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starting Insanity 11-28 anyone want to join me?
So I started Insanity a few months back. I go through the first month, I had great results. A few things happened in our lives and I got off track. I'm starting again Monday. I'm going to be doing it 6 days a week plus some extra cardion at the gym. I will be weighing myself this Monday morning! Feel free to join me and…
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calories in dehydrated apples?
I made my own dehydrated apples. I put just a little bit of lemon juice on them for flavoring. Would the calories just be how many calories are in the apples and lemon juice? I know it might seem like a silly question, be nice!
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Re-Introducing myself
My name is Jennifer. I am 23, a mom of three beautiful girls, and my hubby and I just celebrated our 1 year anniversary! I have been on myfitnesspal actively since December 2010. I have lost 46 pounds, recently I have lost my motivation. These last few months I gained back 8 pounds, then dropped back down to 43 pounds…
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opinions on my job situation please!
A little back story. My husband and I have a lot of double bills. We are working on getting them paid off. I was married before and had my own place. We have finally gotten my van paid off and a few credit cards, but still have more to pay. At our current rate of payment we will be out of debt by August 2012. So below is…
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Christmas NSV in August!
So to explain this. Every year in August my husband and I decide what we are getting our girls for Christmas. We buy something each month or save up if it is something bigger. So this year we have decided to get the family pass to the YMCA again. My girls loved it last year for the winter. It is great because they get to…
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fasting plans suggestions please!
I am looking to start a doing a liquid fast or juice fast this week. I will have 6 days off from work and I feel it will be good for me. I have been googing and searching MFP and I cannot find what I am looking for, so I thought I would ask my trusty MFP friends. This is why I want to fast: I have been having issues lately…
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"ooopps". moment with HRM
So I thought I would share my mixup with my HRM. I got one about 6 months ago. I wore it every time I worked out. We ended up getting new ones, Polar FT4 love it and recommend it. My husband didn't have one before and never worked out with me. So I go to put it on like usual and this is our conversations Him: "what are you…
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Cardio Abs is dirrtty :)
My hubby and I are doing Insanity together. Tonight was our first time doing Cardio Abs. The move where you go into plank and then move your hips up and down, had me laughing so hard watching him do it. Plus he was better at it then me, so he was making jokes about it. So this was a great bonding time for us. Anyone else…
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any challenges for august?
I somehow missed out on the challenges in July. I was wondering if there were any challenges for this month! Please include any links! Thanks Jen
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winter running boots.
I saw these really awesome running boots. I had never heard of running boots before . I was trying to figure out how I am going to still run this winter, I hate the treadmill. Has anyone tried running boots before? Ill put the link below!…
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need a new word for "lost"
I hate saying "I have lost weight" That implies I want to find it again. Which I never want that 40 pounds back again! So what are some good suggestion besides lost! I was thinking I have "shed" "sweated" ect, any ideas! Feel free to share! can you tell I am bored at 1am? :)
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NSV from my 3 year old
skip to the bottom if you do not feel like reading. So here is a bit of a back story. My body image has always been an issue. Even when I was younger my mother would say things to me like "your either pregnant or fat, which one is it" . I am 5'8" and back when I was 13 or 14 I wore Juniors clothing. between 9 to 11. My…
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Is there a new Insanity thread?
The one I was posting on says locked. I tried searching for a continued one and I cannot find it. Help! Thanks Jen
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7 months ago, I never thought I...
It has been 7 months since I started my weightloss journey. Half a year, really? It has been over half a year! I have stuck with it. I was thinking today 7 months ago things were really different. So I thought I would share some of those things I didn't realize or didn't think I could do, for some of those just starting.…
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processed foods ? what is/isnt?
First off, if you cannot say anything nice don't say anything at all! Constructive critism is great but please do not be mean. Yes I can google it, but you cannot believe everything on the internet and I would much rather get the views of MFP! So what do you consider processed food? I am working hard to eat a cleaner diet…
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what is considered a "day"?
