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Happy Mothers Day
To all my fellow mothers. Im not going to lie, my kids walked in with a basket full of candy for me lol. I started off with a York. Im now going to take them for a walk, but my hubby is making me my fav bfast... Sausage, Egg and Biscuits. Oye! Here is to working harder this week to make up for today! Have a great day!
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Random Weigh In (Weight Only) - 5/8 - 5/9 (AM)
Yup, you read it right.... Why? Well, we started with 177 members in this group, we are down to 171. So what does that have to do with anything??? THIS WORKS IF YOU STICK WITH IT AND BRING IT! I hope you guys have read the recent weigh in from 5/5, the results are encouraging!!!! Post - 1. Your Current Weight (as of this…
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Bad Idea?
Today is the first day my shins are finally feeling better! I've been out of running for 1.5 weeks and am aching to try again. I want to go buy some arch inserts and I have my compression socks. Would it be bad idea to go for a jog already? Maybe start slow (not down hill) and stop at first sign of discomfort? Or is it too…
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Pictures!!!
Finally, for those of you participating in weekly pictures! I finally have it updated and have granted access to the site for those who requested it. The site is: http://drop20in75.shutterfly.com/pictures As I learn to use the site (duh me, Ms. technical support manager) it seems that once you have access you can post your…
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Does Anyone Need ANYTHING?
Just checking in with any group members who might be quiet. I just want to be sure that if you are struggling with anything related to your fitness plan (exercise and diet) to let us know so we can help! We have so much awesomeness going on in our group, I don't want anyone feeling left out. So this is my way of checking…
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Eating Back Calories...Advice Needed
So someone posted on this topic previously, and it was brought up again. I wanted to make a thread off it to learn more about what "eating back" calories is all about. Yesterday I ate three meals, then worked out for 1 hour and 15 minutes total, doing cardio. At the end of the day I had 800 calories left over. Should I be…
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Get to know your locals! States I - P
Hey Team! Get to know your locals! Post here if you live in the U.S, States beginning with the letter I-P. Try to meet new friends and get to know one another!
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Whats for Dinner? 4/30/2013
Whats for dinner? Im curious, and looking for ideas. Last night I bought some shrimp with plans to grill it. I need a good low calorie side to go with it... I also bought smoked salmon...eeeck! I hate seafood but need to expand my horizon. I am cutting out red meat almost entirely (picked up some flank) and am tired of…
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You Guys are Amazing!!!
Im back from my vacay, and well I will spare the details but pretty sure I don't deserve Saturday Treat Day for the remainder of this program. :/ (Shame on me...grrr...) A couple of cocktails and everything got thrown out the window...fast. However, I can say that coming back and seeing all the activity has thrown me right…
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Whats your workout music?
What Artist\Genre gets you moving? Any particular songs you love to listen to when working out?
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WEIGH IN - 4/21/2013
Well, we are all in different time zones so I figured I would post this now. This is the official *Weigh In* for our 20/75 plan. Please respond to this thread with the following: 1. *Starting Weight: 2. **Measurements: 3. ***Starting Body Fat Percentage: * When you check your weight for the weigh in, please choose the same…
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Board Updates-
Can I just say what an amazing board we have! What great team members, enthusiasm and motivation! Woot Woot! Here are a few updates- 1. As you hopefully read, we have two additional moderators in addition to me. Both JUNKINTRUNK5 and KRK5235 will be helping me with the daily\weekly activities... Anyone can still post and…
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Check This Out! Here is a goal...
I would encourage everyone to visit www.active.com. This site allows you to search your local neighborhoods for all kinds of active sports, including fun runs, 5k, 10k on up. I would like to give everyone a goal of joining one activity by the end of our plan (end of June). I even found fun runs for kids and adults both.…
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Guess What Today Is!
Yup, today is a CHALLENGE day! This means you have to decide to do something above and beyond what you would normally do. There is no challenge too small or too big, however you must increase what you already planned. If you already did your fitness goal for today, perhaps you challenge yourself to something extra? Lets…
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When do you weigh yourself....
