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Arms
I've always hated my arms. At 267lbs, I had 'wings' and they were awful. As I lost the weight I still hated my arms. They were one area I thought would never change. They aren't quite where I want them.. but I can finally see a dramatic difference! It feels great.
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Learn to Run
I work at our local YMCA in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia CANADA! Woo We have a clinic we run a couple times a year called "Learn to Run." We have a couple of great people who teach you how to run, starting out small, and ending in celebration. Unfortunately with my scedule (and cowardness lol) I didnt get to take it. But lucky…
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Meats/Fish/Chicken
I find the hardest things to track on here are raw meats like fish, chicken, beef, and pork! They're are so many different enteries and they are all so different in themselves! AHHHH I also find it hard to distinguish what cuts of meat I have? I buy a steak.. it says.. "steak" LOL MFP lists all diffeent types of cuts..…
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Tired
I'm just soooo tired this last week. Im sitting here at work, barely able to keep my eyes open. Ive been sleeping regular hours, if not MORE. Ive been eatting around 1500 cals a day (more on days where im hungrier) I work out 3-4 times a week for about 1 1/2 hour - a mixture of cardio and weights... and Im just feeling…
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Snacking
My snacking is out of control lately!! >.< I am staying under my calorie goal. Im working out 4-5 days a week and trying to drink lots of water. But after I eat my full meals, and I still have tons of calories left for the day, and I just feel like I HAVE TO EAT THEM. So I snack on everything to use up those calories. It…
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PB2 Question
Where does everyone get their PB2 from? I WAS getting on ebay from specific store, but now they dont have the size/type I want!? Looked at Bell Plantation, and they want like 34.00 shipping to Canada! HELP! :P
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Time or Calories?
Here's a question I was wondering about today.. should I be more focused on how LONG of an exercise I get in or how many calories I'm burning?
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Down 93lbs with pics!
Its going on 11 months since I started my true weight loss journey. Im down 93 lbs and still going! Heres some befores: December at 186ish And these were taking yesterday in some new clothes! :D Weighed in today at 173.6lbs!
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Help! Rash/Anitbiotics/Working out
ok.. I got my hair dyed near the beginning of December and had a reaction. I got a rash all over my head. I was given 10 days of antibiotics. Rash got worse. My whole body is itchy now. And the rash is spreading to different places. I'm now on 3 weeks more of antibiotics. Im terribly dry.. my skins, eyes, lips.. It stings,…
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New Scale
So I got a new scale for Christmas. I always used the one at the gym before and now have obviously switched to my new one. I weighed myself on both today and there was a 3.6 lb difference. I had sneakers and close on at the gym, and naked at home.. can there really be that much of a difference? And how do I tell if my new…
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My arms make me sad..
Im so terrified that I will never be able to get rid of this skin under my arms. My arms have slimmed down a lot, but the skin is loose and saggy. Ive been using my dumbells to work my arms, but I dont think Im doing it enough. How many times a week should I work my arms to see a change? I use 10lbs dumbells. And what are…
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Bad day
I recently discovered I could have S.A.D Seasonal Defective Disorder. And today just fell apart. I think I might have the flu cuz I got sick yesterday and feel nauseous today. I got mad at my bf for stupid reasons and I just felt depressed and tired this evening. I something sweet, chocolate.. anything.. so I went to the…
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S.A.D
Wondering if anyone out there suffers from Seasonal Affective Disorder? Im going to see my Dr next week about it, we think I may suffer from it, as my really bad anxiety spells in the past have always been in the winter months. Just wanted to know if there are others out there and what they have done about it?
