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New here
I am new here and looking to lose about 50 pounds. I have always had a weight problem. I had a baby 6 months ago and though I am almost at my pre-pregnancy weight, I still had to much weight to begin with so I am hoping this site helps me stay on target.
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Here again!
I am not new to MFP just re-visiting. I started tracking my progress much earlier this year and then found out I was pregnant again! We had just started a biggest loser competition at work and after gaining a pound after my first week, I knew something was up. I also found myself going beyond my calories and never feeling…
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Sugar Intake
What is the maximum grams of sugar intake per day with no health condition? I have tried to look it up but can't find anything.
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Saw this on Yahoo
I found this article on Yahoo!, Thought it was interesting: Your Body Can Burn Fat on Its Own It can: 1. Exercise in short, intense bursts (interval training) for effective fat burning after exercise. 2. Increase the amount of resistance/strength/weight training you do, to build more lean muscle. Muscle is ‘metabolically…
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I am going to be another success
I am kind of re-introducing myself here again. A year ago I join and was fully committed and lost 30 pounds between Jan-May 2008. Then the summer came and I wasn't as committed to writing everything down that I was eating because of more activites and just stuff to do. I did try to stick to eating better but when there are…
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No longer OBESE!!!
I just checked my BMI and I am now overweight!!! YEAH? :ohwell: 34 more pounds until I am in a healthy BMI range.
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Cold water burns more calories
Has anyone heard this before? By drinking ice cold water, you body will burn more calories than drinking at a warmer tempature. The reason because it takes more for your body to warm the water in your stomach. Thought I'd ask. :huh:
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30 GONE!!!
When I started, I said I would post every 10 pounds and here I am again. With a total loss of 30 lbs and it feels good. I have been on here for 16 weeks now and have 25-35 pounds to go. My goal is somewhere between 150 and 160. It has taken time to get here and I have had some good weeks and bad ones. Sometimes I gained a…
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MFP BIGGEST LOSER - FINAL WEIGH IN
In this final Biggest Loser weigh in......................... Well, bad news is I didn't lose any weight... Good news is I didn't gain any either!!! We had a good weekend though and I pigged out a little but I did kick my butt in the gym so it even out. 1/09/08 = 215.5 1/16/08 = 213 1/23/08 = 211 1/30/08 = 207 2/06/08 =…
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Motivation for those who need it
When starting MFP back in January, I was at 215.5 lb. Today, though I am still in the weight loss process, have lost 27.5 lbs. I did have a few weeks where I lost and gain and lost and gain and I did lose my motivation for a while. Though I still recording all my food, I was going over but at least 300-500 calories a day.…
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BIGGEST LOSER MFP 4/9/08
I guess no one is posting this anymore. Since next week is the last week of Biggest Loser, I will be the one to start it. Need to finish strong. Lost 2.5 more pounds this week. YEAH!!! I am back on track. AND I am in the 180's, OMG.. the last time that happened was probably in my late teens, I am 28 now. 1/09/08 = 215.5…
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BIGGEST LOSER MFP 4/2/08 Check In
I haven't seen the check in so I am starting it. After some yoyoing the past 4 weeks, I have lost 3 pounds this week. I feel my motivation is back and I am ready to conquer again. 1/09/08 = 215.5 1/16/08 = 213 1/23/08 = 211 1/30/08 = 207 2/06/08 = 205 2/13/08 = 203 2/20/08 = 201.5 2/27/08 = 198.5 3/05/08 = 193.5 3/12/08 =…
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I'm going back to sugar.............
I am finding that after drinking a beverage with Splenda, I just feel nausea. I usually don't even finish the drink because it doesn't make me feel good AND it makes me feel very hungry so I am just going back to sugar. It might have some calories but I don't care. I can't drink tea or coffee anymore with Splenda or any…
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No wonder I was fat!!!
I have been using this site for a little over 9 weeks and have lost 22 pounds. I have never really cheated but there were a few times I went over my calorie allowance but nothing bad. I haven't had a week that I gained or didn't lose. Every single week I lost something and I am ahead of myself on my weight loss goals too.…
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Another 20 GONE!!!
