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Oatmeal yuck
I just made my first attempt at fixing oatmeal at home. I tried to make maple and brown sugar oatmeal and it was disgusting. How does someone ruin oatmeal? lol. I cooked the oats for about 5 minutes, the container said to cook for about 8. Could that have affected the tasted that much? Or am I so used to Quaker Instant…
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Yea...What Dr. Oz said
My wife has a tendency to fill me in on what Dr. Oz has to say about what is right and wrong as far as health and dieting is concerned. What has Dr. Oz said to you lately?
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Dang, I graduated, now what?
Ran my first race two Saturdays ago. So what have I been doing since? Not a thing :/ today I finally ran again but the fire wasn't there. My wife just bought me new shoes and a cold gear shirt, so I gotta catch that fire again... suggestions? I'm already planning to run a race the week before thanksgiving.
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10 Pounds to go!
Today after weigh-in, I realized I'm 10 lbs. away from goal. I've read many posts about the mental aspect of losing weight and still thinking, in the mirror, you look the same as you did before the loss. I know all I have to do when these feelings start to creep in is just check the tag in my pants or the tag in my…
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Breaking the mental barrier of running
I ran 3.2 miles again. Sunday I was a bit down since I didn't make it that far. I had previously hit the 3.2 mark last Thursday. So I have learned two things for myself in the past week. 1) My body might not like a two day rest between Thursday and Sunday, my two best runs have been after a one day rest, and 2) I have got…
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W8D2
I ran 3.2 miles again. Sunday I was a bit down since I didn't make it that far. I had previously hit the 3.2 mark last Thursday. So I have learned two things for myself in the past week. 1) My body might not like a two day rest between Thursday and Sunday, my two best runs have been after a one day rest, and 2) I have got…
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Over Ate Lunch today...Crap
I have left myself with about 600 cals. for the rest of the day...it's 1:22 pm. I will have to focus on the rest of the day and try to eat as good as I can. Ok I'm finished crying. Thanks!
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Success...Very much so!
I don't think I have ever posted in the success category, so here it goes. Yesterday and today I reached 2 incredible milestones. My total weight loss has reached 34 lbs. which puts me approximately 13 away from goal weight. The coolest number for me to think about is what I saw on the scale yesterday morning...199 lbs. I…
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Broccoli for the second time in 2 weeks?
I am eating broccoli today for maybe the 4th time in my life and the 2nd time in two weeks. What the heck is wrong with me? I'm supposed to hate broccoli.
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W7D2 Eating before the run
So it's getting late in the program. I finished W7D1 yesterday, only running 2.3 miles. 2.3 miles is incredible and I am so happy about that, however some C25K programs say, 25 minutes or 2.5 miles. I'm concerned since I didn't complete the length in that time. I run first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. The few…
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Non poop groups?
Just wondering, my friend :) can't go number two. Just kidding, the friend is me lol. I've talked about this subject recently on here and just got to thinking..."I wonder if there is a non poop group?...like non poopers not so anonymous" Thanks!
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W6D1...surprise!
Did anyone else underestimate day one of week six? I attacked it like a maniac, after feeling so great about W5D3, and found myself about to collapse after the second jog. I pushed through and made it to the end but I learned a very important lesson in pacing today!
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Oops! I forgot to log my breakfast.
So all day yesterday I had "extra" calories to work with. I just thought it was a surplus due to my run yesterday morning. Nope, not at all, forgetful me forgot to log my breakfast haha. Oh well, it's a new day, I'll just have to eat a little lighter today.
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"I have seen the top of the mountain...and it is good"
I have ran 1 mile in my 25 years of existence. Back in 2002, I ran the dreaded mile for the physical fitness test in 10th grade. It was the only time I had/have ever ran a mile without stopping (10:15)...until today. This morning, W5D3, I ran 21 minutes, 1.9 miles!!! The feeling is more than incredible! I never ever…
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Weight loss stall
I completed W2D3 today and feel pretty good about the program so far. Like a lot of folks I see on here I never thought I would enjoy running but I do! So here's the deal. I have logged for 140 days with success. I've lost almost 30 lbs. I was losing 1-1.5 lbs. a week and very happy about that! I was also excited about…
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5k Route walk
My first 5k is Oct. 27th. and I'm pretty stoked! Just wondering if any of you went to scope out the route of your first 5k or did you just show up and treat it as any other training day, settle in, and do your thing?
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Cheat days?...not so much
So a couple of months ago I had a good friend of mine, who is very supportive of my lifestyle change, ask me if I had any cheat days in my routine. He only asked because he had heard people talk about taking a day off from their diets and such. I just simply told him no, and if I did, it would probably only be three days…
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No scale this week
This is the first week I have not used the scales since I started MFP. The number has disappointed me the last three weeks. On another note: NSV I wore the tightest jeans I own yesterday and they are getting loose!!!! I'm pumped, and I'm halfway through week 4 on C25K!!
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Kill the Scales!!!
I need motivation. My weight loss has been stalled for about 3 weeks. Since I started MFP in April this year I have lost 1-1.5 lbs. per week for a total of 29. I have kept track of my progress by using the scales, no measurements just because I don't have any time or anywhere I can measure without someone making Smart A…
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Chicken Run
So I finished W3D2 yesterday...boy did it suck!!! W3D1 was a breeze as was most of the other days up to this point. The difference? I had four chicken supremes rattling around in my belly. The weather here was horrible yesterday with a 100% chance of rain so I had pretty much gave up hope on getting to run, so I ate…
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Open Diary - Fire away
I just opened my diary to public view. If you would like to comment feel free. I'd like to start easing away from all the fast food, I just need some specific suggestions. Also have a lot of trouble with gut-lock. I just started drinking water last week to see if that would help. Thanks in advance!
