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Starting over, 1200-1470 cal goal
Hello, I've been around MFP for a couple years now but fell off the wagon pretty hard last year. Now I need to get back on it due to some health problems, I would like to lose this weight for good. I have a lot of weight to lose, my doctor put me on 1200 cals but MFP has me set to about 1470 for a 2 lb/week loss. My doctor…
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Running for overweight people: yay or nay?
Hello! I am interested in people's HONEST opinions and/or experiences, good or bad, about running while still 100 pounds overweight. The reason I am asking, is that I am on Week 6 Day 2 of C25K running program and having concerns about how this is affecting my joints. I am currently 240 pounds and 5'7 tall. I started the…
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Get the TOILET PAPER off of MFP :[
I am tired of seeing ads for toilet paper on the side of my page. I do not look for, have never looked for, nor will ever look up toilet paper pics online!!! Why oh why are these on here? If I wanted to look at toilet paper I would go to charmin.com or something. NOT on MFP!!! C'mon, mods! :sad:
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Squat form check please
For the past month I have been working on my squat form. I was just curious as to what others thought of my form now. I took videos of my first set and my last set. First set: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67Kxe6hVJYA Last set: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPUwQCG9gp8 Thanks for any feedback! :wink: 60 pounds isn't hard…
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Please save me...
from the "diet" mentality and be my friend!! I am looking for more like minded MFP friends who lift and actually aren't afraid to EAT. Please please please, I just can't relate to the super low calorie/excessive cardio peeps. Add me if you love lifting and eating. My goal is to be fit, NOT skinny!!! :drinker:
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Anybody up for Christmas challenge?
Hello, Is there anybody out there who would like to form a "stay on track for Christmas" group with me? I hate to admit it but ever since my father passed away 4 months ago I have been struggling to make it even a couple days without exploding my calorie goal. I'm not usually one to reach out for much but I really need…
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500 log in days, and looking to make some new friends :)
Hello, I rarely start threads around here, but today is my 500th day on MFP. I've made a great small group of friends on here, but now I am wanting to expand my group a bit. I am looking for active, MFP members who log in every day and will interact with me. I am not a friend collector. Also, a sense of humor would be nice…
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I SWEAR ... I'M GONNA CUT MY BANGS!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously guys, I swear to Santa I'm gonna cut my bangs!! I'm gonna do it!! Someone better stop me!!!!! This is all I can think of when I see post after post titled "I quit". Seriously, what are they quitting from? I don't mean to be insensitive but it reminds me of a child screaming for attention. It gets kind of old…
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Squat Form Check please :)
Hello ladies (and gentlemen) :wink: I would like some critique on my squat form. This is my second go around with SL 5x5. Last year, I completed the 12 weeks and then hurt my back. When I ended, I was squatting 130 pounds. I suspect poor squat form was to blame for my back injury. So I am starting from scratch again. My…
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I need people with a demented sense of humor to add me
And in your friend request, you may answer either riddle 1 or riddle 2: 1) "If I was riding down the street in my canoe and all four wheels fell off, how many watermelons could I fit in a doghouse?" 2) "Do you walk to work or bring your lunch?" kthanxbai
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284 days, 60 pounds, and a 5K
Today has been my 284th day on MFP. This has been an amazing journey so far. I started back in January as a typical New Year's resolutioner. For the past 12 years, I have made the same resolution: to lose weight. 11 years in a row I failed. With every passing year, I just gained more and more weight. Without making this a…
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Looking for some new dedicated and motivated friends
Hello! Over the past year, my friend's list has dwindled because people have lost their commitment to a healthier lifestyle. Many have dropped off like flies. Many of the people on my list are inactive. I have formed a few good relationships on here though and I'm grateful for that! I would love some more new friends who…
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BodyMedia Fit question
Hello, I searched the boards for this answer and I can't find it. I just got my BodyMedia Fit Core set up today (no bluetooth). How does this work syncing with MFP if I have to wait til night time to plug it into the computer and upload the numbers? By then it will be too late as I would have already eaten all my food for…
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This is what happens when you STICK TO IT.
My hope in posting my recent progress photo is to inspire and encourage others. I want to convey that real change is possible with hard work, dedication and patience. You can do anything you set your mind to if you create goals, make a plan and follow through. If you don't like something in your life, then change it! What…
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Tracking Our Progress: August Edition
Hello, I noticed it was August 7th and there was no new thread for this month so I started one! :smile: Here is my progress for the month so far (start weight 290) Aug 1: 233 Aug 5: 231.4 I weigh once a week on Sundays, and on the first of every month when I take my measurements. Last month I lost 5.75 overall inches and 4…
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Hello out there
Hi all, It's been my goal to lose 100 pounds this year. So far, I'm at 58 pounds lost since this past January. I have 42 more pounds to go before the end of the year!! I think I can do it. How is everybody else doing? I looked over the monthly progress threads and noticed the number of people is dwindling. I also noticed…
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Squat question: toes
I would like to know what is proper foot placement when doing a squat. Are the toes supposed to be facing forward, or slightly out to the side? I was taught to angle them out to the side with feet a little past shoulder width apart. My husband says he thinks the feet are supposed to be going straight forward. I feel…
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Newb :)
Hello ladies! My husband and I are starting Stronglifts 5x5 sometime next week. We have ditched our gym because it has no power cage (only a Smith) and are in the process of building our own small home gym. We have ordered a power cage and an Olympic weight set (300 pounds) to get us started. We already have a bench. I am…
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Newbie :)
Hi all, I'm glad to have found this group. I used to be a runner in highschool, back in the day LOL....now at age 33 and overweight by 100 pounds :cry: BUT I am doing something about it!! I've been thinking how I'd love to get back to running, and I was waiting until I got under 200 to attempt it.....but you know what?? I…
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How you can burn 9,000 calories!
I soooooo need this Kinect game lol
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My progress pictures- 33 pounds down
I can't believe I am doing this. I've never really posted anything of my own before but here goes nothin. I've been in somewhat of a rut lately. Been very discouraged as my weight loss has slowed dramatically. My weight hasn't budged in a couple of weeks. I'm three months into this, and already thinking "Man this is…
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My gym doesn't have a squat rack :-/
I want to start this program, but my gym doesn't have a squat rack - only a Smith machine which I hear is bad for your knees and joints. What do do?? I can't for the life of me figure out why they have no squat rack. I'll have to ask a trainer.
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Looking for weight loss buddies with over 100 pounds to lose
Hello everyone, I have been on MFP for about 3 weeks now and have already made some great friends. I am looking to expand my friends because frankly I just need the extra support. While I welcome all friend requests from people looking to make themselves healthier, I am also specifically looking for women who have over 100…
