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Great article from CNN about how a guy lost weight
How 'Fat Daddy' lost 115 pounds (CNN) -- Dion Almaer's career revolves around experimentation. As a software engineer, he's always trying out different approaches to get the best outcomes and running tests to confirm hypotheses. Last year, he decided to optimize the operation of a different kind of machinery: his own body.…
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So how is everyone doing?
I put my house up for sale. So, last week was non stop cleaning, repairing and staging to get it ready to sell. I didn't go to the gym but I sure got a work out. This week I plan on getting back on track. I will have to stop going to the gym every single night so I can keep my house cleaned for showings. But, after I sell…
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Great Article from CNN
How to get super fit at any age Health By Jenny Everett, Health.com updated 7:20 AM EDT, Tue August 20, 2013 With the right workout strategy and nutrition plan, you can build muscle and maintain your weight throughout middle age.. With the right workout strategy and nutrition plan, you can build muscle and maintain your…
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6th week check in
So how is everyone doing? It has been a month an a half since we started this team. I have not had success with weight loss but I have cut out the caffeine, cut out the breakfast sandwiches and cut back on going out to lunch. I have also tried to make dinner more often at home. So, its still a success and I am hoping these…
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5th week check in!
Well - it seems we all tried to get back on wagon this week. Glad to see we are all sticking with this! Some weeks its just so hard but if we all remember that we are doing this to improve our health it will be much easier to just say no to that donut! I cut out caffeine a few weeks ago, still sucks but I haven't had any.…
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Fourth week check-in!
Well, it has been 4 weeks since we have started this challenge. Some of us have done really awesome in the first 4 weeks. (Congrats to all of you! Keep up the good work!) Some of us have continued to struggle. (Me) I know that life has challenges but I for one need to stop using these challenges as an excuse to not do what…
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Third week check-in!
How is everyone doing? I see some of us are doing really well and others (me!) not so well. Congratulations to you guys who have ate right this week and kept it moving. Keep up the good work. To those of you still struggling (me!) maybe its time to try a different approach. I found this success story on here of a lady who…
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Second week check in!
We all did awesome for week one. But, I think we should all realize by now that losing weight isn't about being perfect for one week. It's definitely a lifestyle change and a mindset change. I was having a 4th of July BBQ at my house this year and as usual I wanted everything perfect. So, I skipped exercise several nights…
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First week check in!
Hi Everyone! By reading the news feed it looks like everyone has had a great week. And so far everyone seems to have surpassed their goal this week. I love the first week, its when its new and you try your hardest. But, I hope we all remember this is a marathon and not a sprint. I am hoping we all learn skills to keep…
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Free 30-day Bodyweight Shred Challenge
From: Leo726215 Received: June 28, 2013 2:57 pm Subject: Challenge Thought if share this with u so u can share it with the rest of the group doing the challenge. A little extra that can help any of us. I just signed up for the FREE 30-day Bodyweight Shred Challenge with Betty Rocker!…
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How I am going to track our weight loss
Hi everyone! I am so happy everyone wants to join me. I made a spreadsheet that I will fill in every Tuesday. You do not need to tell me how much you weigh or how much you lost this week. Just send me a friend request and I will go thru the news feed on Tuesday & keep track of everyone. You will just need to make sure it…
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What milk shakes teach us about food addiction
I found this very interesting article on CNN regarding food addiction. It suggests that processed food is bad for you (which we already know.) So, I guess I have to figure out how to cook at home.... What milk shakes teach us about food addiction (CNN) -- Have you ever craved a piece of chocolate? Or felt the lure of a hot…
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Initial weigh in on Monday the 24th.
Everyone will need to weigh in on Monday the 24th and log it into MFP. You can also publicly announce your weight loss goals, excercise goals and rewards on the group message boards if you choose to do so. And lets have fun with this!
