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Banana diet
Hello! I just found on the web some crazy videos about eating as much bananas as you can for days (even weeks) in order to lose weight. I would really like to know if some of you did try a banana diet (only bananas!) and what happened. Thx! :)
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favorite healthy foods
Hello all! :) I would like us to share ideas to help answer the question "what to eat for dinner ?" (or for breakfast, or snacks...). What are your favorite healthy foods and meals ??? Here are mines : - bananas! :D (well... half a banana... I give the other half to my kids! ;P) - peanut butter (it's healthy, right ?! I…
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introduction
I just joined the group. When I saw the sign "30", I was like... hey! it's for me! XD So... Hello all! :D I thought it would be nice to introduce ourselves one another... I am newly 30 years old, mother of two young kids. I know MFP for almost 2 years. The picture on my profile is not up to date. It was one year ago, when…
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week 1
So how are you girls doing so far ??? For me : Its a very good week! :) I feel motivated and I eat well. I was also able to exercise a bit everyday. So far so good. =)
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Kinsey Scale
Do you believe in Kinsey Scale theory ??? (Everyone stands on a continuum somewhere in between pure heterosexuality and pure homosexuality...) I do. :) But I would like to hear your thougths about it.
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lost 5 lbs in first week! :D
Hello all! I just wanted to share my happiness. :) I just started MFP (after one year of sedentary life and bad eating). I only have 15 lbs or so to get rid of. Im 5'8 and was 156 lbs last week. Today : 151 lbs. YAY!! :D I set MFP to lose 1 lbs per week and I have been a good girl, counting my calories and eating the exact…
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hunger
I was wondering... Is it normal to feel hungry when you start a to use MFP (= count calories, eat the exact amount MFP recommend to lose 1 pound per week) ? I've been at it for 4 days and I feel hungry, especially in the evening (when I used to eat garbage foods, like chips and chocolate...). Is it a "true hunger" telling…
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small survey for working moms
One simple question : When do you work out ??? (morning, lunch time, late afternoon, or evening when the kids are in bed ?) Thank you! :) (I am still wondering what can I do, having a full-time job and two very young kids...)
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lunch-time dilemma
I have been working out religiously almost everyday for the past 6 months, but I wont be able to do the same routine anymore since I am back to work (a FULL time job, plus 2 babies to take care at home in the morning and after work :S). So, from now on, I will work out everyday, at lunch time, but I will only be able to…
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bad eating and weight loss
I know, eating right is important for general health and weight loss too... But I was wondering if it is really NECESSARY. :S I mean... I have lost 30 pounds over the past 6 months, and I have pizza at least 2 times a week, with some pieces of milk chocolate everyday... Of course, I eat better than I used to, but I am…
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maybe I have a 6-pack... ?
I was wondering... Maybe I have a 6-pack abs under my last 2 inches of fat still covering my entire body ? :huh: I am working out quite a lot and yesterday I tried to do as much sit-ups in a row as I could (initial test for the 200 sit-up challenge, www.twohundredsitups.com). Well, I did 350 sit-ups very easily and my abs…
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how many sit ups, push ups, squats...?
I read about the 200 sit ups challenge on another post (www.twohundredsitups.com) so I decided to give it a try. So I just did the initial test. And while at it, I also did the initial test for the squats and push-up challenges (I dont have a pull-up bar so couldnt do this one :( ). Im quite surprised by the results!! O.O…
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happy yet surprised
First day back home after a whole week out (family trip, with not much exercising and much more eating than usual!!). I was expecting to gain 2-3 pounds since I ate so bad (fast-food, chocolate cake, etc.). What a surprise this morning! O.O The scale told me I have LOST 2 pounds! O.O Cool! :D But I dont understand! lol ;P…
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jillian michaels's DVDs
Hi everyone! :smile: I want to try one of Jillian Michaels' DVDs. I would like to have your reviews and commentaries on : 1- 30 Day-Shred 2- Banish fat, boost metabolism 3- No more trouble zones Thank you! :happy:
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HIIT on DVDs ?
