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Post - Chemo Weight Loss?
I added an additional 25lbs to my already hefty frame during chemo. Finished my last treatment over a year ago. Have been trying like the ****ens to lose weight. Mainly eating protein and fruits and veggies. I have not been perfect, but my eating has vastly improved since the beginning of the year. Have made minimal…
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Tips for Meal Planning?
How do you handle Meal planning (if you meal plan?) is there a good app to try? paper & pencil?
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Advice on traffic court?
I am going to court tomorrow for failure to stop at a stop sign - I've never been before. I don't necessarily want to avoid the fine - but I do want to avoid the hit to my driving record & subsequent insurance rate increase - any advice??
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You know all that energy you are supposed to start having?
Often when you read success stories people talk about how much energy they have when they lose weight and exercise. I am curious when that happens? I wake up at 5am to walk and man am I dragging!
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username?
Is it possible to change your username?
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What's the last thing you ate?
I just had strawberries & cottage cheese
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What food have you tried that the taste surprised you?
I recently tried quinoa - and I am surprised that I actually really like it! It's good with black beans!
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Help with preteen daughter
she is built exactly like I was at that age, which is curvier than most girls her age and she is already very self-conscious of her size. I know that one of the best things I can do is model good eating habits which I am trying to do. I am desperate to help her avoid a life like I have lived – overweight all my life. I…
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Gym or Home Work- out?
Which do you prefer - pros & cons to each?
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Do you really like exercise?
I know that it is necessary, but do you really like it? I have found two activities that I tolerate (walking and kickboxing) but have yet to find an exercise I like...
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How to stay motivated for the long haul?
Any tips here? I do fairly well for a week, maybe two at the max, and then slip back into my old ways...."just this once" mentality - and have succeeded in gaining/losing the same 5-7 pounds for about a year. I am so frustrated, and I know I only have myself to blame.
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lose all the weight you want...89 simple steps
this post had me in hysterics.... http://jezebel.com/how-to-lose-all-the-weight-you-want-in-just-89-simple-s-5993183 (is it ok to post links?)
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I washed my fitbit :(
Has anyone else done this? It worked right after but now is completely dead and will not turn on.
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Shortage of Sugar Snap Peas?
Has anyone else noticed this? I am in northeast georgia and I have not been able to find sugar snap peas for a couple of weeks! They are my "mindless munching" food and I am really missing them!
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fitbit or fitbit flex?
I washed my fit bit so I need to replace it. What does the fitbit flex do that the fitbit doesn't? Thanks!
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I washed my fitbit :(
Has anyone else done this? It worked right after but now is completely dead and will not turn on.
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Go all in...or take baby steps?
Which is better? some say take one habit and a time and work on that (increase water intake, increase fruits and vegetables, etc), others have drastically changed everything. I would like to know what worked for you?
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Just pulled the plug on Weight Watchers...
I have been using MFP and WW together for awhile. I have been a weight watcher on and off again for YEARS....and I always wanted to be successful on the program, but never stuck with it for long enough to see results. I have not been to a meeting in several weeks so I decided I would save myself the monthly weight watchers…
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Working out twice a day?
Is this a common phenomenon? Have recently talked with two people who do this and acted like it's the norm. It's all I can do to get one workout in...but twice a day??? hard core!!
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Green Tea?
Has anyone added green tea as part of your weight loss program? Have you noticed an improvement? (Obviously I understand that it should be coupled with a good diet) TIA!
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Exercise Ball for Desk Chair?
Anyone use one? Do you have a recommendation for size or brand?
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PreFab Meals?
I know that a lot of people are focused on eating less processed foods, but there is SO much prep time involved in making healthy meals. Between prepping meals and exercising, working and commuting, there is little time for anything else. I need to lose weight and get healthier, but something has got to give. Is there…
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Underlying Reason for being overweight??
Do you think that we all have some deep, dark underlying reason for being overweight? The reason I ask is because I am just finishing up Ali Vincent's book, and she talks about her relationship with her Mom being the reason for her weight issues....and that is a pretty common theme amongst biggest loser contestants. the…
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Food Prep?
Hi there, I am following South Beach, and the food prep is exhausting! Got any tips to help make the task more manageable?
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re-introduction
I am back to MFP after a journey with breast cancer starting in August of last year. Finished Chemo about 6 weeks ago, and just had my final reconstruction surgery. Ready to get back on task and lose this weight once and for all. Looking for some buddies to help keep me motivated and accountable.
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testing my ticker
how does it look?
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this is it
I have to do this. I have been taking myself for granted for too long. I am 38 and I was diagnosed with Breast cancer a month ago. it was early, and my prognosis is nothing but good, but it has been a wake up call. There are somethings we do not have control over, like getting cancer, and then there are somethings you can…
