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Sugar Settings- Natural Vs Added- Mystery Solved!
Hi all. I was curious as to why I was ALWAYS over my sugar goals. I try to eat unprocessed foods but it seemed the simplest of fruits would throw me WAY over my daily goal... I thought fruit was good for me?!? Well- it is! The sugar settings on MFP are for the amount of added sugars, not naturally occurring sugars that are…
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2 year anni on MFP & I can't do giveaway...
Thanks to everyone but a mod has informed me that this violates tos so there will not be a giveaway... but nothing can prevent us from being friends and supporting each other! I just wanted y'all to know that I didn't flake out and appreciate you more than you know! You guys are the whole reason I went from 217 to 128 (136…
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2 Years on MFP & Hosting a GIVEAWAY to show thanks! Pix too!
I am pleased to announce that I celebrated my 2 year MFP anniversary! I joined this community on August 7, 2010, exactly one month after my 4th child was born. I weighed 217 lbs when I gave birth to her and was a whopping 196 lbs when I got pregnant. I am hypothyroid due to Hashimoto’s, have PCOS, and have had an ACL…
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Specific Elliptical Brand/Model Recommendation? Avoid?
Hi friends- My schedule is about to get crazy insane (as if it isn't already) so I'm looking to add a piece of equipment to my home gym since I will be hard pressed to drive to the gym (so sad). I already have a bench and weights and I can run outside using my 2 legs and the ground for free... so that leaves an elliptical.…
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Over a Year Here & Had A Day of Firsts! 2 NSVs
A day of amazing firsts.Those who know anything about me know that my husband is the runner in the family but I had a little running victory today. I ran 7.5 miles at a 12 min 12 sec pace! This is the first time in my life I have ran that long of a distance without stopping. The speed will come, but for now, I'm thrilled…
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1 Year on MFP Anniversary Results Reveal! Pic Heavy!
August 7, 2010 I made a promise to myself to change my life. My 4th daughter (I also have a son) was born exactly 1 month earlier on July 7, 2010 and I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. I am 5' 7" and weighed 196 lbs when I last got pregnant. I gave birth weighing 217 lbs. A month after her birth, I weighed 186…
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Fat Vs Skinny Criticisms
Why do people think it is acceptable to make rude comments and remarks to skinny people such as: "Eat something" "You're going to blow away" "You look emaciated" When they wouldn't DARE say anything like that to an overweight person such as: "Push away from the table" "Save the whales, go back to the sea" "You look like…
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Eat At Home Open Challenge - Starts Sun Jul 24!
Everyone is invited... the rules are simple... Sunday July 24 through Sunday July 31 you will eat and prepare all of your meals from home. This means no restaurants, no fast food, no takeout, no delivery, no supermarket deli counter... lunches at work will be brown bagged and date night will have to revolve around…
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Why Women Should Lift Weights
I'll be posting a more detailed "success story" in a few weeks when I hit my 1 year MFP anniversary on August 7... but here is a side by side comparison of my arms just 3 months apart thanks to lifting weights!
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Stranger or Spouse?
Random question & I want the truth! No PC answers allowed. Does it make you feel better to be desired by your spouse/partner or by a stranger... i.e. If your husband whistles at you, you're like 'yeah whatever' but if a stranger does it, you're like a giddy schoolgirl/boy. I have no specific examples to share & nothing…
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High Protein Bagel w/ PB? Review these brands
Hi all. Does anyone have any reviews to give for Western Bagels Perfect 10 bagels and/or Naturally More Peanut Butter? For 1 bagel and 2 Tablespoons of PB, we're looking at 309 calories and 29 grams of protein. :love: I know I can find the Naturally More at Walmart but I'll have to order the bagels online (no one sells…
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Sonny's BBQ Lunch & Dinner Portion Sizes?
We are having a family reunion tomorrow catered by Sonny's BBQ (yum). I have my nutritional information printed out and ready to view in order to make good choices tomorrow. Here's the problem... their nutritional information is given only by "lunch portion" or "dinner portion." Does anyone have any idea how many ounces a…
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Is it just me...
or has anyone else noticed a trend towards "hooking up" behavior on this site? It's fairly obvious that I am married (to Clint), have kids (5 actually) and am here to monitor my consumption and fitness... why then, would I still get a phone number sent to me, an invitation to meet, etc?? Has this happened to anyone else…
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Which brand of Branched Chain Amino Acids?
If you currently take bcaa, which brand do you prefer and why? There are several out there and I'd love to hear some reviews from my pals vs just Amazon reviews. Thanks! :flowerforyou:
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Women's Boxing Gloves?
