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Counting fruit calories?
Does anyone LEGIT not count fruit calories? I AM aware that everything (almost) has calories, but when I was with weight watchers briefly, fruit was 0 points. I have been trying to eat a lot of fruit to curb my cravings for more unhealthy things, but the amount of mini clementines I've had today probably counts as a few…
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Crossfit, counting calories, no weight loss!
My husband and I started Crossfit a month ago. We go three times a week and push ourselves. Before this, we were the most inactive and out of shape people in the world so this has been crazy intense. We were also addicted to fast food and I was eating 2,000 to 3,000 calories a day! The day we started Crossfit we stopped…
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I know it's only been three days but I am GAINING. HELP!
My doctor put me on phentermine. Please no phen bashing, that's not what this is about. I'm very overweight and crave sugar constantly. I was also feeling so tired all of the time, no energy at all. I've been on this medication for a little less than a week and it has surely given me more energy. I love that. As far as…
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Help me say no!
Okay guys, my husband offered to pick up fast food tonight when he's off work. It sounds SO good. I'm already over my calories and know I will be disappointed in myself after the fact. Words of encouragement? Tough love? TIA!
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Crossfitters here?
Hubby and I are going to our first class tonight and I'm so excited! I went to one once and loved it, but I want to know how dedicated Crossfitters do it....how did it change your mind/body for the better?
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Doc says no running, so......walking?!
Hi guys! I really need your help. Despite my love for running, it's taking a terrible toll on my knees and ankles and doc suggests I find something that won't screw with me. I have decided to focus more on a less impacting workout, and I know a lot of people have success with simply walking. Does anyone have any walking…
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How often do you work out?
My husband and I technically started this new weight loss journey back in November and did fantastic for a couple of months. Then we took more than two days off in a row and that was it--bam, we were back to where we were. With that being said, this time around we try to go to the gym every, single day to do SOMETHING. We…
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Anyone had success with Couch to 10K?
I'm 5'9", 237 pounds, so pretty heavily overweight. Yesterday I started the Couch to 10K program on my app, and today was my second day. Just a half hour run/walk that is kicking my butt, not to the point I can't do it, though. I am really liking it! I am hoping I'll have weight loss success and wanted to ask if anyone…
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Readers and writers!
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This is one of those, "what made you do it" posts ;)
Okay, I know this question gets asked a lot, but I was over-thinking everything tonight and got to pondering some of my big moments. I think recently it was Thanksgiving with my dad's side of the family. In a room of almost 27 people, I was the biggest person in the room and my husband wasn't far behind me. Saw the…
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Gaining weight, not losing.
I know! I know....I shouldn't even look at the scale, but I do. Started working out and staying under my calories last week, and I have gone up 2-3 pounds instead of down. Come on, now, friends....what am I doing wrong?
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Workout plan for young, overweight couple?
Hello all! I've been a member of MFP for over a year now and am just now coming back to it....my husband and I are trying to have a baby and we realize that our weight isn't helping with that. I am 5'9" and 230 pounds. My husband is 5'10" and 230 pounds as well. We just got a gym membership and will be starting our new…
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I'm not one to ask for support much, but here it goes....
I'm struggling guys. I am really, really struggling. I am up 40 pounds in two years. Got married last month, was absolutely horrified when I saw the pics. Doc told me I may not be able to get pregnant with my weight, and it is just tearing me down. I want to be a firefighter, but at this rate the combat physical would give…
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What is the ONE food that you cannot avoid?
For me, my addiction is the Lofthouse Frosted Sugar Cookies. Oh my GAWD. They are soft and moist and completely delicious....nothing else will do me in like those. I will eat an entire box in a night. What about for you?
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National Guard, Army Reserve ladies, and Army SPOUSES!
I'm 22 years old, getting married next month to a wonderful man who is 23. Since I was 18 I have considered joining the National Guard. I always wanted to feel like I am DOING something in my life. I wanted that feeling of pride and accomplishment. I was days away from joining when I was told I was too fat. Of course I…
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Throat seems to close up after working out?
