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3 years later - really?!
Hey pals! So I started MFP 3 years ago and am around the same goal when I started! Actually I'm 2 lbs heavier
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Eating Out Confession!
Hey Pals, So I was having a great week, been cooking a lot more and drinking water and working out. I noticed that my stomach has been deflating, I'm assuming because of the reduction in carbs and starches from the fast food I normally ate. However, this weekend really has been discouraged because I have been invited to…
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Slowing Down!
Hey Pals, Happy Happy Happy NEW YEAR!! Yes, the "New Year, New Me" cliche' is in FULL effect. Resolution is in FULL effect. Normally I frown upon the "January 1" restarting mindset, but this year, I claimed 2014 as my CLEAN SLATE YEAR! I'm posting this topic because my life has moved VERY quickly since 2013. I've literally…
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NSV on a Friday!
So I helped out at an event and picked up some of the pizza and chicken sandwiches for the other volunteers. As I was leaving, I turned down a FREE chick-fil-a sandwich and instead said, "No thanks, I have Zumba after this" WHO IS THIS GIRL!? LOL
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My First Challenge!
Hey Pals, We all know I struggle with sweets, I've posted about this a billion times, lol. Soooo, I'm thinking about doing a "No Sweets November" challenge (excluding Thanksgiving Weekend of course! LOL) Ya'll down? Let me know! Guidelines: No sweets - and if you have to then YOU MUST LOG IT and BURN150% of it off the same…
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Harsh Reality
So I've been doing a lot better during September - increased water intake, exercise, weight lifting...all that But today, was a bad day. I didn't have enough stacks to keep me munching throughout the day at work and someone brought in warm macadamia nut cookies - I lost it....I ate 5 cookies. I logged into youtube and MFP…
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Protein Shake
I've been trying these lean protein shakes after my workouts. They're soy shakes and they've been helping really well with breaking down my food, I've also got on the scale yesterday morning and my weight was lower. However, I'm always get SUPER HUNGRY after I drink them! If I drink it after my workout, about an hour later…
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Spin Class? Is it worth it?
The gym is having free classes all this week...there's a cycling/spin class tomorrow at 5 in the morning...I don't think if I'm THAT dedicated yet though lol I went once a few years ago and it wasn't the most comfortable exercise (I was sore in places that I won't mention...but you get the picture). Has anyone had great…
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YOGA !
Hey Pals, I haven't had time to do a lot of working out because I was sick and had a conference at work BUT I have been doing some YOGA and I just wanted to share a tip! Check out TARA STILES on Youtube - she's a Yoga guru with a whole bunch of FREE videos. There's short videos, long videos, de-stress videos, weight loss…
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what happened to my butt?
Okay, I've always been proud of my derriere but whenever I start to work out, it starts to go away. Right now I'm doing cardio and aerobics classes AND weight training because that's the way I lose weight the fastest. I still have hips and thighs, but hips and thighs with no booty is a tad awkward. hahaha 9-1-1 help please!
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Job/Stress and Dieting
Hey guys! Every time I have a huge time sensitive project, my diet goes out the window for at least 2 weeks, and I have to start cleaning it up all over again once the project is over. Last year, it was my senior project, this time it is a conference at my job that I am one of the point people for. I just don't have time…
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Help - I'm losing my butt!
Hey pals, Okay, I've always been proud of my derriere but whenever I start to work out, it starts to go away. Right now I'm doing cardio and aerobics classes AND weight training because that's the way I lose weight the fastest. I still have hips and thighs, but hips and thighs with no booty is a tad awkward. hahaha 9-1-1…
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MFP is more than a phone app!
Hey all! I am jumping back on my fitness bandwagon, and just went through my old status logs. I realized that the reason why I was able to stay on track back then was because I had you guys cheering me on! MFP is such a motivational and supportive place in a topic that leaves people full of insecurities. I am encouraging…
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More Cardio or More Weights?
Hey pals, I would like to lose about 30lbs, but I noticed my body changes the fastest when I lift weights. I currently do about 30-40 mins of cardio 2-3 times a week and then add a Taebo DVD or Jillian Michaels DVD for weight purposes about 5 days a week. Should I add more cardio? I want to keep my curves, and I know I can…
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Goal?
