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What's your most recent NSV?
What's your most recent Non Scale Victory? Tell us and let's share similarities. Mine was: Starting at a size 26... I was getting ready for church last Sunday. I first tried on a size 24 and it fell of my hips. Then a size 22... same thing. Finally I tried on a size 20 and it fit but very comfortably. :) They were actually…
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How to recover from a binge?
Hi there, I am yet again coming to the MFP community for advise and suggestions on my most recent issue. Today I was out with friends and I WAY over ate. I'm talking like 1,500 calories over my daily goal. I know I shouldn't have done it, but you can't take back what you've done. You can only reverse your mistakes and…
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Living with Fibromyalgia
Hello everyone, I'm a 20 year old female and I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia 2 years ago at the age of 18. I've been in pain really as long as I could remember. The basic touch of a persons hands on my neck would leave me in tears. My mother was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia at the age of 29 years old. I sat down and…
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Favorite Workout Song...
Tell me! :) I'm stuck on: Korn - Coming Undone Lil Jon- Let's GO I need more. :)
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Let me see your Tattoos :)
Post a picture of your tattoos. :) Here are mine to start it off. (You can't see it because of the shoe, but it continues all the way to my toes) Let's gooooo.........
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What is NET Calories?
Can somebody please help me with this. I see people on MFP talking about them and how important they are, but I still don't understand exactly what they are. Can somebody please explain to me Net Calories, why they are important, and how to "meet" the goal in order to lose weight.... Thank you so much! I'm just super…
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Striiv: Personal Trainer in Your Pocket
Has anyone used this device. I'm seriously debating buying it. I would like to hear opinions. I put information about it below for those who haven't heard of it before. :) Thanks y'all! Just like hiring a personal trainer, Striiv motivates you to achieve results by encouraging you to get moving and rewarding you for doing…
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My progress.... so far.
40lbs down when this "after" picture was taken... Just the start. :)
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Please Help Me- Lupus Walk 2012
Hi Everyone, Tomorrow, May 5th, 2012 I will be participating in my first 5k for a charity very dear to my heart. This walk will benefit the Lupus Foundation of America. My Mama, Nicole was diagnosed with Lupus in 1998. Ever since that day the life of my Mother and my family members was changed forever. Everyday my Mama…
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I <3 my dogs! Post a picture of your pet! :) (PICS)
I love my Golden Retrievers. Here are some pictures of us today. :) Post some pictures of your family pets. :)
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Dancing for Weight Loss.
Hey everyone, I have a question... I love the Hip Hop style dancing. Especially Ciara and Beyonce. I'm a Diva, Never Ever, 1, 2 Step.... wow! They look so sexy doing it. So, I figured that I would try dancing to lose some weight and to feel sexy about myself. Wow, that attempt was a fail. lol. I looked like a Seal on Acid.…
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My Weight Loss (PICTURES) :)
Hey everyone! I just wanted to share my results from the last three weeks! **With Pictures!** Week One: 291.5 lbs Week Two: 282 lbs Week Three: 275 lbs I would just like to say I know that I know I lost a lot of weight but my first weigh in was post surgical (Had MRSA) so I must have had some water weight. Needless to say…
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Today I got...
A new pair of Reebok RUNTONE Shoes thanks to a gift certificate! Only $35 at Rack Room Shoes in Charlotte! I <3 them! :) :)
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Help me, please!
Hi everyone, I really need everyone’s advice. About a week ago I went to the Hospital and found out that I had MRSA. They hospitalized me for 3 days. In that time I had surgery done to remove the problem that caused the MRSA. I was being pumped with Antibiotics 24 hours a day and also Dilaudid every 2 hours. The Dilaudid…
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Awesome Mexican Dish Recipe (107 Calories!)
Hey y'all! I found a recipe yesterday online and cooked it for my entire family. EVERYONE LOVED IT! Oh my goodness it was so good and it's super healthy for you. I have also posted the nutrition facts below. It took me about 20 minutes from start to sitting down for dinner. Okay, here it is. :) Salsa Chicken Burrito…
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What do you think?
