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Shorts NSV!
I tried on a pair of shorts that I couldn't even get over my hips when I went on vacation in February (but was within a couple lbs of where I am now) and THEY FIT! They're still a bit tight around my waist, but HELLO! I could put them on AND Button and zip them!!! I have since put my scale away (hidden under my bed) and…
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Game: What's YOUR perception of where I'm from?
Green Bay, WI, USA
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If you don't want to follow MFP calorie guidelines...
I found this to be useful and fairly well explained: Your caloric needs are dependent on your age, sex, weight, height and activity level. Once you know your caloric needs, you can calculate how many calories you need to cut to lose weight. There are typically two calculators used to determine the number of calories…
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Schedule Question
Hello all! My 30DS schedule is as follows: 2 days 30DS 1 day cardio 2 days 30DS 1 day cardio 1 day off Repeat Now...yesterday was supposed to be day 5 for me but because of the holiday and my own laziness, I didn't work out. I did today, however. Tomorrow is SUPPOSED to be a cardio day for me. So here's my question, which…
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30DS Schedule Question
Hello all! My 30DS schedule is as follows: 2 days 30DS 1 day cardio 2 days 30DS 1 day cardio 1 day off Repeat Now...yesterday was supposed to be day 5 for me but because of the holiday and my own laziness, I didn't work out. I did today, however. Tomorrow is SUPPOSED to be a cardio day for me. So here's my question, which…
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Ever say "I just don't care today"?
Since I started MFP 35 days ago, I've lost inches and pounds. I'm glad of the direction I'm going and even though I wish I had more progress, I can see I'm doing good. Today, however, I just don't have the energy or motivation to care what I put in my mouth. Ever have one of those days? And today especially is dangerous…
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Need a goal...
My last goal was our Trip to Mexico that we took in February. I didn't meet that goal, and while I WAS 17 lbs less, it wasn't exactly what I wanted. So now...since we don't have a trip coming up, I need a new goal. Anyone got any ideas? I'm open to really anything! A few thing we have coming up are: June 16 - My son's pool…
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Can someone PLEASE just tell me....
how many calories I should be eating? I'm SO confused by all of these TDEE and BMR and Exercise calorie posts! If I just need to let MFP do it, I'm good with that. But that's not what it sounds like. Here are numbers... CW: 201 GW: 175 Height: 5'9" Age: 34 I exercise 6 days a week for about 30 minutes (sometimes more, but…
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Extra Calories - What do you eat?
I upped my calories to my BMR on Monday. Gotta say...it's a LOT easier bugeting now. BUT...today I noticed that after I got all of my food for the day put in, plus my exercise caloires, I have 836 calories LEFT to eat!! So...seeing as how this NEVER Happens to me, I have no idea what to eat without diving head first into…
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Sex IS Exercise!
According to Women's Health: A More Toned Bod Sex counts as cardio! A romp can burn anywhere from 85 to 250 calories, depending on the length of the session (obviously a quickie will be less strenuous than an all-night pleasurefest), says Meston. In fact, cardiologists consider sexual activity comparable to a modest…
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Up my calories? To What?
Hello all! I seem to be on somewhat of a plateau for the past couple of weeks, so I'm wondering if I should up my calories? And if I do, what do I up them to? Here are some stats: CW: 199 (sometimes up to 202 depending on the day) Current calorie goal: 1350 Exercise: work out at least 30 minutes per day....usually walking…
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30DS Level 2 - why do people hate it?
I just started 30DS level 1 yesterday, but I keep reading posts about everyone hating level 2. Why is that? What's wrong with it? LOL
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Not really diet related, but...
I just happened to realize that Easter is NEXT WEEKEND. And I haven't put any thought as to what to put inside the eggs we hide for our kids (6 and 3). I am about 95% against candy for them (they get it once in a very great while), so I'm looking for ideas of healthy snacks or other ideas. So far, I've got coins, nuts,…
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My Almost 6 yr old Son Wants to Participate...
Last night while I was riding my stationary bike, I was logging my food and exercise on my computer. My son (almost 6) asked me what I was doing and I told him that this program helps tell me how many calories to eat to be healthy. After I explained what a Calorie was, he wanted me to do it for him. But since he's so…
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"Normal" food?
