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No Carbs= Bad Taste???
I have a question about starting a low carb diet (I am actually just looking for a jumpstart for a week or so). I have tried Atkins and I always get an awful taste in my mouth, it’s so bad that the taste is the reason I quit every time I start. I see a lot of people recommending me cutting back on my carbs (I think I eat…
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My kids won't eat breakfast!
HELP...My kids won't eat breakfast! I buy cereal, yogurt, breakfast bars, fruit, pop tarts EVERYTHING and they just don't want anything. I did get them to drink a yogurt drink but other then that they say "no, I am just not hungry mom!"...any ideas?!
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Starting over...AGAIN!
2 years ago I started on MFP and lost over 30lbs! It was awesome! Last year "life" happened and I have gained 20lbs back :( I am discouraged but ready to face the fact that today is a new day and I am ready to start over! I have tried EVERY diet program, pill, scheme, and advice anyone has ever given me but the truth is…
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Anywhere in the world
If you could be anywhere RIGHT NOW (don't worry about money or time)... where would you want to be???!!!
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Donna Summer Died :(
Donna Summer died today :( I have had many AMAZING nights singing karaoke with this woman...So Sad!
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BORING SALAD!
I pretty much have salad and a protein EVERYDAY for lunch…. It’s easy and fast and I don’t have to think. But I need to “spice it up” a bit. I recently started adding artichoke hearts and olives stuffed with Jalapenos just to give it a little more flavor and it has helped but I would love a few more ideas…. Do you have…
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???? Blue hair ?????
I recently saw a picture of Katy Perry and I LOVE her blue hair, it looks so fun! My question is how in the world could you pull this off in real life unless you were in the fashion industry. I can only imagine what my boss, clients, husband, church, friends and kids would say to me if I showed up with blue or purple hair!…
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Fashion show at the gym??????
I DID NOT want to go to the gym this morning! It took every bit of energy I had to get out of bed (while the hubby slept). I threw on some old cut off sweatpants and tee-shirt. I didn’t brush my hair, just threw it in a bun and am pretty sure I had mascara under my eyes from the day before… BUT I WENT and I had a great…
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Giving up for Lent?
IS anyone planning on giving something up for Lent? I am still not sure what I am going to give up and I need to decide ASAP! Ideas, thoughts???
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WOMEN and HOT FLASHES
Has any one found since they changed their diet and started working out that they are having hot flashes??? These are something serious! I am only 36 so I guess it could be the "change" but strange how it started right after I started living healthier! ANYONE????
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CAMPING FOOD??
I am going camping this weekend and will have limited ways to make and cook my food. Does anyone have any ideas on what I should bring as far as healthy food. Its a 3 day trip and we camp pretty hardcore, just bushes and a bonfire ;) ADVICE????
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LIFTING QUESTION
So I just started lifting for the first time in my life last week... I started with Arms, next day legs, then back and stomach, So it has been 5 days since I did arms and they are still burning.. not in a bad way, just in a "I can still feel the burn" way. Is this normal 5 days later? Did I over do it? Any advice???
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When do you eat?
Do you eat because you are hungry or do you eat because it's time? I kind of "graze" all day long and am wondering if I should switch to a more structured meal schedule.
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Antisocial!
My friends want to go out tonight (well, every night) and I just don't think I have the self-control yet. I am doing good logging, tracking, and staying focused… they will want to drink and eat crap (empty calories) I think I will give in! My willpower is not quite strong enough yet... Will this ever go away? Have you ever…
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Lady lifters needed
I am starting to lift tomorrow (which I have NEVER done). I am looking for a few "friends" who do this regularly that could give me some advice. I am following Jamie Easons plan. Not looking to bulk up just be solid and toned.
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DR. OZ and Raspberry Keytones
Any thoughts on Dr. Oz and Raspberry Keytones???? My FB friends are freaking out about this new supplement...
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Whos fault is it?
Ok.... We are all "grown ups" who are responsible for our own actions of what we put in our mouths. BUT if you could blame something for being overweight what would it be? Mine is a B**** named Little Debbie!!!!!!!!! If I ever see her in a back ally, I will run her over with my car!
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Working mothers PLEASE HELP!
I am a working mom of 3. I am usually pretty well adjusted to the craziness but the last week or so has been really rough! I have my husband arguing with me over time. He needs me home more, he needs more help with the kids, he needs more help around the house (in his defense he is an amazing husband who does do WAY more…
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Won't eat THAT again...
So a friend of mine on FB just posted about how her dad is an egg farmer and that he always has a pile of dead chickens in the corner of the barn (such is farm life). Campbell’s soup comes and buys all the dead chickens...not sure what happens next but that is all I needed to hear?! The more I read and learn the more I am…
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HELP! Dinner Exchange
myself and a group of 6 ladies started a dinner exchange where we meet once a month and swap dinners. Each of us makes 7 of the same dish and then "trade" with everyone there, leaving with 7 different dishes. They are meant to be freezable, healthy, serve a family of 4 and GOOD.... Does anyone have any ideas for what I can…
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They said WHAT????!!!!!
Did anyone say something to you (good or bad) that motivated you to start your weight loss journey? Or that keeps you going when you want to quit? I can remember when I was in high school there was a boy I liked :heart: . I FINALLY got the courage to ask him out with the help of my friends being the messengers (give me a…
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I need a babysitter!!!
For MYSELF!!! I NEED YOUR HELP!!! I have fallen off the wagon pretty hard with exercise and logging! I NEED YOU TO CHECK UP ON ME!!!!! I will be trying to log everything everyday and I LOG EVERYTHING (even the bad) I am also committing to working out 3 times a week... I will up this eventually but because its been so long…
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Is Sparkling water the same as Water????
I LOVE LaCroix water and it says that there is NOTHING in it, I don't get the flavored kind, just plain sparking water... Can I count this towards my water intake? Does it do the same for your body?
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Wife needing advice for her Hubs
I have been wanting my husband to lose weight with me FOREVER (he is VERY heavy)!!! Well he just started by only eating 1 meal a day :( Do I be a nagging wife and try to explain the importance of healthy eating or do I just shut up and PRAISE him for doing SOMETHING????
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4th of July BBQ
Does anyone have any good (healthy) 4th of July recipes out there????
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Before and After pics PLEASE!
YOU are my motivation! I love seeing everyone’s before and after pictures! It TOTALLY motivates me! I am hoping to get refocused and reenergized today can you PLEASE post your before and after pics for me so I can get fired up! Thanks in advance!!!! :flowerforyou:
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I want to quit!
I gave up the scale for lent, tracked almost everday (slacked off the last 2 weeks in tracking but didn't go crazy eating) and I just got on the scale and gained 4.5lbs...I am the heaviest I have ever been (except when pregnant) and I just feel like this is a loosing battle! I don't know what to do! Many of you have…
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NSV For my entire family!
I have been wanting my husband to jump on this healthy lifestyle with me and so far he has fought it kicking and screaming! I stopped asking him a few weeks ago and just kept doing my thing! I was really tired last night so he said he would go to the grocery store. I just woke up and opened the fridge to find FRESH fruit,…
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Craziest weightloss attempt???
Did you ever have a time where you were willing to hurt yourself to get thinner?! Sometimes I miss smoking, I was so thin back then!!! I AM NOT STARTING AGAIN! I just think about those days and food was just not an issue! I lived off Camel lights :) It just made me wonder what other people have done or tried to lose…
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NEEDED: A MFP workout buddy
Does anyone want to start the 30 day shred with me today or tomorrow??? I need a work out buddy!!! I have started it before but its been a few weeks so I need a clean start and an accountability partner!!
