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From Jogging to Running
Hello all fellow joggers and runners :) I am not a great jogger yet, but I'm working on it so I'm DEFINITELY not good at running (which I consider like 6.0 speed an above because of my short & chubby legs). I am wondering if anyone has any tips on increasing your speed? I run outside so I don't know my actual mph and I'm…
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So far I've lost 39 pounds
So, I've only lost 39 pounds so far, but I thought I would share my success thus far. In the photos below I am actually 10 lb lighter than when I first began. My heaviest ever was 279, but I count my weight loss from 262. =) I hope that all of you have a great journey. I still have plenty of weight to lose, but I thought I…
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O ye of little faith...7 Day Challenge
So there are skeptics, this we know, but sometime we are our own skeptic. I catch myself saying, "I'll never lose weight" or "It will take to long" and I am just tired of hearing myself say that, so that being said I decided it was time to prove to myself that I CAN change my life. So here is the challenge I have, mostly…
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SNACKERS UNITE!
Well, my name is Tarran and I AM a snacker, I love snacks, I love sweet & I love salty! So I love chips & dip, I love love love ice cream, and I actually do like fruits & vegetables, but right now, they aren't appealing to me at all. I am asking if you could post some great, easy to make, easy to transport, healthy &…
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Spouses
So, this is my second post of the day, but about a different topic. I am wondering if anyone else is going through something similar to me. My boyfriend is also trying to lose weight, but he gets twice as many calories as I do. So the problem lies in that when he makes dinner he always still has like 1000 calories to eat…
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A typical day.
So, I'm bigger, I am 225 and 5'7'' almost and I have about 1400 calories to deal with a day and I'm wondering how some of you with 1300 and less deal with it on a daily basis, it just seems like not very much food. For example I had an english muffin with peanut butter and a bowl of cereal for breakfast (I wanted to eat a…
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When do you work out?
Some say its best to work out in the morning? Do you work out in the morning? If not when do you work out?? Why do you think the time you work out is the best??
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What motivates you?
Hello, my name is Tarran and I am 25 and a little over year ago I had my first baby. I've been "trying" to lose weight for that amount of time. This week I've kind of given up on myself. I'm hurt, I feel empty and like I'll never overcome this. I don't want to sound like I'm having a pity party because I'm not, I am just…
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What is next for you?
What is next for you? What is your next goal??? Do you have a goal for the end of September or next week?? I'd love to know? Maybe we can keep up with each other on this thread and see how close we get or if we make it to our goals??? If you want to participate answer the following questions... My name is...Tarran My…
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In need of inspiration...
Hi all. I am going through a rough patch. I don't understand why I have such a hard time getting on track with my eating and exercising now. I am very busy, so I think that plays into it. I have a baby, a full time job, I go to school full time and my DBF and I share a car so when I am not doing anything most of the time I…
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Awesome Lower Abs?
This post is specifically for women, especially women who have had children or women who have that "pooch" below their stomach. Do you know what I am talking about?? The area below your belly button that kind of hangs??? Who has this??? I would LOVE to hear from anyone who has this or has had this and NO LONGER HAS IT!??…
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Joseph's Lavish!!
Have you had these??? What do you think?? Joseph's Flax, Oat Bran, & Whole Wheat Lavish. I think they are delicious YUM YUM YUM! What a great substitute for bread? I hate sandwiches! I <3 These wraps!
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ExNay on the Blame
So....This week I was DOING FANTASTIC. My boyfriend just started his job and he doesn't get to take lunches because his shifts are so short....Well when I got off work he wanted dinner & we got chinese food. :( So...its been about.... Ummm... 2 days of not fantastic eating. BLAH So anyway...I've decided I'm not weighing in…
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Looking for more support!
Hello. My name is Tarran, I am 25 (nearing 26) and I have been overweight or obese almost my entire adult life. I am 5'7'' and I've been as low as 152 (which is relatively where I want to be) and as high as 279 (when I was 9 months pregnant). Since I had my daughter about 15 months ago I have beent trying to change my life…
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Starbucks Drinks Under 200 Cal!
