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Weight loss and marriage/relationship
How has your weight loss journey impacted your marriage/relationship? I am just curious because I see a mix of answers. Some spouses can become insecure or maybe jealous and some can be your biggest fan. My husband is supportive of me. He has no interest in changing his habits right now and that is fine with me. I don't…
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Treadmill for my house.
I want a treadmill to use at home but my budget is only $300. I found a "best seller" on Walmart.com that looks okay and has decent reviews. It still just looks cheap to me although people like it. I have also looked on craigslist but it seems most in my price range are really nice ones that need work and I am not really…
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Portion control and good choices
I need advice on how to not just focus on my calorie goal but also what I am eating. I don't believe in "good and bad food" but obviously there are better things than others to stretch your calories further and are just over all better for you. Did anyone start out logging a lot of high calorie foods and focusing more on…
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TODAY is the DAY! ...jk TOMORROW IS! I mean it.
I start out every day with the best of intentions. I give myself the ol' pep talk about how I NEED to stop screwing around and GET on track. I remind myself of all the reasons I want to do this for myself, my daughter, and a happy healthy long life. I go to the grocery store. I pre-log all of my meals for the next day and…
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My junk on a plane.
I am flying for the first time in May. I am terrified but trying to put that aside. On top of being scared I will plummet to my death.. I have concerns about the seating. I fit into chairs at restaurants and movie theaters fine. I have never really had an issue. But I do have a serious rear and hips. I read plane seats…
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Banana and egg pancakes?!
Have any of you tried the banana pancake recipe going around that entails just 2 eggs and a large banana? Some add cinnamon or vanilla extract. Is this edible? lol
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Movie date ?
Hubs and I have a much needed movie date tonight. He has already expressed his excitement about buttery movie popcorn. It's been almost six years since we've been to the theater. Any ideas for something I could have? Calorie info is hard to find! I have 580 left today. And I don't plan to "just plan and eat and have fun"…
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Holy food scale!
I bought a Taylor brand digital food scale from Target at the suggestion of a fellow MFPer. Oh my there really is a difference!!!! I weighed cereal in grams vs my cup measure and my cup measure put me 5 grams over. That will add up. Thank to all who recommended one and I am really glad I got it! Feeling way more accurate…
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Are you hangry?
Anyone else feel hangry? Angry + hungry? Lol. Sometimes when I am on track I feel kind of grumpy! I'm not sure if that's normal to feel more agitated than normal. I am a stress eater and emotional eater. Not binging and sticking to my goals to a better me make me happy but still find myself less patient and alittle snappy.…
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Hiding from people.
I have always been a very happy and social person. I can really talk to anyone and enjoy all kinds of people. I'm the heaviest I have ever been this year and have found a big change in how I feel about being around people. I am more insecure than ever. Saturday night my husband was invited out by co workers I have yet to…
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Food scale.
I have a gift card to Target and want to buy a digital food scale with it. Up until now I have been using measuring cups and things and it's been fine but I realize that can be inaccurate. This question sounds silly but do the scales normally have a setting that automatically minuses the weight of the plate or bowl you use…
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Diary question.
When I hit "complete entry" on my diary it pops up with "if every day were like today you would weigh ..... In 5 weeks" why does it vary so much from day to day? Like almost 5 pounds difference per day. Are they basing this on macros I consumed that day? Because I am eating the same amount of calories. I know it isn't a…
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Chicken wings?
My husband is making chicken wings tonight. I bought raw ones from Perdue so I can weigh them out for calories. My question is once my husband drops them in the deep fryer the caloric amount? (with no breading, he frys them, sauces them, then bakes them). I will measure my sauce but any clue where the calories will go in…
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Mama says Auntie Anne's is the devil.
I have been wanting a pretzel from AA so bad this week! I waited until today and fit it into my calories and macro s quite nicely! But I am thinking about how nice one will be again next time already! Haha I need bread rehab! And no... nothing is wrong with bread and I do not deprive myself. But dang those are crack…
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Sushi help!
