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Summer barbecues
How do you hold on to your will power during barbecue season. Most people lose weight in the summer months because they are more active. I gain weight because of all the barbecues. It is especially hard when the food sits on display for hours at a time. So what are your tricks?
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20 pounds in one month.
I recently gained 20 pounds in one month and didn't make any changes to my lifestyle. I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this and what they determined the cause was. I am thinking I need to see a doctor because that seems so wrong.
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High Fiber diets
I was recently told that I need to start following a high fiber diet. I don't know the first thing about it. Does anyone have any tips they could offer? Thanks.
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Fitbit vs the Endomondo App
The other day I went for a walk with a friend of mine. I was using my Endomondo phone app. She was wearing her Fitbit. We walked 3.3 miles in 1 hour 17 minutes. Our average speed was only 2.6 mph which in my book is fairly slow. I never broke a sweat or felt my heart rate increase. My Endomondo app said I burned 508…
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Bad day
Today was a bad day. I ate everything. Tomorrow is a new day and I hope it will be better.
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I just read an AMAZING book.
It is called Keeping Youth Alive. It is written by a man that has gone through all the things most of us are still struggling with. The only difference is that he succeeded and is still succeeding. If any of you are looking for another form of motivation this is a great one. Check it out on Amazon....it is really…
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Long grain brown rice
So I got a bag of long grain brown rice from a friend and I am not sure what to do with it. I like white rice but I have never tried brown rice. If anyone has any amazing recipes I can try I would love it. Thanks. :wink:
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Please don't bail on me.
The last two groups that I joined disappeared without any warning or notice. I need the motivation of a group challenge to keep me going. I am two steps away from calling it quits. This may sound extremely selfish but I need you all to get me through this.
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Epilepsy
I was diagnosed with Epilepsy in 2002 but was too knuckle headed to listen to the doctor and take medication. In 2009 I had a huge seizure that landed me in the hospital for 4 days. Is there anyone else out there that deals with Epilepsy too?
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Gay marriage
Here in Minnesota they just legalized gay marriages which I think is a huge step forward in overall acceptance of the differences that all people have. But it got me thinking. Do you think gay men have more estrogen than straight men? Or gay women have more testosterone than straight women? I am a believer that they are…
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Super exciting NSV
While walking down the hallway at work today I realized that about 3/4 of my thighs no longer rub together as I walk. Just the very top of them rub now. I guess this 30 day squat challenge is working. I am so so so excited.
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Newest NSV
Last week I lost over 3 pounds (surprised myself completely) which took me out of the OBESE category. I am now just overweight. My BMI is 29.5. That is only .4 away from obese but I will take what I can get. It has taken me 250 days to not be obese anymore.
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Had to take a break
Sorry guys I had to stop for a few days. I had a seizure on Tuesday so I am taking some time off. I will be back at it probably on Monday. I plan on starting all over though so I will be pretty far behind you all.
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Started March 3rd. :(
Ok so I didn't start March 1st like everyone else. My DVD didn't come until last night. But I am going to take some measurements and start tonight. I will be two days behind everyone but don't give up on me.
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Are we doing this or not?
It seems to me like this is a dead group. It says 16 weeks but when do we start? I joined this group a few weeks ago and still haven't seen anything on here. If I don't see something in the next couple of days I will just find a different group.
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How should I feel?
I saw my brother today for the first time in about a month. He noticed my weight loss and asked me if I was on the Jenny Crank diet. Meaning was I on drugs. I don't even know what to think at this point. I never have and never will use drugs and he knows that. Should I be mad at him or just let it slide as a really bad…
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Strange but true
My belly button is shrinking. Of all thinks. Weird
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My NSV
Today my co worker pulled me to the side and told me I look amazing. She said she could really see a difference in me. That made me feel so good because I still don't see the difference in myself.
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Body wrap spa treatments
Have any of you gone to the spa and had a body wrap to lose inches? I have a close friend that just had one done and she said she lost 2 inches off her waist in an hour. Sadly she lives across the country from me so I haven't seen her. I just don't see how they can work. And if they do work how long do the inches stay…
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I don't think I am going to make it.
I just update my info on the spreadsheet and I realized I set my goal at 170. Currently I am 188 which means I would have to lose 18 pounds in 5 weeks. I think that is too much. However I am not giving up. I am going to keep going. I just don't think I will make it to 170. :cry:
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I worry about my son's weight.
I have three children. My daughter is 15 and 120 pounds tops. My oldest son is 13 and 75 pounds. Both of them are in a healthy range. My youngest son is 10 and 110 pounds. I am really starting to worry about him. We all eat the same stuff at dinner time. He even eats less than his brother and sister but he is still very…
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What is really going on???
These forums are really starting to make me sick. There is so much negativity. We are all here for support not to be criticized. As over weight people don't you think we get enough of that as it is. One thing always comes to mind when I read something mean...IF YOU DON'T HAVE ANYTHING NICE TO SAY DON'T SAY ANYTHING AT ALL.…
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NSV...Melting back fat
Yesterday afternoon I was changing from my sweatshirt into a t shirt and my daughter walked in on my mid change. She said "You look completely different from behind". That made me feel so good. It gave me some motivation that I was losing. I am only down 13 pounds and she sees me everyday so for her to notice something…
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Zumba
I have been thinking about buying Zumba for my XBOX but I want to hear some opinions before I spend the money. Do you love it or hate it? Why?
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No motivation for exercise
I have been using MFP for about 45 days or so. I am really loving the calorie counter and so far I have lost 6 pounds which is great. HOWEVER...I just can't find the motivation to exercise. I have an elliptical in my basement and I walk past that thing everyday but I don't get on it. I see all these other people in the…
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Weight loss rewards.
I have just set a new goal for myself and I think the reward will be a great pusher. I have decided if I can lose 50 pounds by next June I am going to get my whole shoulder tattooed. It is something that I have wanted for a long time but I have never felt comfortable enough with my upper arms to wear tank tops. If I had a…
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How often do you weigh yourself?
I try not to weigh myself too often because I tend to get discouraged. I have a friend that weighs herself every single day. I was just wondering how often everyone else confronts that dreaded scale.
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Birthdays are BAD for diets!!!
Tomorrow is my birthday and it is havoc for my diet. Today my boss brought cupcakes, then my department is taking me out for lunch later. Tomorrow my best friend is taking me out for lunch. I will make the healthiest choices I can at both restaurants but even that is more calories than I should be having. It is a good…
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In need of support
I have always felt bad about my weight. In high school I was a size 8 and sadly I thought that was fat. All my high school friends were tiny. Now I am a size 16 and I want to be an 8 again. My family doesn't offer a ton of support because they think I am fine just the way I am. I joined MFP about two weeks ago and I really…
