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When Do You Take a Break?
Just wanted to toss this one out there. I've been active on MFP since early this year and I've lost a little over 40 pounds. I have been losing very slowly and steadily for 10 months now. I'm eating 1400 calories a day (give or take) and I work out 3-6 times a week, usually pretty intensely. This last few weeks have been…
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Anyone else have Lupus and need to lose?
Does anyone know if there are any groups here for folks who have Lupus?
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I know I have a weakness....
Today has been an all out, gang busters crap eating.. it is super muggy today (of course) but with the amount of calories I've had today (and it is not even 5pm) I am going to have to get out and kick some butt this evening.. uugh, Yes, I was driving and had to go into a gas station and with my usual MO, grabbed a Mt. Dew…
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Lost 33 pounds, pic!
Well, I started my journey in January 2012 with simply 'moving' for 30 minutes every day! Today I work out 4 times a week (minimum) and have trained to run a half marathon, although I did not get to run in the race (BOO!). A HUGE thank you to MFP and all the great peeps I've met along the way. 20 pounds to go! woot woot!
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Blinding Pain
Wanted to see if this might have been an issue for anyone else? When I started my deadlifts yesterday, I got down to the floor, picked up the weight (70#) and started to lift. As I reached the upright position, i had a blinding pain, including a flash a bright light, in my forehead, behind my eyes. It lasted only a moment,…
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New Rules of Lifting For Women, 1 Month Results
The scale didn't move as much as I had thought, but I'm super excited with my measurement progress. I started in January. Back in February, my Body Fat % of 39.5% and weight was at 167.6. Initial goal: Try to 'move' somehow every day. I do the New Rules of Lifting Program for Women 3x a week, and do cardio of some sort 3x…
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Sketchers Refund
Anyone else suckered into buying Sketchers? here's a link to get an online refund. It has been busy non-stop but if you try at an 'off hour' maybe you can get in. Good luck! http://www.skecherssettlement.com/
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Calf Length Compression Sleeves Or other Solution?
Hello all... I have a lot of weight left to lose (40 more pounds to go, give or take) but I am putting in the time and watching my calories and am well on my way to success. I'm hoping to get to my goal weight in late July or August. As a major part of my program, I have been training to run in our local 1/2 marathon. I…
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Vacation Shopping = How Do YOU?
I'm a total denial junkie.... I denied that I gained weight and I denied how I got there.. My mirror smiles back at me and never makes me admit how much I have gained. yes, I know, I am weird like that... --- Don't get me wrong, Now, I've faced up to it, mostly with the help of my scale and lack of clothing that actually…
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My BMR is 1428--- SERIOUSLY. Know yours?
Finally took advantage of the fitness/planning tools at my local gym, only to find out my BMR is 1428. Yes, I also found out a lot of other discouraging news like the fact that my Body Fat % is very 'Overfat', etc... but it is the BMR that is killing me. If my Basal Metabolic Rate is 1428, how could I not be fat right now?…
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Week of Feb 27th Running Goals. Post 'em!
any of you out there have some set running goals for the week? if so, post 'em and let's do our best to help each other out! We are a society of penguins after all.. Monday - off or cross train Tuesday - 3 miles Wednesday - 3 miles Thursday - 3 miles Friday- off or cross train Saturday - 5 miles Sunday - easy two miles I…
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Purple Cow and Mini Heart Pizzas 4 Kids!
Had to share these recipes I made with my 6 year old today.. enjoy.. Purple Cow - one scoop of low fat, vanilla frozen yogurt - 5 oz grape juice Mix well, sip with a straw! ^figure calories by brands chosen.. Mini Heart Pizza - one carb friendly tortilla shell (about 100 calories) - cut out into heart shape! - 2 tsps of…
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16 tubes of blood drawn.... and surprise, I'm not in a good
12 hours of testing, poking, prodding, monitoring and gouging at the doctor's today. Spent the first 3 fasting. I am fine (doing a research study) but I just can't bring myself to get out there and do anything else tonight. I honestly need a nap! AND I am already at my calories for the day.. uugghhh.. suggestions?
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Checking In..
Are there still people in this group actively posting? I just saw the post of from Jan 12 from our latest friend and it is the only post addressed in the last few weeks. Anyone else out there? Buehler?
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Sugar Withdrawal
Well, over the past two years, I have ballooned and added 50 pounds to my 5'4" body. My BMI is now at the obese range and I have finally decided to do something about this. I work mostly at a computer, sometimes as many as 12 hours a day. I used to get zero exercise and simply got into the habit of sucking down 4-6 Mt Dew…
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When you need help, just add music!
I will tell the truth. Tonight, just like last night, I DID NOT WANT TO WORK OUT. Why? Because I had already undressed and dreaded the idea of putting a bra back on.. NO LIE! I was messaging my workout buddy and we chatted about how next time we talked, we would have something really to brag about. So, out of obligation, I…
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Brand Spanking New
I'm very new to fitness forums, but have been doing the 'fit' thing for most of my life. I'm a 46 year old Mom to 5 kiddos and I work out of my home for the most part. I have 50 pounds to lose! I'm starting to train for a 1/2 marathon in May, but I am by no means a speed racer. My pace is just slightly faster than a walk…