Okay, someone asked me this the other day and I didn't get a chance to respond and now I cannot find it. lol I know we "officially" weigh in on Sundays. What I want to know is if you weigh yourself during the week. I am so neurotic I weigh myself at least 2-3 times a day, every day. Please someone tell me that is a bad…
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MEET YOUR MODERATORS AND ADMINS!
Okay, I think I have the moderator situation figured out. Starting on Saturday, 4/27/2013 our group will switch from assigned moderators to permanent moderators. Both JUNKINTRUNK5 (Leisa) and KRK5235 (Keith) and myself (Niomi) will be the permanent administrators and moderators. Our jobs will be to manage the group…
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CHALLENGE RESULTS from 4/23/2013
Okay, spill the beans - How did you guys do with the challenge you set for yourself yesterday. (Not the commitment for yesterday, but the challenge.)
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Get to know your locals! States Q - Z
Hey Team! Get to know your locals! Post here if you live in the U.S, States beginning with the letter Q-Z. Try to meet new friends and get to know one another!
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About Us and Introductions!
Although there are several "Lose 20lbs" groups out there, I wanted this one to be different with specific dates and specific results, and no adds after a certain date to keep everyone on an equal playing field - equal motivation. On Sunday I will be posting to get our "weigh in", and will manage our weekly updates. I will…
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UPDATE regarding Moderators!
I have been thinking about our moderators and how to make the process easier. I originally wanted to have a different moderator every day to get everyone involved, but I am not sure I can select moderators each week for every day. What I think we should do is appoint 2 more "group owners" (someone I can add as an owner)…
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MODERATOR - WEEK OF 4/22/2013
Okay, we are getting ready to start our first official week and I am needing 2 moderators per day! I have had several volunteers, so far, but still need more. We have over 160 team members and if everyone moderates once or twice during our 75 days, we can ensure our group stays active and encouraging. Here are the…
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Get to know your locals - States A-H
Hey Team! Get to know your locals! Post here if you live in the U.S, States beginning with the letter A-H. Try to meet new friends and get to know one another!
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So I lost sleep last night....literally... (Our Group Plan)
Because I am so excited over the overwhelming response to this group! When I created it, I seriously thought I might be able to get 20 people to join, but we are almost at 120 at the time of posting this! I have so many ideas to keep our group active, fit and fun! Here they are.... 1. COMMITMENT: Everyday I will have a…
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COMMITMENT - 4/21/2013
Okay, here we go! What is your fitness plan today? Nothing is too little of a plan. Plan something and stick with it!
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Good Read!
I came across this blog, and it was dead on from all the things I have learned over the years trying to lose weight. If you do not read the whole article, read #10. I was struck when I looked up the calories a few months ago from dishes I ordered from one of my favorite restaurant. The calories were more than my allotted…
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Get to know our International Team Members!
Hey Team! Lets try to get to know one another! Post here if you live anywhere outside of the United States!
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REMINDER! Official Start - 4/21/2013 - Weigh In
This is just a reminder that our 20/75 plan starts on Sunday, 4/21/2013. Here is what you will need to be prepared with: 1. Your starting weight. Please choose a time to weigh yourself, and use that time going forward every Sunday. 2. Your Measurements. You may choose some of these or all of these, but whatever you choose…
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Before and After Photos
I have created the following site: http://drop20in75.shutterfly.com/pictures for those who choose to participate in before and after photos. All the photos I have received have been posted. For those participating in photos, you will need to submit a weekly photo with an identical pose to help show progress. If you would…
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20lbs in 75 day goal - Who's In?
Hi! I am a mom of 3 (ages 6, 4 and 6 mos) with a full time career and a very busy home. I just started my diet and exercise plan for the 1000th time and this time it is not an option for me to quit. I would like to add any friends who can help me eat better, encourage me to work out, give me ideas and I would love, love,…
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Pictures
**Optional, but highly encouraged** For those interested, lets get some pictures posted of what we are working with. At any time, each group member can email me at drop20in75@gmail.com their starting picture along with their starting weight and I will post it to the group photo sharing site. (Not sure if an easier way to…
