Do you have a favorite campground? I'm in NY, but would love to hear about campgrounds all over, for future vacations etc!
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A different life?
Do you ever wonder how life would be different, or you would be different had you grown up a healthy "normal" weight? Don't get me wrong, I regret practically nothing about my life, and am happy with the person I am on the inside (most days! lol) I just find myself wondering if I would have been a different person, had I…
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Tiny Dent, Big Impact!
In the grand scheme, I have only made a tiny dent in my weight loss... I've lost 22 lbs as of today, and still have 100ish to go, but as of today, I also weigh 1 lb less than I have weighed since I gave birth to my daughter 6 1/2 years ago! This is my lowest in 6 1/2 years! I got past the number I always get stuck at, and…
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Keeping Track of Calories Burned?
What's the best way to figure out the number of calories burned during exercise etc? It's probably a simple answer, but if you've never done it, and no one has shown you... Thank you in advance! :smile:
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Water retention
I'm heavier by almost 1 lb in the morning, than in the afternoon. I assume this has to do with water retention... I can also fluctuate prior to menses anywhere between 1 - 5 lbs of weight "gained" then "lost" within the week prior. I'm not one for taking medications/supplements etc, if not completely needed. I've heard…
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Keeping Track of Calories Burned?
What's the best way to figure out the number of calories burned during exercise etc? It's probably a simple answer, but if you've never done it, and no one has shown you... Thank you in advance! :smile:
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Tabata?
Hey all! I've been hearing a bunch about Tabata, and am wondering what type of exercises you choose for your 20 seconds, and how many 4 minute work out sets you do at the same time to really "feel" like it's working? I have little extra time, and need good work outs that I can do at home, where I feel like they're actually…
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Getting started - for REAL.
How did you get started/how many "attempts" did it take you to REALLY start? I will have the best intentions, then out of convenience, I will eat something terrible, then tell myself I'll start "tomorrow" - It seems like no matter how hard I try for this to not be the case... it ends up that way often. I "started" MFP a…