Hello! :) I see a lot of people here swear by HIIT. I would like to give it a try, but I find it difficult to watch the clock every minute or so in order to know when I need to switch intensity... :S I have a HRM but it wouldnt allow me to set it for interval training, and of course I dont want to buy another HRM! :/ So I…
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what the ... ? o.O
I just updated my profile since I lost 5 pounds. At 160 lbs, MFP said I could eat 1390 netcalories per day to lose 1 pound a week. Now, at 155 lbs, it says I can eat 1490 netcalories per day (same settings for everything else). Btw, Im 5'8" and I think I still have about 15-20 pounds of fat to get rid off. :wink: I dont…
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question for the ladies
Did you notice that your weight goes up a bit RIGHT BEFORE, and then goes down slightly RIGHT AFTER your periods (reds) ? :huh: Or maybe its just me... Or just a coincidence ? :S
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pin-up modeling
Hi girls! :) I would like to know more about pin-up modeling (amateur, or as a hobby). So if you are willing to talk about your experience with me, please send me a private message or post here so I can contact you. Have a good day! :)
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question about maintain
Maybe a stupid question... but I've been wondering.... so I decided to ask! :tongue: Once you reach your goal-weight, what happen next ??? :huh: I mean... If you just want to "maintain" without gaining back the fat and loosing muscles, what to do ? Do you basically stick with the same routine and lifestyle you were on when…
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what is your favorite vegetable ?
What are your favorite veggies ? (raw or cooked as a meal or side dish) Thank you! :)
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vitamines and such ?
Hi everyone! :) I was wondering what vitamines and minerals I should take to improve my weight loss, gain muscles (I workout in strength training 3 times a week), and promote health in general ? I do take Omega 3-6-9. And I was taking "post-parthum" multi-vitamines (since I was breastfeeding my child), but its over now...…
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My BEFORE & NOW pix (20 pounds less, half-way goal)
Arg!
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zumba : wii or dvd ?
Hello! :) I would like to try zumba. There are no real zumba classes where I live, but I assume I would like it since I like dancing (for instance, I really love the game Just Dance, even tho Im not very good at it!). :laugh: My budget is not unlimitated, so I have to choose : the Zumba Fitness game for Wii OR the Zumba…
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frozen meals
What do you think about frozen meals ? (like Stouffers Lean Cuisine...) I know, they can have a lot of sodium, but yet they seem to me like good healthy choices (low calories, low fat, veggies...). I know, cooking myself with fresh products would be much better, but Im not a good cook and I dont have much time for that.…
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itching after sweating! :S
Since I started working out (cardio), I noticed that my skin (especially on my fore arms) is itching a lot!!!! :noway: Actually, it gave me a rash (lots of tiny red spots on the arms) that lasted a few weeks. Hopefully, I dont have anymore, but the sweat still makes my arms itch!!! :noway: Anyone like me ? Any solution ?…
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almost 20 pounds off and mirror doesnt show it ! :(
I need you to cheer me up. :indifferent: I almost lost 20 pounds (starting weight : 180, current weight : 163) and I cant see much difference in the mirror yet. :ohwell: Im 5'8 so my weight goal is 145 (= me 5 years ago). I do have more muscles, especially biceps and shoulders. :smile: But I still have a lot of fat all…
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low calories meals : need ideas!
Hi everyone! :) I need new ideas to help me reach my calories goals. I eat too much fat and not enough veggies. :embarassed: I would like examples of complete meals (proteins, veggies, carbs... but low fat! :wink: ) for less than 500 cal. So come on! Tell me what do you eat ???
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wrist and ankle weights
Hi! I have a set of wrist and ankle weights. I bought them to do some exercices as I follow a DVD workout for strenght training. But I was wondering how else could I use those wrist and ankle weights ? Any idea ? Can I use them when I do cardio (step, dance, jog, etc.) ?
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target HR %
Hi everyone! :) I see a lot of different information about target heart rate... I would like to know - once and for good! - what is the best target HR % for weight loss when doing cardio for about 30 minutes to 1 hour ??? Thank you! ;)
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about workout and eating
Did you notice that you eat less on workout days than you do on non-workout days ? :huh: Well, thats the case for me. Just wanted to share... :tongue:
