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My first Tough Mudder!!!!
Hi my name is Robin. I began my journey 12/10 weighing 275, now 9/13 I am at 186, it has been a long journey of ups and downs, but I am near the end with a goal weight somewhere around 175. I just did my first Tough Mudder a few days ago, and wanted to share the details. It was a way for me to say Good-bye to my old self…
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need ideas for Chicken marinades ?
I eat alot of chicken, I am looking for some new ideas for marinading Chicken. I use fat free Italian dressing, Mrs.Dash w/ a little bit of Olive oil, ground black pepper and fresh garlic and cilantro, the grill master spices and lawry marinades. I watch the labels somewhat, if it has alot of sugar or sodium I tend to stay…
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Tough Mudder Advice thinking about 2013 in MN or IL
Hi. My name is Robin. I live in Racine,WI. I am considering signing up for my first Tough Mudder in either Chicago or MN in 2013. I have been running fpr about a year and a half. I have done one 5K at 38.22 and two half marathon's...my first was 3.5 hours, my second one was just under 3 hours. I work with a trainer and he…
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Birth Mom's or adopted people
I have been thinking of looking for my birth Mom for quite awhile for my medical history. I was adopted from birth in 1968 and at that time the medical files were closed. I do not know how hard it would be to find my birth Mom. Last week my 20 year old daughter got diagnosed with a Fibroadenoma Breast tumor and suddenly my…
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Fibroadenoma Breast tumor
My 20 year old daughter has a Fibroadenoma Breast tumor that is 3cm, the doctor that read the ultrasound considers it big in size and went on to say that this is normally a benign tumor but since this ine is larger the risk for cancer is there, He wants a biopsy and then suggests we have it out, if it is benign now and we…
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Adopted in 1968, find birth Mom for medical file
Hi, My name is Rovin, I was adopted at birth in 1968. I have the hospital I was born at and the date and time. I also know the Adoption agency that my parents got me through. My parents that raised me have passed on. I am wondering if this enough information to start to research for my birth Mom. I would like some medical…
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looking for low fat protein ideas
My trainer just changed my diet to 1500 calories...each meal or snack I eat the protein needs to be higher than my carbs..and I have goals for the carbs and protein I have to meet every day. I have been doing so having protein and water shakes....which is only 100 calories for 20 g of protein but I do not want to have one…
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flaxseed meal ?
Hi Is flaxseed meal the same thing as ground flaxseed? I have a muffin recipe I wanna try. Thanks Robin
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sports bra advice
I am a 38DD and a runner. My champion bra I wear has an underwire and when I run it rubs and hurts. What do you larger busted girls wear?
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Polar HRM's...what the difference?
My trainer suggests I buy a Polar HRM, which I agree that it would be helpful, but I am looking at them and can not really understand what the difference between the different models.... I want to use it whether I do cardo or strength training... HELP!!??
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Oat Bran, Flaxseed and Wheat Germ ?
Hi Fabulous MFPer's :) I have been looking at the labels of Flaxseed, Oat Bran amd Wheat Germ and I did not learn to much. I am curious to see what the benefits are to adding these to a daily diet. I know they help add protein and fiber and vitamins to your day but other than that I do not know anything. I have seen that a…
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are there any pre-teen to teens out there
Hi My friend has a 12 yr old daughter who is trying to lose weight. I am trying to encourage her to have her start using MFP, I am wondering if any pre-teens or teens out there? Thanks Robin
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Pros and Cons of BodyBug
Can you please share osome of the pros and cons of using the BodyBug? It is easy or hard to use? I am looking into getting one....
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Really struggling!!! Help!!!
Hi All! I am rather new to MFP, but I have been working on it alot longer without not alot of weight loss, after I found MFP I discovered was my calorie intake was way too high. So, for the next two weeks I did great and lost a few pounds, then I went on vacation to celebrate my 20th Anniversary, came home to a stressful…
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Hello! My name is Robin
Hello! My name is Robin. I began using MFP just a few days ago. I began trying to lose weight and be a healthier me 3-4 months ago, with not much luck. I have been struggling with my calorie intake, i am excited to use MFP to help with this!! I would weigh myself every week and was empowered when I had a loss but if I…
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looking for 400 calorie meals
Hello, my name is Robin. I am new to fitness pal, it looks great but I am still learning all the things it can do. I have been trying to lose weight and exercise for a healthier me for 3 and a half months. i have not had much luck, I have been a real rollcoaster as far as my weight loss and gains. When I have a gain, I…