We have a bag at my gym and I love hitting it so I think it's time to invest in some gloves. Edit to add that I will be using them for a heavy bag and not a speed bag. What brand do you use? I am trying to decide between a 12oz or 14oz. I wear a size 4.75 ring but my fingers are long and skinny... I'm thinking the 14oz…
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IF you want help & suggestions...
about why you aren't losing weight, why you are in a plateau, what you can do differently, etc. etc... then PLEASE have your diary open for viewing before posting your topic so others can offer valid suggestions... I mean, for all we know, your entire diary consists of 3 meals a day of snacks and twinkies. Just a thought!
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Lower Cal/Fat S-Bucks type drinks at home?
I gave up coffee, cold turkey, 4 days ago. I've been on this healthy lifestyle journey since August 2010 and have been in maintenance for 2 months. My problem is not with coffee, per se, but with the 350 calories of nonsense I was dumping in my coffee on a daily basis. So here is my dilemma. I really enjoy coffee. I miss…
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Taking My Muscle Building To The Next Level- Need Advice/Tip
I posted this on my blog too... any info you can share would be greatly appreciated friends! Need some advice- credible, reliable advice... please don't tell me what your mom's brother's friend's cousin's sister did... lol. I am already very knowledgeable on the subject but I do not know everything and one of the main…
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Just quit coffee cold turkey... what have I done?!?
When I say I'm addicted- I'm addicted. I literally have 15 or more coffees (full size bags- not samples). I put them away (too expensive to throw away- will give them away) and poured out 4 different flavored coffee creamers, 2 bottles of powdered, and 2 different sugar substitutes. What have I done. Will I be able to do…
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Just made a MFP Chat room
Come on in if you want! http://www.chatzy.com/772647751090
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*Pic Heavy* Before/After 196 to 130
Hi Pals! I have posted before throughout my journey and thought I would share my latest success! :bigsmile: April 2009 I was at my all time heaviest at 196 lbs and attended my husband's high school prom (he is an assistant principal). At the time I was undergoing heavy fertility treatments to get pregnant with our 5th…
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Me & My Belt 70 pounds later. Pic*
This is a repost from my blog but I wanted to post it here as inspiration for those thinking this process doesn't work... it does, and I'm proof! Pic of me "wearing" my old belt... yes, I really wore this belt, on this hole, as a non-pregnant woman. Drastic! I thought I got rid of all of my 'before' clothes, but I found…
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Unique Teacher Appreciation Gifts
I am a teacher and my husband is an assistant principal... however, I will still ask this question... Do you have any ideas for a unique, thoughtful, and/or useful gift to give a kindergarten and a 3rd grade teacher for teacher appreciation week? Please no candles, chocolate, etc... please send some suggestions my way.…
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Pix!! 196 to 132 & mom of 4 (8, 5, 2, & 7 months)
I did it and so can you! Here are before and after pictures. This is me at my highest non-pregnant weight of 196 lbs. Here are the "after" pictures of me last night, 64 lbs lighter and a whole lot healthier and happier. I'm a mom of 4 and a stepmom of 1, ages 8, 8, 5, 2 and 7 months. Using this site and making a lifestyle…
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EASY Tilapia Provencal Recipe
I made this tonight and it was wonderful! It was very easy to prep and make and had just a few ingredients, most of which I already had on hand. The flavor was not too strong and everyone gobbled it up. We ate it with a side of fresh corn and whole steamed green beans. Yum! Tilapia Provencal Makes 4 servings. Prep Time: 10…
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USDA National Nutrient Database site for Foods w/o labels!
This site is invaluable to me. Often, I find a billion entries in the database for fruits, vegetables, oils, lean meats, etc. If you are like me and you prefer to eat clean, finding correct nutritional information in the MFP database can be a pain. I like to compare the information in the MFP database to the nutritional…
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Advice Needed: Maintenace Strength training: lose more or no
Here is my dilemma: I entered maintenance a few weeks ago. I am 5' 7" and 135 lbs give or take. My "goal" weight was just a number I pulled out of my hat when I dreamt of losing weight. I never thought I would get here. I am not unhappy with my body, per se, but I am not where I want to be physically. I have been focusing…
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Tough Love
I cannot hold it in any longer! I am probably going to get flamed for this post but I do not care! Maybe it will hit home for someone who honestly wants to change their life! It seems to be acceptable in our society when we see someone smoking and/or drinking to shout out... "Don't drink and drive, it can kill you!" or…
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Need Bosu ball look-a-like. Suggestions?
I would love a Bosu ball balance trainer for use at home but need a cheaper alternative... Anyone have experience or know of a similar product? Thanks!
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Pole & Chair Dancing Exercise Class
My friend asked me to join her in a pole & chair dancing exercise class... stripper style. The only thing I could think about was this video... lol I'm so scared to take the plunge! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_FpCI9bypQ