Is anyone else trying to do this weight loss thing on NORMAL food? What I mean by "normal" food is, the same food your own family eats. Not Protein Shakes, or supplements, etc? My main goal during my weight loss journey is to not up my grocery bill by buying "diet" foods. If it's something the rest of my family won't eat,…
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Does anyone else....
hear the Pina Colada song and think "Ohh...Pina Coladas......" Never even thinking about the fact that the guy is singing about cheating on his woman? Or am I alone here...:blushing:
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Capri NSV!
I was putting on a pair of capris today and noticed they were tighter than I normally wear. Of course I got all down and depressed, etc. But then I happened to look at the tag…they’re a size smaller than normal!! Yeay!
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Thought I'd post this meal idea...
Last night for dinner we had Chicken Fajitas (Chicken, green and red peppers, onion, and fajita seasoning). I had 1 on a flour tortilla and another serving without the tortilla but I mixed it with cut up romaine lettuce and tomato. This was SO good and filling! I brought it for lunch today and it was a HUGE salad! I paired…
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Sedetary vs. lightly Active?
I have a question regarding these settings. While I do have a desk job, I'm up by 6 - 6:30 in the mornings and rarely sitting down before 8:00 pm at night. I do sit during the day to work, but otherwise I'm up and moving every other time of the day (including MANY trips to the bathroom because of all the water I drink and…
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Pizza cut into squares?
How do you figure out the calories for a round pizza cut into squares? That's how most of the local pizza places around here cut their pizzas, but I have no idea how many squares equals 1 regular piece!
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BMR vs. Recommended Daily Calories?
I know this is been rehashed but I just now investigated it myself. I just looked at my BMR and it says 1672. My daily recommended caloric intake is 1400 for the weight I want to lose. Why the difference? Is 1400 too low for me? I try to get at least a 1/2 hour walk in daily and I definately eat all of my exercise…
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Where are all the Cheeseheads??
Where are you located? Are you LOVING this weather for the MIDDLE of MARCH??? I'm in Green Bay and I have gotten out EVERY day it's been above 40. It's unbelievable. I don't want to waste or miss a minute of it!!! Have a great and SAFE St. Patty's Day!
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Toning shoes (Avia, Nike, etc)?
Any opinions on these? I'm thinking of asking for some for my birthday but before I do, I'd like to know if they actually work or which brands are best? Since walking is the majority of my exercise, I'd love the extra toning effect (if they really do work!).
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Need a more specific goal...
I'm looking for a SPECIFIC goal to work towards. I have my UGW to work towards, but that seems so far off. I'm looking for a more specific short term goal. For example....weigh 190 by Easter, or something like that. Any ideas? Right now I'm limited on exercise (basically to walking) because of a sore back. I'm trying…
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I LOVE....
seeing success before/after pics! They're SO inspirational! I can't wait to post some of my own!!! Keep it up everyone! You're all doing FANTASTIC!
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Anyone have this problem?
I'm not sure if it's so much a "problem" bu ta conundrum....when I tell people I'm trying to lose 30 - 35 lbs, they say "Where?? You do NOT need to lose that much!". I'm tall and fairly muscular (under all the fat) so I can carry extra weight easier than most people. Don't get me wrong, I definately don't mind hearing…
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NSV - Food Victory!
Kind of a food victory for me today..I forgot my breakfast and water cup at home today. So instead of hitting McD's or Panera (which frankly didn't even cross my mind surprisingly), I decided to eat the oatmeal muffin and apple I brought as snacks. Then I stopped at a gas station for a bottle of water to refill. Actually…
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Bowling
How do I log bowling on a league? Generally 3 games takes 3 hours, but I'm not continuously bowling for all 3 hours, so how do I log that?
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Zumba?
I've heard really good things about this and am looking for thoughts on the best video and/or Wii game for someone who has never done it. I also have problems with one of my hips after I exercise...will this hurt it?
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Resturant food calories?
My family and I are going out to a local mexican resturant (read...no nutritional info available) for dinner tonight. I'm thinking of getting the fajitas...but how do I figure out the calories for that? Is there a tool or anything here on MFP that can help me?
