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Physically demanding job: calories burned?
I started a physically demanding job last week at FedEx Ground and I'm not sure how many calories I'm burning while working. The job title is a package handler, and I unload packages from trailers and trucks. The packages range from 1lb to 100lbs that I will lift by myself, and 100+lbs is lifted by two people. The shift is…
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Weight loss while on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo? Women!
My weight gain occurred about 4 years ago when I began Depo Provera (AKA: the shot). I was on the shot for over a year, and then switched to Ortho Tri Cyclen for two years. In Summer 2010 I got and IUD (Mirena) and could not stand the pain associated with it so I had it taken out about six months later. Since then (a year)…
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Ladies, when did you see strength training results?
Hello! I had my first weight training session on Tuesday and it's very exciting. I'm wondering, how long it took some of you to see any results? I'm training twice a week. Tuesdays: Warm up is 10 minutes of Cardio and stretch Chest Back and Core Barbell Bench Press 3x10 -- Seated Row 3x10 Barbell Incline Press 3x10 -- Lat.…
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Ich brauche Hilfe beim Deutsch lernen.
Hallo, ich wohne in Wisconsin und ich studiere Deutsch. Ich will jemand zu mit plaudern. Ich bin 21 Jahre alt und ich lese und schreibe gern. Ich möchte Musik hören und singen. Ich möchte Video Spielen und mit Freunden rümhangen.
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I'm back FOR REAL!
Hey everyone! I've been on MFP for quite some time, but over the last 7-8 months I haven't been on much. I also haven't kept up with my workout routine all the time so I have gained some of my weight back. I'm a student and I'm graduating with a double major degree in Creative Writing and German this May. I'm hoping to…
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I'm back and looking for support!
Hello! I'm not new to MFP, but I have been absent for a few months. I've mostly maintained my weight, gaining back 3.5 lbs, but I haven't weighed myself since before Christmas and have a feeling I may have gained some more weight. I plan on weighing again tomorrow morning to reestablish my goals. About me: I'm a college…
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Woman force feeds herself to earn money as BBW
I don't even have words for this..... Pretty 23-year-old Tammy Jung force feeds herself every day with a funnel -- in a bid to become as fat as possible and earn money as a BBW (Big Beautiful Woman) on the internet. Tammy was once a healthy eight-stone teenager who wore skinny jeans, loved playing volleyball and going out…
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First 5k running times?
Hello everyone! I'm happy to say I just completed my first 5k this morning, it is called the Gopher to Badger 5k. I did it in 32:00 minutes. I feel pretty awesome about that time because it was my first 5k, and although I have been exercising for about 9 months I only just got into running for distance in June. I'm already…
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My kitten thinks my face is a nipple.
My almost 8 week old kitten thinks my face is a nipple, or that it has one somewhere on it. It's sad and cute. He sits on my lap, meows and then tries to search my face. He'll climb on my shoulders and move my hair, as he purrs loudly and nuzzles against me. I had to share this story because I think it's hilarious and…
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Spring Break 2009 and 2013
In 2009 I went to Panama City Beach, Florida for Spring Break. This was pretty shortly after I had gained 25+ lbs. The pictures are not the best angles, but I think you can see the changes. This year when we went to PCB for Spring Break I was at least 22 lbs lighter than 4 years ago. I still have a little bit of body fat…
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From February 2012 to February 2013.
I've been slow losing the weight, but it's coming off. I'm doing Insanity right now, playing tennis and running. I started off doing 30 Day Shred and other Jillian Michaels' videos. The before picture is the day I got my tattoo....it's still not done, but now I have a reason to get it finished! I still have a bit left to…
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New blender....smoothie recipes?
I received a blender for Christmas and I love smoothies. Today I used non-fat greek yogurt, ice, a banana, a kiwi, a mango, and a package of raspberries. This was enough for both my boyfriend and I to have a large glass of. Tomorrow, I plan on using non-fat greek yogurt, apple, bananas and blackberries. I'm interested in…
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Hallo....Deutsch betreiben.
Hallo, Ich habe Deutsch für drei Jahre studiert, aber ich kann nicht Deutsch gut sprechen oder schreiben. Ich gehe auf Uni im Wisconsin für Kreativ Schreiben und Deutsch. Ich lese gern, und meinen Lieblingsbücher sind "Der Herr der Ringe" trilogie. Jetzt, habe ich eine Pause von Uni bis 25. Januar. Ich arbeite in eine…
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12 Weeks till Spring Break.
