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A better me
Hi my name is Katie. I am 32 and have 2 daughters. I am 347 lbs. I have been overweight my whole life. Before I had my 4 year old I lost 50 lbs and felt the best I had in a long time. 4 years and another kid later and I’m back where I started. I need to be better for my husband my kids and most of all myself... I need to…
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Back to the beginning
Hi my name is Katie. I am 32 and have 2 daughters. I am 347 lbs. I have been overweight my whole life. Before I had my 4 year old I lost 50 lbs and felt the best I had in a long time. 4 years and another kid later and I’m back where I started. I need to be better for my husband my kids and most of all myself....... looking…
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Starting over
Hi my name is Katie. I am 32 and have 2 daughters. I am 347 lbs. I have been overweight my whole life. Before I had my 4 year old I lost 50 lbs and felt the best I had in a long time. 4 years and another kid later and I’m back where I started. I need to be better for my husband my kids and most of all myself....... looking…
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not using shampoo and using conditioner instead
I have definatly been washing my hair more due to the sweatyness from the gym. I have been reading that a good alternative to using shampoo every day is to use just conditioner instead and only shampoo a couple times a week. Has anyone ever tried this? what were your results?
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Protien powder/ shake recipe ideas
So i have come to the verdict that I definatly need to get protien powder in my diet to assure i get enough protien. Ive never used powder before....Would love recomendations on kinds that are good. Also welcome shake recipes or food to mix it in with that have worked well for people Thanks
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Would welcome tips from Runners
Ive never been able to run.....I was always the kid walking the mile in gym. After four monthes on this site my stamina in working out cardio wise is amazingly better.....Except....I still cant run for ****. I want to change this. With us moving to a neighborhood where I feel I can actually Run for a change I would like to…
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running tips welcomed!
Ive never been able to run.....I was always the kid walking the mile in gym. After four monthes on this site my stamina in working out cardio wise is amazingly better.....Except....I still cant run for ****. I want to change this. With us moving to a neighborhood where I feel I can actually Run for a change I would like to…
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lifting setback.....
just wanted to ask....i have been not lifting for close to 6 weeks now....i pulled a muscle in my back and the dr said no heavy lifting for six weeks so to avoid hurting myself worse i have listening. just doing light handweight lifting. Just wondering have any of you had a period like this....did you experience any…
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weight lifting cardio question
Ok Question.....was thinking of changing the way i workout to a new routine to keep things fresh.....thinking of making my workouts as such....30 minute cardio warmup then lifting for my Arms one day and the next 30 minute cardio warmup and lifting for legs the next. Does this sound productive? please be kind the weight…
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Scale suggestions
Looking for a new scale my current one is 2-3 years old and just seems like it is getting a little tweaky. I never invested any though in a scale before because i wasnt serious about my goals. Id like to get one that is good and accurate but would also like to avoid a gigantic pricetag. Any thoughts?
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Officially out of the 300's
My entire life I had given up on myself. i was always the fat kid and I hit a point where I thought i was just destined to live with it. It spiraled out of control after highschool as I hit 300 and kept climbing. I stayed many years between 310 and 315 and i honestly thought that was as good as id ever get. Recently when I…
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losing inches everywhere but my hips.
I am down 35 lbs......which i am very proud of. The frustrating thing is I have lost inches everywhere but my hips! its kinda driving me nuts. Any tips on how i can remedy this. I know I cant spot reduce but any toning tips for this area to speed things up would be helpful. this is my far my biggest trouble area.
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New to the group
Hi Im Katie Im 26. I started my journey 100 days ago at 330. The last time I weighed in I was 304.5 as of sept 27th. My next weigh in is halloween and im hoping to be in the 200s by then. I yoyo dieted my whole life. I was always the fat kid and always felt different from everyone else. I made excuses for years about why I…
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best workout routine help.....
So im trying to find a workout routine that will produce the best results. Bieng that I am fairly new to this fitness thing I was hoping to get opinions from people who know more than I. I have two routines I have been comtemplating. ONE is doing 30 minutes cardio and then either leg or arm strength training rotating arms…
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new to the group lookin for friends
Hi I am a 6 feelt tall 307 lb female. i started this journey 70 days ago at 334 lbs. Looking to lose 100plus lbs but my shorter term goal is below 300 my thanksgiving. Love new friends!
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Change in cardio routines
We have all heard you have to change your routines or your body gets used to it. How often do you all change your cardio routine and how much do you tweak it? just looking for examples and ideas to keep my gym experience fresh
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time of the month
How many of you once you changed your lifestyle with diet and excersize experienced time of the month issues? Im 14 days late today and have failed about 3 pregnancy tests. I know hormones can change when you change your diet and lifestyle just wondering how common it is with people on here.
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thigh excersizes
Hi I am really looking for excersizes to tone my inner and outter thighs. ANy suggestions other than lunges?
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how to cope with the holidays.
I know i am jumping the gun here a little bit but with the holidays fast approaching I cant help but wonder how all of you more expierienced mfp people have managed in past holidays. i mean lets face it november and december are giant food partys in most families. Any tips to not falling to far off track?
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starting september 1st
Hi ladies I am 26 my name is katie....I am planning on starting shred on the 1st.....ive started this before for a few days and quit but since reading peoples success Im going to try to stick with it this time. Would love to have a few start with me on the first! if not any advice or tips would be appreciated. Im really…
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calories
Im 26 years old 6 feet and 313 lbs. Im struggling to find the right amout of calories.....mfp says 2030 but most days im lucky if i clear 1400. Does anyone know any suggestions to find a definate answer? 2030 seems like so much
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starting in september
Hi ladies I am 26 my name is katie....I am planning on starting shred on the 1st.....ive started this before for a few days and quit but since reading peoples success Im going to try to stick with it this time. Would love to have a few start with me on the first! if not any advice or tips would be appreciated. Im really…
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0 calorie cake mix????
Thank you SOME of you for your advice.....to others it was just a question. Maybe you should all revisit the thought behind this community of us supporting people.....it is obviously something some of you have forgotten. Translation.....remove stick from *kitten*
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wedding eating
Tomorrow my husband and I are attending a wedding. I have been able to control everything I have put i my mouth calories wise for the last three weeks. I knew what was in everything i put in my body calorie and nutrition wise. with a wedding I feel a little helpless....no nutrition facts no portion control. Im not really…
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bruising......
Has anyone seen excessive leg bruising since becomming more active? I've been working out about 5 days a week for 3 weeks and my legs particularly my upper thighs look like I got beatup and the bruises last forever!
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Free weights verse machine
Which is better free weights or machines. I'm just starting out and was going to use the weight machines at my gym but have heard from some they are no use? Any thoughts? Just don't want to waste my time in something if it won't work.
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new to the race looking for support......
Im new too this website....ive yoyo dieted my entire life I lost alot of weight before my wedding two years ago and then let myself go again. Recently when I hit 330 I needed to try something new. I do not want to live like this. I will never be 120 lbs and i accept this I have a large family and i know some of it is…
