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My progress thus far
Hello All...I am still on my journey to get healthy and continue losing more weight..I've got quite a ways to go but can kind of tell a little change in my photos. Plus my clothes are fitting better.... Before In progress
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What keeps you on your plan?
You never realize how big you are until you see pictures. I took new ones today and posted them on my profile. I've been feeling depressed and stuck in a rut. It happens every winter but I want to at least get under 200 pounds. My son asked me today Mommy why do you always say you want to lose weight but never do it. I…
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I know I can do this
Hello everyone..So I am trying again to get back on track. I've really been struggling since the beginning of July. Lately I can tell I've gained weight. I know I will feel better by losing the weight. I want to lose weight so I can have another baby. That's my main motivation. I would give anything to be under 200 lbs.…
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Quinoa Recipes
I love quinoa..I usually make it with olive oil, lemon juice, cucumbers, tomatoes, and feta..I am looking for new recipes.. Please share your best quinoa recipes..
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Spinach
I love spinach fresh or frozen.. I am wondering if anyone has tips to help make spinach not taste so bitter. I am looking for something healthy. I already add garlic and I don't add salt to any of my foods. Please help.......Many Thanks @_@
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Weigh in question
I usually weigh myself all the time. But Monday I weigh myself in the morning after I use the bathroom and log my current weight. Well today a few hours later I was a pound less. I know that's not a huge difference. Does this happen to anybody else?Should I just chalk this up to water weight?
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Loves these quotes
Success is not a race, be patient. Success leads to success. Success is always a work in progress. Success doesn't come to you--you go to it. Success is a journey, not a destination. Focus on the process. Some people dream about success... while others wake up and work hard at it. Success is achieved and maintained by…
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Hungry Girl on TV
Just wanted to give everybody heads up that Hungry Girl is now on Food Network on Sunday morning. Great recipes and tips. I dvr it so I can save the show to make the recipes later..Lisa Lillien is awesome!
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Wanna get under 200 lbs?
So my 1st GOAL is to get under 200 lbs. I think it would be great for anyone interested to motivate one another. If you're interested then feel free to add me and each other. We can all encourage and motive each other. I think the daily encouragement helps. Provide tips of your success.........................Together we…
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Monthly friend and cravings ( Question -4 the Ladies)
Just wanted to ask I can feel my monthly time is with in the next week. I came home from the gym and just wanted to pig out. I did pretty good but had a few bites of pie. What are some tips to stop the cravings of carbs, fatty foods, or chocolate around that time of the month? I don't want to get off track. My salt and…
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Logging Treadmill Exercise
I wanted to know how I log my exercise by walking on a treadmill. There aren't any options other than walking. What should I use?
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Did MFP update calorie intake?
I just logged in and notice that I had 1000 calories left which wasn't right. Did MFP update the website? My daily was 1360 w/ 3 days of 60 min workout. Am I going crazy or did anyone notice changes?
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What are some good breakfast ideas?
So I have fallen in love with egg white omeletes..But something new would be good. What are some low calorie breakfast meals? Somewith without bread. Since I cut out all bread...Please share
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Feeling Amazing
So my 1st week of giving it my all is almost over. I struggled with headaches most part of the week. Thank goodness that is over. Let me tell you I don't know if I've lost anything but I do feel lighter. I don't feel heavy and bloated like I did when I would eat all the greasy, processed unhealthy foods. I want to say…
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Calorie Intake
Hello All. This is my 1st week getting back on track to a new me. I feel great other than having headaches. I think my body is adjusting. My calorie intake when I started last year was 1250 but I wasn't working out and worked a desk job. I changed my calorie intake yesterday because I've been going to Zumba. I want to find…
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Zumba is amazing
I went to my first Zumba class tonight. It was so fun. I can't wait to go back on Wednesday. Can somebody please let me know how to track it? I tried to search Zumba but didn't see anything.
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Burning Lungs/chest
Just wondering if anyone has had this same issue. I am on day 2 of getting started at the gym. I tried a kick boxing class but only last 15 mins. In the warm up the instructor had us run around for about 5 mins. I don't know if I wasn't breathing correctly. But right afterwards I was coughing and now my chest and lungs…
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Just can't get a start
So I started back on keeping track and trying to eat better. Well that only lasted a few day. I know I want to lose weight and feel better. But I am stuck n a rut. I see recent pictures of myself and I am disgusted. I wake up with no energy and feeling like a big blob. I am not trying to feel sorry for myself. But how and…
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A diet state of mind
I am back....I started MFP in in 08. I ended up losing 31 lbs. Well as you might have guessed I gained it back. Thank goodness not anymore than that. So I woke up today and said today is the day. I am sick of being overweight, tired, achy, depressed and having no eneregy! I am ready to start this journey and succeed. I…
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How to get out of this rut??
Hello everybody!! I had to update my weight loss ticket today because I've gained 10 pounds!! ugh It's my fault but I can't seem to get in the right frame of mind to be determined to lose weight. I am stuck in a rut!! I know that if I commit my results will be worth it....Starting today I am going to log my food again. I…
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Stuck in a rut!!
I can't seem to get out!! I was doing so good eating better. I felt better and had more energy. I am laid off again from work (my contract ended). I've gone back to binge and emotional eating this past last month and can't stop. The food doesn't even taste good. HELP!! I need some motivation and need to get out of this rut…
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Back from Vacation
Hi everyone. I am back from 2 weeks in Mexico. Even after the drinking...bad me and all the great food. No loss and no gain. So happy I didn't gain:):)
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Period Cravings
Sorry to all the gentleman on here but I must ask this question..... What do you do with the cravings during your period?? I crave salt and sweets!!! So far I eat 100 pack cheese its and low fat chocolate pudding. Anyone have this problem???? Any Tips?
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Corned Beef..Happy St. Patrick's Day
Well if today was the day to blow my diet. I did it!! I made my annual corned beef with cabbage, potatoes and carrots. I am not sure how many calories I ate but it was so good. I know I'll feel guilty tomorrow. Hope everyone had a happy one:):drinker:
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Fell in love with a cookie
Strange Topic name I know. haha I went grocery shopping at my favorite market Trader Joe's. Right by the check stand I found 100 calorie oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. They are so yummy. To me they taste like famous amos cookies without all the calories. They sell them 6 packages to a box for $2.99. So good when you're…
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The Biggest Loser
I really enjoy watching the Biggest Loser. They work their butts off! But just watching the weigh ins. One girl has lost 81 pounds in 8 weeks. How is this healthy?? Plus, for someone to lose that much weight so fast can't possibly maintain it. I just don't get it. Any thoughts?
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Losing but don't feel it
I lost another 2 lbs this week. But not feeling lighter. I feel bloated:ohwell: Maybe I had too much salt yesterday. I have 75 more pounds to lose. Hope I start feeling better soon. Anyone else feel out of it?
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Before and in process photos
Here's some pics of me before and currently. The first photo I was about 269 lbs This photo I am about 258 lbs This is me today @ 247 lbs I still have a ways to go. It's not a huge difference.... I can't wait to get to my goal weight.....
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Flat Out
Just tried the flat out bread with flax. I haven't had any bread in a week. I have a personal question.. Feeling bloated and constipated. Has anyone tried Flat Out and had the same issues?
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For Breakfast today
3 egg whites 1/2 cup frozen spinach 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil 1 roma tomato 1/2 cup cottage cheese Sprinkle of feta cheese Sprinkle of fresh or dried dill Sautee spinach add egg whites. Cook until done. Plate and sprinkle feta cheese On the side sliced Roma Tomato and cottage cheese sprikle dill on cottage cheese Total…
