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Slim for Life Program?
A girl at work is doing the Slim for Life program and has lost about 50 pounds in the last 8 months or so. She says she has done it without any exercise. When I tried to ask her for a little more detail, she basically told me that when I want to pay $600 to join the program then I can know the diet plan. (Beeyotch, I…
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My lifelong inspiration
I grew up with a guy named Jason, who was always "the fat kid" in class. (I went to school in the 70's and 80's when there was only 1 or 2 fat kids per class, not 30%.) Anyway, Jason was morbidly obses as a kid. So were his brother, sister, mother and father. Very, very obese. He was always withdrawn, never had friends,…
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Gym-barrassment!
I was just at the gym running on the treadmill, listening to music on my phone at full volume, when my finger catches my headphone cord. My phone falls on the treadmill deck, headphones pop out, and phone flies under the treadmill behind me. I was listening to some really loud, really obnoxious punk rock music (No…
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Back in it and looking for friends.
I was on MFP for on year and lost 44 lbs! I was doing great and had some great friends for support. Then things got crazy (of course) and I stopped logging (stupid) and I gained 20 lbs back (of course). Now I am back and looking for support, and other people for me to support. I have really found that it is the people that…
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For those looking for a heart rate monitor
Check out this link I found. $14.00 bowflex HRM. Don't know if it is a good one, but it is a no chest strap version. http://bensoutlet.com/products/hrm-bowflex
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Bolder Boulder!
I just signed up to run my first 5k, the Bolder Boulder (lol, in Boulder, CO). I can't wait! Wish i had an MFP shirt or tag to wear to show my pride!!! Anyone else doing this race?
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If only she had stuck with it...
When I was ten years old my Mom swore up and down that she was going to exercise every day and lose 100 lbs. She stuck with it for awhile, but eventually dropped off, for one good reason or another, (four kids, work, etc.). Well, that was 26 years ago, and it still makes me sad. If she had stuck with it she wouldn't be…
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Subtracting cals from HRM?
I am getting closer to my goal weight and have had some big plateaus. I have always logged my calories straight from my HRM, but I used to do pretty vigorous things in a short time (500 cals in 55 minutes). My works outs are now longer but less intense (900 calories over 3 or 4 hours). I am wondering how many of you…
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How do you do water?
I need some help getting in my daily water. I don't mind drinking plain water, i just have trouble remembering to drink enough. How do you remember to get all your water in?
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Screw you, scale!
I hate you, and I ALMOST let it get to me that you told me this morning that I had gained 2 lb in the last month, even after working my butt off almost every day. Well, up yours! Because I may have gained 2 lbs last month but I am officially down ONE PANTS SIZE! And it's not a fluke. I tried on six different brands, and…
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Exercise to lift my butt?
This is embarrasing, but now that I have lost some weight my butt is getting really flat! I need some good exercises that will help work my glutes. Is there a way to get a better shaped backside working out at home?
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Butter substitute?
I have never tried any of the butter substitutes or lower cal butters, so I could use some advice on which ones you guys use and like. Is it really worth the switch from real butter? I just can't give up my toast with butter every morning, but it is hard to look at all the calories it costs. I would be willing to switch if…
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Insane February! Fit Test Day One
Today marks day one of our Insane February Challenge. Today was our day for the fit test. Here are my numbers below. I know a few of you said you wanted to join, but weren't going to start until mid month. Feel free to message me with your fit test numbers so I can post them for the group. Remember: everyone will be at a…
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Insane February! Who is with me?
So....I have the Insanity program. I was very excited to get it (cheap on Craiglist, lol). I did three whole days...about three months ago. Now it is just a dusty box of guilt on top of my TV. I really want to do it, and do it every day, but I have absolutely no one holding me accountable. I thought it would be fun to…
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Non weight-related goal met!
One of my biggest goals for my weight loss is to be able to really keep up with my two kids (3 and 2 years). I used to drive my kids to the park, and sit on the bench ever opportunity I could get. My son always wanted me to push him on the swing, but after 10 minutes I would just want to sit down. I couldn't wait to go…
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Insane February! Who is with me?
(Re-posted to see if we can get a couple more people on board:) So....I have the Insanity program. I was very excited to get it (cheap on Craiglist, lol). I did three whole days...about three months ago. Now it is just a dusty box of guilt on top of my TV. I really want to do it, and do it every day, but I have absolutely…
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Simple Food Fixes
In an effort to get more protein and fiber I have been trying to eat more beans, but don't have time to make them from scratch. I have tried canned beans and thought they were so gross, but today I got an impulse and added a spoon full of salsa to a half cup of beans. What a difference! They tasted great, and it only added…
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Looking for other Moms North of Denver
I am a stay-at-home mom in the Westminster/Arvada area looking for other moms north of Denver who would be interested in getting together for walks or other activities. I have trouble fitting in exercise without my two small kiddos, and would enjoy having some other people to get together with for exercise and motivation.
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Halloween Candy
Gotta check out this link of the best and worst for the Halloween candy! Nine twizzlers is the same calories as a Wendy's double-stack? OMG! http://health.yahoo.net/experts/eatthis/5-worst-halloween-candies-and-10-best-survival-tips
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Which number is right?
Arg! I finally bought an HRM and was super disappointed that my calories burned for my workout was well below what I thought it to be. I did 24 minutes on my elliptical, doing a random difficulty program. My machine says I burned 275 calories. MPF says 252. But I was really surprised when my HRM said I only burned 180! I…
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Confessions
I never in my wildest dreams thought I would be telling anyone something like this, but I truly need to get it off my chest. Last night I was having a fight with my husband. I was so angry I just jumped in the car and drove off. I drove around pissed off and hungry and before long I was sitting in a Taco Bell parking lot…
