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Just back in the saddle, but interesting Success so far!
My starting weight was 159, been back at it for (2) weeks on Monday. So far I have lost 7 pounds. I make a fruit smoothie for breakfast, a more substantial smoothie for lunch and a sensible dinner. The really interesting thing to me is that my adult (hormonal) pimples are GONE and my skin has not looked this good in years!…
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Question on weighing out portions?
Silly question...but should I weigh out the food before or after it is cooked? Thinking mainly for the meats.
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Quitting smoking and ECigs (Vaping)
It has been a long road, but I have finally put cigarettes away, for good! My husband introduced me to the world of Vaping! I talked to a pharmacist (my sister) who told me that the nicotine in the ecigs is actually not bad for me health wise! The "smoke" is water vapor....and there are no nasty additives/chemicals. I…
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Got a shiny new red bike!!!
Woo Hoo! I outgrew my purple cruiser and have upgraded to a new racing red mountain bike! I am in loooove with biking....wind in my hair, sun on my face! Now.....if it wasn't 100 degrees outside, it would be perfect! Just wanted to spread around the "HAPPY" feeling I have this morning!
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Back in the Saddle!
Hey All....I fell off the wagon for a while.....has some family issues and (in all honestly) I just got lazy. The good news is that I only gained about 8 pounds back. Feels good to be working towards my goal again! I went out and got a Fitbit and am excited to be on my bike again. Just wanted to stop in and say "HELLO!"…
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Zombies! Run!? Anyone?
I am looking at this app as I want to try running again. When I first started down this road....I tried to run but my knees and my feet said "NO!" Now that I have dropped a few pounds I would like to try it again to mix in with my biking. The app looks like a fun way to get out there....has anyone tried it and do you like…
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ammonia smell during workout (walking with some running)?
Is this "normal?" At first I thought is was my surroundings, then I realized that it was me......anyone else have this happen?
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Started Today!
Walked most of the first mission....the Zoms are crazy!!! They didn't catch me....but man! was I winded! Great Fun!
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Where to start?
Should I start out with the original season one or one of the others? Lol! I can't wait to be tearing around my neighborhood!
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Halloween Question....How many kids do you get?
We are BIG Halloween fans....Since we have no kids of our own, we wanted to give back to our neighborhood by doing Halloween up BIG!!! Every year we add a couple of new things....This year we are doing a haunted playground! It should be amazing!!!! The first year we decorated up the yard, we had about a hundred…
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Day of Rest?
Question....How important is a day or two of rest? My routine is to bike anywhere between 9-13 miles per day....I am really trying not to skip days, but wonder if I should be allowing for a day or two of rest?
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First 10 Pounds GONE! and a small NSV!
I am feeling fantastic! There have been some bumps in the road, but all and all....I am extremely happy with my progress! My little NSV is this morning I pulled on my jeans and actually TUCKED MY SHIRT IN and wore a cute belt! Woo! Hoo! My muffin top is shrinking!!!!
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ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL????
Less than a week away!!!!! Ahhhhhhhh......I can feel it in the air! GO VIKINGS!
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Stress Fracture in Foot?
Question? I believe that I have a stress fracture in my right foot. The pain is intense, even when just doing normal walking now. I know that I probably overdid things in the beginning...I have changed from running to biking now. Okay...my question is this. I have read that there is really nothing that can be done. I know…
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START IT UP!!!! GO VIKINGS!!!!!
Gotta love opening weekend!!!! I have chills!!!!
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Need some encouragement this morning
I am 44 and started this journey a few weeks ago as a way to feel better in my own skin. I wanted to be able to feel healthy and happy :-) Being a woman, I want to be able to go shopping for things other than shoes, jewlery and cosmetics! I want to buy clothes!!! Cute clothes....not ones that hide what I don't like. I am…
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Should I be focusing on the length of time or the speed?
I started walk/running 12 days ago. I have a goal to get out there every day for 60 days....no excuses. I am wondering if I should be focusing more on increasing my time (currently about 50 minutes) or decreasing the time and going faster? I am going about 3 miles every day. For a consistent weight loss.....I would think…
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My "Cheat" :-) Do you have one too?
Friday is usually my day to "cheat" and have something that I really like.....because my husband is out of town and I am off work tomorrow.....I am going to have a glass (or two) of a really good red wine! I am under in my calories and have been all week, so ....I won't feel too guilty :-) Especially after that first…
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My Goal by November 11
To be able to wear, and not look like a stuffed sausage, one of those cute girls jerseys when I go to the MN Vikings-vs-Detroit Lions game in MN!!! 27 pounds to go for goal! I CAN DO IT!!!!
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Not how I wanted to start today :-(
I got up early this morning so I could really push myself during my walk/run. I got out there as the sun was coming up....felt fantastic....everything was great....then my right shin started to hurt....it became unbearable. I actually called my husband to come pick my hobbled butt up..... I just hate that my mind and…
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New Today :-)
Just "joined" MFP this morning! A little about me.... I was a skinny kid and a thin teen. Got married at a very young age, and started gaining weight. Would yo-you diet for years. Went through a divorce, lost weight. Re-married.....weight came back on. I decided the other day, that I was tired of not feeling comfortable in…
