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Initial results of upping calories?
Hi, Recently I've upped my calorie intake after understanding more of my TDEE and my BMR, etc. I realized that for a very long time, I've been eating far too low, then would totally blow it. Needless to say, it wasn't working. I'm only about a week into eating more, but I feel bloated all the time, I've gained a few pounds…
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NSV?
Perhaps this is an NSV--I'm chalking it up to that today because I need SOMETHING good today. ;) Being an acting single mom (husband has been overseas for a long time), days like today come more often than I'd like. Insomnia, followed by waking up late, causing me to lose out on the early morning hours of "me time", waking…
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Cardio and Weights
Hi, Quick question--on my weight training days, I like to throw in a short cardio workout just to get my blood pumping a bit more. I'm wondering though if it's more beneficial to do the cardio before the weights, or after. RIght now, I usually do it before so that I'm know that I've done it and don't have to push myself to…
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Super Tired=Super Hungry?
I'm a mom of 2 toddlers (3 and 2), and my husband is currently out of the country, so it's all on me--which leaves me feeling pretty tired/exhausted on a regular basis. But I've been tracking it over the last few months and noticed that on nights when I get even LESS sleep than normal, and feel tired/sluggish the next day,…
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Funny NSV
So as I was doing my workout this morning, my three year old is watching and says, "Mommy! You have a really tiny bommon (bottom), a tiny TINY one!" Best. Compliment. Ever. ;)
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Belly fat
I know that it's impossible to spot reduce fat. However, my belly fat simply doesn't change. I've been up/down with weight all of my life, and after two kids, I knew that I needed to get more serious about it. So it's been a very long, and very slow journey but I'm losing, and seeing major changes in my body as far as…
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Accountability
Hey! I've been gone from MFP for a while and I'm back and ready to get my butt into gear. I'm great with getting my workouts in, but as a busy, working mom of 2 toddlers, the diet is pretty out of whack--eating what I can, WHEN I can. ;) So I'm in need of someone/several who would be willing ot really push me and keep me…
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Jillian MIchael's Ripped in 30
Hey! Anyone else doing this or starting soon? I just started on Monday, and am now on day 3 of week 1. Wow! I LOVE it. Totally kicks my butt!!! Just wanted to see if anyone else wanted to join me in this adventure!
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Kettlebells
I just started doing Jillian Michael's Shred it with Weights Kettlebell workout. But I'm not sure how to log it in my exercises. I don't have a HRM, so I have to approximate the calorie burn with something listed. Any tips? Thanks!!
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Timex HRM
Hey pals, I'm looking for an inexpensive HRM that has a chest strap and counts calories. I found one on sale on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Timex-T5G971-Unisex-Personal-Monitor/dp/B000P8VWQS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1298682882&sr=8-1 Has anyone used this or another Timex before? Thanks in advance!
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Low cal Brownies
So, I was watching an episode of Losing it with Jiliian, and she was making brownies with the kids. I've been DYING for brownies for several weeks now, and have resisted, until I saw this recipe. Only 86 cal/brownie!!! Now that, I can handle. :) Here's goes: amily Bio FUDGE BROWNIES These brownies are outrageously moist…
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Walking with stroller
Hey, Today I walked for an hour pushing my 30lb 2 year old in a stroller, and carrying my 18 pound 1 year old in my front carrier. I am NOT sure how to log this in as it was definitely more than just walking. The only thing I find is "walking carrying infant, or 15 lb load" but that doesn't account for pushing the stroller…
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My first success--NSV
Hi there, well, I haven't ever posted on the success stories before, because well, I never really felt that I had a success. But today I had a few and I wanted to share. 1.) I've been afraid of eating too many calories for so long. I KNEW that it wasn't dangerous to eat more (healthy choices of course) and that I probably…
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So discouraged
I'm so discouraged. I just can't get past 135. No matter what I do. I finally lost a lb last week, only to put it right back on again this week! I workout twice a day-6 days a week. Eat healthy and stay within my calorie range. I started adding more water (knowing this might be the problem), and although it's still not…
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Key Ingredients you can't live without
Hey! I'm trying to stock up my kitchen with healthy foods and ingredients. I haven't lived in America in 5 years, so cooking here is a bit new to me all over again and am not really sure what ot load up on. So, I'm curious--what are some ingredients that you can't live without? Staples for a healthy diet?
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Working moms, trying to juggle it all!
Hey! I'm a working mom, but I have the blessing of being able to take my kids to work (my husband and I run a performing arts school), but that means that I just juggle everything, all the time. Family, kids, house, work, teaching, directing, organizing, etc, etc. You all know it. So, needless to say, it doesn't give much…
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quick and easy "fresh" recipes??
Hi! I live in India, so I don't have access to canned, frozen, pre-cooked ANYTHING (well, some things are available but for extreme import prices). So everything I cook is from scratch and made from fresh ingredients. Sounds heavenly right? Wrong--here's my problem: I need to be able to cook healthy food for myself that is…
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30 day Shred--Monday May 25
Hey there! I know there are several groups of "30 day shredders", but I am late in joining them, so I am wondering if anyone is out there who would like to start on Monday. Maybe we can post our starting weight, and ultimate goal weight, plus the goal you have for the end of the 30 days (i.e. amount of inches lost, lbs…
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Slimming body wraps?
I just had a baby 6 months ago, lost all the pregnancy weight, but the extra flab on my tummy is really getting to me. I am exercising and dieting...so I'm NOT looking for some easy way out. But I'm just curious if the slimming body wraps would help at all to get rid of some of the flab. Has anyone ever used one? Did it…
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over 9 inches lost!
Well I just took measurements today compared to January. I know that a lot of the loss is from losing the pregnancy weight and such, but my scale has been pretty much at a stand still. I've only lost 4 lbs since Jan, but I've lost over 9 inches in my total body--including 2 inches on my abs! WOO HOO!!! Good to see some…
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So tired--what do you do?
I've been so exhausted these last few weeks to the point that I've even been taking naps when I get the chance. The only time I have to exercise is early in the morning (around 5:30) and I just can't get myself up to do it. My daughter is 5 months old and I'm working (contract basis so hours vary extremely), so anything…
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New Mom
Hi there! My name is Bren and I just had a baby girl 3 1/2 months ago. I'm trying to lose the weight, but it seems to be stalling. I gained about 27 lbs during pregnancy, and although I've lost all of that, there is still 20lbs pre-pg that I would like to lose. Each morning, I exercise...alternating one day of cardio,…
