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15lbs down w/embarrassing underwear shots...eek!
Let me start by saying that everyone on MFP has been so helpful, kind and inspirational...THANK YOU!!! These pictures are so embarrassing, but I worked hard for this so I'm sharing! I apologize in advance for the underwear shots...the before pictures were taken right before I found MFP and were originally intended for my…
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carb cycling help?
Hi friends! I am just starting out on a carb cycling plan and would love to hear from others who are doing this....tell me about all of your carb cycling secrets and how it's working for you. A little about me....I'm 6'4" and already all a healthy weight. I lift 5-6 days a week and have had good success...built a good bit…
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has anyone tried Ruthless dvd set by Weider?
I discovered this set of workout dvds the other day at Walmart and I can't find many reviews anywhere. Anybody here tried them? Any good?
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reintroducing myself
Hey y'all, I am not new to mfp, joined after I had my son to lose baby weight and it worked very well for me. I had a daughter a year ago and although I am back to my normal size, it just doesn't look the same anymore and I'd like to change that. Also, I am a corrections deputy and I need to start preparing myself for POST…
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Runners, I need your help! EMERGENCY!!!
A really quick about me...mother of 2 who aspires to be a Sheriff's Deputy. I began running several months back to make life easier when I finally do get hired on and go to POST school (Police Academy). The required run time for a female of my age to get into POST is 1.5 miles in 15:05. I have reached that goal....ran it…
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Trying to choose a strength routine...need advice!!!
Hey y'all! I guess I'm going to call myself an "advanced beginner" to the whole weight lifting thing. I was a highschool and college volleyball player and I spent several years in the gym, doing mostly compound lifts and plyo work. At that time, I ate, slept and breathed volleyball and anything else that would improve my…
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NSV x 2!!!
NSV #1) This morning, I got up and went to throw on a pair of jeans (jean Friday at work) and they just didn't feel right. Looked in the mirror and surprise....they were too loose!!! I went digging to the back of my closet for another pair, and I found some that I had tried on about 2 months ago, and although I was able to…
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P90X Nutrition Questions
Ok, so I did P90X after having my first child and loved it....I felt so strong, however my transformation wasn't one of those "holy cow" kind of things. Fact is, I didn't have that much weight to lose. Now, after having my second child, I'd like to do it again. I really would like to maximize my results. Once again, the…
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2 little NSV's Today :)
Been doing C25K & at week 6 I'm noticing that my butt and thighs are firming up a bit. The second nsv is how I'm changing mentally. I've always thought it would be awesome to be a runner, just never got past the sucky part to see if I actually enjoy it. The goal was to run mon, wed, and fri every week....so today was…
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C25K + Jillian Micheals Dvds...wanna join?
Ok, I'm setting myself a couple of new goals. Since I don't have very much left to lose, my new weightloss goal is 5 lbs in 9 weeks (a little more than 1/2 lb per week). The reason I'm choosing 9 weeks is because I'm starting up the Couch to 5K plan today and it's a 9 week plan. In addition, I plan on doing one of my…
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Unpleasable I guess
Ok, so I'm going to wallow in self pity for just a second...you've been warned. I just had my 2nd child 4 months ago and I have about 20 lbs to lose. After my 1st, I had 15 to lose and ended up losing 20, which was awesome. I did this by eating very well and excercising 4-5 days a week. The crappy part is that it took…
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Not new, but I'm back!
Hello everyone! I am a former MFP success story. I joined 2 &1/2 years ago after having my son, to lose the pregnancy weight. That was the very first time I had ever needed to lose weight and although I didn't have much weight to lose, it was a real struggle for me. After meeting my weightloss and fitness goals, I…
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Ladies, make time! :)
Trade your morning make-up and hair ritual for a twenty minute run. Shower and let your hair air dry. Look at yourself in the mirror and if you don't like what you see, repeat again tomorrow and eventually you will. :heart: Ladies, when you strive to improve your health and you are proud of your accomplishments, you will…
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Baby naming fun :)
Me and my husband are going head to head over choosing the perfect name for our daughter. (In a friendly way of course) We just cannot agree! I am 6 1/2 months pregnant and I am sooooo ready to find my sweet girl a name. I am from Georgia, he's from Louisiana and we live in Louisiana now. Want something kinda tough and…
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Unsolicited Butt Comment :(
Hey y'all, a quick intro.....My name is Dixie and I've been a mfp member for nearly two years. I joined shortly after having my son, to help me lose the pregnancy weight. I had never needed to lose weight before then, and I didn't have much to lose after having him either, however the little that I had to lose took a lot…
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My maintenance calories are high,...food suggestions?
