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Is there hope?
Hi there! I have a been a member for MFP for a while now, but have never really stuck with it consistently. I have come to grips with the fact that I MUST stick with it. I am repulsed when I look in the mirror and had to clothes shop now. So, I have given myself a challenge. I will log EVERYTHING everyday and work out at…
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Made Serious Changes and Gaining Weight?
So, since January I have made some serious changes in my lifestyle and I'm still gaining weight. Any suggestions on what might be going on? Here are the changes: Cut out a lot of the carbs we were eating, now it's mostly lean protein and veggies and when we do eat carbs, it's very little and whole grain for the most part.…
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Machines - Calories?
My husband and I just joined a gym. I have been yo-yoing the past few years but am sick and tired of being fat so I'm taking it serious this year. I have been doing 20-30 min of cardio and some weight training using the machines. I have also done a session with a trainer and I am doing some core training, etc. When I input…
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HELP! Mexican Food for Lunch
So, I'm meeting my cousin and his wife for lunch at an amazing mexican food restaurant here in town. I usually get the spinach enchiladas with rice and beans (eat about 1/2 of the rice and beans), but I feel like there are a ton of calories. Any suggestions on what to do/not to do while there or food suggestions? Thanks.
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Proud moment!!!
So, I started back at MFP this week. I'm just disgusted at where I am. It's time to make a change in what I began before. So, I am adament. We are going to Vegas for Christmas and I WILL lose 10 lbs before we go....so.....here's my proud moment: I made crockpot fajitas yesterday and ate them without the tortillas for…
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Healthy Crockpot Recipes
I went back to work in April after staying home for 6 years. It has been an adjustment, even though it's been almost a year. I have recently bought a digital crockpot and have begun crockpot cooking, which I have never done before. I love the fact that I can come home and the hard part is pretty much done!!! However, some…
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Going over on sugar!
Hi EV1, I recently came back to MFP and am feeling really good about it. I WANT this and I'm going to MAKE IT HAPPEN this time! The mindset is there. No alcohol for 4 days (usually Sundays get me bad) and have stayed at (or a few under) my calorie intake everyday. The only problem I'm running into is going over on my…
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Recipes on database?
Hi there. I have posted a few recipes to the MFP site. Does anyone know where to go to search for recipes that are input, perhaps by searching the category (i.e., mexican, italian, etc.)?
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Jillian Michael's Yoga Meltdown
Has anyone done this? If so, how are you logging it? Thanks.
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Liquor, beer and diet
So, I am doing great with my workouts and eating right (except for this past Sat.). I put thought into meals and planning; however, I am under a tremendous amount of stress right now. My step daughter, who I love dearly, has had a horrible attitude lately (she has lived with us for 3 years) and we have had to put my…
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125 calorie 8 oz. margarita
This weekend hubby and I were craving a margarita. I told him I was not going to 3 Parrots Taco for their 790 cal margarita although they are amazing. So, I went to the store and found On The Border Light Margarita mix (10 cals per 4 oz). I had previously tried the Jose Cuervo Light which had 0 calories, but not much…
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Sore and Swollen Knee
OK, so. I have been working out hard and am feeling great. I do Jillian's 30 day shred and then I do 20 - 30 min of cardio, whether treadmill, track, bike or elliptical. The only problem is, over the past few days my knee is bothering my. Not excruciating pain or anything, just a lot of pressure and swelling around the…
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Frustrated! Seeking Advice
I have been working our very hard this week (about 1 1/2 hrs a day). This includes Jillian Michaels' 30-day shred, along with the treadmill or track, the bike or elliptical. In addition, I do extra abs and sometimes upper body. I am staying within my calories and not eating all of my exercise calories, but I am not losing…
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Love chips - found a great alternative!
A friend of ours came into town and bought some of these. I'm hooked! To me, they taste like crunchy, non-greasy, Lay's potato chips. For 1/2 serving, which is perfect for a sandwich (still 15 crisps) it's only 55 calories! They are the Kellogg's Special K Cracker Crisps with Sea Salt...little pricy, but I got 2 huge bags…
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Rest day, but didn't - is this OK?
