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What's the best excuse you've heard to not workout?
I have been on a "no excuses" kick lately because I am VERY motivated and losing weight quickly. People are noticing and they are asking me what I am doing to lose the weight. I find it interesting that as soon as I tell them I'm watching what I eat very closely and I started jogging that most people have an excuse why…
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Feeling Like a Failure! HELP!
Why can't I stay motivated to lose weight? This time last year I was killin' it, exercising, eating healthy and the pounds were falling off. I hit my 50 lb w/l mark and felt FANTASTIC! Then I sustained a pelvis/hip injury from running and could no longer run. I lost my motivation. A month or so ago I started again. I…
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Happy to have found this group...
I was wondering if there are other horse enthusiasts on here. I had met a couple by accident and made friends but I know that we are a special group of people that not everyone understands. Allow me to introduce myself...My name is Angela. I'm 38 (turning 39 tomorrow!) and I live in Ontario, Canada. I have a small horse…
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Ladies 5' 9" - What's your goal weight?
I can't wait to get there but I have no idea what I should choose for my goal weight. MFP says 169, WW says 162, I think that may be too low but I'd love to hear from those of you that are either at your goal weight or have chosen your goal weight. What was your reason behind choosing that number or size?
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What's your favorite salad?
I am getting a little bored with my "same old, same old" salad and I need some new ideas. What's your favorite? Recipe?
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Balance Your Short- and Long-Term Goals
I wanted to share this email I received from the ShareCare (sharecare.com) newsletter for today... "Your fitness plan should have a balance of short- and long-term goals. Your long-term goal probably involves something big -- whether it's getting in better shape, or losing weight, or getting back to your high-school size…
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Leaving for "Girl's Weekend"...need some help!
I'm a little afraid of my upcoming weekend getaway to Duluth with some girlfriends. I really want to stay on program but I worry about eating out, ALCOHOL, and not getting enough exercise. I just called the hotel and they have a workout room with treadmill, bike, eliptical and weights as well as a pool. I also found out…
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Overweight News Anchor Takes Fat-Shaming Bully to Task
Please go to this website and watch this news segment. It is SO good. I wanted to cheer for this lady when I saw it. Hip hip hooray! You go girl!…
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I think I may have plateau'd...help!
I have been losing very steadily for about 8 or 9 weeks (17.75 lbs) and the last 2 weeks the scale hasn't budged. Granted I started doing some weight training. Before that I was just doing cardio (jogging). Now I'm jogging 3 days/week, strength training 3 day/week and dancing (clogging) the other day. I could really use…
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How did you decide what to put on your ticker?
Changed my ticker to show pounds to go instead of pounds lost. Thought I'd try it for motivation. I also updated my original weight to reflect my first day at TOPS two+ years ago. I like that it says I have lost 45 lbs to date instead of 18 since I started MFP. Reflects the total better I think. From my highest weight to…
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Ran my first 5K today!
I'm not quite finished C25K app workout program but I did an organized 5K run today (the Terry Fox run for cancer). I struggled a bit but I made it through. I will finish the app workouts this week or next and officially graduate. I have another run scheduled for Sept 30th so hopefully I will be graduated by then. I feel…
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Tomorrow's the big day!
I've been training now for a month and a half for my first ever 5K run. I signed up for the Terry Fox Run here in our area and it's TOMORROW! I think the hardest part has been the last 3 days where I was told to reduce my running to just walking and/or no cardio exercise at all. I guess over the last while I have been so…
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NSV Measurements
So I was feeling bummed about my 3/4 lb gain last week so I decided to measure to see what progress I have made in the last few weeks. My last measurements were on Aug 21/12 - 22 days ago and I've lost 4 inches in my waist, hips, chest, thighs and calves. I'm happy with that. My jeans are loose even if the scale is not…
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I gained last week and trying not to let it get to me
Well, I gained 3/4 lb last week and I'm bummed! I really thought I'd have a loss again since I've been working so hard. I know it's probably muscle weight because I've been running and started doing weight training but I was on such a great roll - I lost for 6 weeks in a row and wanted to reach my goal of 8 weeks or more.…
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Fast tracking
I've been plugging away at my C25K program for awhile now and I'm at Week 7 Day 1. When I registered for my first 5K I only had 5 weeks to do the program, not 9 like they suggest so I've been fast tracking. Race day for me is Sept 16th. I know they say don't do that but I've had alot of success doing it. I've had one…
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Jogging should be getting easier, right? or wrong?
For some reason the last few times I went jogging, I have felt drained of energy. The first 3-4 weeks I felt energized and the more I jogged the more I wanted to keep going. The last few runs have been very hard and my times have been slower than previous. Is this normal? Is this just a slump or as I increase my distances…
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What size will I be at goal?
I'm 5'9" and I have a pear shape. I want to find an outfit to buy for motivation that I can wear at my goal weight. Only problem is that I was a teenager when I was last at my goal weight of 165 lbs. Just wondering if some others with similar body types that are at that weight could share what size you are wearing.
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Looking for motivating friends
Looking for MORE motivating friends - I'm 38, female, I live in in the country on a small horse farm. I've been there done that when it comes to weight loss. I've tried everything! I'm 5'9" and I have about 70 more pounds to lose. I am looking for friends that have similarities and want to help one another through good…
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Need some motivation
Looking for some motivated people to share my weight loss journey with. If you would like to help each other out, ask me to be friends. I am more than willing to hand over a few "way ta go's" in return for some support back. It would be nice to become friends with some other people age 35-40 with 50-99 lbs to lose. I'm a…
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Hi, I'm new here
I'm new here but not new to dieting. I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Angela, 38 year old female from Ontario, Canada. I am ready to take off some weight. I have 90 lbs to lose so it's going to be a long haul. I am interested in some mini-challenges. Can you recommend a good challenge on here? I look forward to…