With my goals now being set to build muscle, I decided to start increasing my calorie consumption. Now, I'm realizing that it's very difficult just to meet my maintenance calories with good, nutritious foods. My maintenance calories for my size and activity level are 2460! If anyone has some higher calorie (but still…
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New goals! New workout routine! Your thoughts?
Hey y'all! New goal: Pack on some serious lean muscle. I'm talking, fitness model kinda muscle (not gonna lie, I feel a little embarrassed saying that....not really receiving much support in this endeavor from my friends and family...not sure why but oh well :blushing:) I am no stranger to weight training but this is my…
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Attention All HEAVY Lifters!!!
Hello Everyone! I have a few questions about lifting heavy weights. My goals are to gain a considerable amount of lean muscle mass (for a chick). I do NOT want to be skinny. I do NOT want to be nice and toned. I want to be like fitness model RIPPED!!! (Shoot for the stars right? lol) A little about me...I'm 6'4", 185 lbs,…
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Rollerblading to get bikini ready! Advice?
Hello! It's time to start getting bikini ready! I am almost at my goal weight but I have plateaued and I'm looking to shake things up a bit. I want to do something fun! Interested in trying rollerblading....does anyone here rollerblade and if so, has it helped you? I'm definitely looking to tone up my butt and thighs a bit…
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Share your secret goals...WARNING, not for the modest!!!
Okay, so everyone on this site has a goal...whether it's to lose weight, get in shape, build muscle, tone, fit in their old clothes, be healthier, live longer or what ever! They're all excellent goals, but does anyone have a secret goal or reward in mind? Maybe a sexy or silly one? (Waving hand frantically) I DO, I DO!!!!…
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Help! I need 2nd Anniversary suggestions for the hubby!
Hi, Today is mine and my husbands 2nd wedding anniversary and I need some inexpensive gift ideas for him ASAP! No, I didn't forget, I just haven't had any free time to go looking and I have no idea what I'm gonna get him. HELP!!! To give you an idea, he's a big, burly construction worker, his best friend is our 18 month…
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Grieving and exercise
Just a little background....My husband and I had been trying to conceive our second baby for 6 months. We were finally successful and then I miscarried on New Years Day. We are completely devastated. I am of course incredibly blessed to have one beautiful, healthy son who is my whole world and a husband who is truly my…
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Pregnant(WOOOHOOO!!) and need exercise advice :)
Hello everyone! I just found out a few days ago that I'm pregnant with my second and I'm super excited!!! After my first, I used MFP to help me get back to my old size....I LOVE MFP!!!! Since having my son, I have done Jillian's 30 Day Shred, Ripped in 30, Banish Fat Boost Metabolism, No More Trouble Zones and Killer Buns…
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My very own P90x AND Jillian hybrid...I must be nuts!!!
I'd really like some feedback on this....for anyone that would like to give it. A little background, I am at a healthy weight range for my height and though I'd be fine with losing about 5 more pounds, I've shifted my focus away from the scale and more towards my body composition and of course overall health. I am pear…
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I feel pretty, oh so pretty... NSV!!!!
Yesterday, I had to go to a bridal shop for the dreaded bridesmaid dress fitting (It's the later of two weddings I'm standing in...3 weeks away). I was so disappointed in the dressing room when I looked in the mirror and the dress looked HORRIBLE on me. It is a beautiful dress and I was looking forward to the wedding…
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Is it possible?
I am so close to my latest goal, but I'm running short on time! I would like to lose 5 more lbs by September 2nd. I just don't know if it's possible. I didn't have much to lose to start with....and it took me 6 months to lose 15 lbs. Granted, I put on some muscle too, so I'm sure that had a lot to do with it. I'm supposed…
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Hit a plateau and need to tweak...suggestions welcome :)
I hit my goal weight some time ago. I did this by doing Jillian Michaels dvds 5-6 days a week and eating sensibly (keeping within my calorie goal with the exception of one cheat day). Not only did I reach my goal, but I gained a lot of muscle and I'm loving it. So much in fact, that I think I'd like to take it to the next…
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Hubby won't jump on the bandwagon...HELP!!!
Ok, since having my son a year ago I have really done well with exercising and eating right. I have lost all of my baby weight and then some and gained some serious muscle. I owe most of this to all of you wonderful people! My husband is a very large man. He used to be a power lifter when he was younger. He was never lean…
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P90x and Pregnancy
Hello y'all!!! My husband and I have recently decided we are ready for a second child. Last time around, I was going to the gym, doing a few days of weight training and a few days of either the elliptical or the treadmill. When I found out I was pregnant, my doctor told me it was fine to continue my usual workout as long…
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Is this too much exercise?
So, I decided that I need to take things up a notch, not so much for more weightloss (2-3 more lbs would be cool) but to build muscle and achieve super hottness!!! I'm in my second week of P90X and loving it! I fully trust that it will get me good results because I've seen all of the before and after stories on here...but…
