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Today is one year!! (pics)
Hey guys! A year ago today, I work up and decided it was time to get control of my life. I was sick, tired, depressed and well... FAT! Although there have been days/weeks I have been unable to exercise due to pain, or I wanted to give up because I didn't think I was worth it, I stuck it out. I am battling an auto-immune…
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My 6 month progress pics!
I started my journey 6 months from today. I haven't noticed too much of a difference, until I compared today's pics with my first pics. I still have about 30 lbs to go. JUNE 2013 TODAY
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Burning calves!!!!!!! :(
Ok, so I have rather large calves (muscular) for a woman. When I have been running lately (just started again), I get a burning, cramping feeling in them. I try to stop and stretch them, that just makes it worse. Do any of you get this? Any idea what I can do to help it improve?? Thanks so much!!!
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Anyone with MCTD.... please help!!!!
I was diagnosed with MCTD a few years ago but my Dr. didn't explain a lot about it. I have done a lot of research on my own. My issue is, I am having a flare-up. If I went to the Dr. she would just put me on steroids. I Don't like putting that stuff in my body though. I am having BAD joint pain, kidney pain, palpitations,…
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Not sure...
I have been at this since June 2013. I know it has only been two months, but I do not notice a difference. However, I told my pals last month I would post my pics this month. I know it is not a success story, but I am hoping to motivate myself to keep going. I have lost about 5 lbs total and about 9 inches. Please don't be…
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Want to share some positive motivation?
Hey all. I am a 29 year old stay at home mom from Arizona. I have been on MFP for a few years. I have just recently started logging in again after a few months. I always loved it, however, I wasn't getting any motivation and got discouraged. So, I stopped. I don't know about you, but when I log back on and see those…
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THIGHS!!!
Does anyone know of an exercise I can do to decrease my inner thighs? I am tired of them rubbing together. I am athletic and have an athletic/ chunky build, but my inner thighs are horrible. Any help????
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Should I continue??
Ok, I go home to Florida two weeks from tomorrow. I have done the south beach diet before and lost about 13 lbs in two weeks. I started south beach again yesterday, in hopes to drop like 5-10 lbs before I go.. My problem is, I LOVE CARBS!!! I am already feeling like cravings are taking over and like I can't do it. Am I…
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Some parts are not changing!!!
I am doing new rules of lifting for women. I follow the routines, get my protein in 98% of the time and stay under my cals 99% of the time. I have only lost 3 lbs (about to start stage 2). I know I am not supposed to be worried about the scale since I am gaining muscle. However, I have lost inches in my hips, thighs, waist…
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Anyone with Plantar Fasciitis???
Hello, I am struggling with my feet. I was told in December I have Plantar Fasciitis. It started in my right foot. Now, it is in my left foot. I am trying to get some cardio in. Any ideas for what can be done with this issue? My Dr. told me to stay off of my foot for a while. I did, they got a little better, now happening…
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Help from ladies!!!???
Ok, so many of us crave crazy things when that lovely time of the month comes... Well, mine is on its way and I am starting to crave fat, fried and chocolate. Does anyone have any good ideas on how to stay on track, but still kill those cravings?? I really need help.. Plus, I am having two parties this weekend for my…
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Does house cleaning count?
Ok.. So my friends say I am a little OCD and atleast once a week I go through my house and CLEAN IT! I don't mean just straighten up, but clean hardcore, somtimes including my garage and my front and back yards. (Laundry, cleaning out cabinets, closets, carpet, scrubbing tile by hand, walls, basebaords) My question is, if…
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Its just not happening!!
Ok. So, I have been on MFP for a month now. I also started New Rules of Lifting For Women. I do my cardio, lifting and 99% of the time stay under my calories, eating 5-6 small meals a day. My problem is.. I weighed myself two days ago, and I have not lost anything. Knowing I wouldn't lose a bunch of weight in the first…