I have no idea what's going on! Whenever I work out I will end up hacking up a lung for hours afterwards. Then my throat feels like it is swollen and when I cough it its raspy and sometimes wheezy. From what I know I have never had asthma, but I have heard of exercise induced asthma. I am out of shape, yes, but what is…
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No bashing or negativity....ten days late w/ period...
I'm 10 days late. Took 3 pregnancy tests. Two the first day and another one three days in. All negative. Now have to wait until I am paid to get another one. No stress, no change in diet, nothing new. No huge pregnancy symptoms except for mild, random cramping occasionally and frequent urination. My insurance doesn't kick…
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How old were you when you had kids?
So this is probably personal but I'm curious as to if I'm the only one who is holding out! I'm twenty one. My boyfriend (future husband) is 22. My mom was 20 when she had me. She's an amazing mother. All of my friends are pregnant and/or having kids. Literally, everyone. I feel like I should NOT have a kid at 21! I feel…
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This is it....
No, but seriously, though.....I'm tired of this. I have gained a little over 40 (!!!!!) pounds since I've been with my fiance in almost two years. I'm done with it. I have spend many a day indulging in Taco Bell and Little Caesars and Roberto's Carne Asada Fry Burritos.....*drool* And I'm not saying I'm going to cut them…
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Crossfitters, how often...?
I tried it today and am in love....great trainer, great people, and I'm feeling it! I definitely plan on getting a membership. My question is, is 3 days a week enough, or should I do more? will 3 days give me results? what do you all do, and what kind of results do you see from it? I am overweight, out of shape, and trying…
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Anyone successful with Shakeology?
I finally gave it and ordered it yesterday. Now that I am down $140 bucks (gulp) I'm really wondering if people have been successful with the shake.....how do you prepare it, which meal do you do, etc?
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I hear about it all the time...Crossfit.
So I'm 22. About 5'8", 230 pounds. I have never taken working out very seriously until recently when I decided that I wanted to be a firefighter. OBVIOUSLY, my laziness had to end there. In 2015 I will be taking the firefighter combat challenge, and I want to be so in shape that the combat test will be a piece of cake. We…
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What's your definition of an 'Adrenaline Junkie'?
So I'm an EMT for my city's ambulance. I'm also working on becoming the first female firefighter on the department by 2015. I love blood, drama, and intense situations which is why I do what I do. (Okay, okay, and to help people....whatever. ;) The other day my fiance (who is a Pharmacy Technician) and I were talking about…
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When do you STOP eating?
I know a lot of people have a cut off time in the evening when they have their last meal. I'm struggling with that since my bedtime is generally around midnight, sometimes later. When it your "cut-off" time to eat and how do you curb hunger afterwards? Does the body adapt?
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Spousal Cheaters?
Is it ever okay to forgive a cheater? If so, under what circumstances?
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Did Zumba really burn that many calories?!
I am 225 pounds. I just did a 45 minute Zumba "class" at home. I didn't stop. There were twelve songs. It kicked my *kitten*. According to a calorie calculator I found online, I burned 648 calories....does this seem right? If so, I'm impressed! If not....shucks ;)
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Not only am I getting married in October.....
But I'm going on a CRUISE in December with my favorite band of ALL TIME Matchbox 20.....and not only that, but my fiance is planning a second cruise for our actual honeymoon.....am I going to be this big when these events come? HELL NO! Anyone who wants motivation or support or friendship please add me! Any other…
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How much are we wanting to lose?
For me, I would LOVE to lose 60+.....that means I have to work my *kitten* off! What about all of you?
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Why do I have uterine cramping??
Does anyone have experience with uterine/lower abdominal cramping? I hope this isn't inappropriate, but I bled on the 2, 4, and 4th of January, (Really dark blood clots) so I can't imagine it's my period again. I've been on and off the pill and am wondering if the sporadic schedule is messing with my body. I would go see…
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Losing weight without excercising?
I don't plan on doing that, but has anyone had great success with simply keeping under their calorie goal and not working out much? I know it's frowned upon by a lot of people but I'd just like to know how people have been able to do it.