So, today was my "rest" day, but our church was in need of weeding and mowing. I was the only one available so I did it. 80 min. of mowing, yes, 80 and 60 min of gardening (weed pulling). I had a pedometer (iPod app) on the whole time I mowed and the calories logged match up. If I had used Mowing, it would have amounted to…
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Yummy Chicken Tortilla Soup
I was craving chicken tortilla soup yesterday but had a hard time finding a lower cal version so I created my own with what I had in the kitchen. You should check it out! 216 calories per 1 1/2 cup serving (without toppings) I saved it under Karen's Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Help with new recipe - Waffle
Ok, so I was experimenting with recipes this morning to try and develop a low calorie more healthy waffle. I created one that was only 137 calories per waffle/serving size of 5. They have a good flavor, but the texture is not good. It is kinda "mushy" but did cook as well as a waffle. Here is what I used. Any suggestions…
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Cruise in 50 days - HELP!
My hubby is treating me to a cruise and we are leaving March 31. I have 50 days to lose about 20 lbs. My main focus are stomach (upper and lower abs), chicken wings (triceps) and inner and outer thighs. My calves are OK, my biceps and shoulders are OK and I figure the back I can focus on later, it's not terribly bad. I am…
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Motivation Received - Really? Watch this
OK, so my husband's ex wife's sister and brother-in-law came to visit the kids this weekend (they love my husband still). He and the ex BIL were talking, and in the conversation, my hubby was told that his ex and her sister weren't talking anymore because of ME - what??? What do I have anything to do with this? The ex told…
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Net Calories - Exercise Calories - To Eat or Not to Eat
OK, so I have read several different posting on this subject, but I want to confirm what I believe to be the case. I am at 1200 cal/day. When I workout it adds exercise calories. i.e. - today - 1200 calories starting + 602 workout calories = 1802 calories. I consumed 1319 calories and have 483 leftover. As long as I ate my…
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PS3
Does anyone have a PS3 that they use to workout with? I want a Wii for the Wii fit programs and my husband want a PS3 and says I can workout using it like the Wii. Need suggestions. Thanks
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Leftover Turkey Casserole
I have posted this in the database. It started out as a pasta dish, but I turned it into a casserole along the way. It is 402 calories per serving and is great to use your leftover turkey. I served with steamed broccolli and there was a lot of flavor. Ingredients: 1 1/2 c turkey 1 can peas 1 can cream of mushroom soup (I…
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Nike Running Pants (Tights)
I am training to do a 5K in February and my "gym" is on my back porch. It is enclosed, but not insulated and very drafty. I live in Texas so it doesn't get "freezing" here that much, but it still gets cold. I bought a pair of Nike Dri Fit running pants which are pretty much tights. I love them! They are awesome and very…
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HRM vs. Database
OK, so I purchased a CVS HRM. I got a great deal on it so I thought I would give it a try. I think I got ripped off. At first, I accidentally got a size Large so I took it back and traded it for a Medium. It fits good; however, I did my elliptical for 2 min. at a pretty decent pace and sweated my bottom off. I felt great…
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So, what's for dinner tonight?
Here we are having: Stuffed Poblano peppers Black Beans Spanish Rice
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HRM from CVS
OK, so I got really excited the other day when I was shopping at CVS. I found a HRM on clearance for about $9. It was originally like 60. It has all he funcitons that I was looking for with the pedometer, stopwatch, calorie counter, etc. I tried using it today and it seemed to be WAY off. I did 20 min. on the elliptical…
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The rut continues
Ugh! I am having a horrible time trying to get out of this rut. I have been working out and eating pretty well, but I feel fat, bloated and yucky. I haven't gained any weight, but haven't lost any either. I find myself craving sweets (it is that week), and it's as though my will power is gone! My son has been transported…
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Bittersweet morning - hurt hand
So, this morning is bittersweet for me. It's a beautiful morning, but my step son, who is autistic and mentally challenged (not to mention the mood disorder), had to be hospitalized yesterday after an episode. He will be fine. They will adjust his medication and hopefully he will be home soon. During the process in which I…
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Made Great Choices Today!!!
I'm so proud of myself and I have realized today that I really want this and will keep doing it no matter what. I had two opportunities to go all over the map calorie wise, but I didn't. I have an autistic, mentally challenged step-son who does not always do well in public environments. My husband has been out of town all…
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Beginner - 5K training
I live in Texas and the Cowtown marathon is coming up in February. I would really like to try my hand at running the 5K portion of it. I have never been much of a runner but have really been interested in getting into it lately. I have begun the couch to 5K program, but need to know if I have the possiblity of being ready…
