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Whole Food Recipes for 2017!
Hello! I was thinking it would be cool if we all share our favorite "whole food" recipes (aka clean eating). That would be any recipe that includes only food in its un-messed-with state. So, for instance, lemons, lemon juice, and lemon essential oil would all be ok, but lemon-flavored jello would not. And I'm not going to…
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Serving Sizes for Fruit and Vegetables
Since I'm always wondering what a "serving size" of a vegetable actually is, I went and looked it up. And made a chart. And am sharing it here. Obviously, a serving size of apple is 1 apple, but what about apricots (it's 3). If you're ever in doubt, it looks like "1 cup" is a good rule of thumb, but here's the exact…
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Isagenix?
So, a freind of mine at the gym wastelling me that she does Isagenix and that it has CHANGED HER LIFE. She sells it now. But, her skin does look amazing, and she has lost quite a bit of weight. Anyone have any experience with this or similar cleanses? It's *expensive*, so I can't just "give it a whirl" like slimfast or…
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Week 12 Progress Report
Guys! We've been doing this for 3 whole months! Regardless of how successful you've been (and for some of you, the answer is VERY), it's an achievement that you've made it this far. 2 more weeks to go! So, where are you at?
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Week 10 + 11 Successes
So, we've all fallen off the wagon a bit. (Except for a few awesome overachievers). I've combined Weeks 10 and 11 here. SO. We lost 7.6 lbs combining weeks 10 and 11. Not bad! Overall, we've lost 213 lbs! That's great! Think we can make it to 250 by H-day?
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Week 9 Success
This week we had some good progress. As I've not been a great moderator, it's partially to do with me, but lots of us are not weighing in. Gain, loss, no change, we want to hear from you! So, of the reporting parties, we lost 7.6 lbs this week, which is apparently the weight of a single human bowel. Anyone missing a bowel?…
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30 Day Challenge
Ok, peeps, I'm kicking into high gear over here. My goal is to lose 3 inches EACH off my waist and chest over the next 30 days. I plan to do that with twice-daily crunches, push-up, and plies. What will you do to push yourself just a little bit further over the next 30 days?
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Week 8 Success
Guys! You lost 23.2 lbs this week! That's equivalent to the amount of pizza an average American eats in a year (we *may* have a slight pizza eating problem). Overall, we've lost 198 lbs! We have lost a large jaguar! (The animal, not the car). You guys are stellar and continue to impress me! Great work everyone!
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Week 8 Progress Report
Good morning pals! Sorry I was MIA last week, looks like you had it handled tho (thank you!!) I promise to be more hands-on from this point forward- FINALLY moved into the new house so really feeling pretty great. I'll weigh in tomorrow- just have to locate the scale in the boxes. So, how'd your week go?
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Week 7 Success!
You guys continue to kick *kitten* and take names! This week, we've lost a total of 20.7 lbs- the weight of a kitchen aid stand mixer. Overall, we've lost a total of 175 lbs!! That's a whole Nubian Goat. Great work guys!!
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Support and Success
Hey guys, just thought we could use a thread on here where you can A) talk about what's not going according to plan in your challenge and B) talk about something other than your weekly progress report.
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Week 6 Success!
Hey there peeps! So this week, a lot of of us fell off the wagon, myself included. Even so, as a group, we lost 8.4 lbs, or about the weight of a human head! Overall, we've lost 154 lbs, or the weight of the average British woman (hopefully we haven't lost any of OUR Brits, tho we know they're way better than just…
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Week 5 success!!
Hey Peeps!! This week, we lost 25.9 pounds, or the weight of a White Holland Turkey! Over the past 5 weeks, we've lost almost 146 pounds, or a whole Floyd Mayweather! You guys are killing it! Keep up the great work!!
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Week 5 Progress Report
Ok, guys! How'd you do this week? We are all making awesome progress and I'm so proud of us!
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Speak up!
If you're new, let us know here, and I'll add you to the roster. If you've selected or re-selected your costume, let us know here, too! >:)
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Week 4 Success!
