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11/17 mini challenge
Try to eat at least 4 servings of fruit and/or vegetables during the day and report back here with the results! :smile:
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11/16 Mini Challenge
Add some positive energy to your day! Put on some awesome music and get pumped for your day! Also try to compliment at least one person during the day. By doing this, we feel better and therefore begin to feel less stressed which will limit stress eating and make our goals easier to achieve! It will also make someones day!
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The challenge starts today!
What is everyone starting with? The 30 min workout or the walking/ running? Today I am doing the walking, I plan on doing at least 30 minutes on my elliptical or free step on the wii.
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11/15 Mini Challenge
Extra steps! During commercials, stand up and walk or jog in place! Even if you don't watch TV, you can still do this while waiting for food to cook or talking on the phone! Aim for an extra 15 minutes in walking today!
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Exercise calories...
This is not the usual... should I eat them question.. We each have a BMR of XXXX. And burn so much every hour... So example... BMR: 1500 Calories burned per hour: 62.5 Calories burned per minute: 1.04 Lets say I walk for 15 minutes and burn 100, Am I then burning 100 instead of 15.6 or would it be 115.6? Is the amount we…
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VirtuaGym challenge 11/15- 12/17
http://www.virtuagym.com The challenge: 30 minute workout 4 times/week. Walk/run 3 times/week for at least 30 minutes. Report back here each time you complete one of the workouts.... I am going to be doing the beginner workout, but am hoping to create a new challenge after 12/17 and be able to advance in level. Since this…
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I need some help putting together a plan/routine
My exercise is kind of all over the places, so sometimes I do it, sometimes I don't! I would really like to have plan that I can stick with! I'm looking more along the lines of cardio some days, and strength training other days. Here is the things I have to implement in a program: Wii Fit Plus, Elliptical, 2) 20 pound…
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Losing Weight for Wedding advice
I have been trying to lose weight, even prior to scheduling my wedding. I plan on getting married October 12th, 2012. My question is how do I set a realistic goal for weight loss? I still have about 45 pounds to go and I want to leave enough time for fittings and to make sure my wedding dress will fit right for the…
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In search of a diet buddy
I have lots of supportive friends on here but I have really been struggling to get back to staying within my calories and planning and what not. I could really use someone to chat through posts, messages, whatever! So here is my info and if it sounds like you, send me a friend request!! I am 24 years old. I currently work…
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Question for those on 1200 calories
How do you usually split up your calories? I've usually put all my foods in to the log the day before but I still end up going over or I end up hungrier than I though and have to snack more and end up going over. So I was thinking about starting a maximum calorie intake for each meal... Here was my idea: Breakfast- 200…
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Good brands of soups... or recipes
I've became hooked on soups since the weather started getting cooler here! I've also realized that my sodium count is through the roof when I eat even half a can of soup... Is there any good brands out there that have low sodium? Is there any websites that have some lower sodium soups? Thanks!
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Clean eaters?
I am thinking about giving the clean eating a try however I need ideas on what things to make! Anyone have their dairy open and mind if I take a look to get some ideas?
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WHY is 1200 cal the magic number?
I just stumbled upon an article about 1200 diets and why it became the magic number for weight loss. It goes into the fact that EVERYONE is different and it doesn't fit everyone and some other good info. Thought I'd post it so everyone can decide what is best for THEMSELVES! :)…
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For those who have lost about 50 pounds....
How long did it take you to lose 50 pounds? I've been getting so frustrated with my weight! I've been floating back and forth within the same 3 pounds the past couple weeks ... I know it will get better so but it is still frustrating... I feel like I should of lost more by now and be closer to my goal. Which leads me to…
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Question for hikers....
Hiking in the mountains burns a ridiculous amount of calories... So my question for any hikers out there is do you eat all of the calories you burn doing it? Do you plan to eat those calories during the hike or afterward? I am hiking today and already have my food planned out but I want to be able to plan better in the…
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Anyone on a "diet" plan?
If so what are you using? Jenny Craig? Nutrisystem? Special K? How much have you lost using it and was it hard to follow? I'm not looking for anyone to jump in with the eat real stuff or any debates... I would really like to actually get an answer to the question without a debate. Thanks!