4 days a week I work 1pm to midnight with lunch at 645 pm. I usually get up around 8am to get everything done I need to before work. I am normally home around 1230am. On these days I am so hungry. I usually eat around 1400 to 1500 calories. When they base the minimum of 1200 is that for a certain amount of time. I'm not…
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NSV for those thinking about Insanity
NSV=non scale victory just in case you don't know :) . I just did day 3 of Insanity. I know it is early, but I am so excited I wanted to share. I measured around my stomach when I started, I was 43 inches around my naval. Today 42 inches. My goal is lose 8 inches off around my naval. I thought that was a stretch but hey I…
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anyone starting insanity soon?
I am hoping to have Insanity by Friday to start Saturday. Anyone else starting soon or just starting? The hubs nd I are doing it together and could sure use some motivation! I am ready to get rid of this last 15 pounds of fat! Plus tone up my tummy!
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im so sad, darn runners knee
So I'm pretty sure I have a case of runner's knee, caused by patello tendon. I'm going to set an appointment with my doctor. For now I bought a knee strap. The knee strap completely stops the pain. When I bend my knee I can feel the pop of the tendon moving, that doesn't happen in my other knee. I think I'm going to stop…
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24 hours May challenge
So I joined a 24 hour workout total challenge for April. I did not do so well. Only a total of 8 hours. So I wanted to try again. I am also going to do Jillian Micheals 30 day shred. EVERYDAY! I figure this will hold me accountable. So today. May 1. 26 minutes shred 10 minutes free weights. Total 36 minutes/1440 Please…
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weight watchers dark chocolate raspberry icecream!
I normally do not go for weight watches anything. But I saw these and decided to give them a try. They are yummy! Only 80 calories and 2 grams of protein. I find they are a perfect snack when I want some ice cream or chocolate! Just thought I would share! ****please don't be negative. Everytime I see someone post about a…
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hair loss side effect of weight loss
First off. Do not judge me, this is how I feel. Second. I am not a grammar teacher, you will find mistakes. I'm not starving myself. I net at least 1200 calories to 1400. I pretty much healthy and drink tons of water. I am not look for a diagnosis. Just wondering if others have had a similar issue. I will be going to see…
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opinion on honda fit and ford fiesta
Hey Everyone. So I know this is not MFP related, that is why I am posting this in chit-chat. The hubs and I need to get a more economical car. We have already been approved for a loan for 17,000 all together including our trade in. Now we just have to find the right car. We are debating on the Honda Fit (see kinda related)…
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Zumba or Spin
So I know this a personal preference question! I am debating on signing up for a class. I want something where I can push myself more. It has been raining a lot here and I find running on the treadmill torture! I want something different do . I am also getting close to my goal weight, 13 pounds away! I need to up my…
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Zumba or Spin
So I know this a personal preference question! I am debating on signing up for a class. I want something where I can push myself more. It has been raining a lot here and I find running on the treadmill torture! I want something different do . I am also getting close to my goal weight, 13 pounds away! I need to up my…
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pepper spray
So after a fiasco of almost getting hit when I was jogging yesterday my hubby has insisted I go jogging on the walking trail. The trail is in the woods. He doesn't want me to go alone but at the moment I do not have anyone to go with me besides my huskey. He would probably lick someone to death. We agreed if I get some…
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need a laugh, here is my NSV
So one of my rewards to myself is a tanning package. Today was my second time tanning. I go into room 10 and get undressed and start putting my lotion on. While I'm putting on my lotion, fully naked, my door opens. Ahhhh this poor girl gets a full frontal view of me stark naked. Luckily I've lost enough weight so I could…
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27lbs gone 15 more to go w/pics
So I love seeing before and after pictures. One of my friends asked me to share a picture because she hasn't see me in a while and she knew how much weight I had lost so far. This is kind of lengthy so skip to the bottom if you do not want to read everything. . So I have the picture on the right which is from 11-11-10 (my…
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Friends for nike+
I just started using the Nike + and I was wondering if anyone else uses it? I would love to have some friends on it. Send me a message if so. Thanks. Jen