Hey pals. I would like to set some mini goals/check points for myself...especially with this new year coming up. I weighed in today at 195.5 and I am 5'3. My goal weight is a size 10 (currently a size 16). I am not too concerned with the "weight" as much as I am inches, but I would like to get to a good weight. What would…
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Need Help
Hey guys I'm trying to lose 30lbs by december and I have been working out for about 3.5 weeks. I am sticking to my calorie count pretty well...maybe I'll go over a little over. I've heavily decreased fried foods and sweets...but I still eat them from time to time. Any advice to jumpstart this weightloss...? I should also…
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Is this healthy?
Hey, I had some broccoli salad at a BBQ and it was delicious so I found a similar recipe but wanted to know if this was healthy? I was thinking if replacing the bacon with turkey bacon, the sugar with artificial sweetner, and mayonaise with light mayo? It was sooooo goood though! Here is the link to the recipe:…
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I need this weight off now!
Hey guys, I am trying to find a balance between cardio and weight lifting to maximize my weightloss - help please!!!
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Yogurt Suggestions?
Hey everyone, I'm not a HUGE fan of yogurt, but it's so cheap and low in cals. Does anyone know a good brand that's tasty and doesn't have a lot of cals? Thanks!
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Today is the NEW day
Hey pals, Just thought I'd let you know that... Today is the day I change my life - mentally, spiritually, and physically. God didn't put me or you on this earth to fail or to be less than happy. I want to get back into yoga, so I'm going to do it. I want to get back into cardio kickboxing - so I'm going to do it. By the…
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What was your breaking point?
Hey pals, I hope all is well. I am definitely going through a season of change in every facet and reaching some critical places in friendships, relationships, and with myself. My weightloss hasn't went right yet, because of some internal factors, but I am so confident it is going to happen. I see the light at the end of…
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GNC SHAKES?
Hey Pals, Has anyone ever tried those GNC TOTAL LEAN SHAKES? If so, what did you think, what flavors did you like, and do you have any feedback? I'm thinking about trying them
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FITNESS REBELLION
Hey Pals, I hope your weight loss journey is going wonderfully. This past week and towards the end of last week I have been in a state of rebellion. Partly because I got my hair done and partly because I haven't lost any weight! I stepped on the scale the other day at the gym and am sitting at the SAME weight that I have…
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S.O.S. ....9-1-1
i am not losing any weight and its so frustrating!!! now Im started to get reckless with my diet because of the lack of results. S.O.S. ....9-1-1.....help!!
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awkward stage
hey MFP, so my body is slowly starting to change, which is great! but my waist is getting smaller, but it seems like my thighs, hips, and lower stomach seem to be getting bigger. Any suggestions!?
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Hair Growth & Work Outs
Hey all! Ever since getting serious about MFP in April, I have been wearing my hair in ponytails and things because I am always working out. I went to flat iron it the other day and it has GROWN. Not that I am complaining at all, but has anyone else seen a correlation between workouts and hair growth?? Enjoy your weekend,…
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45 cal popsicles
Hey all, For those who have a sugar need (like me) and always want something sweet, I purchased some popsicles from Walmart the other day and they're only 45 cals! Plus they have jokes lol. Helps stay in your calorie limit AND nice and sweet: Popsicle Rainbow Ice Pops. They're in a yellow box, and they're fat free. hope it…
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Stuck at same weight!
Hey all- I've been hanging at 188lbs for a while now...I noticed I'm losing inches doing the 30 day shred, but I went out of town and am going out of town again so I won't be able to pick it back up until mid may. Any ideas on how to move past this hump? I'm trying to get to 145 eventually, but at least 160 by the end of…
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Need a receipe!
hey pals, what's a low-cal dinner i can make with ground beef? I need to use this meat! thanks
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Any Black Women with Natural Hair?!
Hey MFP, I'm natural, but I pretty much wear my hair in a wrap or with a short wuick weave in order to protect my hair in the winter. But, I need some other workout styles because my hair is the biggest problem when I work out ! I dont want to keep flat ironing it after every work out...any tips?
