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No where else to post
This is very personal and not really related to weight loss but I have no where else to post...... I have been working on myself for years and finally have some self esteem. I have been married to my husband for almost 7 years and he is very supportive. We started dating about 10 years ago and I came in with 2 little boys…
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1000 day streak and lots of different diets!
Hello MFP peeps! As I come up on my 1000th logging day on MFP I thought it would be interesting to look back on all the diets I have done along the way. When I first started I just ate 1200 calories and exercised and did not lose a thing. I got frustrated and started eating more and gained. I started New Rules of Lifting…
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Carb Cycling.....
In your opinion, what is the best, most informative book about this out there? Looking for suggestions!!!!
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Why is regaining weight so common????
Warning a little depressing but I will learn to live with the heat turned down!!!! http://www.marksdailyapple.com/why-is-regaining-weight-so-common/
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Where were you last year?????
So at this time last year I was so mad at myself for gaining 15lbs between Turkey day and Christmas and found my size 16 work pants so tight I couldn't breath. But I told myself I was not going to buy anything new and started Focus T25...within a week I could breath again in those same pants. Since then I have completed…
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Women only...
ChaLEAN Extreme or Body Beast? I still need to lose over 30lbs of fat. I am halfway through TurboFire and looking to switch it up. If you have an opinion, please tell me why :) Thank you!!!!
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Any personal trainers have an opinion on lbs to use in a weighted vest?
Hello :) any help would be wonderful on this topic. I am looking to start wearing a weighted vest. I am doing Turbo Fire and would be wearing it during the cardio and the strength training as well. I weigh around 186lbs and have mixed information about how you should use a percentage of your body weight. Is there anyone…
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Low Carb recovery drink?
I am looking for some suggestions for recovery drinks. My schedule consists of working out anywhere from 8:30pm to 9:30pm and is usually 30 to 45 minutes long. I take a shower and go to bed afterwards but I am looking for suggestions on a good recovery drink. I know that lots of people suggest chocolate milk and I will…
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Clothes swap.....
I am sure I will get totally hammered for this lol. I frequent TONS of thrift stores since I cannot afford to get new clothes. If I am buying used clothes it's too bad that there is not some kind of way to swap clothes on this site. I have thought about this for a long time since we are on the same journey but in different…
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Hey women what is your pants size?
Just for fun I would like to see just how far I am off. List height vs. pant size vs. weight. I will be the first to say that I am way off lol. 5'3 200 size 12
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Hey women what is your pants size?
Just for fun I would like to see just how far I am off. List height vs. pant size vs. weight. I will be the first to say that I am way off lol. 5'3 200 size 12
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P90X3 low impact.......
I have neck and back issues and have been instructed by my doctor that high impact exercises will just eventually move me in the direction of sugery. With that being said I recently finished Focus T25 and even did a couple of extra weeks of Gamma.....I loved it and got GREAT results. I started P90X3 this week and I am a…
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Halloween candy...............
is killing me and it is not even Halloween yet. My two little guys have already had between them 3 different parties and OMG the candy I have in my house:( I have always had a problem with chocolate and this time of year is extremely trying!!! What are you doing to avoid the candy???
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Over 40 with over 70lbs to lose.
This is hard, I change things up every 6-8 weeks trying to take some weight off. I tried to eat more to lose and that backfired and I gained almost 10lbs. I am now working on taking those off plus a LOT more. I have put my calories back to 1300 to create a deficit and have been doing hip hop abs 5 times a week. My goal is…
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Daily burn help!!!
How many calories should I be burning a day in exercise if I am eating 1500 calories a day? I am trying to lose 2lbs a week.
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Scary Movies burn 200 calories!!!!!
Came across this and I just HAD to share......LMAO!!!!! According to a study at the University of Westminster, watching horror movies can burn up to 200 calories per viewing. That's about as many calories that chocolate bar you are scarfing has:) During a scary movie, your heartbeat quickens, causing your blood to pump…
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I am an open book, need help to lose weight quick....
I am sure I will probably get hammered for posting this but I need some more suggestions. I am trying to have an outpatient surgery but need to lose 35lbs before I can even think about it. I am currently using IF with no real results but I have only been doing this for 3 weeks. I have tried 1200 calories a day, 2000…
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The New Rules of Weight Lifting for Women
I am wondering if there are any over 40 women out there doing this? I would love to support and motivate and I would be happy for any motivation as well:) I am just getting ready to finish phase 1 and I am so proud of myself I would like others to be proud of as well!!!! Happy Lifting......Erika
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Carb help
Hello MFP peeps:) I have upped my calories and started following the meal plan and weight lifting plan in New Rules of Lifting for Women. I have always had a bad sweet tooth, and I mean BAD. Lately I have satisfied it with fruit. But since I drink a smoothie in the morning, and eat a couple of different fruits during the…
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New Rules of Lifting for Women....any 40 plus out there?
So as I finish my 2nd week of by the book, I wonder if there are any other women out there in my age range trying this. I am totally pushing myself and besides the aches and pains am getting stronger everyday. I went out and gathered everything I needed to do this at home and with the help of a GREAT coach (my 9 year old…
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40 plus women out there struggling?
Hello my name is Erika and as even though I have always watched what I eat I still have 60lbs to lose. I eat very healthy for the most part and I have recently started a love affair with my HRM watch....lol. But I barely lose at all. I HATE the scale since the damn thing never moves anywhere but up. My clothes still fit…