Well, actually 22 lbs gone!!! I posted back in the beginning of February that I lost 10 lbs. and that I would post everytime I lost another 10. So here is my post and motivation for all of you out there. The weight is coming off faster than I expected. I also dug out all my size 12's that I couldn't even button in November…
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Workout and Feeling Sick
So yesterday was the first time I worked out in a week and a half. I did my regular routine which was 45 minutes on the elliptical and then machine weights. I was weaker and couldn't lift as much or as many reps as I did before I was sick. When I got home, I felt nausea and eventually vomited. All that came up was the…
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New Pic
Okay, so I just posted a new pic of myself. In total I have lost 17 lbs. and I can really see it in my face compared to the old pic I had posted (the one of me, my hubby and son). I also can feel and see it in my stomach and a little in my legs. This is great motivation for me and for those out there just beginning. The…
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Eat Smart When Dining Out: 20 Tips
Just some good advice on eating out. It's always helpful to be reminded every so often. http://www.rd.com/healthy-living/health/eat-smart-when-dining-out-20-tips/article.html Suddenly it seems that chain restaurants like Applebee's, T.G.I. Friday's, Olive Garden, and Bennigan's are almost as ubiquitous as the Golden…
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Ground Beef Dyes
Has anybody heard this before.... So I was in the grocery store the other day and was comparing 75/25 ground beef with 96/4 ground beef and showing my husband how much more red the 96/4 was compared to the 75/25 and how I would never eat the 75/25 because I thought it looked disgusting. Then this woman who was buying the…
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Curb Mindless Eating - Losing It With Jillian Michaels
Here is some good advice from Jillian: Curb Mindless Eating Okay, you've all heard the term "grazing" — you know, picking at food throughout the day instead of (or in addition to) eating regular meals. This constant, indiscriminate eating — especially when you're focused on another task, such as talking on the phone or…
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Edy's Slow Churned Rich and Creamy - Cookies and Cream
Has anybody tried this before? I did last night and OMG this was good!!! I couldn't believe it was low fat. I :heart::heart: :heart: ice cream so much, this is my downfall and I was not about to cut it out completely. I always try something new and this is the best so far. These are 150 cal, 8 fat and 22 carb. Not the…
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11 POUNDS GONE!!!
Everything time I lose 10 pounds I am going to post it. I lost another 2 pounds this week and am down 11 pounds since starting Jan 6th. I am so happy and it's so much easier than in the past. Maybe because I am so focused on it, not sure but I want this so bad. It really has become a part of my lifestyle and I don't feel…
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No Pudge Brownies
There was a post about No Pudge Brownies a while ago so I decided to try them last night. They were VERY GOOD!!! Very chocolatey and moist. A serving is 1/12 of the mix which isn't a very big square and there are 140 calories BUT if you have the extra calories and need that chocolate fix, I would definitely try them. They…
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For those who have BAD days
If you find yourself having a bad day here and there, try this. If you have Excel or some other program that can calculate (or just a paper, pen and calculator) find your averages on everything you are consuming... calories, fat, sugar, exercise burned, etc. Some days I find I am higher on certain items and others I am…
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For us outside walkers
Here is a great web site to measure the distance you have walked even if it's on a trail. You just plug in the points on the map and it will measure the miles for you. It's better than using Mapquest or other car distance web site which can't use non-motorized trails and areas.…
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Virtual Model
This is a great motivator to see how you will look when you lose the weight. I posted a picture under my profile. http://preventionweightloss.mvm.com/rodale_wl_ctx/jsp/sim.jsp?requestedRetailerCode=rodale_wl
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Make Take-out Healthier: Dishes to Order and Avoid
Found this on Yahoo! http://food.yahoo.com/blog/editorspicks/7112/make-take-out-healthier-dishes-to-order-and-avoid Make Take-out Healthier: Dishes to Order and Avoid Posted Thu, Jan 17, 2008, 9:15 am PST We're all so busy these days, sometimes take-out is the only way dinner gets on the table. But you don't want to…
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Bran
I really need to get more fiber in my diet. What are some cereals or other sources you find for bran? Any specific cereal brands that are high in fiber but low in cals, sugar, etc? Thanks in advance!:flowerforyou:
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Dietary Fiber
Is Dietary Fiber the combined total of soluble and insoluble fiber? I tried a fiber supplement yesterday that was listed as 3g of soluble fiber and 3g of dietary fiber. I know the difference between soluble and insoluble fiber but what is dietary fiber or is it the same? :huh:
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Getting more fiber
Has anyone had this issue before............. Okay not to get to graphic but, since I started tracking my eating and excercise on this site 11 days ago, I found that I am only consuming on average 18 grams of fiber/day and I should be consuming 25 grams each day. I have also noticed that I am not having regular BM's. Had…