I found this cool link on Starbucks website today! Thought some of you might like it!! http://www.starbucks.com/menu/nutrition/20-under-200 <3Tarran
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Back on the Wagon Challenge
Alright...if you have fallen off the wagon- JUMP BACK ON!!! Here is the challenge that you need! We will weigh in once weekly!! The team with the HIGHEST % of weight loss for the week will be the winner! This is a buddy challenge but you can either sign up with a friend (to keep you motivated) or on your own and I will…
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Scale
How often do you change the batteries in your scale? What does yours do when its low on battery??? Thanks for the advice!
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My 1st Day...
This is just kind of a random post: Today is officially my 1st day back on track! I submitted my cals yesterday but went over- today I didn't go over for the 1st time in a LOOOONG time! My boyfriend and I are trying to lose weight and I'm just so proud of both of us. We have a beautiful baby girl that we both want the best…
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Calling All Nurses!!?
Hello nurses!! I am looking for any nurses because I am considering going to school to become a nurse and I'm SUPER DUPER confused...I was set on it and then someone brought up a BUNCH of bad stuff you have to go through in nursing...and since the semesters starts in 2 weeks I seriously need to choose...My choices: Go get…
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Goals/Fasting
So...I know fasting is a topic that always generates a lot of bickering, but I'm wondering who has tried it and what results they got? I am thinking of doing a fast of fruits and vegetables for a few days! Also...I wanted to know if anyone has goals to get under 200?? My goal is to get under 200 by... August 28!!! Thats a…
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Kettle Ball Exercises
Does anyone do kettle ball exercises? I was at Walmart the other day and just gave it a couple reps (I saw it on Biggest Loser) and wanted to see if it worked well. Let's just say I felt the burn!! (In my lower abs too... i was surprised.) Anyway I might buy some bc they seem to work, but they are expensive!
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Small NSV
So... My non-scale victory is simply coming back to MyFitnessPal. I have been gone for awhile & lost many friends here, but I am okay with that. In the evening yesterday I logged back in & rededicated myself to my health. I am proud of myself, not for that, but for maintaining my weight loss. =) I noticed when I logged…
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Question about general happiness
So...I have been told many times... "You have to accept yourself for who you are" and all the other ways you can fathom saying that. I guess I don't quite get what that means. So...if there is something I don't like about myself...lets say...I wish I wasn't so pessimistic...or negative (true)...I should just accept that I…
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In need of motivation & support
Hi All. Thanks for reading. I am feeling very down right now. I am not motivated to do anything & I am very sad. These feelings come and go, but I feel like I just don't have what it takes sometimes. It seems like I keep making bad decisions regarding everything. Like I've realized that I'm just not a dog person & I was…
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Where do you lose it last?
So I am wondering... Where do you lose it first? And last? I always lose my weight belly button and up (rib cage/bra line area) first. Along with my back, neck and face. But last is definitely my thighs! My stomach also now, which I am thinking is more difficult bc I had a baby!! So... What about you? Can not wait to here…
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SUBtract 32 from My #s!
Hello everyone! :) I'm posting my 2nd success story. I've lost a total of 32 pounds! My BMI has changed from 41-36! :bigsmile: I still have around 75 pounds to go until goal, but I'm on my way! I am putting my best foot forward! Hopefully I can inspire someone slightly, like I have been inspired many times. My biggest NSV…
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No pictures- just a success STORY!
So...just now, like within the last 90 seconds it hit me. Now believe me this is no GREAT HUGE 100 POUNDS LOST type of success, but to me it means something... I just realized that I am closer to 200 than I am to 300 now. The reason I began my journey to lose weight was because I realized I was closer to 300 than I was to…
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Biggest Loser??!!!
Does anyone or did anyone watch Biggest Loser tonight? I really hope Its a good show! I watched the preview before I left for schOol and it got me all excited and hype about it! As soon as I get home I get to watch!! Yay! Post what you liked about the episode & stuff!! I'll check it when I finish the episode.
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Survey about Health & Wellness
Hey- Thanks for opening my post! I have a short 10 question survey that I am needing people to take so I can get results for my 10 page paper. The project is about creating a Health & Wellness Center on campus! I would really appreciate your feed back if you have time. Thanks again. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6FSBKCR
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Survey about Health & Wellness
Hey- Thanks for opening my post! I have a short 10 question survey that I am needing people to take so I can get results for my 10 page paper. The project is about creating a Health & Wellness Center on campus! I would really appreciate your feed back if you have time. Thanks again. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/6FSBKCR
