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Ariix / Slenderiix
Have any of you heard of Slenderiix / Ariix? An acquaintance of mine was telling me about it. I researched the hell out of it and discovered 2 things: 1. It *might* actually work as it claims... though its key ingredients are sketchy upon research. Thyroidinum (thyroid extract - legit balancer of thyroids... if they're…
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I lost my Guinea Pig...
...and a Sperm Whale's brain. So what did you lose? 1 pound = a Guinea Pig 1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts 2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs 3 pounds = an average human brain 4 pounds = an ostrich egg 5 pounds = a Chihuahua 6 pounds = a human skin 7.5 pounds = an average newborn 8 pounds = a human head 10…
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Lifting Virgin
Hey guys & gals: I'm having my trainer show me how to use the free weights today. He's a good trainer, I've worked with him for 2 year,s and we've lightly dabbled over there, but I want to know enough to be comfortable wading into that testosterone-pool by myself. Any tips on what I should ask him to cover?
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Getting pants taken in?
Hey guys and gals! So... I have a favorite pair of work pants, and they're still good, but they're starting to look silly around the thighs because of how roomy they are now (good problem, right?). But, see, I love them, so I was thinking about taking them to a tailor to have them taken in. Has anyone done this? Was it…
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Top 5
Out of curiosity, what are your top 5 foods listed on your "most used" tab of your food diary? Mine are: Coffee Half & Half Individual Creamers (to go with the coffee, obviously) 2% Milk Mozzarella String Cheese - Light Grapes
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Valentine's Day gifs
Happy Valentine's Day to you!
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Boobs (and stuff to cover them)
Hey ladies (and guys, sure): I am not finished on my fitness journey here, but I would like some cute workout gear to motivate my *kitten* to keep going. I was blessed with smallish hips, so I can find pants/shorts/leggings just fine, but does anyone know of a good place to get workout gear that will cover a 44" bust?…
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INDENTED CYST?
So.... this isn't actually weight-loss related, but I can't figure out what the heck this is. I will consult a dermatologist, but I was just wondering if anyone else had it. I have what a dermatologist years ago termed an "inverted cyst" on my leg (interior calf). Which isn't really a thing. And I decided to leave it…
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In pain in Yoga class
I have weak ankles. They're pretty small for my frame and I got tendonitis in both of them a few years ago. Obviously, I'm also overweight (obese, I guess. I hate that chart). ANYWAY I'm currently working very hard on turning around my fitness,and I'm working out every day now. Last Monday and tonight, I went to a yoga…
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When doe the hurting stop?
Hey people who work out regularly- I've been working out for 90 minutes a day for a week. When does it stop feeling like my muscles are made of pain?
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Sub-Par Fitness Instructor
Hey Guys, So I'm working out every day right now, and I really like Zumba. Or rather, I really like Zumba with my favorite instructor. I tried a new one last night so I could add another class to my schedule but she was... not great. She wasn't AWFUL, but no one could hear her (I was right next to her and I couldn't hear…
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DVD/ Online Workouts
I've made an exercise calender for my 30 day challenge so I don't get bored doing the same stuff over and over, but I'd like to add some exercise videos to the remaining 9 days that I haven't filled with classes and trips to the gym. Any favorites? Any to stay away from? Thanks guys! :happy:
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Spanx advice from my V-Shaped Vixens?
Hey guys: So... I want to wear a size 16 to my work Christmas party so I'd have, you know, some SELECTION. But the party is 4 weeks away and I'm about 4 inches in my waist away from the goal. Many people have suggested wearing Spanx. I have worn spanx before. They roll down, ride up, and refuse to sit properly. Any tips on…
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Losing Inches - question
Hey guys and gals - I have 4 1/2 weeks to go until my company Christmas party. I am currently not working out much. IF I were to start working out daily, is it possible to lose 4 inches off my chest and 4 inches off my waist in 4 weeks? It would be about 8.5% of the circumference/measurement. So.... 1) is it possible and…
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Taller After 25
Hey ladies, so I have a question. I have been living under the assumption that I was just shy of 5'9", because that's how tall I was when I turned 24, the last time I measured my height. I'm now 27 and 5'10". That's an average height for women in my family, but I was wondering- did anyone else keep growing after 25?
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Instead of Stress Eating...
So I just screwed something up at work. Badly. And normally, that would call for a cookie. But clearly, that's how I got here. What do YOU do instead?
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Sweetener reaction?
Hey MFPeeps, I just had some iced tea sweetened with equal.... now I feel very weird. Almost drunk. Anyone else ever experience this?
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Walk Gently?
My coworker has lately been poking fun of the fact that I make a lot of noise when I walk around the office. I’ll admit, it is a bit” stompy” (and it’s definitely louder when I’m busy or angry), but I’ve always had a loud walk. Has anyone else encountered this or come up with a way to “walk softly”? I AM walking on the…
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Protein Bars- really?
I was at a Zumba-thon even yesterday and this place called Fitzee Foods was giving away samples of their protein bars. The girl said, "They have 14-18 grams of protein each!" When I asked how many calories each had, she reluctantly told me 280-490. That's a protein percentage of 14-20%. What a waste of calories! And it's…
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Starting Keto... what do I eat?
On Dec. 1, I'm going to try the Keto diet. I've got my percentage goals all set but... do you have any tips on what to actually EAT? I get that potatoes, cereal, and bread are out, but what's good instead?
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Mermaids and Whales
A while back, at the entrance of a gym, there was a picture of a very thin and beautiful woman. The caption was "This summer, do you want to be a mermaid or a whale?" The story goes, a woman (of clothing size unknown) answered the following way: "Dear people, whales are always surrounded by friends (dolphins, seals,…
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A Plea to New Members
Welcome to MFP! Thanks for reading this post. I have a request of you. Please use the "recipes" tab to input things like your personal favorite salad or your home-made dressing. It makes it super-hard to use the food database if we have too many entries of people's home cooking. We're all in this together, and we all need…
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Vitamin B injections?
A friend of mine has been gettting "vitamin b" injections (there may be some epherdra-like product in there as well) and has lost 11 pounds this month. Has anyone ever heard of this/done it? What was your experience? Can I just TAKE a lot of vitamin B instead?
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Eating before eating?
Am I the only one who feels it's a bit silly to eat right before going to eat? For me, it kind of ruins it because I feel like anything I eat at the restaurant is just EXTRA food. Even if all I had was an apple or some celery before going. Am I doing this wrong? It there a time frame for this? A set amount? Don't get it…
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Girls... some advice on Spanx?
Ok, I bought a particularly scandalous dress to wear to my bachelorette party in Vegas... any thoughts on the type of Spanx I should wear? And do "Assets" from Target work as well, or should I splurge on the real deal? Keeping in mind that I'm in the process of losing a fair amount of weight.
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This is why you're THIN!
Inspired by the ridiculous/ disgusting/ hilarious website www.thisiswhyyourefat.com I am presenting "This is why you're THIN". Post your BEST under 300-cal per serving meal or under 120-cal per serving snack/ appetizer/ dessert for fame, love and glory! Every week we'll name a winner who'll get bragging rights (and maybe a…
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Bottled Tea Not What It's Meant to Be
Well, I guess bottled tea ain't as good as we all thought. While still better than soda, it is WAY behind brewed tea in antioxidants and (usually) brimming with sugar. http://health.yahoo.net/experts/drmao/bottled-tea-antioxidants-barely-there
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Egg Freshness Test
I thought this was common knowledge, but everyone I've shared this with so far has never heard of it, so for the uninitiated-- the Egg Freshness Test. Since expiration dates can be kind of off at the best of times, here is a test to see how fresh your eggs are. Fill a pot with cool water (about 6-8 inches). Place your eggs…
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Constantly Hungry
So, I've switched to eating every 3 hours during the day.... only now I'm hungry, like, every hour or two! This may be an increased metabolism, but I can't say it's helpful. I haven't lost weight in about 10 days, I'm not supposed to eat at my desk, but end up having to, or sneaking to the back room for a 5 minute snack…
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The scale may not be moving, but...
The scale may not be moving, but one of my favorite dresses looks like I'm wearing the world's BEST spanx under it... and I'm not!! Score!