In December 2011 I joined MFP hoping to look my best by Spring Break which I would be spending in Mexico with my boyfriend. I lost 7 lbs from Dember to March. I now have lost a total of 20 lbs. Now it's 12 weeks till Spring Break again. I plan on looking even better this time. This Spring Break my boyfriend and a group of…
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Rejected piercings
Hello, I've had 6 piercing before I decided to get my triple helix done. Unfortunately , the piercer I had gone to before was not there on the day I got my triple helix done. 1 month after I got the piercing, the bottom piercing rejected, 1 month after that (about 3-4 weeks ago) the second piercing rejected. The top…
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My belly is shrinking! [Pictures]
I joined MFP almost a year ago. I've now lost a total of 20 lbs (maybe more, I didn't have a scale till a while after I started working out). I'm 5'4" and 21 years old. After losing 10lbs I got my rib tattoo for my birthday, the first picture was in February 2012, I was 144 lbs. The middle picture is from May 2012 and I…
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Quick overnight breakfast
Hey, some of you may have seen this recipe before, but I just thought I'd put it on here since I'm trying it for the first time. You can add pretty much whatever you want to this recipe: You'll need: A mason jar with cover or a tupperware container 1/2 cup of old fashioned oats (other kinds of oats may work) 3/4 cup or 6oz…
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Looking for a good ab workout.
Hello everyone! I'm looking to add a good abdominal workout along with my running. I'm currently preparing for my second 5k and I have mostly been running. I still have a bit of fat to lose, but I would love to start working on building my abdominal muscles. I own and have used the Jillian Michaels' videos, but I'm just…
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Staying on track, looking to motivate and be motivated!
I've been on MFP for a while now, but as of recently I haven't been keeping up with exercise and calories everyday. I've gained back 2 lbs (and changed my tracker to show that). I just don't want to gain anymore back, especially after working so hard this summer and running my first 5k. So, I was looking for some new…
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I had my first seizure.
This is for more than just weight loss support....I had my first seizure on Tuesday. I'm still in the process of figuring out exactly what's going on.; but it's scary. My mom has had seizures since she was 24 (I'm 21) and has been able to keep them under control with medication. I had my first seizure on Tuesday while I…
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Renaissance Festival 2011-2012
I went to the Renaissance festival in my area this year again and decided to compare the photos from last year. I was very shocked and happy by what I saw! September 20-30th 2011 5'4" and 155+ lbs. September 15th 2012 5'4" 138lbs.
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Looking to add some new friends to my list!
Hey everyone, I'm starting NROLFW for the first time as soon as the semester starts at school. I'm in need of some more lifting friends, so feel free to add me! I've lifted before in a weight training class, but I have not done dead lifts before. I'm really excited to try them, but I would love some advice. I've done…
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Renaissance festival costume improvements.
Hello! The Renaissance festival is coming around soon (in my area) and I wanted to make some changes and improvements to my costume. I went for the first time last year wearing this dress: I really like the dress, but I want to add some detail or lace to the dress and also some accessories. I already have a circlet that…
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Gopher to Badger 5k.
Is anyone planning on doing this 5k? It's August 11th in Hudson, WI. You are transported to the MN side of the bridge and then run back across to Hudson. I haven't signed up yet, but I plan on doing it. It will be my first 5k!
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Opinions on Muscle Milk?
What are some opinions on the bottled Muscle Milk (ready to drink) protein shakes? I recently got a free bottle after doing a 5k and was wondering what other people thought of it? I haven't actually tried it yet, but my boyfriend's brother gets it for free from work and he likes it a lot. I don't plan on spending any money…
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A painful stich in my left rib.
I've been exercising for over 7 months now and I recently started getting a painful stitch in my left rib. I first noticed the pain about 5-6 days ago during a run, but it didn't bother me too much and I ran 3 miles. I ran another 3 miles two days after and the stitch was still there. The thing is, I get the stitch when…
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Gopher to Badger 5k.
Is anyone planning on doing this 5k? It's August 11th in Hudson, WI. You are transported to the MN side of the bridge and then run back across to Hudson. I haven't signed up yet, but I plan on doing it. It will be my first 5k!
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Gopher to Badger 5k. MN to WI
Is anyone planning on doing this 5k? It's August 11th in Hudson, WI. You are transported to the MN side of the bridge and then run back across to Hudson. I haven't signed up yet, but I plan on doing it. It will be my first 5k!
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Praying won't make you lose weight.
I've seen a lot of religious groups on here, and even in real life have heard others talking about praying to lose weight, and waiting for god to help. And it is ridiculous! Praying will not lose the weight for you! You have to lose the weight by doing work, by trying, not by praying!!! Sorry, had to get that out. *rant…
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Why wear glasses and not contacts?
I've had vision problems since second grade; when I got my first pair of big rounded glasses. (I'm nearsighted). I wore glasses for 6 years. When I was going into high school, I finally got contact lenses. Now when I wear glasses for more than just a few hours at night, I can't stand them. My peripheral vision doesn't…
