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Challenges of a new baby?
Anyone want to weigh in (no pun intended.... maybe a little) on the topic of exercise after a new addition to the family? I have a 4 month old and my DH is stationed oversease, so finding ways to work out and get back in shape while taking care of the LO has been a challenge. I find walking with the stroller is tough on my…
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new happenings and mixed feelings
Good morning to my MFP group. I haven't posted in quite a while. Lots has happened since my husband returned from deployment. One thing we never expected... I am pregnant. Considering that I was told that it would be impossible to get gregnant without surgery and possible IVF, I am more than shocked. I had never considered…
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Mixed feelings
Lets start with the frustrating feeling. I eat right. I buy organic and from farmers market, my diet is rich in veggies, lean meat and raw foods. I stay away from processed and fast food, and eat out once a week, and that is usually a sashimi meal. I don't drink sodas and I do get in my water. I eat my calories minus the…
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Skeese Greets Women's Tri - May 16th, 2010
Calling all ladies in the mid-Texas area!! The 4th annual Skeese Greets Triathlon (Sprint length) is commin up for it 4th annual event! Located in San Marcos, TX, it's easi to get to, whether you are from San Antonio or Austin!. Distances: 300 meter swim, 11.1 mile bike ride, 2 mile run I start training after Jan 1st and…
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The Final Meltdown 9.28.09
Good morning ladies~! Sorry for the constant drop-off-the-face-of -the-Earth thing I have going. I just keep gettin burried!. I even come in to work at 5:45am, but to get stuff done before all of my coworkers are in to bother me... but I am just swamped from the get go. I took saturday off at the gym, but I cleaned house.…
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The Final Meltdown 9.9.09
Hi ladies.. I know, I know.... I dissappeared for a bit. I am absolutley dying at work. I have decided that this place has a secret death wish for me. Thank the powers that be, that my hubby isn't here to witness my long days, sleepless nights and newly developing corpal tunnel in my right wrist and hand. I think it may be…
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The Final Meltdown 8.27.09
Morning my friends, Just realised I havent' checked in all week. No time to really write anything now. Will try to log in later. Work is killing me, and I am miserable, missing my DH. Have a wonderful day friends!
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The Final Meltdown 8.10.09
Good Morning!! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Are YOU ready for this week?!?!. I know I am! I have 2 more months before my DH returns for a mid-tour visit (fingers crossed, nothing is cemented). I want to shed another 4.5 lbs by then AND be able to do a pull-up (just started practicing this weekend... I can't…
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The Final Meltdown 8.6.09
Good morning! Yay! 2 more pounds! woo hoo! It looks like I am finally off the plateau... well, having said that, I will probably be up next week! (fickle fat) I have been horrible about the gym since I got back from the back to back Vegas/camping trip. But I have done pretty well in the food selections and calorie intake.…
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The FInal Meltdown 7.31.09
Good morning everyone~ Sorry for my absence, but my brother and I went to Vegas for a few days. I would have been back yesterday, but we got stranded in Phoenix for a day!!! UGH! I cannot emphasize this enough..... NEVER fly US Airways! They are horrible, and I am pretty sure they were activiely trying to kill us! On both…
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The Final Meltdown 7.23.09
Good morning all. Today is tough. I just can't seem to break this plateau. I am over my TOM, but didn't drom the extra 1.5 lbs I had carried this week. I am bummed that I am going to Vegas (with brother), when I really only want to be with my DH (deployed). Just generally is a funk. I have still made it to the gym every…
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The Final Meltdown 17 July 09
Good morning all! Well, the pooch and i may not have run this morning, but we did do 5k! I plan on 40 mins of cycling after work followed by 25 mins of weights, targeting biceps. I am feeling a bit cruddy, but i think it is all about work, and not about lifestyle! May you all have a wonderful Friday!! Ileana
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Cycling Question - Gear recomendations
Ok, so I am really good about getting on y bike, and i participate in quite a few cycling events a year. Most of those events are done to promote the greener option of biking around town as an alternative from the car. Although I ride, I haven't used my bike to get groceries since college (and lets face it, that was A LONG…
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Urban Assault Ride
Well, this is it! 10 days till the 2009 U.A.R. in Austin, TX! If you haven't heard of this, and you like bicyling, silly competinions (like big wheel and wagon races and pogo sticks) and solving puzzles, you need to check this out! www.urbanassaultride.com. This race began in Austin, but is now held yearly in many cities…
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My lonely nights are the worst!
Monday through Friday is usually not bad, and most Saturdays I can keep myself busy all day long.... but on Sunday afternoon, when I am stuck, trying to prepare my healthy meals for the next week, and doing laundry, and being hermit (out of necessity, or the chores wouldn't get done)... I find it SO hard to stay on track,…
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Bang my head on the wall frustrated!
I have been off line for a semester while I was taking one of my Master's class. This class, plus work kicked my butt, and took every free moment. Which boiled down to no gym visits and a less than perfect diet.... Can we say Hellooooo 10 lbs!?!?! ouch. Plus I have been diagnosed with severe anemis, which means I have no…
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Not Polar... but how about Suunto?
I won a "door prize" at my triathlon last Sunday. A Suunto T1 heart rate monitor. It is the base of the line. I did some research online and found out that the T3 has a computer interface option. So I called the Tri sports store that promoted the race and asked if they would allow me to turn the unopened one in and pay for…
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I finished!
Ok, since I don't like to toot my own horn around work.... I MUST tell you all! I finished my first Sprint Triathlon this last Sunday!!!! I can and will do better next time, but I am SO happy to have finished it! Yay!!!
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Not MFP related, but I need some emotional support
This is not MFP related, but as food is a crutch, I need some support as I have just made a life changing choice. My fiance and I broke up today. It was my request. Let me prefice with the fact that he is a wonderful man, and he loves and adores me. That said, as I need a lot of structure in my life. To go from 300 lbs to…
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Ok, help me out 'cause I am about to throw in the towel!
Morning everyone! Ok, so here's the deal. A couple of years ago, I went from almost 300 lbs to 170, then I went to 185/187 a year ago, and I have been in that range for the year. The original weight loss wa due to gastric bypass, and spending 90+ minutes in the gym 6 days a week. For the last year, I have not spent as much…
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Logging is the way to go
Morning! New to this site, and looking forward to mutual support to lose those nasty pounds! My name is Ileana, I am 5'6 and weigh 185. I used to weigh much more, but after alot of effort was able to make this mark over a year ago. I have 30 lbs to go, and have been unable to shake it. Granted, my gym attendance is not…
