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helppppp :O
OK. So I recently changed my goals. I've decided to focus less on losing weight (since I already passed my goal of 120 lbs) and focus more on toning the muscle I have and if I lose more then whatever but I'm not focused on that. I'm still eating at a deficit to get myself into maintenance mode mentally, but I also know…
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110 Calorie Pastelitos!
They're like cheese danishes! *you can decrease the calories even more if you use a sugar substitute** Also, don't be scared by the calorie count in parenthesis--that's just to count it all out before you divide by 24! Serving size: 1 square. Servings per batch: 24 Calories per serving: 110 (108.8) INGREDIENTS: 2 cans of…
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For all the runners out there!
I found this quote and think it is great to motivate some of us who may not be the fastest. "All runners are not created equal. We do not start with the same genes or have the same resources for training. For better or for worse, we are all unique. Put things in perspective: Have you ever notices that faster runners rarely…
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Am I the only one...
Who can't effing stand Jillian Michaels!?! Boring videos, obnoxious voice... Just wondering...The Biggest Loser is on Netflix and I had to stop watching because I was getting annoyed... lol
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My (minor) NSV
I'm always motivated. Ask anyone I know. So motivated that I get made fun of at work for always working out or always logging calories. I'll be the first one to say that "You'll never regret a workout" or "The first step out the door is the hardest." I've had a major headache all day (I'm prone to migranes) and I was just…
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food is bad!
or at least that's what i'm reading on the forums... "diet soda is bad, sugar is bad, carbs are bad, fat is bad"... so what in the world are we supposed to eat? lettuce and water? smh... i'll stick to my diet coke, fruits, occasional cake when it fits in my calories (THE HORROR), my 100 calorie sandwich rounds, and a big…
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what to wear when running in cold weather?
I'm doing a 5k thanksgiving morning and all I have are spandex shorts. what are some good (but relatively inexpensive) running pants/long sleeve shirts you all wear? I like tight stuff when I run...especially on my legs. I can do a little baggy on the top. any ideas?? edit:: it'll probably be around 40-45 degrees. not cold…
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creatine and kidney failure
does anyone know if creatine can elevate creatinine levels in your blood? I got blood work done and my creatinine levels are high which is an indicator of kidney failure (I know my kidneys probably aren't failing and its only been one test). creatinine levels can also be higher if you have more muscle so it could be that…
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NSV for me!!
I went home to Atlanta this weekend and told my mom that I went through my clothes and I was left with only 1 pair of jeans and a few shirts. She took me shopping for jeans. I grabbed a bunch of size 3 pants and was like "these look a little big" so I grabbed a pair for 1's just to see... THEY FIT!! I got 3 pair of jeans…
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Whey Protein and weight gain
So i drank some whey protein yesterday before i went to the gym to lift. First time i've taken it. I weighed in this morning 2 pounds heavier than yesterday. I didn't over eat or anything either. So my question is, is that normal? What can I expect when taking it? For the record, I'm going to stop weighing every day--i…
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Feeling Guilty
This is not weight loss related...just fyi I'm getting married in May. The venue is booked and includes everything except the cake and the dj--literally everything. It's an amazing price (I won't say how much but it's under 10k). My parents are paying for the wedding and reception because it's tradition and that's what…
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the weight loss secret!!
there isn't one. the 17 day diet, 1 days diet, 3 day diet, 8372819238 day diet... no. just no. Diet pills? NO. What works? Proper nutrition and exercise. That's what MFP is for. Not for diets that require a half grape fruit every half hour. You need balance. I think people look for other ways because they don't want to…
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Walking on campus??
I probably walk a total of 15-20 minutes around my college everyday. It's not a fast walk..maybe 3.0 on the treadmill, but should I count that in my cardio activity during the day? Part of me says yes, but I'm not sure?
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help! to log or not to log!
Ok...I have a desk job on campus, but this semester they switched some things around so now 2 days a week i'm lifting tables and chairs during a 3 hour shift. my activity level is sedentary because i'm a student and usually sitting around all day in class or at work, so should i log those hours? i was thinking about…
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Wedding Dress Alteration Cost?
Any bride to be's (or already married) have any info or experience on how much it costs to have a wedding dress altered? My boobies are big so I'm going to have to get a size 12 but the rest of me is an 8 and according to the sizing chart, my height is a 2. I'm 5'3" so getting a 12 means lots of hemming... any ideas? :/
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Shedding for my wedding!!
