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Cardio/toning question
Hey everyone!! Ok..so I'm about 8 to10 lbs from my goal weight!! Hooray!! BUT.. I feel like my skin is like sagging off my bones.. My main way of exercise is jogging..i love doing it and it melts the lbs off. But I'm wondering if at this point i should be doing more strength training?? Does doing all cardio give you that…
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phentermine
I've been a member here for a few years..off and on.. I lost about 35 lbs and gained it all back :( . I've recently come to find out its because I have PCOS which can cause you to gain and also make it almost impossible to lose! So after getting the OK from my gyn and PCP i have decided to start phentermine! My doctors…
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what's the best easy to lose lower belly Fat??
I am nursing my 5 month old and find that when I cut carbs even a little it hurts my milk supply.. also seems to happen when I do cardio :/ i thought it was a coincidence but since I've upped my carbs avg cut the cardio I've been back to normal. anyway, can I just duo strength training type exercises and lose the belly??…
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anyone have any advice on breastfeeding and weightloss
Im breastfeeding my 4 month old and i usually lose weight on 1200 calories a day but lately thats not working! Iam starving to the point of headaches and feeling lightheaded. Does anyone know if breastfeeding really burns 500 calories a day?? Im thinking about bumping my calories up to 2000 i hope thats not too much. But…
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weight lifting for beginners
I have never really been into weight lifting. I just dont really like it. I get bored and frustrated. Anyway, I have learned that I really SHOULD weight lift.. that it can help me to lose weight a little faster.. so I started weight lifting.. well I have my BF help me because he is all into working out and boxing and all…
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My advice on weight loss...
Feel free to add your own :) DON'T start any diet that you see on TV or the internet.. DON'T eat frozen packaged meals(some people think they are ok.. IMO no way!) DO drink mainly water!! DO bake or grill DO eat lots of veggies! DO eat some fruit during the day but not as much as you would veggies DON'T eat red meat!!…
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Afraid to eat ( looking for support)
** Just want to say.. I am taking phentermine and I have heard all the reasons why its horrible.. I know how plenty of people feel.. please dont tell me how I am horrible for taking it or anything negative about my decision to take it.. I am under 2 doctors care =]. the phentermine isnt even the main reason for this post..…
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switching up routine
Hello! I have a question.. Say your body gets use to an elliptical and you switch up and start running outside.. If your body gets use to running outside can you switch up again by going back to the elliptical? Or does it have to be something else??
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Starvation Mode
Has anyone ever actually experienced it?! Just curious.. If so, how long did it take to get to starvation mode and what did you feel like? How long did it take you to get your body back to normal and losing weight again? Disclaimer: I am not in starvation mode.. nor am I anywhere near it.. lol.. I am really just curious..…
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So anxious!
Hey there MFP! I am not new here.. but I am restarting my journey to lose weight. Anyway, last time I was here I lost about 35 lbs within 5 months =] was great. Now I am only a week in but I am SO anxious to be like 3 months in and see where I am lol. I cant stop daydreaming about stepping on the scale and being like 20lbs…
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Is it true??
That when you eat alot of fruit in a day you should basically just ignore what your sugar is on your food diary? I am HUGE on fruit. It is a little frustrating because I am ALWAYS over in my sugar.. I was told my a co worker that this is good sugar and I shouldnt worry about it and just ignore the sugars from fruit. I am…
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SO TIRED OF GOING PEE!!
LOL!!! Anyone with me?! I am trying to drink half my weight for the challenge everyday and its killing my bladder! Poor thing is ALWAYS full.. Me and the bathroom have a new found friendship because I am in there so much! I cant wait until I get use to the extra water im drinking so I can stop taking so many trips! I feel…
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Started phentermine yesterday =]
I posted a blog about it. I am going to keep a daily journal to see how each day is. So far so good! I am excited! I was so nervous to take it! I was nervous this morning as well, I dont know why.. since yesterday was ok. Anyway.. I am excited to see how this goes for me and I am hoping for success!
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Grocery List Help!
I am going shopping tonight for my new lifestyle foods and I need some ideas! I want some variety! So far I have: Boneless/skinless chicken breast Tilapia ( the only kind of fish I like) Corn Broccoli Cauliflour Brussel sprouts Whole grain rice Whole wheat bread egg whites grapes watermelon apples Silk almond milk…
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how many of you
Have your daily calorie goal set to the minimum of 1200? Just curious! I know that for my weight and height and all that good stuff I should be eating like 1500 but I set my goal to the 1200.. I mostly ALWAYS go over but I am still under my 1500 cals a day. I find it easier for me to stay below the 1500 because when I see…
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Seriously... AGAIN?!?!?!?!?! UGH
Ok.. so I am trying to keep up witih my 64 oz of water a day.. BUT If i take ONE more freakin trip to the toilet I am going to rip it out of the floor and use it as a chair in front of me desk and just pee when needed!!!! Does your body ever get use to all the water and adjust so your not in the bathroom every half hour?