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Cuts of Meat
I often have a hard time when entering meats.. and identifying the correct cuts. For example, today I cooked a package of Sterling Silver Beef Stir Fry Strips today..... but this doesn't tell me what cut of meat it is?! Is it flank, sirloin, or something else entirely. Or when I cook some pork loin chops (as stated on the…
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Guilt/Shame over eating
Totally ruined my day yesterday. I worked all morning, shopped all afternoon, then brought home food for supper.. fried chicken! Arg, lately I am really feel terrible when I eat bad. Not physically (well, yea that too lol) but mentally Im beating myself up. I wasn't like that months ago. Is that good or bad? :frown: I…
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Food Databases
Im looking for a reliable Canadian website for calories on foods. its hard to judge on here when they are all different. Does anyone know any that are official and reliable?
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Two Fat Happenings in one day. :(
Yesterday while I was at work, a little girl asked me what was under my arm. At first I had no idea what she was talking about, I thought I had something stuck to it, but as I lefted it I sadly realized she was talking about my arm flab. :frown: But she was just a little girl. It really upset me, but I joked it off. I told…
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Burpees, squats, and mountain climbers..
Yesterday I did a Body Blaster Bootcamp! It consisted of burpees( this is what the intructor called them, not sure if there are other names for these exercises), squats, mountain climbers, and some upper body exercises. Today.............. I CAN BARELY WALK!!!!!!!!! Anyone else have this happen? Keep in mind Im a…
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Small Funny NSV
Most of my undies are too big. :laugh:
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Could this be wrong?
K.. the "chicken breast" i used for my sandwich today is confusing. Its packaged at a local market.. Ive been told its the same chicken they use for the subway sandwiches.. which isnt really REAL chicken.. but ANYWAY the package says Serving Size 1 Serving? Doesnt say what a serving is? One breast? so many grams? Anyway,…
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chocolate milk
Sometimes when Im at the drugstore, getting what ever we need, TP, coffee cream (for my bf), etc, I will start thinking. "Oh hey, lots of cheap pops/juices here, i should get one!" Then I think chocolate milk! Milks good for you right? Am I doing myself any favors, or just kidding myself?!
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Canadians!
Hey! Ive been on MPF for about 55 days now, lost 22 pounds, and am looking for more friends!!!!! Hoping to find some Canadians! Im in Nova Scotia Canada :] But I would love friends from anywhere!! Add me! :]
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Changing MFP Goals
So today I entered my weight, id lost a few more pounds (14.8lbs in total), and it asked if I wanted to change my goals now that I've lost weight. How often should you reset your goals? Do you change your original weight to your new weight? Any other tips/information/ideas on this?! Thanks!
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Anyone else having trouble..
loading things on your food diary? It just keeps saying its loading and i cant add my recipe to my diary!! :'(
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Do YOU track these?
Just wondering if people track a few things and why you do/do not. twin sweetener (1 little package is 0 for everything, should it be bothered to be tracked?) gum mints breather freshers of any type really all I was wondering right now, have any to add, feel free.
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Margarine Substitute
When I make a sandwich I need something on the bread other than the veggies/meat that im using. Ive always used Margarine, mustard, mayo. I need something to use instead of margarine, I feel like its too much in my diet!! What are some good spreads that are low in calories and great on a sandwich/wrap/pita? THANKS!
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What store are you looking forward to shopping at?
I cant wait till I can freely go into Urban Planet and buy clothes!! Not having to worry it there is any in my size left and wearing all the hot stufffffffffff!! :D What about you'?
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Cooked or not cooked?
Today I went to have some rice, on the box it says 150 cal for 3/4 of a cup. Is this 3/4 dry? Or the amount after its cooked? Same with Pasta?
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Question!
YOUR DIET PROFILE TARGET Calories Burned From Normal Daily Activity 2,460 calories/day Net Calories Consumed* Your Daily Goal 1,990 calories/ day Daily Calorie Deficit 470 calories Projected Weight Loss 0.9 lbs/ week This is a copy of my goals... what is daily calorie deficit? Is this good or bad.. should it be high or…
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Money..
I just wanted to see if anyone else has this problem. I am on a very fixed budget, I have a set amount of money I spend of groceries each week, which is not a lot. I find it hard to buy healthy fruits and veggies because of the prices. :[ I do what I can, and try to get them, but alot of it has to go to sustainable items…
