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Let's pretend, for a second, that I'm stupid...
I've been wearing my HRM all day, with the hopes of findong out how many calories I burn at work. Well...it hasn't worked out that great, seeing as how I've been in and out of a vehicle most of the day, and for some reason my HRM won't work while driving. Also, I did turn it off if I was sitting for longer than 5-10…
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NSV: I don't look like my license photo!
I had my driver's license renewed last year after I got married. I was also at my heaviest non-pregnant weight. Yesterday my husband and I went to Olive Garden for our anniversary, and they were offering samples of wine. I accepted this time and she carded me. She looked at my ID, then me, then my ID, then me...did this a…
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Why do I feel 8months pregnant?!?!
I recently started C25K(only on W1D2 actually) and I wasn't as sore as I thought I would be. The only thing that hurt really were my hips. Today I completed the second day, and was walking back home and felt like I was waddling! The same waddle you get at 8 months pregnant as your hips are being pulled apart like a…
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Do I really NEED a jogging stroller?
I really want to get into running. The only problem is...my son. I can't get up early enough to go before my husband leaves for work, so I would have to take my little man with me. I don't really have the money to buy a jogging stroller...but I got to thinking...do I really need one? We live on a dirt road, but I've taken…
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STRESS!!!!!
I know "they" say stress is one of the hardest hurdles to weight loss. But what if you can't get rid of the stress? There is honestly NOTHING I can do. I work in a group home with 3 older gentlemen(soon to be a 4th woman with high medical needs). I'm the direct supervisor, overseeing and working with 7(soon to be 11-13)…
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Why do my Thighs BURN?!?!
This has happened twice now to me. The first time, I did 30 Day Shred, the next day Wii Active 2, and by the third day I could barely get out of bed! I couldn't walk without shooting, stabbing, burning pains radiating through my thigh muscles. I couldn't squat to save my life, and it was just a miserable couple of days.…
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C-Sections and extra "pooch"/Flab/WHATEVER
I have found jumping jacks and jumping rope EXTREMELY irritating due to this extra pooch hanging around my mid-section. It bounces and flops...and is all around disgusting! Of course, I'm working to try to get rid of it...but until that happens is there any way to contain it?! Nothing I do seems to help, and it's causing…
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Had to share...Auto Correct
(I can't copy the actual pictures so I'll use person A and person B) A) That's what I've been doing. I eat the humans and low salt tortilla chips as a snack all the time. A) Haha, humans. I meant hummus. I haven't started practicing canabolism. That's not really a good diet plan. B) Humans are kinda fatty. High in protein…
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Need a HRM
I know, I know...everyone is in love with the Polar. BUT...they're just a little out of my reach as far as $$. Can anyone suggest a good HRM that won't break the bank?
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Should I?
I've never been very small, so when I see people who have goals set to "Fit into my highschool jeans" or "Fit back into my wedding dress" or even "Fit into my pre-pregnancy jeans". None of these apply to me! I DO have a pair of size 9 jeans from Middle School(or maybe I sold them..hmmm), but I don't know...I don't think…
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If you reach your mini goal early...
...do you change the dates on the rest? I gave myself quite a bit of room on my mini goals. As it sits now, I have 11 weeks to lose 13lbs to hit my first mini goal. I've lost 4lbs this week alone, and while that may not be typical, I'm just thinking I might hit that goal early. So, do you change your goals if you hit one…
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A "small" success!
I got these jeans from a friend of mine this past May, going by size...they should've fit. WAY to small. Couldn't even pull them up over my butt. I started this journey in August. So far I've lost 22lbs and several inches from my waist and hips. About a month or two ago, I started to be able to wear these jeans, but I…
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Need more calories, but nothing else.
This has happened to me several times. I end up being under the 1200 minimum *required* calories for the day, but am close on everything else. I've already earned 233 calories for exercising, so it's not like I can just rest today. Here's what I have left for the day: Calories: 567; Carbs: 63; Fat: 36; Protein: 14; Sugar:…
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Is my doctor loony?
I went in to see my Primary Care doctor in August, as I thought I had a thyroid issue (was exhibiting all the signs for hypohyroidism). I was 267lbs at the time. My doctor sat down with me and said, "It could be a thyroid issue, but let's talk about what to do if it isn't." She asked me what a typical day is for me, as far…
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C-Sections?
I had a c-section 15 months ago. Although I weigh less now than before I got pregnant, my tummy looks worse! I think it's the whole...not being able to do ANYTHING for 6 weeks after. All those lucky ladies that get to work on their tummies after giving birth...I envy you! Anyways....back on subject...has anyone tackled the…
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What's my activity level?
I'm having a hard time figuring out my activity level. It really changes from day to day. I work in a group home with developmentally disabled adults. Mondays are my office days so I spend most of my time at the computer. I do go buy supplied and run a few errands during the day, but not much. Tuesdays-Thursdays I work the…
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Too much protein and calcium?
Is it really possible to have to much calcium? Especially for a woman??...and if it is, is it bad? As for the protein, I can't seem to stay under on it. I usually don't go over by much (today I think I'll be over by 3) but is it really that bad? I'm pretty sure I asked before, but not 100% sure.
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Why do we have to pay for everything!?!
Weight Watchers, Jillian Michaels, Nutrisystem...we have to pay for it all! Why?? MFP is great, don't get me wrong, but I want something else. I have a Wii Fit, I have work out videos...but I want something more! I want a plan, I want someone to tell me what exactly I should be doing. But of course, it's all so expensive!…
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Time to introduce myself...
I've been here since September, but never formally introduced myself. My name is Annie, I'm 23, have a 14month old son. I've been married since July of this year. I've tried losing weight soooo many times. I always lose the motivation, I have no obedience to stick to a gym...it's pretty sad really. However, since joining…
