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Your experience exercising on no ACL AND a torn Meniscus
Hey there! Back in May I completely tore my ACL and also tore my meniscus (right knee). I was curious to know if anyone else out there has had a similar injury. I am anticipating surgery and some serious rehab in the next few months. In the meantime, I am getting sick of always going to the exercise bike and elliptical…
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How long can you PLANK for?
Hello! I have been trying to focus on strengthening my core. I've started planking every other day (or so), about a month ago. I'm up to 2 sets of one minute and 15 seconds. My question is: How long can you Plank for? What's considered an average length of time? Can you Plank every day? Any additional recommendations while…
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Training for a Half marathon-Tips and Suggestions
Hello! I am considering busting my "*kitten*" and commit to training for a half-marathon. I was curious to know if anyone out there has any tips and suggestions. Now I do have a torn MCL and no ACL in my right knee and I need to lose about 50 pounds. I am pretty active as I already do cardio about 4 days a week for 45…
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Is this realistic?
Hey MFP, With a focused exercise regimen and following a healthy diet; I'm curious to know if you all think it is realistic to lose 25 pounds in eight weeks? That's around 3.125 pounds per week. I have around 55 pounds to lose to begin with. Has anyone here with an overall about 50-60 pounds to lose able to accomplish this…
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TURBOFIRE AND WEIGHTLOSS (TO THOSE WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE PR
Hello! Myself and a few other women have started the Turbo Fire program about three weeks ago. We all have noticed little to no weight loss. I have NOT lost in inches, and my weight has stayed the same. I missed only 2 out of the 13 days, but I ALSO lift weights about two days a week and on the rest day from Turbo Fire, I…
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Irked by the Paleo-freak and venting
I wanted to get some feedback from others regarding nutrition and sugars from juicing before bed. Last night for dinner I had a 1/2 cup medley containing scrambled egg, ground turkey, peppers, fresh garlic and sun dried tomatoes. I paired this with 12 oz. of fresh juice. I juiced four carrots, three baby apples, and two…
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Trying to be Vegan-eating beans
So this past month I have given up most all animal products. I'm trying to live as close to a vegan life as possible. So I have been trying to ensure I am getting adequate amounts of iron, my B vitamins and of course, protein. My body hates me when I eat beans! I develop severe, painful gas in my stomach, along with bloat…
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Run for your Lives 5 K obstacle Course: California
Hey there! Anyone doing the "Run for your Lives" 5K obstacle course in Temecula, California? My sister and I are planning to drive out there for this http://runforyourlives.com/locations/south-temecula-ca/
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WeightLoss from Running: Before and Afters
My friend and I are going to start training for the PF Chang's Rock n' Roll Marathon in January. We will be doing the half marathon. I would love to see/hear some success stories of those who have lost a significant amount of weight due to running. I have to jog right now and it takes me about 13-14 minutes to jog a mile…
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Fell in Love through MFP?
I was just curious to see if anyone on here have met their husband/wife/partner/boyfriend/girlfriend/best friend through this website? Just curious and would love to hear stories!
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Random AM Question
For those of you who work out mostly in the morning, how much time does it take you from waking up to starting your workout? Do you have to eat a little something, or can you just jump right in to it? For me, I need about 45 minutes to wake up and get going. For those of you who can jump right into your workout, any tips?
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Who would like to start 30 day Shred with me? April 1st
I would love to start Jullian's 30 Day Shred...And actually follow through this time! I am looking to start April 1st. I'd like to know if anyone would like to start this out with me? I plan to take before and after pictures and track my weight and measurements. I will also be adding 30 minutes of aerobics three days a…
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A Tattoo for constant, permanant Motivation...
Hey there! So for awhile now I have been considering getting another tattoo. This one for the the inside of my left wrist. I am looking for something to represent personal strength. Something that will always remind me how strong I am and how important it is to put myself and my dreams and goals first. And how much pain I…
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Looking for Vegan friends
Want to make the life style change. Did vegan last year and I felt great! I already do not consume dairy products to begin with. So...Any vegan peeps out there? Any of you get a bad "rap" for your dietary habits? How has living the Vegan life affected your weight? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Eating Clean Diet
Who's read the book? Any success? Likes, Dislikes? Tough? Easy to make the change? Just looking to get some insight :)
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Losing water weight fast
Any suggestions? I am just wanting to know what foods I should eat to lose some water weight (in addition to my daily exercise and sauna room) I have something to prepare for and wanted to lose some water weight. Again, not looking for an end all answer so I don't need any "preaching" posts. I understand the weight can…
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Your take on Turbo Fire!
Anyone done it? Like it? Your success? Did you follow the prep schedule first before diving into the program? How much weight did you lose? How long did it take? What was your diet like? I am starting this on Monday. I can't decide if I want to dive right into the actual schedule or follow the 9 week prep plan first. I…
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TURBOFIRE: Who has completed the whole program????
Hello! Okay I have been M.I.A on from MFP. I am so bad! I think turning 30 took a toll on me. So I have the Turbo Fire program and I am ready to "bust it out". I already love Tae-bo and I hear it's like Tae-bo...but on crack :) The HIIT intervals are great to more calories throughout the day. I need to lose about 60 pounds…
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30 Day Shred Question
Hey there! I am trying to incorporate Jillian Michael's 30 day shred at least 3 days a week (along with my cardio, four days a week). I am on level one of the DVD, I was looking for people on here who has had success from the 30 day shred workout. How long did you stay on level one? How many days a week did you do the…
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Vegetarian lunch ideas?
Okay so besides a few mishaps (like having pepperoni on my no cheese pizza after a night of drinking), I have avoided all meat and dairy products. No cheese, dairy and no meat! I have found that I am getting enough protein in my diet but I have found that my lunches have been quite "boring". I work in cubicle city; and I…
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Who here is a strict vegetarian?
Hey there gang! So I am writing a research paper on the harmful effects of eating meat. I was wondering if anyone out there has made the life style change to be a vegan or vegetarian? How has eliminating meat from your diet benefited you? Everything from weight loss/management, your digestive system, overall health,…
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Frustrated with myself. Who else can relate?
Okay so I went to my Med Spa this weekend for a B-12 shot. I have been going there collectively since 2009. When I started back in March 2009, I was 253 pounds! Well I been losing the weight slowly and working out. I go through times where I am super focused with my diet and exercise and there are times (like these past…
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Need help for my weight loss presentation!!
Hello everyone! I am delivering a presentation on losing weight in my public speaking class. Does anyone have any credible online articles or resources that they have used that aiding in weight loss goals? Anything from motivation, to diet and exercise? I have my own personal resources but would love to know what people…
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Hey! It's me!
Hello! Alicia here and a co workwer of mine referred me to this website. I have to say this is by far the best free online weightloss tracker I've seen! I am on a mission to lose my LAST 35 pounds. Back in March of 2009 I weighed in at 245 was was a size 22/24. Today I am down to 165 and I am a size 10/12. The last bit to…