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Is it true?
That the slower you lose weight, the easier it is to keep it off??
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What is your goal.. and by what date??
I was reading alot of people goals on here and soo many people want to lose 30 lbs by January! thats only 3 months away! I was hoping to lose 30 lbs by april! lol!! Is it REALLY possible to lose that much in such a short amount of time?!?! And not end up just gaining it all back???? If so then GREAT!!!
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Depressed and Discouraged =[
So, I use to be on MFP all the time in the beginning of this year. And I ended up losing about 30 something lbs! I went from about 190 to 155 =] Life was great! I was motivated and FINALLY figured out the secret to losing weight! Now, here I am about a year later.. And I have gained ALL the weight back! I am back to 190 =[…
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Just need to tell someone!
So, this morning I had an interview with the blood bank =]. Someone close to me is good friends with the director and she is trying to help me get a job! I am oh so excited! I went to school to become a Medical Assistant and once I had my phlebotomy class, I knew I wanted to be a phlebotomist! I am praying that this is my…
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Depressed and Discouraged =[
So, I use to be on MFP all the time in the beginning of this year. And I ended up losing about 30 something lbs! I went from about 190 to 155 =] Life was great! I was motivated and FINALLY figured out the secret to losing weight! Now, here I am about a year later.. And I have gained ALL the weight back! I am back to 190 =[…
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What do you think the best cardio workout is for losing bell
Hi MFP! It's been a while. Well I have done pretty well with my weight loss (except this past month I have slacked MAJORLY) well it seems that I am at a point where I am happy with my body.. except my belly.. I know that fat burning is the way to lose it.. so im wonder in your experience what do you think the best cardio…
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so excited wanted to share =]
I have lost 22 lbs! im so so so happy. i NEVER thought i could do it. I have never been more motivated to exercise and eat right! (i still eat kind of bad on the weekend..but it doesnt seem to be hurting) im losing on average about 8 lbs a month... =] well thanks for letting me share my excitement to you all!
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C25K DAY 1
OMG!!! alternating 60 sec. of jogging and 90 secs. of walking.. really isnt as easy as it sounds (unless your one of those people on week 3 and up or something. lol.. I have never liked running or jogging or even just walking LMAO.. but i love it now!! it was my first day of c25k and omg it was hard. but i KNOW this is…
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Lets give this boy a great last christmas =]**sad**
a 5 yr old is in the last stages of a 2 1/2 yr battle with Neuroblastoma Cancer. The family is celebrating Christmas next week and Noahs request is to get lots of Christmas cards. Lets get him some, please send cards to: Noah Biorkman 1141 Fountain Viewcircle South Lyon, MI 48178 Lets send this little guy some cards.…
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I THINK I BEAT IT !!!! =]
The plateau (did i spell that right?) that i hit!! I was STUCK at 171.. FOREVER.. well I took the advice my fellow MFP members gave and switched up my routine and started eating different foods.. and i have lost 5 lbs!!! since Wednesday!!(must have been water weight) but im so so so happy =] If you read my other post.. i…
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Running Nightmare!!
So i attempted to start running today. Of course i didnt expect to be able to. but i couldnt even jog for 2 min.! lol.. maybe 30 sec.! haha. it really hurt the top of my ankles.. is this normal for a beginner? and how do i get my body to learn how to jog longer...thanks =]
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c25k breakdown..
I want to start doing this.. can someone please break it down for me on how to get started and how it works and all that good stuff =] thanks... I cant seem to find a post that explains how you go about it.. =] for now im going out to attempt to jog HAHA.. i will be back =]
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FED UP!!!
I have been working my butt off since Aug. 4th to lose weight. And now its Nov. [i dont even know what day it is right now!] but i have only lost 4 lbs. WTF... im so upset and just in a fowl mood over this. idk what else to do. i workout 5 days a week 45 min. a day on the elliptical. Its obviously not working for me. i…
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filling low cal/fat recipes
Anyone know any??? PLEASE SHARE!! im dying for something new to eat!!! =] P.S.. Is anyone else having a problem with MFP?? Its running very slow for me today. =[
