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128-174 lbs IS THAT A JOKE?
I just looked at my BMI chart. According to the chart at 5'10" and 187 lbs I am overweight (Im not surprised by that part!). In order to be within the healthy weight range, I should be between 128 & 174 lbs. SERIOUSLY--a 48 lb range? This is why so many people get discouraged! If I weighed anywhere near 128 lbs, you would…
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Before, After & Before Again
Here we go again! Im back! I lost over 65 lbs using MFP and then got pregnant with baby #3. I had a very handsome little man on July 11 and I couldnt be happier, but amm sooooo looking forward to being back to my old self again! Id love to add some friends who also have young children and are looking to lose that baby…
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Biggest Loser needs to show HEIGHTS!
I love BL but I wish they would show the heights of the contestants. I always look at them during weigh ins and think "Thats how much I weigh...." but then I am 5'10 and I dont know how tall they are!
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Any other pregnant women?
I lost 70 lbs working out and using MFP and am now 4 months pregnant. I admit, I have been really, really bad: indulging in fast food and snacks I wouldnt have dreampt of before. I am up 11 lbs and getting depressed about how Ive let myself go back to my old ways. Anyone else pregnant and want to support eachother?…
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Should I work out less? Frustrated with calories
I should first say I am 5 pounds away from my goal weight. I went from 230 ish to 175 in just under 2 years (Im a slow learner:ohwell: ) and looking forward to getting to 170 and maintaining. BUT right now, I dont know what to do. I have been having a really difficult time eating enough calories. (NEVER THOUGHT I WOULD SAY…
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LARGE GOAL MET! 230-175 with pics....
I FINALLY hit that elusive 1-7-5! Granted, my scale said 175.5 but Ill take it and run! It didnt happen fast for me, a little over a year and a half, but its finally here! EDIT***anyone who is more photobcuket savvy is welcome to adjustt these pic sizes...photobucket hates me!*** I am 5'10" and about 230 lbs here..... Some…
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How many recipes have you entered?
I just realized I have 41 recipes entered onto MFP! Every dinner we have is in here and I keep adding more. I wish there was a way we could share our recipes with eachother!!!!
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HRM suggestions
I am finally breaking down and getting an HRM. I am a one income family and do not have a lot of money to spend...and that is not an exxageration. I would like to get one less than $30 and somewhere I can go buy it and not order it online. Suggestions? Thanks!
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HOLY CRAP NSV with pic (underwear warning)
So, its COLD here in northwest Indiana lately (high of about 59 so far today with rain!) so I have to break out the long pants. The problem was none of them fit! (YAY!) I had a few pairs of 10s from early this Spring, but even with a belt, they had that lovely bunching going on all around the waist so I decided to splurge…
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Difference?
The first two pics were taken in May of this year and the last one today. I think I look less defined in todays pic than I did in May and Ive lost at least 10-12 lbs between them! Do you agree or am I being to harsh on myself. It seems like Ive been working harder than ever and look flabbier! **EDIT: I do see a diff. in…
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So confused about what to do w/ cals vs exercise
A little background: I have lost almost 50 pounds since starting this journey (not all on MFP) and am 10 lbs away from my goal of 20% bodyfat. I have been doing well since starting MFP, and have continued losing. HOWEVER, I realize that I have been reading my calorie counts totally incorrectly. WARNING: The explanation…
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Warrior Dash!!!!
I finished in 52 minutes! I have to admit, I am disappointed in my time (shoulda trained on more outdoor courses rather than a treadmill. this was nothing but hills!) But my goal was to finish without having to skip an obstacle and I did that! Next year, Ill shoot for a better time! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it to anyone even…
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does this make me a jerk? Probably...
So my SIL started bragging to me about how she fit into a 6 at Kohls (I was stoked about getting an 8 last week). She sent me a pic of herself in them from the dressing room. They were TIGHT and theres no way she could have worn them with any other shirt than the tunic she had on...you could see the muffin top flowing over…
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8 lbs til my goal weight! Well, first goal anyway..
I only have 8 pounds down until I am at my original goal weight! Now that I am closer, I think I may reevaluate and go for another 5-10...but in the meantime...heres the tattoo that Ive been promising myself for reaching my goal weight. I cant wait to get it! ...now to decide where on my body...foot? I want to play around…
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Before and Current...