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Exercise Programs
I would like to put together a list of exercise programs so I have some choices. I am currently doing Biggest Loser : Last Chance Workout but like suggestions for afterward. I was also wondering if anyone has done P90X as a beginner? I'd like to give it a shot but if it is too advanced I'm not so sure I want to waste my…
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Biggest Loser: Last Chance Workout
Has anyone tried it before? I bought it a few weeks ago, got through about 1/2 a workout and gave up! I'm ready to give a go... for real this time. I want to take before and after pics and really give it a chance to work. It is a 6 week program and I THINK it is 6 days a week... anyone have any results to share?
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Biggest Loser: Last Chance Workout Day#1
I started the workout today... It is a 6 week program, 6 days a week. I decided to keep a blog with all my thoughts and how I am progressing as time goes on. I also thought this may help anyone who is thinking about giving this workout a try. I have taken before pictures and I will take after pictures so everyone can see…
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Just have to vent for a minute...
I bought Biggest Loser: Last Chance workout a while back and am finally dusting it off and going to do it... it is a 6 week dvd program. Any who... I decided I would take before and after pics. I just had my after pics taken ( I am starting tomorrow) and I am so disappointed in myself!! I knew I was over weight but my…
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Looking for some new MFP friends
I have been here for a few weeks now and plan to stay! So far I have lost about 8 pounds and have about 45 to go. I am looking for some like minded friends...So here is a little about me.. feel free to send me a friend request! (Don't worry, you don't have to write a note explaining why we need to be friends lol.) -I EAT…
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Headache!!
I've been walking a lot lately with Leslie Sansone videos... if you are familiar with them, they are a def workout! This morning I decided to do a two mile workout (30 min) before work. I usually do not do this. Afterwards I had my usual breakfast of a piece of toast, PB, and string cheese. At lunch a had two pieces of…
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Calling all Leslie Sansone fans....
My collection is growing and I love walking with her videos! If there is anyone else out there who can't get enough of her videos, add me!
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Is there a program similar to this??
I need to get better at spreading my calories through the day! Its not that I eat a lot... its more the choices I have been making for my meals... so I was thinking about doing something like 200 cal for breakfast, 400 for lunch and 500 for dinner. That leaves me with a 100 calorie snack. It would be much easier to…
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Motivation to keep going after the day has already gone wron
So today I realized after lunch that I only had 100 calories left. I already had my dinner planned and it was a pretty big calorie one... I think my dinner was somewhere around 650 calories. So now that I am so many calories over, I am thinking... whats the point today, I've already ruined the day. So my question is... How…
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Endomondo
Anyone using Endomondo? I love how it tracks my mph and time so it is easier to put my info on my exercise log. Send me a friend request on there! Blueeyesco05@yahoo.com or put your info on here and I'll send you one!
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Stress Eating
I am a teacher, I have my own classroom of 3 year olds. Within the past few weeks, I have began having a problem with one child and the parents haven't done anything about the problem. I am getting super stressed!! I've noticed that I start craving french fries and other bad stuff after a bad incident. Anyone who has a…
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Opinions Please!!....
First... I just want everyone to tell me their opinion... I don't want this thread to turn into an argument. I'll go back through and decide what might work best for me... Yesterday, I had a horrible day!! I work at a day care and my kids were just CRAZY!!! I had decided to have a party for them so there was all kinds of…
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I hope this helps some people...
I have lot 7 pounds in the past two weeks, it is going to start slowing down soon to a more healthy loss but I feel great!! I hope also noticed several inches shedding off. I have saw a bunch of questions about calories, exercise, etc. Although what is right for my body won't be right for everyone, I thought I'd share how…
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Starting to push myself again
I've lost this weight before... back in 2006. However, I did it the wrong way and for all the wrong reasons. (I am going to list everything I did wrong, I know this is wrong for my OWN BODY, I'm not saying for everyone, so please don't take offense anyone! I'm not a doctor and this is just my story....) So back in 2006, I…