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Another "I'm back" intro
Hello, Well, I'm back! I decided to take a break from calorie counting, from whaching what I eat, and from exercising. And I gained a lot of my weight back. So, it's after the holidays and I'm actually very motivated to get my body back into shape!! Feel free to add me as a friend!! ~Jenn
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Easy Breakfast Ideas
Hello Myfitnesspals!! I need some ideas. I have been eating oatmeal for a few years now and to completely honest....I'm very tired of it. I've been eating it because I usually eat at work. We only have a microwave, so it has just been easy to pop it in and eat it up. I need to eat at work because if I don't I'm STARVING by…
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Is Oatmeal processed food???
A friend and I got into a discussion the other day about processed food and we were unsure about Quaker's instant oatmeal packets. So, is it processed??? On a side note, I eat the flavored kinds. Would this be a processed food???
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Peanut Butter
So I'm starting the debate over peanut butter because I'm truely curious about why it is bad or why it is good! I know that to much of anything is not good for you so I'm curious as to what the wonderful ppl of MFP's message boards have to say. Let me know why you LOVE it and can't live without it. Or why you detest it and…
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Body Fat %
What do you think is the best way or what has worked for you to lower your body fat%?? Any advice would be great!!! Thanks!!!!
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5 foods you should never eat add......
Never eat the banana! That is what the add says. Why? What is so wrong with bananas?? I don't get it!!! I love bananas!!! If anyone can give me one good reason why I should not eat the banana.....then I won't eat the banana!!! :grumble:
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Question about The 30 Day Shred Levels
So I was just wondering if it would "kill" me to do both level 1 and level 2, one right after the other. I'm looking to up my calorie burn a little bit. Any advice would be wonderful!!!!
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SUCCESS!!!!
Ok ladies, I have to share some news with you all! I am starting Level 2 tonight (so if you don't hear from me tomorrow I'm probably still stuck in my basement!). I wanted to check my progress and I have definitely had some. Here are my stats.... SW: 140 CW: 138 **Lost 2 pds!!! YAY I lost an inch around my waist, a 1/2…
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30DS
So I'm starting the 30 day shred Monday (just got it today!!!) How do you recommend I do this? Every day or every other day,,,3x a week.... What get's the best results? Which way is easest to maintain (I'm not a quiter, but I'm affraid that if I do it every day I won't want to finish it). I did various exercise routines a…
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MOTIVATION
So I do all my exercise down in my basement. My basement has been converted into the kids play area/man cave! So every night when I go down to do my workout I stare at a poster of a confused John Belushi with BEER written across his shirt! NOT very motivating!!!! One of the reasons I decided to do 30DS is because I will be…
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Question about overdoing exercise
So I just started the 30 Day Shred Monday(2/25). I love it and am feeling a difference already (although I know it's all in my head!) My question is..... My thighs are killing me to the point that it's hard to walk. I know that it's a good thing, but I don't want to over do it. I wouldn't mind doing day 3 today but I just…
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How do you curb the craving???
Hi, I'm Jenn......and I fell of the wagon!!! But now I'm getting back on and this is the problem I have been having since Christmas. I am a huge sweets/ice cream lover. If there is a cookie in front of me, I have to have it. If there are 5 cookies in front of me....I have to have all of them. I've learned how to curb this…
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Probiotics
So I've decide to start taking probiotics. I'm looking to some opinions on what people think about it and has it helped.
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Confused....help!
So after reading post after post after post I came to the conclusion that I need to change my calorie intake for the day. I was set at 1200 by MFP, but after reading about TDEE I set my limit as 1353. This is my TDEE minus 20%. Does this sound correct to everyone. Will I still continue to loose weight if I make this my…
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Honey or Sugar in my tea???
So what is everyone's thoughts on this topic. Which would you use.....or what do you use?
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How to loose the jelly roll!
Hi everyone! So I'm looking for some exercises / techniques to loose my belly roll! I'm seing results everywhere else, but my belly still seems to be there! It doesn't seem to be shrinking like my butt and thighs are! HELP! Ps. I am a mom of a 2 1/2 year old so I know some if it is baby fat that just won't go away! Is it…
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Breakfast option
I have been eating oatmeal for the past 2 years now and am starting to get really really tired of it. I know it's good for you, and I have done many different varieties of it but I'm starting to want something different! So, I'm looking for other options. What do you eat in the morning and does it fill you up and keep you…
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How do I Eat More To Weigh Less??
So, I've seen a lot of post / comments about eating more to weigh less. So I poss a few questions. I am new to all this and just looking for some answers...... 1. I am 5'2 and really should only be eating 1200 calories a day.....so how do I eat more to weigh less with calorie restrictions??? 2. What should I be eating????…
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HELP! Loosing Motivation
So I need a little help right now. I have NO motviation what so ever! I was doing so well, and then I went on vacation and now....bam! I just don't feel like moving! I need some help to get me moving again! I need some suggestions! How does everyone stay motivated???? Grrr, I hate this feeling...............
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Hi, I'm Jenn and I'm a MFP addict!
Hello everybody! I figured I'd introduce myself since I have decided to go "hard core" with MFP! I'm not new to MFP, but have just started back up on it. To make a long story short, I'm done using excuses on why I'm not loosing weight, or why I'm sitting on my butt not doing anything! So, I decided 2 weeks ago to start…