Happy Monday, Peeps! This week, as a group, we lost 21.1 lbs, or the weight of the average car tire! So long, spare tire! Special shoutout to 3 of our group who lost 3+ lbs EACH this week:* jmd543 * NMorse1907 * shangates92 Over the past month, we have lost 119.7 lbs. That's about the weight of miss Taylor Swift. We have…
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Week 4 Progress Report
I'm so sorry, guys! It's been a crazy-hectic week and I forgot to set this guy up yesterday! We're buying our first house, so IF I forget again (and I'll try VERY hard not to)- please feel free to start it yourself. It's our group, not just my group. Thank you peeps! So! How'd you do this week?
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Week 4 is up!
Sorry guys, crazy busy week, and I forgot it was Thursday. I LITERALLY thought it was Tuesday today for most of the day. But the thread is open to share you progress, successes and temporary setbacks.
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Week 3 Success
Hey guys and dolls! This week, as a group, we lost 28.5 pounds, which is about the size of a small chihuahua atop a Flemish Giant Rabbit. Over the last 3 weeks, we've lost 98.6 pounds!! . Good job, guys!! Keep up the good work!
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Week 3 Progress Report
Ok, peeps, sound off! Where are you at? For me: Previously Lost: 1 lb Lost this week: 1 lb Total Lost: 2 lbs NSV: I am down 5.5" since we started! (chest, ribcage, waist, hips, bicep, thigh). I can definitely see a difference and my clothes are starting to fit better.
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Week 2 Success!
Hey peeps!! This week, as a group, we lost 25.1 pounds, which is an average 2-year-old (if anyone is missing an ACTUAL 2-year-old, we're not responsible). Over the last 2 weeks, we've lost 65.1 pounds!! Which is the weight of a newborn Zebra. Good job, guys!! Keep up the good work!
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Roll Call!
So far, here's who's "in", their goal, and their current costume plan. Obviously, it's early days yet. Chime in at any time and I'll add you to the list! * christieisready: -28; undecided * FitFabJenny: -27; sexy St. Pauli's Girl * crisalea: -14; undecided * opalle: -12; undecided * Buppybup: -10; undecided *…
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Halloween Challenge
This year, Halloween is on a Saturday! Which means adults get to celebrate it, too! Halloween is my favorite holiday, by far. But Halloween costumes are extra-challenging for those of us in the upper size ranges. As of today, Halloween is EXACTLY 100 days away, and I intend to be under 200 lbs by that day. That's 28…
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Week 1 Progress Report!
Ok guys, here we go, 1st progress report. **** For me, I'm down 0.5 lbs. Non-weight progress is that I've made it to the gym for 6 workdays in a row and I feel stronger already!
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Week 1 Success
Hey MFPeeps! Our Halloween Challenge group lost at total of 40 lbs this week, or an average human leg! Which is appropriately macabre for Halloween. Good work everyone!
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Progress Report!
Starting tomorrow morning, we'll be posting our Week 1 Progress in a dedicated thread. Please try to get your Progress in by Thursday Night. Feel free to put down any kind of progress you've made- while we mostly have weight goals, all other victories are worth celebrating, too! Friday, I'll post what everyone combined has…
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Fitbit Sleep Tracking- how well do you sleep?
So... according to my fitbit Charge, I wake up/am restless an average of 12 times a night. I'm working with my doctor on some sleeping issues and I'm wondering if this is accurate. How many times a night are you awake/restless?
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You got your wish!
You're given an unlimited supply of something... what would it be, given that the next commenter gets to put conditions on it? Example: Person 1: An unlimited supply of condoms. Person 2: Lubricated with hot sauce Then person 2 puts down what they would want in an unlimited supply, and the next person figures out how to…
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San Diegans!
Hey guys... this might count as advertising.... but it's for a good, charitable cause, and no one but the charities profits from it, so hopefully it's ok. Anyway, Do you work out? Are you working out on Friday? Sure you are! Come Dance It Out with us. Get a great workout while donating to 2 (two!!) great causes all while…
