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No thyroid...discouraged but trying to stay focused!
So...I am trying my best to stay focused on healthy choices. I am 33 and I had a total thyroidectomy in 2012. I was at a somewhat healthy weight then but I got pregnant with my 3rd child. I gained a lot. After my previous 2 kids I used MFP very successfully when I focused on exercising, making healthy food choices and…
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Looking for support and encouragement
Hi all- I'm a 33 year old working-mother of 3 beautiful children. I am looking to develop healthy lifestyle and get to a healthy weight which mean 50 pounds need to go. I have used MFP successfully in the past but I have since had a total thyroidectomy. I had the thyroid removed about 3 years ago. I lost weight easily…
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Starting P90x
I just started P90x yesterday with the chest and back routine. It was really tough. I really couldn't do very much of it but I gave it my best. Does anyone know how long it usually takes of doing the program until you can actually do the exercises instead of just doing 1-5 in modified ways. I can do only a few push ups on…
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Two questions can you help?
1. I recently got a cheap heart rate monitor watch from walmart ($25). I have been using it like the instructions say and it has been giving me almost 100 calories more burnt during my workout than the machines say. Which one would be more accurate? 2. I have been working out 5-6 days a week 30min-1hr cardio only. I really…
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TreadClimber
My gym has this machine I think it is called the Natilus Treadclimber. It is awesome has anyone else used it? What did you think? I love it!
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Question about Elliptical?
I was wondering when working out is it best to do the random where the resistance levels change intermitently or the manual? I have been doing the random at level 2-3 for 30 I burn around 300 calories and my HR stays elevated. I was just wondering what is best or if it even matters. I only see other people at the gym doing…
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Changing for LIFE!
Hi all- I am Kate and I am here to make a LIFE change. I would like to loose 50 pounds ultimately. I have been a mfp member for about 2 weeks and I have lost 5 POUNDS ALREADY. I LOVE the site. I hope to reach my goal weight smoothly and maintain from there. I am thrilled to hear everyones story on here. The successes are…
