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Where does the fat go that you lost?
ok this may be disgusting so forgive me in advance. When you lose weight where does it go? Do you poop it out? Do you sweat it out? This may sound dumb but i would imagine that someone losing weight does not poo out 50 lbs 100 lbs of stuff. The theory is that you can neither create nor destroy matter so every week that i…
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5 foods you must not eat
i am tired of seeing this ad of the rotting banana. I was suckered in once to see what it was about until it asked for credit card info. Really?! I have tp payfor you to just tell me 5 things? Look how easy it is to post the list. These are co pletely made up 1 rasnanaberries 2 cheesettuce 3 yoging 4 chocogum 5 salmark…
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Weight loss for pregnancy preparation!
hello everyone!!!!!! How is this for motivation. My husband and i want to have babies! (Yay!) but doc said i need to lose some weight to increase my chances of healthy conception and pregnancy. Anyone in the same boat? Want to be my friend? ;-) i would love to have MFP friends that are getting fit not just for themselves…
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help through difficult times
i am trying so hard to get through this. my brother is on his last days battling leukemia. i have been logging on but not minding what i eat because it is so stressful and so many people are here visiting so food is being passed around like crazy. i try to resist but my heart aches and for a brief moment the food satisfies…
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Frozen fruit snack (about 200 calories)
I was inspired by fellow MFP'ers and decided to experiment a summer frozen treat. This is so simple and highly modifiable. 1/2 cup strawberries (i used frozen but fresh works too) 1/2 medium banana 1/3 cup almond milk Mush well in a food processor or with a potato masher. Put in freezer for two hours, remove, stir and put…
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Goals for april 2012
hello everyone!! I am curious if anyone else sets monthly goals and what are they. Here are my goals for april 2012 Goals for April 2012 [ ] drop jean size [ ] less cheat days than march (15 days in march over by 100 calories) [ ] 8 cups of water every day [ ] decrease sodium intake [ ] reach 20lbs lost [ ] reach 25lbs…
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Losing weight to prepare for pregnancy
hello everyone! I started MFP about 50 days ago and during my first days i posted a similar topic on the message boards and received enormous responses so i figured i would send out an open invitation again especially to the new comers. I will be graduating with my degree in marine biology in may and after that it is baby…
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New HR-Polar FT4. Unsure of accuracy
Ok so i caved and bought a HRM. Polar FT4. Hubby and i went for a hike in the trails with our pup. Took 51 minutes and the HRM said i burned over 400 Calories!!!!!!!!!!! I am so afraid of the accuracy of the HRM. Before i had it i would say that i only burned about 150 calories and log 150. Holy mole-y! can this be true?…
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food is so expensive!!!
ok i am a poor college student like some of you. i for the most part ate pretty well before starting MFP (it was more portion control than the food itself) i am a vegetarian, i don't drink soda or anything carbonated, i don't drink alcohol of any sort and i am not a "sweets" person besides chocolate that is. with all that…
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Difficult to meet water intake goal
Ok i need to drink more water each day. I carry it around but i don't drink it except at meals. When i drink more than 5 or 6 cups a day (not to get too personal) i pee A LOT! What gives? Any thoughts?
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Upcoming 5K walk/run in Long Island!
hello everyone! Many of you participate in marathons, 5k's etc. You may be aware of those big events but there is a family run 5k walk/run May 20' 2012 in Babylon, New York. If you would like more information let me know and i will post it. On a side note: I am so glad to be apart of this community. For 20 days now i feel…
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Losing weight to prepare for pregnancy
hey everyone! I am new here, 27 with weight loss goal of 80 lbs. My husband and i would like to conceive this year but i need to get my weight under control first. Anyone in the same shoes? Looking for additional motivation and support.
