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What rewards have you given yourself?
I have been trying to think about rewards for my weight lose and I have not been very creative in my thoughts. I for sure know that the old me would say yeah have a cookie or an ice cream sundae. but I am trying to find things like a body wrap or massage. If you have given yourself some rewards (non-food) please share I…
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New to Gym
I am starting a gym membership at the end of this month. I have never worked out in a gym and I was thinking I would spend 1 hour at the gym 5 times a week. My question is how should I split up my time. 30 cardio(elliptical or treadmill) and 30 strength? also if there is any other advice you can give me I would appreciate…
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Your favorite cool down song?
I have found tons of songs to get my heart pumping but I am not finding good cool down songs. What do you use?
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How often do you....
How often do you update your Diet/Fitness settings? I update mine about once a week so that I dont lose too many calories from my goal all at once. I started with a calorie goal of 2010 per day and now it is at 1940 per day.
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Just thought I would Share an interesting site
http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm I have often wondered my Ideal Weight. I found this site years ago and just saw it again and I thought I would share.
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How many calories do you not mind leaving on your day?
I know that MFP has a built in deficit everyday and I know that it adds the calories you burn. With that said I sometimes have close to 1000 calories left after I eat my daily meals and snacks (except for my PM snack). I personally don’t mind if I see somewhere around 500 left for my day but any more then that I feel like…
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I need a few more friends...
I have been with MFP for a little over a month and I think I am doing pretty good but I would like to have a few more friends on here. Please feel free to add me if you would like.
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Songs that make you feel good?
What songs inspire, motivate, or just generally make you feel good about yourself or your situation? Today I have had Blessed By Elton John running through my head.
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Pre-log or Post-log?
Do you plan out your day and log the food before you eat it? Or do you Log after the food has passed your lips?
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The Will Power Muscle
I have heard that Will power is like any other muscle, it requires regular exercise and strength training. I have been over weight all of my life and I have given up on or given into the temptations of junk food and just plain no exercise of any kind. I guess my questions for your will power muscle are do you.. 1. Just…
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Eating out...
I have tried to not eat out if it is at all possible. I need a little advice on how to order at a restaurant and fast food places. I am going to lunch with my girlfriend to a place called Fuzzy's Tacos. The last time I ate there I ordered all of the good stuff. you know the burrito with cheese and this sauce that was to…
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What would you do....
I have been really keeping track of every bite/oz/calorie that I have been putting in my mouth for the last 2 weeks... most days I have done really good staying right below my calories. Once I went WAY over but I did not kick myself I just got back on the horse and kept riding in the right direction. My dilemma for this…
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Do you take a daily Vitamin?
I take the Equate womans health Weight control. I have been taking it for a few months now and I am not sure it really does anything?? If you do take one what kind? Also, what difference do you feel when you take it?
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Are weekends Harder for you?
I find that weekends are harder to keep on track. During the week with work and the schedule makes it easier to keep up with eating right and getting my exercise in. during the weekend I just want to relax and i find the I give into the temptations easier too... Is there any advise that might help me out or trick you have…
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Work out DVD's ...
I have been looking for a workout DVD that has people that are larger than a tooth pick and more along the lines of what I look like or at least somewhere in between. It is sometimes hard to see the little perky people doing these routines with such ease and I am struggling to keep up. I get discouraged. I have looked into…
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Should I include the gum I chew in my daily counts?
I chew Eclipse gum to curb my craving for food and cigarettes, should I include the few calories into the count for my day?
