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Committing in May -- Let's Connect
In the past I had success using MFP to lose weight, but I didn't keep it off. But I'm here once again because it's a great place to find like-minded people and do the work. I'm here, committing to figure out how to lose and maintain a weight loss. I'm older now, on my way to 49 and things seem a little harder. The body has…
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Using MFP to Focus on Healthy Living
Hello there! It's been a while since I've used MFP. For the past five years, I've been very focused on my career. I'm returning to MFP to focus on me and to develop healthier habits related to food and activity. From past experience, I know that MFP can be a great tool, for tracking my actions and habits, finding…
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Question on Using MFP to Create a Recipe
Am I missing something? When you create a recipe using the MFP tool, all you can really do is add the ingredients and the number of servings--is this correct? Is there a place to leave a note on how to put the recipe together? I have a few recipes from the past on my account, and I was running into trouble on a soup recipe…
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Recommiting and Going Strong
OK, I'll introduce myself again. I made myself wait until I was a week in before I wrote. I'm Jen, 43, mom to three great kiddos. I'm not new to MFP, but have not been active for a while. I'm recommitting to making conscious choices and to moving more. I have a strong plan in place and I'm ready to do this work one step at…
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Starting Again--for the Last Time
Hi all! I'm Jen. I'm starting again, for the VERY LAST TIME. I'm determined to use MFP and follow my plan until I reach my goal! With the holidays just beginning, my GIFT to myself is beginning a new plan and doing the work. I'm pretty excited to be starting now! I'm not naive, and I know it's a challenging time of year,…
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Still going! Friends please!!!
Hey all! I'm Jen, in my early 40's, mom of three, trying to keep at this and get it done. I've used MFP in the past with great success, but for the past months, I haven't made my health a priority! I am ready now to keep going, to keep fighting, and to do the work necessary to live my best life possible. I know that MFP is…
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Starting Again . . . with No Shame
Hey all! I'm Jen, and I'm starting again with no shame! I had a great run on MFP in the past, but over the last nine months, I haven't done the work, and so the pounds and the inches have increased. It's a sucky place to be, as I remember how healthy and strong I was a year ago. But I'm here today! And I'm doing the work!…
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What to Do When You Want to Throw It In and Eat?
So I need some advice and strategies. I know there are a lot of smart and experienced people on MFP -- and I need your help! What do you say to yourself or what do you do on those really BAD days -- the days when you want to eat and eat and eat, you are craving sugar (or chips or ice cream or everything), and you don't…
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Lentils--Any Quick Recipes?
So I'm making lentils for the first time tonight for a new recipe (Bacon and Cheese Lentil Pie), and I know I'm going to have tons of lentils left over (I started with them dry and soaked them overnight). Any suggestions for other ways to eat them? Thanks!
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Mom Still Trying
Hi all! I'm Jen! I've been on MFP since 2010 I think, trying to lose the weight after the birth of my third and final baby. So he's now three, and I'm still struggling--but I'm not giving up! Starting again -- with renewed energy and determination--and would love to make some new friends to go on this journey with! I'm…
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New Midwest Mom
So I'm saying--hey! I'm a SAHM of three--9 year old daughter and two boys--6 and 2! I recently decided to take a break from WW since bringing kids with to meetings hasn't been working for me and it's summer--so life is all about the kids! Hoping to use MFP to make the summer a little about me as well--and really USE it!…
