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Ok weird question...
I was looking around today and noticed something strange, my thumbs seem to be different than other peoples . I was wondering if anyone here has thumbs like mine or if anyone knows of why they are different? In case you don't notice , I do not have a first thumb knuckle, it bends slightly but nowhere near the extent of…
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question about c25k
I've started the c25k program and I'm having issues with my left leg, it starts burning and feeling "bruised" wayyyy before any other part of my body is ready to stop. I literally feel like I could go forever except in my left leg (SO frustrating) anyway I recently read that running when you're overweight (unless you're…
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Advice from Yahoo!
I just read this in an article about not making yourself look older on Yahoo! "No, you shouldn't stop exercising. But overworking large muscles, such as the triceps, quads and biceps, can cause sagging in the long run, says celebrity fitness instructor Tracy Anderson. “As connective tissues loosen with age, an overworked…
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Has anyone quit smoking? Withdrawal help?
I quit smoking a little over a week ago after ten years of pack a day smoking, I felt fine at first although a bit jittery but the last two nights I've barely slept , I fall asleep for maybe a half hour and wake up feeling like I'm falling off of something. I"m also burning up at night and having crazy night sweats which…
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I QUIT
And I'm sooo happy about it! I have been trying to lose weight (and succeeded I might add) but one thing that kept dragging me back down was the fact that I've been a pack a day smoker since i was 12. Nicotine took hold of me bad and I couldn't go an hour without smoking which made keeping up with exercise EXTRA painful on…
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Headache when on the treadmill
So I haven't been active in a few months due to general life distractions and I decided to get back on track, yesterday I went on the treadmill and other than being extremely light headed I was fine, but today I got light headed along with a ( not too severe, more annoying) headache. I admit I didn't drink much water…
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Change one thing...
If you could change one thing about your body what would it be (other than losing weight ) ? I would definitely get a tummy tuck cuz my skin is horrid from having three kids and gaining weight too fast.
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Hardest exercise for you?
What is the one exercise that just kills you every time? For me , it's lunges, IDK why but every time I do lunges they wear me out immediately! I can do just about anything else but those lunges are killer!
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Need more friends :)
I lost a lot of my MFP friends this year bc I was away dealing with my sick father and then his death but I am back on track now and I love staying in touch with my friends here so please feel free to add me if you are active :)
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B4 gaining weight
For those of us who werent always hefty lol anyone willing to share pics of b4 u gained the weight and after (and after if u lost it as well) ? This is a pic of me after my first child and b4 the weight krept up on me I was still thick but had nice curves this was me at my heaviest and after having three kids this is me…
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great motivational video
Love it and wanted to share :) http://youtu.be/Obo6xCAHIG8
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Dating no nos!
Most of us know the dating nightmare stories or have experienced them ourselves, what is the worst offense you've encountered of heard about? My best friend has been casually dating this guy for about two months, they just get together once every couple of weeks and they text. She hasn't made out wit him has only given him…
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Healthy living = Bad parenting
I took my kids to the zoo today with my sisters and their kids, they heard me talking to my step daughter about how I was going to stop buying junk food completely and that we would be eating fruits and veggies and more natural foods for snacks so that we have an easier time staying away from junk and so she could learn to…
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treadmill or videos?
Okay so I kinda just bounce around between workouts , i do different videos on demand all the time then sometimes I'll do the treadmill. The thing is , the minute I stop doing a video and go on the treadmill, the next time I do a video I feel like I'm back at square one and can barely get through it. Same with the…
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NSV of the day...
I gained weight this week instead of losing, no no thats not my NSV lol, my NSV is that it didn't discourage me in the slightest. I just thought "well, time to change something." I used to get really freaked out if I saw the slightest gain but now I realize its not a race, I have time to adjust things and see what works…
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Major NSV, a little sad.
My NSV is a little different than most. A little back story , I started MFP Feb of 2010 and by November 2010 had lost about 60 lbs, I'm 5'1 and my starting weight was around 205 I ended up at about 145. Unfortunately my father started getting very sick very fast so all winter me and my family took turns taking care of him…
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I'm hot?
Well at least i think so hahaha i've been at the same weight for a while now but i had been hiding in my bigger clothes, tonight i tried on an outfit for going to the club this weekend and came to the realization... i'm kinda hot! hahaha anyway just wanted to share :) heres a pic of b4 i started losing the weight and heres…
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Anyone else scared?
So I'm sooo happy about losing weight and looking good usually I'm on a happy high, every once in a while though (like now) I get this terrified feeling, my chest gets a little tight and I feel like screaming. IDK why I'm scared it just comes out of nowhere I guess all this change is scary ? Has anyone else ever felt this…
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How do ppl lose weight?
WHen they dont watch anything but their calories? Do you really lose weight by JUST counting the calories? *EDIT* I mean when they dont watch their carbs, sugar, protein and sodium.
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So, I'm drunk..
what's everyone else up to !?
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How many calories do I burn...
For playing COD Black ops? I mean theres a lot of cussing involved and I'm pushing those buttons sooo fast! Theres also the occasional jump up and dance when I get a great winning kill or if I finish first ... I gotta be burning some calories ! Maybe I should play while standing up ? Oooh I could even work in some squats…
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my lowest weight in 4 years!
153.4 is what i weighed in at this morning... the lowest weight I've been in 4 years ... and its from a fever :( meaning i'll prolly gain two pounds back once i get rehydrated lol just AWEFUL!
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TOM question
So I've been hungry past the time i usually am today and its TOM for me . I read that women burn p to 300 more calories during this time and may be the reason for the hunger. Any thoughts or other information on this?
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Working out when ur sick?
Good or bad idea? My kids have been passing around something and have had fevers and cold symptoms for about two weeks and now my throat is feeling pretty sore and my head is "fuzzy" I dont know if working out while sick is good or bad... i know after i work out i feel like im getting a cold anyway for a while (dont know…
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Just a reminder ladies...
Remember ... we are all beautiful in our own way... but if we dont feel beautiful noone else will see it. I have friends and family members who are severely over weight and yet they carry themselves with such confidence they absolutely shine ! I am not one of those ppl, but I am working on learning to accept me for me .…
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Need more friends for support!
I've been MIA since winter hit b/c I hate the cold it hurts my joints and I just want to hibernate which is what i've been doing, eating and hibernating, luckily I've stayed around the same weight i was b4 winter hit with just a few lbs gained (and lost and gained and lost LOL) I'm now deciding to just DO it again so I can…
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Caller all smokers!
sry about the spelling lol IDK why i wrote caller LMAO i meant CALLING!!!!! I dont even know if any of you smoke but i DO and I want to QUIT b/c I cant breathe past the stabbing constricting feeling of my lungs when I try to exercise and I'm DONE ! I'll be honest I LIKE to smoke, I enjoy it BUT my health needs to start…
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Mini success :P (pics)
So I've lost a bit of weight this year my mini success is not being completely embarrassed to go out anymore. I'm still self conscious b/c my face hasn't gotten any smaller but I try to ignore it :P (hope these pics work)
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PIlates question
Im trying to do pilates but every time i get up my head hurts like hell ! What am I doing wrong???
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Calorie shifting?
Has anyone tried it? Did it actually help you lose weight for a long period of time or is it a quick fix type of thing?