Just to keep myself motivated...I am down 43 lbs and have ideally 20 more.... FEBRUARY 2010: CURRENT:
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Reminding myself to keep it up & never go back
Ive been having a rough time sticking to my logging (still exercising like an addict and eating okay, but not monitoring my intake well) and I wanted to remind myself where I came from 7 where I am now to hopefully get myself back on the wagon for the last 15 lbs. I am 5'10... This was me October 2009 at about 230---I…
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Switching my mindset-the scale does not define me!
This has been on my mind for awhile, but I didnt know how to post it without sounding like a DebbieDowner, because thats so far from the truth! I am 5'10 and have an athletic build. According to all the charts, I should be around 167-169. Thats been my goal from day one. After having my 2nd child, I weighed in at 230. I…
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Is this really me????
Does anyone else still think of themselves as the old version and then see a reflection and think, "Oh yeah...wait a minute!?!" The old me: The new me as of today.... (sorry bout the undies here)
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NSV-getting in my husbands pants
I know this sounds totally ridiculous, but my biggest NSV so far in my journey hasnt been losing almost 50 pounds, running a 5K under 35 minutes or dropping from a tight 16 to an 8...IT WAS FITTING INTO MY HUSBANDS PANTS! I was getting dressed and we keep our jeans folded on top of our closet and I accidentally grabbed a…
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5K NSV!
Yesterday I ran my second 5K ever. My first was in the beginning of April & I finished at 39:04. My goal for that one was just not to walk & I didnt. Yesterday, my goal was to take 2 minutes off of that time and finish at 37:00, but I hadnt trained anywhere like I wanted to & was doubtful I could do it. I admit, I had to…
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NON MFP RANT
NON MFP VENT! I am a SAHM to 2 wonderful munchkins. My hubs works 16 hour days & isnt around a lot to help with the kiddos (but does when he is here). My mom passed away 4 years ago this summer and I do not have a lot of family to help out with the exception of my grandmothers who are both in their 70s. My moms mom is…
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UNEXPECTED nsv
Last week, I was feeling really down about my plateau. I realized I had no idea how much I weighed before I had kids-it was just something I didnt have to worry about (can you even imagine???) and I had based my goal weight on charts, not my body... so i called my Dr office and requested a sheet of my weights from…
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Please help! Dont know what to do here!
I am 5'10" and 184. My goal (right now) is 175 before I re-evaluate, so I am 9 pounds away and STUCK! History: I was set at 1.5 lbs per week and usually losing more than that per week. I admit, I had an awful week two weeks ago-kids were sick, didnt get to the gym, was over calories on 3 days and gained 2 lbs (also started…
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Girl at the gym gave me a NSV!
A girl who usually takes the same classes as me stopped me today after class and told me I was "ROCKIN" my new workout pants and my legs looked awesome! WAHOOOO! I just bought these pants a size smaller than normal: Medium! YAHOOOOO!
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A lil NSV
Yesterday was gorgeous here so I changed into a tank top and shorts to help with yard work. When I came out of the bedroom my husband said, "Hello Muscles!" :) He also said I needed to get some new cleaning shorts bc these werent "tight enough" ;) They used to be!!!! lol
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American Idol-Jacob Lusk
Ok-I love AI, but I really dont understand what it is about Jacob Lusk that everyone goes crazy over. I absolutely LOVE his personality, but Im not in love with his voice and everyone else adores it. Steven ran up on stage last week....I dont get it! Someone explain it to me! :huh:
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NSV! YAY!
Yesterday, I was telling my hubs that I was happy/upset that my size12 jeans werent sagging and looked awful even with a belt. HAPPY because thats awesome progress, but upset because I dont want to spend money on new clothes until I am in at my goal(15 more pounds and a size 8). Why buy them to only wear them for a month…
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Advice for 1st 5K tomorrow?
SO heres the back story...Ive dropped 43 lbs and really feel like Im in the best shape Ive been in probably ever, even when I was thinner & younger. So two months ago, I promised myself that I was going to run my local Ys 5K this weekend. (My hubs is an avid runner and is training now for another 1/2 marathon and he…
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BEST SWEET-TOOTH SNACK EVER!
I saw this posted somewhere before, but decided to try it for myself today! 1 piece Healthy Life Wheat Bread (toasted) 1 tsp. Nutella 1 tsp. Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Its like eating a Reeses PB Cup for only 95 calories! Heaven on bread!
