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4'10 and need to lose 40-50 pounds (Looking for friends with similar height and weight to lose)
Hey everyone! I've been on a weight gain journey for the past 5 years (not because I wanted to). don't know what else to call it! anyways - I've now hit my breaking point of 160 on a 4'10 woman which puts me into the obese category :( I need to lose 40 pounds just to get back to healthy weight range. I'm 33 and it is…
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Croutons on salad swap/suggestions??
ok, I love my salads, but I love having something salty and crunchy on them like croutons or tortilla strips. Anyone have a swap for these that you found you like?
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Anxiety meds - did they make you gain weight or lose??
I'm just curious. I'm fixing to be put on some by my doctor. When you got put on an everyday anxiety medicine, did you gain or lose weight? did it help with over/under eating? what are you/did you take? Thanks in advance!
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Looking for friends doing the 21 Day Fix
I just started day 1. I would like some friends who are also doing this workout and/or the eating plan to help keep me motivated!
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fitbit issue?
so I changed my weight +5 pounds at the beginning of this week and now fitbit is telling me i'm burning like a few hundred more calories a day. anyone else's fitbit doing something crazy? Like maybe its double counting exercise calories burned or something?
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Running and Turbo Fire Schedule
Anyone have a hybrid schedule they do to incorporate running into their turbo fire? or any suggestions on how to incorporate? I want to start running again but love my TF....but I also can't work out for 2 hours a day either to try to do both
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Healthy Dessert Idea for Holiday Party
What are your suggestions???
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Things to eat with bean dip
what are some things that taste good with bean dip that is not a chip? I read somewhere this is a good protein snack but it didn't say what to eat with it.
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Shakeology vs. GNC Total Lean 25
So I got a free sample of Shakeology with my Insanity purchase. I've tried it and it was pretty good. But I was wondering what the difference is between the Shakeology and the GNC Total Lean 25, besides the greens and the price? Is there another way to get the greens that are in the Shakeology without paying for…
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Lexapro and weight loss?
I have read tons (mainly) of stories about people getting on anti-depressants, including lexapro (which I just started taking) and gaining all sorts of weight, (which is part of the reason I'm depressed in the first place). Does anyone have a story in which they didn't gain weight, where it was at least maintained or lost?…
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What do you eat before your morning workout??
When you literally crawl out of bed, get dressed and head to your workout?
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Where is everone?
OK, so I'm one to talk...I haven't been the best at posting the past week... but I got on the boards prepared to join in today and it seems like there isn't a lot of participation :sad: where is everyone??
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Vanilla Shakeology Help!
So I received the vanilla shakeology a while back (too long ago to return it). I've tried mixing berries and almond milk with it and OJ and almond milk and still think its horrible. Anyone have any good recipes that work with this flavor? I love my chocolate....and was super excited about vanilla.....but have been…
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Jamaica and Antigua - anyone been?
I am going both places at some point this year...any recommendations on resorts or where to stay? things to do? :smile:
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What's your favorite recipe - healthy or made healthier?
I am going to cook several meals this weekend and freeze them in individual portions. I want some ideas that maybe I didn't think of! It can be really healthy or a recipe that you have made substitutions to for it to be healthy. What's your favorite?!
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anyone attend WW meetings?
i've done WW in the past and had a lot of success. I really like going to the meetings, but I like tracking on MFP better (and now there is a way to have your points calculated for WW through MFP so you dn't have to double track). Does anyone else go to the meetings but track through MFP? I'm considering it but it also…
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Fitbit versus Heart Rate Monitor?
I am curious as to how many calories I burn on average a day. I do have a heart rate monitor. But would any one suggest trying the fitbit instead? what are the benefits of one versus the other?
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Need motivation - went from 10 pounds to lose to 25!
I'm Amber. I'm not new to trying to lose weight. I've just been out of the game for a while. I remember when I thought only needing to lose 10 pounds was hard (I'm 4'10)....now I have 25 and I'm a little overwhelmed. Its the first time I've needed to lose this much weight. I've let myself creep up to this by making lots of…
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Question about Galloway 5k Training Schedule
I've normally done C25k but just heard about this and thought I would give it a try. I have a quick question though...for each day a week it gives you a different exercise, but on the run day it says run X number of minutes. (I will use "run 15 minutes" as an example)...Does that mean in total with running and walking…
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Fitbit users: what is your daily steps goal?
I'm just curious for those who have fitbits or other devices....what are your step goals each day? how many calories do you burn on average in a day?
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I need non-beachy vacation ideas :)
I already have a beach vacation planned with my mom for the upcoming year but me and a friend want to go on vacation somewhere. She too is going on a beach vacation so we are trying to think of a cool place to go for a week that is not "beachy". It can be anywhere in the world.... suggestions?! :smile:
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Need help: Anyone else have problems with the weekends?
Ok, so over the past few weeks I have logged EVERYTHING (literally every drop, bite, lick, taste) and it appears that I do pretty good staying around my calories (1400-1500/day) during the week, but on the weekends, I use a lot more. The obvious solution is to scale back on the weekends, which I plan on doing. However, I…
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Anyone been to Kauai?
where did you stay and would you recommend it? I am looking to go in July and need to start looking into things!
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Ladies under 5'0 success stories please!
I'm in need of some motivation :) I'm 4'10 so I know how hard it can be to lose even a few pounds...Please post your success story if you don't mind...
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what pork do you use for pulled pork recipes?
what is the best "type" of pork for slow cooker recipes? I'm trying for it not to be too fatty.... I know there is pork butt, pork shoulder, pork loin, etc... I'm looking make it this weekend and my recipe called for pork roast but I couldn't find it in the grocery store last night....
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What do you do on your days off from C25k?
do you rest or do some other form of exercise? do you still go for walks? I want to workout more than 3 days a week.
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What small changes are you making to lose weight?
I'm just curious....what small changes are you making each day to help in your weight loss? For me, besides just trying to make wiser food choices, I'm trying to walk at least 1,000 steps at lunch time (about 10-15 minutes)....
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Anyone starting C25k this week?
I am going to start today...was wondering if anyone else is starting that wants to be accountability friends? Please let me know! I could use the motivation and support! thanks!
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Need some motivation....went from 10 pounds to lose to 25!
I'm Amber. I'm not new to trying to lose weight. I've just been out of the game for a while. I remember when I thought only needing to lose 10 pounds was hard (I'm 4'10)....now I have 25 and I'm a little overwhelmed. Its the first time I've needed to lose this much weight. I've let myself creep up to this by making lots of…
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Couch to 5K Question
so I've done couch to 5k several times before, but I've always at least walked in between the times I've done it. However, the past 6 months I haven't even been walking...too much going on (I know, excuses). Has anyone started this program without exercising before, like, not even walking? Did you find it very difficult or…