Hello All! I was planning to have a Boston Maki Roll for lunch. It is six pieces and has rice, cucumber, lettuce, shrimp and the tiniest dab of mayo. MFP datasbase is saying 30 calories per piece, making the roll 180. That sounds logical to me but I get so annoyed when things aren't restaurant specific sometimes( I know I…
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"treats"
A few years ago when I was on weight watchers, in used to have a "treat day". After I weighed in there on Sundays mornings a friend and I would go to breakfast and basically eat whatever the heck we wanted and it continued that entire day. Obviously I discovered this wasn't really the best way to do things. When I first…
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Shake question
Hello! I have decided to start making shakes for lunch. I am totally a breakfast person and really want to "eat" at that time. Like actually chew something? Not sure if that makes sense. But at lunch time I find myself feeling like nothing sounds good and annoyed by figuring out lunch. Anyways.. I have found many recipes…
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You're Invited! Pity Party/Maid of Honor
December 1st will be one year since I have quit smoking. WOO HOO! I am proud of myself. I will say though not smoking anymore has made my lifestyle change with MFP 100x harder than ever before. I commend those who never even picked up the habit! It sounds gross but it was so easy to smoke instead of eat over my calories.…
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Getting honest.
I have decided to get a little more raw about MFP. As of now my diary is closed. I do not accept friend requests and my newsfeed isn't even updated. I guess I have always been so embarassed by my weight and habits that it feels good to get to talk to people on the forums but still hide in a way. I think opening up will…
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The Fat Mom
My 1st grader came home today and was visibily upset getting off the bus. I asked her what was wrong and she said she didn't want to tell me. I told her that I couldn't help her feel better if she didn't tell me what was bothering her. She said "I am sad because today a girl in my class said something so mean. She said…
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Bad. Bad. Bad.
UGHHHH!!!! I just consumed my daily calorie goal for just lunch!!! I know we all have our days where stuff happens and we have to move on and tomorrow is a new day and blah blah! But I had to post it for accountability. I'm so mad at me. Maybe if I go to bed at 6:30 I won't need dinner.:wink: Lol :sad: :sick: :huh: Putting…
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Danni vs Red Lobster
I went to Red Lobster tonight with my husband and his cousin. Not my favorite restaurant but we all know the cheddar bay biscuits are slap your Mama good! I am proud to report I left the restaurant with 50 calories to spare! That is a big deal for me! I planned my meal ahead and stuck to it. And yes, I worked in one…
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Here we go again!
I feel like such a weakling right now. Here I am! May 9th.. It is going to be 90 degrees today. Another Summer that I am unhappy with how I look. Another summer to look at other girls and think "Wow I want to wear that!" The only person in my way is me! I lost and gained back the same 40 pounds twice now. And every time I…
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The love of my life.
I love cheese. Any cheese. At any time. Anywhere. On any thing. I need cheese rehab. That is all.
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Beginner! Patience Please :)
So I need help figuring out a good workout. I am FAR from the "toning" point. I have about 80 lbs to lose still, and I want to work out to be healthy and avoid the dreaded "saggy skin". I was wondering if anyone has any tips on home work outs? I am going to by a kettle ball and have found many helpful videos on how…
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Being sick and blood pressure.
I was in the ER two nights over the weekend with extreme stomach pains. After many tests it was determined I am having a bad acid reflux issue and the ER doc wants me to see a Gastro doc this week and have a barium xray to determine if I have an ulcer. My concern is that three times that they took my blood pressure it was…
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Notebook vs MFP tracking
I have found that I do so much better If I keep in hand written notebook of my day vs doing electronically. I used Weight Watchers for years when they still gave out the little journals you handwrite in, for someone reason it is so much easier for my accountability, I am not even sure why. I still log in to MFP and look up…
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TDEE?
Apparently my TDEE is 2252. I am new to this, MFP is telling me to eat 1410 cals. I guess that puts me at a 500 deficit, and then 500 for the calories burned that I set at 30mins 2x a week? I am looking to up exercise soon but I am working on finding more time. Does this sound right?
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Yay ME!
Just had to share that I was down 1.2 this week after being at the beach with all the amazing boardwalk food! I had a taste of the things I wanted but ate a lot of the food I had packed and for the very first time In my life I did let a vacation turn into an all out eating frenzy! Feeling very accomplished:)
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No Carb Pizza crust.
I just saw a thread about Pizza, I thought I'd post this! I have not made it yet but I want to! Crust 1 (8 oz) package of full fat cream cheese, room temperature 2 eggs 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp garlic powder 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese When I make it I will not use full fat cream cheese. You just mix all of…
