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slimming down for summer
I've been using MFP for over a year, and last summer i got down to my lowest weight at almost 140 lbs. now i've gained about 15 back due to school, stress, etc. and i'm officially getting serious and getting back on track. i'm looking for some more support friends, i'm vegan and so if you're vegetarian or vegan that's an…
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Vitamin D - Lights
I wasn't sure which forum to post this in but I guess vitamin deficiencies would be considered a nutrition topic. I've recently heard of vitamin d lamps which emit a light that mimics sunlight and provides you with enough vitamin d. i know that lots of people experience vitamin d deficiencies in the winter which can often…
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vegan buddies & recipes
i recently decided to go vegen (for a number of reasons) and i'm looking for some VEGAN MFP buddies for support/encouragement/sharing! i'm also looking for some simple/easy beginner's recipes & some tips, tricks, or recommendations any veteran vegans may have. i've done my fair share of research but there's nothing like…
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binging
hey, i'm wondering what everyone here considers binging? i know a lot of people use the term and struggle with this problem, but i'm wondering what you consider a "binge". is it eating a few too many cookies one night or is it more like losing self control and eating like 1000+ calories within a short amount of time...?…
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Dukan Diet
Has anyone heard of or tried the dukan diet? It's supposedly what Kate Middleton did to lose weight before her wedding. There are 4 stages in the diet: Attack Phase You eat only lean protein (meat, poultry, fish, fat-free yogurt) for 3-5 days, while drinking at least 1.5 L of water per day. You're also supposed to eat 1…
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Busy College Student Avoiding Freshman 15 AND Trying To Lose
Hey, My name is Johanna, I've been using MFP for a few weeks and I'm starting to lose motivation. I would love for more MFP buddies to keep me motivated and make me feel accountable for logging everything I eat. It's hard being a first year college student with a busy schedule - healthy eating and exercise sometimes have…
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Weight Loss Buddy
Hi, My name is Johanna, I am a freshman at University. I have decided to make an effort to lose 30-35 lbs that I've been putting on since the beginning of high school when my parents divorced. I am an emotional eater and I've been yoyo dieting since I was 16. I'll have a few good months where I tone up and lose some…
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Introduction and Weight Loss Buddy?
Hi, My name is Johanna, I am a freshman at University. I have decided to make an effort to lose 30-35 lbs that I've been putting on since the beginning of high school when my parents divorced. I'm trying to stick to a 1200 calorie diet, and work out at least 3 times a week. I'm looking for a "pen-pal" type of situation.…
