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Sept 1 start
Hi. I'm new (again) used MFP and Couch25K to drop almost 70lbs 10 years ago. I've managed to refind the pounds. After many starts, I have promised myself to stick with this for at least 1 month and not give into my "start tomorrow" mindset. I see some friends in here from way way back in the day which is awesome and…
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Sept 1-Oct 1 accountability challenge
September Start Weight: 222.6 September Goal Weight: 199 Ultimate Goal Weight: 145 September 1: 222.6 September 8: September 15: September 22: September 29: September 30:
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Best blender recommendations for smoothies?
Vita mix is not in the budget...
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Anyone else almost poop themselves in public?
...after starting protein shakes? omg....
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Best protein shake for lactose intolerance?
Looking for a low carb protein powder fir thise days when Im in a rush and just want to grab something to go. Looking for opinions on best liw carb, filling protein powder that tastes good WITHOUT milk and is lactose free.
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Always easier when in it together.
Lets go New Years Resolutioners! Let's do this together and see who of us us still going strong this time next year!
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Vancouver Island
80lbs to lose through healthy diet and regular exercise...and commitment. Love to add some new mfp friends
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New Years warrior;)
Yes another New year's resolution warrior:)... but really I'd love to find some committed people to share the journey with. I lost 70lbs 3 years ago with good old fashioned healthy eating, logging on mfp and I learned to run ....and then I lost the momentum. I really miss how great I felt. So this time I want to try again…
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Does it come back quicker?
I used to run every other day. Ran 5k in just under 30 minutes.....10k in about an hour. No stopping but enjoyed it. I fell off the diet and exercise wagon back in June, gaine 24lbs and only ran sporadically. I want to get back at it but cant even do 5k without stopping 3 times. 5 k was 34 minutes yesterday. Will it come…
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A bit of a running problem re: pants falling down...
I have lost just over 50lbs and I love to run now, however, my problem is that I have spent a small fortune on running pants, capris, shorts, Nike, UA, etc...and it seems my jiggly butt and gut manage to work the pants down about 3 minutes into my run. With every stride I take, the impact and jarring of my flab literally…
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How to get better at running?
I've done some 5k's and 10k races. Times are slower than Id like and Im really pushing myself. What is the best way to get faster and feel easier? Feeling discouraged by having my butt so easily kicked... My goal is a half marathon i under 1:45, 5k regularly under 30minutes (currently hovers between 29-32minutes and my 10k…
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How quickly do you "lose" running fitness?
I had a couple bad runs in a row and it messed with me mentally and was in a slump... that was about 3 weeks ago. Now Im trying to get back at it but 5k feels like Im dying where before 10k was normal. Do you really lose fitness that fast? Is it all in my head? Note I also donated blood less than a week ago and I know that…
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IT band - best way to get back up and running?
Its been over a month and I can barely do 1km without it kicking back up .Anyone have advice as to what worked for them? I've tried massaging, stretching, resting, different shoes, treadmill, no treadmill, trail, road, stationary bike ( which is fine just not running) I have a 10k at the end of April that I dont want to…
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How does Biggest Loser do it?
5% body weight in 2 weeks. I wonder what their calorie intake is VS their exercise calorie burn is. Fat/ soium.carbs/ protein? I dont know how they consistently drop large numbers? If I cut my calories too low, I dont lose a thing even if I up my exercise. ITs a fine balancing game for me...so I wonder how they do it? And…
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Not half marathon material yet, but...
I can do 10k, the longest I have ever run is 10.3k in just over an hour, no stopping, there is a 15k in April that I'd like to try...but wondering if its too much of a leap...opinions on the best way to tackle it? I run 3 times a week usually 6-8k/run depending. Ave pace is between 6'-6'4/km. Was hoping to do a half…
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nutritional shakes to take while travelling
Looking for some affordable and nutritious shake suggestions. I'm going to be travelling and hoping to find something to keep me on track with my weight loss while still providing me with the energy I need to be active and alert. As well as to save me from those times when I am stuck in the airport/airplane, etc...and…
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What exercises are the best to lift butt and boobs?!
Weights loss has been good but things are floppier and saggier than ever! I need to get things lifted! Boobs smaller and higher would be great and butt high and firm. I am not digging this saggy *kitten* and boob thing.
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Any Online Running Groups here?
Was wondering if there are any supportive and encouraging groups here dedicated to running. Looking to train for my first half Marathon and to absorb some knowledge from experienced and new runners alike. Thanks!
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-4lbs in a month?! Not good enough
Could more knowledgable people take a sec to look at my food diary and exercising. -4lbs in a month sucks. I have gone over calories a bit some days (but at 1280 calories a day, its not hard.) Ideas welcome. I run 6k twice a week and 10k once a week on weekends. I do Bikram/hot yoga a minimum of 3 times a week. -4lbs in a…
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100 grams of yogurt = roughly how many cups?
I dont have a food scale. 100 grams of yougurt = ?...0.5 cup? Thanks!
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Any 10k trainer groups out there?
I've completed the Couch25k and am transitioning to the 10k trainer, and wondering if there are any groups out there to keep me motivated and to share in the experience. Thanks!
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Reflective wear while running at dusk/night
Just looking on opinions as to reflective gear you recommend when jogging @ night. Thanks!
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Any low carb/paleo/ dieting runners out here?
I'm attempting a low carb week .I am totally new to low carb. Problem is I have run out of carbs and have lots of calories left. On top of that I haven't added my bonus exercise calories from running. Any tips out there? -Plus I'd like to know what veggies/fruit are best on a low carb diet? - Any good substitutions for…
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Where do we put the weight. Spread sheet or post it?
I've just been adding my weight to the spread sheet. Are we supposed to post it too? Thanks! & good luck! : )
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Hot yoga (Bikramand running
Looking for opinions. I've almost complete the C25K, and am jogging every other day & I've recently started hot yoga on the days I dont run. (If I do it on the days I do run, I fail miserably at the running) I'm 194lbs I've noticed I drop weight faster when I do the running and nothing else and when I started the hot yoga,…
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About how much is 100 grams of yogurt?
1/3 of a cup about? I know I need a food scale but its Activia yogurt and Im not sure how much 100 grams works out to as on their nutrition label. Thanks!
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Paleo diet and PCOS?
I've been hearing more and more about the Paleo diet. Upping fats and limiting carbs/grains. I admit I dont know too much about it but I cant help but wonder if someone with PCOS wouldnt have fantastic results on it due to insulin resistance? I'm thinking about making myself a guinea pig for a month to see how it affects…
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Increased calories and now starving all the time
I increased my calories from 1200 to just over 1400 due to the fact that in 4 weeks of "dieting" I lost 12 pounds in 2 weeks then NOTHING for the last 2 weeks. So after some research on here I upped my calories. Its only been 2 days, but I am now starving! I ate dinner 45 minutes ago and my tummy is already getting rumbly.…
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Runners with GPS watches....
Can you tell me about your watch? - Are you happy with it? - about how much did it cost? -how long have you had it? I am a new runner and looking at tracking my HR, distance, time and calories, so that I can learn and watch myself improve. I dont need anything too fancy. I dont need training programs etc. I'd like it to be…
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Opinions and advice sought
I have been on this "diet" for exactly 1 month. I lost alot of weight in the first 2 weeks, but I have not lost an ounce in the last 12 days. At the same time I started this diet I also started the couch to 5k and on off days I try to get in some other sort of exersize such as JM 30DS, or bike riding with the kids or the…
