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Breastfeeding mamas
Do you log the calories burned from BF'ing? And if so, how? I'm one month PP, and just getting back into working out, want to lose weight, but also don't want to hinder my supply, so I'm being cautious not to cut out too much!
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Mad at myself
i think I just need to vent, BUT I am so mad at myself!! I had successfully lost 20 pounds and kept it off for three years, and after getig married, I gained ten back! I know that may not seem like much, but I've always said I don't want to get comfortable in marriage and gain a bunch of weight, and low and behold, I am…
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Winter workouts?
What are your winter workouts? I find it so incredibly hard to get out of the house and to the gym when it's soooooo cold outside. That is the sole reason I gain weight in the winter, ugh! I would go ice-skating, but I don't have the money for ice skates. :( I was wondering what indoor workouts you all are maintaining this…
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Any plateau shattering tips?
Hi guys, so now that I've reached my goal weight (123 lbs) ill fluctuate between that and about 126 quite often as I tend to go crazy sometimes and eat all snacks im sight. However, when I'm really good, I still don't seem to get past my goal weight. I'm getting married in two months and would really like to lose just two…
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Green Smoothie
Had my first ever green smoothie this morning and I am more than impressed! Not only was it super yummy, it's kept me full for nearly four hours now. And I mean FULL, like... the thought of preparing lunch right now just has me stalling... nothing sounds good because my stomach is still completely content and I'm loving…
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Yoga challenge
...or just yoga? Hey guys! I'm really interested in getting into yoga . Here are a few of my first practice poses. I have neer done yoga before and am hardly flexible so this will definitely be a challenge for me, but I'm looking to strengthen my core muscles and some butt muscles. If anyone has any tips, pics, or would…
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Scared, deep vein thrombosis? Help
Hey friends please help, I am really scared. In short, I would say I'm relatively healthy 5'4'' 124 lbs, run 3-4 times a week For awhile now, (maybe a couple yearrs) I've had this annoying pain in the back of my thigh , directly under my left butt cheek (do not feel it in y right leg) I would decrive it as throbbing,…
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Became a vegetarian today, help!
Hi guys! So I've been contemplating for a long while veganism an becoming a vegetarian and such. I truly believe vegans live healthier lifestyles and finally yesterday I made the commitment to change my lifestyle. I am a meat lover, I'll admit, but yesterday I was skinning some fresh chicken and it was absolutely…
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HUGE TRANSFORMATION WITH PICS!!
Hi guys! I'm Autumn. :) I'm 21 years old, 5'4'', with a start weight of 142 lbs! My current weight is 122!!! If these pictures are inspirational to you, then at the end I have posted a bunch of things I did that helped me! And here I am 20 pounds down! My face is so much thinner now, which I love! I know this is a goofy…
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A goal for all your runners out there!
Hi guys! I decided to set a running goal for myself to keep the pounds down this holiday season. I usually dont track mileage but more so calories when I run, so this may be a little too easy/hard for me. But I'm up for the challenge. I'm setting a goal to run 80 miles before the new year! If anybody wants to join with me…
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Curvy girls!
Just looking for more curvy girl fiends and am curious as to what workouts you do to tone and such. Friend me, I would love to see diaries . I am currently doing squats to tighten up . I don't have any measurements , however :/ Friend me!
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Determined to stay fit this winter!
Who's with me?! I'd really like to maintain my weight (123 lbs) maybe even lose a few more to 120 and do NOT want to gain the typical 7 for winter!!! I already put one on so I'm working extra hard to get back to 123. Anybody else super determined this winter to stay in great shape?! Add me! I could use some like minded…
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New to MFP, need friends and encouragement
...well not me... but my mom!!! hi guys! my mom just joined MFP and has 60 lbs to go and i know she could really get hooked on this site if she had some friends and it was "fun" for her. if people encouraged her and kept her accountable i think she can really do this weight loss thing! if any of you nice people out there…
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Does losing weight motivate you?
I know when I was first losing weight, every pound shed just encouraged me to keep it up. But now that I've hit my goal and have been maintaining, I notice whenever I lose a pound, ill allow myself to snack a little more. Kinda of defies the purpose, I know! And then ill gain weight from a few day of that, gain a pound, et…
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How long do you workout for?