Any bride-to-be's out there looking to lose for their wedding day (and for all the days after that :) ) I got engaged 2 days ago and, while I've been on MFP for about 5 months, I'm ready to kick it into high gear so I look my best on my wedding day in June! If anyone else is a bride-to-be (or groom to be, or going to be in…
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Running tips from an olympic runner!
I've been posting a lot of stuff lately, sorry about that, but I just wrote a blog on this and figured I would share it on the community board too! So I used to have this babysitter when I was a kid. Her name was Sara Bei. She got married and now her name is Sara Hall, her husband is Olympic runner and Boston Marathon…
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AWESOME motivation!!
I just read this and LOVED it!! CHILL. Let's be realistic here. You don't drop two jean sizes in one day. You won't lose fifty pounds in one month. You're going to binge every not and then. You will go a day or two without working out. Your weight is going to fluctuate here and there. You're going to try new techniques,…
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How do I break my plateau?
I've been stuck between 128 and 131 for weeks! I upped my calories about a month ago to 1400 calories a day. I've started adding weight lifting into my routine but that just started this week. Should I give it a little time to see if the weights will do the trick? Also, I'll be honest but I don't always net 1400 calories.…
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Anyone on Tumblr?
Does anyone have a fitness blog on tumblr? If you do, feel free to follow my fitblr! and leave your tumblr name/link so i can follor you!! http://ramblingsofafitnessaddict.tumblr.com/ yay tumblr!
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I need help! TMJ (TMJD) Advice?
anyone have TMJD or know someone with it that could give me advice about easing the excruciating pain? I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow to make sure it's TMJ (although i'm 99% sure it is) but until then i have to suffer through the pain...Ibuprofen used to work but not so much anymore... Any ideas?
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Not new, but changing goals :) more friends please :)
I'm Carrie! I'm 21 and I've been on MFP since the tail end of March. I started at 153 and am down to 128. My goal is anywhere between 115-125 (more based on looks) I'm really starting to want to lift more and build muscle (not to look like Chyna or anything, but get muscular and fit) and I need more friends who are in the…
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Advice on Macros?
Can someone give me a quick, dumbed-down rundown of macro nutrients and what they're for? I know it's complex, but could anyone just give me the gist or some websites that give simplified info on macros? I mainly just want to know how sodium, sugar, carbs, fiber, and proteins work together and what not...I've lost 25…
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MOST AMAZING NSV EVER!!
YAY! So at my gym they have this board. Its got bench press, dead lift, squats etc, and weight classes for men an women… 100, 115, 130, 145 etc. You can get your name on the board by lifting the most weight in your weight class. A staff member has to watch you and you can’t have help. So today, I went to the weight room…
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HELP!! Cheddars Restaurant Ideas!?!?!
so i'm kind of freaking out. my dad is taking my boyfriend and i out to dinner tonight at a restaurant called Cheddars and there is NO nutritional content online ANYWHERE. what do i do? eat light all day and go to the gym and splurge on dinner? i dont want to just get a salad cause my dad is driving 2 hours to take us…
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4 months. 20 pounds. with pictures :)
Before and current pics! The first pictures were taken around March 28th at 150 lbs (beginning of MFP but I dont remember the exact date they were taken.) The second was taken July 29th at 129 lbs i've lost a pound or so since these were taken... 3 more to go until my first major goal!
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Stand Up Comedy Suggestions?
I've recently found that listening to stand up during my runs makes the time go by super fast when i'm doing long distances. I focus on the comedy instead of the run which makes a 10 mile run not as dreadful. I don't really know of many good standup comedians! I already have Daniel Tosh, Louis C.K., Robin Williams, and…
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MASSIVE NSV!!!
I ran 10 miles straight for the first time ever in my life today!! I finished in 1:48 flat! I'm shocked and proud of myself!! TO those of you who say you can't run....I said the same thing! And now I've run 10 miles! you CAN do it!
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MFP FRIENDS I NEED YOUR HELP!!
For all my US MFP family members! I'm in an American Idol type competition at a local bar and I really need votes to win! The winner get $500 cash and thats a lot for a broke college student like me! If you wouldn't mind taking a second, please text "Carrie Loomis " to 4045836306 by 10pm EST to vote for me to go onto the…
