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looking for friends & support!
Hi everyone! I'm just reintroducing myself here on MFP! I have over 120lbs to lose. I'm tired of being unhealthy, and not being able to live life because I'm so worried about being judged because I'm overweight/obese. I've struggled with my weight all my life and now I've reach my highest weight and its upsetting. I want…
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Jillian Michaels Shred it with Weights
Hi, I was wondering if anyone uses Shred it with Weights (with a kettlebell) and knows how many calories they burn during the level one workout? If so, what do you record this type of exercise as? Would it be under circuit training, weight training, etc? Thanks in advance.
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hypothyroid friends
Hi! My name is Judy. I'm a 29 yo college student. I've been a member of MFP for a while, and I've recently been diagnosed with hypothyroid, but my doctor says I've probably had this problem for a while. I've been struggling with my weight because of my thyroid. I'm looking to make friends with individuals who also suffer…
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Timex HRM Help with Calories burned!!!
My husband just got me a Timex HRM Zone Trainer. According to reviews that we've found on the internet the watch and chest band seem fairly accurate. I tried it out this morning while working out to the 30 Day Shred level 1. According to the HRM, I burned 652 calories during the 26 min duration. Is this even accurate??? I…
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Support & new friends
Hi, I've been on MFP on and off for a few years now. I've failed to keep the weight off and have gained most of the weight I've lost back due to stress and school :( I'm looking for new friends and support. My goal is to lose 90lbs by August of next year. So if there is anybody who has similar goals add me as a friend :)…
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Bally's or Flamingo Las Vegas?
Hey All, My friends and I are trying to decide between staying at Bally's or the Flamingo in Las Vegas and we cannot decide. Which is a better hotel? Also we plan on going to the pool and I personally feel self conscious cause I am still very over weight, so does anyone know which place is not so judgmental towards over…
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Body Media Fit Arm Band
Has anybody purchased the latest Body Media Fit Arm Band? If so would you recommend it? How accurate is it calculating RMR?
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Exercise/NET calories...I think I messed up my metabolism?
After losing weight on my own I had reached a plateau and decided I need help because I was working out hard, eating right and I was not losing weight. So, I joined MFP for guidance. After joining MFP I thought I would start losing again but, I was still stuck on a plateau and have been for many months. Towards the end of…
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Organic vs. Processed?
Hey MFP buddies. I was wondering what everyone's take is on eating Organic vs processed foods? For me personally I try to eat organic 85% of the time. (I don't make much money so I budget what I can afford). I come from a life style change of eating fast foods and processed foods. When I first started to get healthy I…
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Does the master cleanse really clean your body?
I have been at a weight stand still for quite sometime. A family member suggested doing the master cleanse to help re-start my weight loss. I am skeptical however, this family member has done the master cleanse a few times throughout the past two years. I remember she started at the beginning of this year doing the master…
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Leg cramps
I have been working out for quite a while now and I recently started upping my cardio. I make sure I warm up and stretch before every workout however, I am starting to get insane cramps in both of my calves and I feel like I have no energy to even lift my arms up. The cramps have caused me to fall over during my workout…
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stuck on a plateau.. Help!
I am so frustrated. I haven't lost any weight for a while now. My calorie intake is set at 1310 per day. I eat 90% organic: fresh fruits, veggies, lean meats, and whole grains. I drink lots of water. I work out about two hours a day mixing cardio and I recently increased my strength training. At the end of the day I have…
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40 lbs more to lose
Hello everyone! I am new to this site and I am hoping to lose 40-60 lbs. Since the beginning of this year I have lost 40 lbs on my own but I have stalled for the last 3 months... Kind of fallen of the wagon... Now I am ready to get back into gear and continue on the road to weight loss and hopefully gain support and new…
