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Ladies - do you log your period weight gain?
So each month I gain 2-5 pounds the week before my period and then it goes away (this is very frustrating!!). Should I log that as a gain. My weigh-in days are Fridays. I hate to see my pounds lost number go down. What does everybody else do?
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Weight Loss = new hair cut?
Hello, I've lost 64 pounds and my face is much slimmer. I've always had short sassy hair. I've started to grow my hair out and people keep commenting that I shouldn't lose any more weight my face looks sunken in. I'm wondering if my hair is drawing down my face. I still want to lose another 10-15 pounds to get to my goal…
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Need NEW Motivation
I'm sturggling. I've lost 67 pounds; I'm two weeks away from my one year anniversary and I'm losing it. I'm eating out of control. What's happening? I'm sure this has happend to somebody else. What did you do to get by this! I feel out of controlllllllll.....
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Sometimes it's the "medium" things in life!
Whoot Whoot!! Put on a "medium" shirt and it fits! No stretching required!!!!! This is super for me, I started my journey at 2X!!! If I can do it, anybody can!!!
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Out with Jillan Michaels in with Kelly Coffey-Meyers
I'm done with Jillan Michaels! I started "Ripped in 30" on January 1st. I completed week 1, week 2, and two days of week 3. Here's my reasons why: ~ I found her warm ups to be less than adequate. After three days I started doing 10 minutes on my elliptical to warm up. ~ For having to use weights I find her moves to be fast…
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NSV
I working in office with two other ladies. The lady in front of me handles the customer that come in. Today I'm standing at the copier which customers can see when they are at the front desk. Well a regular customer comes in and looks at my coworker and say's "Who's the New Girl". Well it was ME!! I felt so GOOD!!!!!
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Ripped in 30 - Back to Back
I was wondering if anybody has done Ripped in 30 back to back. If so I'm wondering if what your results were the second round. I'm headed into week three and so far I'm impressed with the results I'm seeing I'm starting to wonder if doing a second round would be worth it.. Thoughts??
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OMG 5 pounds over the weekend!!
I hate the scales this morning!! I had reached my New Years goal on Friday of 165. Then today I'm at 170... 5 pounds in three days!!! UGGHHHHH... We had three parties and it was so hard to resist...and the Wine OH the Wine!!! Please tell me these pounds will leave as quick as it came. Anybody else have this happen?
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Ripped in 30 and Lifting
I was wondering if anybody has lifted heavy 3 days a week and did Ripped in 30 on the other days. I'm considering this as my New Year Challenge for 30 days! I’m 12-17 pounds from my goal weight. My goal is to build muscle and lose those last few pounds of fat! Thoughts!
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Which book is better??
Which of the these two books would you recommend: The Women's Health Big Book of Exercises: Four Weeks to a Leaner, Sexier, Healthier YOU! OR The New Rules of Lifting for Women: Lift Like a Man, Look Like a Goddess I've lost 62 pounds, I'm almost at goal weight. But I really want to focus on toning and gain muscle. Both…
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Bio Force Total Gym 2.0 - Need Manual
I have the Bio Force Total Gym and have miss placed my manual. There are over 100 weight lifting moves that can be done, but without the manual I'm lost. Does anybody have this machine that might be willing to send me a copy of the manual, I'd be willing to pay for it. Or does anybody have any suggestions on how to get a…
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Hair Loss
Has anybody else experienced hair loss while losing weight? I was at my hair dresser yesterday and she said my hair has thinned out. She did say that this happens and it will grow back. I had noticed a lot of hair falling out when showering. Should I be taking supplements?
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Sneakers
How often do you replace your sneakers? I've been active everyday since Feb 20th, with one day rest a week and a full week of in May. Should I get new sneakers? Thoughts
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PB2 and PB2 Chocolate - Do tell me more!
There were several suggestions to use PB2 and PB2 Chocolate to help me step away from the jars of Nutella and Peanut Butter. Please share with me recipes you have and the texture of this product when you mix it with milk. I want to order some of Amazon, but want some ideas and suggestions before I do. Thanks so much!
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Step away from the Nutella
I need help stepping away from the Nutella jar. I started my "healthy" life style on Feb 20, 2012. At that time I was known to eat peanut butter by the spoons full, 1000+ calories a day. I gave it up completely. In July I started to allow myself peanut butter once a week. Last week I tasted Nutella and now I'm eating it by…
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Morning Exercise - Fast Weight Lose
On Monday I changed my work out routine to mornings. So I'm getting up and working out, mostly cardio, for 40-45 minutes. I have changed up my diet, same calories, just different foods. I have been eating the same breakfast and lunch since February to make it easier. I have also kept a 1 mile run at night. So over all I…
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Small Victory
This is small potatoes compared to a lot of the success stories I read everyday. But here it goes: This morning I tucked my shirt in my pants and put on a belt. Yep that's right a belt. My belly is close to flat and I look pretty dam good if I must say so. Whoot Whoot!
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Heel Pain - Freakin Out
I've been training for a 5K and started having pain in my heal this week. I decided not to run the race this morning. I'm pretty sure I need to rest it for a week, but I'm freakin out. Exercise has played such an important part in my weight loss journey. It also has become a form of therapy for me. I'm so concerned that I…
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Weight Lifting with a Home Lifting Machine
I want to buy the book "The New Rules of Lifting for Women: Lift Like a Man, Look Like a Goddess" hoping it will help educate me on weight lifting. My question for anybody who can answer is: We have a home lifting machine similar to a BowFlex, will the book guide me to use this machine or is it based on free weights.…
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Morning Workouts
What are the benefits of complete workouts in the morning? I have read that it helps keep your metabolism up longer during the day. I've also read that getting 8 hours of sleep with help with weight loss. Which do you find more beneficial, sleep or morning workout? I'm trying to weight the pros and cons of getting my butt…
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Biking
Morning, I'm looking to change up my workouts and was wondering if there are any bikers on MFP? I need to burn calories and tone up. thoughts? thanks
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45 lbs down -- 25 more to go!
I'm super excited to post that I have lost 45 pounds! I started Feb. 20, 2012. I've put before and after pictures in my profile pic. Hopefully you can see them. The first 30 pounds came off fairly easy. The last 15 have been harder. I thought it would be easier to lose weight during the summer, however that has not been…
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Iphone Running Tracker
Hi, I'm looking to purchase and app for my iPhone to track my running, heart rate, and my calories burned. Any suggestions? thanks
