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SO Depresssssssed
So not to tell a bunch of strangers my life story and all... But I have some pretty severe clinical depression. It's mostly under control through medications, diet, and exercise, but I still have really low days where I just feel like even being alive is a challenge. That being said; Today I am SO depressed. Those of you…
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Plateau.. Help!
I recently upped my exercise to about double the amount (for my own fitness and wellness reasons) BUT it caused me to hit a weightloss plateau. So i'm wondering, Normally I don't eat back exercise calories because I've had alot of success with it that way, until I upped my exercise so I guess the question is, Should I be…
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NSV :)
So I ran my first 5k two years ago and was way excited for it. I was feeling the fittest I'd ever been in my life so I went out and bought a super pricey, pair of running shorts for my 5k. Well I was kickboxing the other night wearing these shorts from two years ago (doing a dvd in the privacy of my own home..this will be…
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My grandpa asked me this yesterday
Yesterday, my grandpa came up to me and said "How many people live in New York City?" Me: ummm no clue "about 8.5 million" Me:...okay "So if Everyone in New York City lost 10 pounds, would it be enough to change the gravitational pull of the earth?" Me: ummm good question hahaha Lol silly 80 year old man. But it got me…
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Best exercise for losing inches?
So the pounds are coming off just fine, but before I get all excited and go clothes shopping, I wanna tighten up the body! anyhow, Can you guys name some of your favorite exercises that you have had success with inches lost? I mean obviously if I keep losing fat, inches will come off too, but to really tighten and tone my…
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2 small, but exciting successes
SO I just wanted to share my excitement real quick about two things. I started MFP Exactly a month ago and I've noticed some exciting things, but a quick story first. I spent pretty much all summer in bed with hardcore mono (EBV) and then after that pnuemonia. I also dropped a TON of weight during this time period, only to…
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Low calorie for when your sick
So I have a cold and my throat feels as if someone took a cheese grater to it. That being said, What are some good, high-nutrition, low-calorie foods and beverages for a sickie? I want orange juice and gatorade and soda and all sorts of high calorie drinks to make my throat feel better... but I dont want the calories! I…
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Over...weighing?
So.... I weigh my self every single day... at least 6 times. I'm so obsessed with this stupid numbers game in my mind that I find it hard to do the healthy thing and only weigh myself once or twice a week. Every time I go to the bathroom, every time I eat, Every time I workout.... I hop on the scale and it needs to stop.…
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New to this. Want friends!
I wanted to use this site mostly just as a food log because I liked the setup, and how simple it makes counting calories. Now, I am starting to realize this could be a great way to make some friends and get some support. So let me introduce myself. I'm Lara. I've always liked exercise but I am horrible at eating right.…