I'm so done with my father. He has never cared about me. I talked to him last month and he said he would call me back. I waited over a month before calling him to tell him that I was about to have surgery. He didn't answer and I finally called him back today. I told him how I really felt. I told him that he was never there…
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A picture of me before I gained 180 pounds..,..
I was 13... I am 20 now, and this picture is my daily inspiration. Just thought that I would share. Aprox 120 Pounds GO GATORS!!! ;)
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The Inspiration Collage Craft (With Pics)... Join in!
Okay Ladies (and any Gents), I got bored and I decided to make a Collage to Inspire me when I think I can't do it any longer. In my collage is a picture of me at my Goal Weight (Old Picture) as well as Quotations and Sayings that have meaning to me and that I know will keep me motivated. I want everyone to take this idea…
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My Custom Shirt for the Lupus Walk in Charlotte!
Hey everyone, On May 5th I will be participating in the Lupus Foundation Walk in Charlotte for my mother who is a Lupus Patient. I decided to get a custom shirt made for the walk. It hasn't arrived yet so I don't have pictures but here is the info. Tell me what you think. :) Front: This Gal' Hates Lupus. (With Arrows…
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My New "Mini-Goal". :)
Hey Everyone, Okay, so today I decided to buy a "Goal" T-shirt... in reality it's a "Mini Goal". When I started my lifestyle change I was 3x shirt. I'm currently a 2x. The shirt I bought is a size XL. Now, calling all Southerners.... You'll know exactly what this is. I even have a pink and camo one tattooed on my body. :)…
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Calories Burned Question- Need MAJOR Help.
Okay everyone. I'm trying to figure out how many calories I burn per hour resting. I found a link to the mathematical problem at http://www.livestrong.com/article/221621-formula-for-calories-burned-during-exercise/. Here is the equation: Women use the following formula: Calories Burned = [(Age x 0.074) -- (Weight x…
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To all my Adele Lovers...
I don't know about you, but I LOVE Adele. <3 She is my absolute favorite. Not just her music but she is also a beautiful and strong woman. :) Anyways, I ordered her CD off eBay but it's not gonna be here for a bit so I have been watching/listening to the individual songs on Youtube and that's fine but it's a pain in the…
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I'm looking for MFP friends..
I've been on MFP for about 20 days and would love to have more friends. I like to message and write on peoples profiles. I also will comment on your food and exercise updates. :) I am looking for some people to communicate with and share current struggles and accomplishments as well as motivation and encouragement. A…
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So how long...
How long did it take for people to really notice your weight loss and hard efforts? I'm really interested to know everyone's experiences. :) Even with the change below, no one has really said anything aside from the MFP Community. GO GATORS!!! ;)
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Do you see a difference?
Here is my Before and "Ongoing" (recent) pictures. Can you see a difference? I've lost close to 40 pounds. :) I apologize for my dirty mirrors. ;) hehe GO GATORS! :)
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Goals, goals, goals...one week at a time! (Challenge)
Hi everyone! For me personally, with still 140 Pounds to lose, when I think too far in the future I get discouraged. It's kinda hard to think that you can accomplish that much... also thinking about how long it can take is frustrating as well. Because of this, I have decided to do Weekly Mini Goals. I have shared this with…
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Any P90X Users out there...
I am wanting to try the P90X System because I have heard and seen great results from it. In your opinion, how hard would you say it is? Did you feel like you got a really intense workout? What were your results while being on the program? Please share! :) Thanks!
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The GOOD Carb...
Maybe y'all can provide some insight. What is the difference between a Good Carb and a Bad Carb? Can you explain and also provide examples? Thanks! :)
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What's your favorite....
What's your favorite protein enriched food? Mine is personally Cottage Cheese. I love it! Let's share our favorites and give ideas to mix things up a bit. :)
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I just don't understand.... It's haunting me!
So I went to the doctors today. On my way to the doctors I was driving behind a car and all of sudden the car slammed on it's breaks and then BOOM! Horrible accident. I pull over my car and run out to help. The lady that slammed on her breaks was my age (20 something). Her whole windshield is smashed in, smoke everywhere,…