Just curious? I know when I was first getting on shape I would workout from about an hour - an hour and a half, and now I'm down to about 30-45 mins a day , sometimes an hour. I'm just wondering if this is normal for maintaining weight. Granted I'm active for the rest of the day too. I'm wondering what everyone else's…
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Does anybody have extra skin from losing just 20 pounds???
Hi guys! So I know it's typical to have extra skin when you lose a lot weight say 100+ or even less or so, BUT what about just 20 pounds??? I have like all this extra skin. its' not like saggy or anything, it's just... extra. like if you pinch my back or my stomach you can grab like a handful of extra skin. my fiance says…
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Whoa! You're gonna wanna read this...
So call me crazy, BUT, the other day I bought some folate/folic acid vitamins to help my hair grow faster, and I took only one little pill/vitamin. Very small. That night, I broke my plateau! The next morning I weighed less than since I can ever remember (121.6!!!!) The next day, my weight STILL went down (.2 lbs, but…
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Down 20 lbs before and after pics!
5'4'' 21 yrs Sw: 142 lbs Current: 124 lbs
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HELP! Whole foods/ vegan diet success?
Hi guys! So I have a pretty serious question. My boyfriend has been experiencing pain in his joints, wrists and knees in particular. He also has verrrrry thin shins/calves... like there is no meat on his calves, and he used to be a soccer player. He had to end his soccer playing days because of horrible shin splints. He…
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New Goal, thoughts???
Hi guys! So I just recently reached my goal weight of 123 pounds!!! (YAY!) I am 5'4'', and I'm currently working on 120, but that's not my question! I believe the last time I computed my BMI it was completely in the healthy range, and I would have to weigh around 107 pounds to be UNDER weight. WELL, that is definitely NOT…
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20 pounds Down! Before and after pictures!!!
So if anyone has read my latest post, I have recently loss ten pounds, but these pictures are from before that when I weighed even ten more. So these pictures show the difference o 20 pounds. 5'4'' Start: 142lbs End: 123 Disclaimer, sorry there weren't a bunch of body/bikini pics, not my taste, plus I carry a lot of weight…
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How I did it!
SW: 142 Current: 123 Goal: 120 (refer to previous post for success pictures) Hello! So a few friends of mine have personally messaged me to explain how I have lost weight, and since I knew I would get quite wordy, I decided to post a topic about it, instead of rewriting this, several different times. So brace yourself,…
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HELP! HCG Diet opinions?
Hi guys, So my sister has started the HCG diet (about a month ago, I think?). Now she has lost a LOT of weight from it. I'm proud if her for the weight loss and happy for her, however I can't help but be extremely concerned for her. She only eats 500 calories a day! 500. And then takes little drops to "fill her up" and…
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20 lbs down before and after pictures
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Finally finally finally!
Hit my goal weight! Agh I SO happy!!! Okay, so it was only 10 pounds, BUT STILL, everyone has their own mountains. Going to be celebrating this glorious day with a run, ;) Will be posting a success story and tips video soon! Until then, take care! -Autumn
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HELP! Cramping when running!
What causes it? I cramp easily when running long distances (and even short distances outdoors) and I'm wondering what causes it? Someone once told me its from you're lungs expanding and touching your rib cage so they have to get worke out enough to not cramp anymore or something like that. But I've been working out for…
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Almost to my goal weight!!!
Eeeee!!! I'm so excited!!!! I'm ONE pound away from my goal weight! It's been a long journey but I'm almost there! Once I get there, I will be making a "how I lost weight" video to tell you how I lost 17 pounds! Friend me if you're interested in seeing it!!!
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Upping calories to lose?
Hi guys, So I recently posted another status that I only have three more pounds to go until my goal weight, but I'm having the hardest time wih these last few pounds. A woman on my last post commented how she upped he calories but kept working out, and it helped her lose the weight (healthy calories of course) And so…
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Does anyone wear workout clothes everyday?
And what do people think about that? I actually really love workout clothes and I love how I feel in them, and before I go but more I was wondering what people think of people who wear them ALL the time? Are there any negative thought in anyone's mind or am I over thinking thins? I guess in my mind, I don't want it to look…
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THREE POUNDS TO GO!
Three pounds to go until my goal weight! But these last three pounds have been the hardest, sort of! It's not that in plateauing, I've kind of been not careful what I'm eating and no working out, so my weight has been fluctuating between 126 and 130. I really want to get to 123 but if you've seen my last post, I don't have…
