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1200 Calories is Not the Only Option
This post is for all those new to MFP who are getting the recommendation to eat 1200 calories per day or feel that is the only way to lose weight. First, this is not the only way to lose weight successfully and often is not sustainable for most people. Why do you ask? Well, it's a low calorie diet and very restrictive. Yes…
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Thank You MFP Mean Peopl
Hey Mean, err, I mean blunt, smug, err...what's the right adjective...successful, correct, educated, using information backed by science mfp community. Why do I say that? Well, recently my hrm strap broke and I'm, honestly, a little lost for psychological reasons, not physical reasons. And that is thanks to you wonderful…
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I went hiking and ....
Besides these two characters that are awesome and I'm biased, The best dogs I saw on the trail in order were 1. a Pit bull, 2. a Pit bull, 3. a Pit bull, and 4. a Siberian husky. All the pitties were awesomely friendly, playful, and just cool dogs. Share you awesome Pit bulls! ETA: Getting pics right, ugh
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Dear Red Faced Girl
I saw you last Friday evening struggling on your bicycle to keep up with your partner. You were struggling to breath and obviously wanting to give up. You could probably feel people staring at your body on the bike wondering "what is that fat girl doing on that bike?" Or maybe some screwballs had already chastised you,…
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60lbs and Counting
I really got serious about changing my lifestyle on Memorial Day 2013. Since then I've lost 45 pounds bringing my total to 60. So I thought it was time to post some new photos. I'm not sure exactly how far I have to go since I'm now focusing on a body fat percentage and not a number on the scale but I'm guessing at least…
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15 Worst Snacks for Weight Loss
Please read with a grain of salt (no pun intended). I think there is a mix of good and misinformation in this article. http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/15-worst-snacks-weight-loss-155700678.html
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OxyElite Pro Warning
Copied from a warning sent to employees: This email is sent on behalf of the Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs Office: All Airmen urged to heed FDA warning about dietary supplements. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising consumers to stop using OxyElite Pro, a dietary supplement, because of suspected…
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Trying to like salmon
Hi all, I'm really trying to like salmon so I could really use some recipes to try. I've never really liked the strong fish taste of salmon but I love most other fish. I think there may also be a texture component as well. But I am willing to try just about anything so bring on the recipes! Thanks
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1 lb = 1 lb = 1 lb
Ok, I'm a geek so this drives me absolutely bonkers. Muscle does not weigh more than fat. Now, let me support my argument with a little chemistry lesson. Mass is a physical property that typically reflects the quantity of matter within an object. Volume is the quantity of 3-dimensional space occupied by a solid, liquid, or…
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Mud Fever
Hi all, Mateuss has mud fever. Has anyone ever had to treat this? Any suggestions on what to clean it with? How to keep it dry? Can I wrap it with a quilt and standing wrap so he can still go out? It's only on one of his front legs for now.
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Signs of overworking your body?
Hi all, lately I've been doing a lot of manual labor in addition to working out with a trainer twice a week, running three times a week, and riding my horse four times a week. Part of the manual labor is digging out stall floors where I board my horse, putting in new limestone and mats, and working at the barn cleaning…
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Have to brag
Mateuss is a horse prodigy. I've had him just under a month, had him in training for two full weeks, and just started teaching him to stretch his neck down under saddle last week and ridden him twice since then. Well I longed him tonight and he stretched his head down once to sniff so I praised the crap out of him. The…
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First 5k need preparation help
Hi all, I'm running my first 5k on Sep 14. I have no idea how to train the week before or if I should eat different the day before or morning of the run. I have 4 more sessions of C25K to finish in the next 10 days and will be doing legs with my trainer tomorrow if that helps at all. My goals are to run the whole time and…
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My 1200 calorie story
Everyday on the message boards there is at least one topic about exercise calories and 1200 calories being right or not. I'm not going to tell anyone what to do or not to do but I want to share my story. When I started back on MFP in May I knew nothing about BMR, TDEE, net calories, starvation mode, etc. and I really…
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Real World Support - Yes or No?
I'm just wondering how many of us are really getting shunned by our real world overweight friends and family? I'm lucky my family is really supportive and my dad has even started walking. But I noticed my real world friends both skinny and overweight are not supportive at all. It seems like my skinny friends, except for a…
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Barn Etiquette (Rant)
Ok, I already ranted to my friends and family but since most of you have horses and boarding experience I thought I get your thoughts. First a little history. I board at a nice barn, not a show barn by any means but nice. The owner allows full, partial, and self-care to better cater to the boarders. A couple of months ago…
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Ugh, my foods touched each other
So I'm eating my egg and one little piece of shredded potato snuck in there. I wanted to spit it out but I'm at work. I've been like this for as long as I can remember, my foods are not allowed to touch each other unless I mix them together. I can't stand the weird taste and the different textures in my mouth at the same…
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32 lb and counting pics
Hi All, Hopefully the photos will actually post. I finally got some progress pictures. So far I've lost 32 lbs. The one on my horse is at my highest weight of 236 lbs. Today I weighed in at 204.
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Need help with migraines
I suffer from chronic migraines as a result of a tramatic brain injury. I'm having no luck treating them with pills. Does anyone else out there get migraines? Does anyone know of any foods that help or make them worse? Or any remedies other than pills? I appreciate your feedback!
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1/3 of this Marathon Complete
So since I started this journey over a year ago at 5'4" and 236lbs a lot has happened. Today I weighed in at 206.4lb. Almost 1/3 of the way to my goal weight. I do not have progress pictures, mainly due to a traumatic brain injury and broken neck. The TBI has left me with chronic migraine and the inability to work on my…
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How long does it really take to form a new habit?
So for three weeks now I've been really watching what I eat (not all healthy), logging everything, measuring portions and cutting back on what I put on my plate. At least for the most part, I've had a couple slips. I've been told several different timelines for a behavior to become a habit. But logically wouldn't one think…
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Confused about net calories
Okay, I'm really confused about net calories. What number should I aim for? My calorie goal is 1570, BMR is 1720, and I burn on average between 800-1000 daily in exercise. I don't get a rest day because of my horse so there is always manual labor there but I try to rest on Sunday. I struggle getting to 1570 calories…
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Am I gaining weight or muscle?
Hi, I've noticed this week my weight loss has stalled. For the last two weeks I've been hitting the weights pretty hard and exercising 5 days per week. I can see my body, especially my arms changing but the scale is going to wrong way. So my question: am I gaining muscle weight faster than I'm losing body fat? Any…
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Fruiting up Water
Hi All, anyone else get tired of plain water? I know I do, sometimes I need a little flavor. I asked my nutritionist about those little packets you add to water and she gave me a better suggestion. Add various types of fresh fruit to a 1 or 2 gallon pitcher of water. It works wonders and is delicious. Currently I have…
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Been here almost 2 weeks
Hi everyone, I've been using this site for almost 2 weeks and I have to say it's been eye opening and is really helping me track my food and exercise. I initially joined just to keep a food diary for my Doctor but have realized there is so much more. Sites like this are wonderful! I need to lose a lot of weight to make…
