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Show me your tutus!
Did you see the deal about SELF magazine making fun of the lady who wore a tutu during a race?? The lady in question happened to be dressed as Wonder Woman and makes/sells tutus to raise money for other racers. She also happens to have brain cancer and is in the middle of chemo treatments. The magazine has since apologized…
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what motivated you today??
Just finished a Body Pump class at the gym. There was a lady in the foyer selling swimsuits and picked out a suit 2X LARGER for me to try on. WT#??!! Once I take the knife out of my chest, I will definitely use this, but come on!!
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Embarassing Weight Story??
Here's mine.....Took my son to the park today. After swinging on the swings for awhile, I went to hop off (also too dang short to reach the ground)....the button of my cargo shorts gets caught in the links (let's be real, was squeezing a lot of jelly in the seat) and I almost pantsed my own self. Thankfully the button gave…
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who is that??!!!
Any one else in denial about what they look like??? Or maybe not denial, but SHOCKED when you see a recent pic??? Someone took a pic of me at my son's pre-k graduation and gave me a copy. I took it, smiled, thanks,etc.......then went home and shut my bedroom door and stared at the pic......who the hell is that??????? !!!!!…
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Children's Nutrition question
Hello everyone! please be kind...don't venture onto the forums much anymore, but needed some advice. Anyone watch Biggest Loser last night??? When they were looking in Biingo's frig and asked what kind of foods they used to find in there before they became more healthy?? And the mom answered "two percent milk and cheese…
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once more...with feeling
Well, I'm back. Kinda with my tail between my legs and kinda not. This is now my 3rd "I am going to get healthy this year" start. But I am not ashamed. NOPE! I really, REALLY enjoyed slacking off. But somehow this time seems different. There is a goal (brothers wedding to size zero sweetheart) and a purpose (cousin…
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Please just tell me....
HI! Taking the easy way out and probably going to get nailed....but here goes. I have read the forums like it is my full time job ( I am a SAHM) and I am more confused than ever. Forget the 'eat the exercise calories" debate....... I just want to know how many calories I am supposed to be eating. Saw all these posts over…
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Diabetic Diet Question
Hi Everyone! I don't have diabetes, but had gestational diabetes with my son.....so my odds are greatly increased for the future. I have been struggling every day to keep a balanced diet and figure out "what else am I going to eat?" every day, so I decided to go back on the diabetic diet I was on during pregnancy. It is…
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I need exercise for Dummies!
Hi guys! Need some advice. I have recently started back at the gym after a little....ummm.....let's call it is a holiday hiatus. I have about an hour to an hour and a 1/2 to kill while my little man is in pre-school three days a week. (stay-at-home-mom so it is the ONLY freakin free time I have.....but that's another…
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Any docs out there??
I have a question for you. In the last year, I have lost 7 pounds (I know, that is nothing) but down a pants and bra size. I have done the 30DS twice, currently going to be starting week 3 of c25k, did Leslie Sanson 5-day slim down until I can't stand it anymore, 10 weeks of Zumba, WII, chase my 4 year old around every…
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Today is THAT Monday
Yep. You know the one. "I am going to start Monday". I have been on MFP since Jan 3 and am ashamed to admit it is my third Monday. Life got in the way...as always. When I started Jan 3, I was in a desperate race to lose weight by my 40th. Well, I didn't and you know what?? NOTHING happened! I lived through it. Nobody left…
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Sorta mad at myself....sorta don't care
Disclaimer. Trying not to have one of those "oh woe is me posts".....but probably will be. Not sure what is wrong with me lately. Since Jan 3, I ran to the computer to track every bite I ate or every water I finished. Exercised anywhere from a few times a week to every flippin day. Was NEVER over my calorie goal. Ate salad…
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Do it again!
Hi everyone! Just had to post about my small NSV today. I started the 30DS over again. Last round I did it, I was sucking wind so hard that I scared my son. I also had to quit repeatedly during some of the tasks.....at each level. Today, I sailed right through. YES, I was sweating like a pig but NOTHING like the first time…
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Don't stop believin'
Just had to post and hope this brings someone some encouragement. I have been at this since Jan 3. Quit for a time period because I had only lost two pounds, but got back at it and have now been loyal for 75 days. I have lost FOUR pounds. Before someone thinks I am complaining, that is not the point of this post. I may…
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A lesser woman
Well, I have been at this for 50 days and I have lost....wait for it.....3.2 pounds!!!! Whew hew!!! A lesser woman would quit. A lesser woman would sit my fat *kitten* on the couch and mainline bonbons. A lesser woman would say "bunk this" and just be content with thunder thighs and dimply knees. But NOT me. I am going to…
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So how do you burn fat???
I realize this is probably a stupid question for a lot of you, but I am a relative newbie and clueless about what I am doing. Let me start by staying, I do have an HRM. Today, I went for a walk pushing my son (39lbs) in his stroller...we went up hills and I was jogging some of it. 40 minutes for 330 calories. According to…
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Going down for the third time
Ok. This is my third cry for help to be honest. Not sure if I am looking for help/absolution/reinforcement/ or to vent. So bear with me. I have been at MFP since Jan 3. Hit it hard for over 60 days......and lost 2.2 pounds. Quit in disgust. Was gone for a little while, but still ate pretty well and exercised occasionally.…
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Let me have it!
Ok everyone! This is my latest distress call. I see all these people that are losing 6-10 pounds a week and it is driving me crazy because guess how much I lost this week.....that is right....nothing!!! EXACT same weight. Couldn't do that if I tried. SO, I am asking for your help. Let me have it......but kindly please!…
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where's your fat???
Hi guys! Been trying to stalk other people's sites, but taking too long and not always productive. Been trying to figure out where to get healthy fats. I use olive oil and eat peanut butter every day, but am finding that I am typically short on fat unless I eat something that I shouldn't. I admit I am a very picky…
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May I see your diary??
Hi! I am looking to see diaries of people who eat right. I am ignorant when it comes to weight loss and even worse at nutrition. I have been trying to make better choices and have spent time "stalking" others diaries for ideas. Sadly, I am finding a lot of people don't know any better than I do. I see a lot of canned and…
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Crash Course on Sodium please
Hi! Stupid question here. Newbie...bear with me. I have been at this since Jan 3 and have lost 1.4 pounds since joining this site (six since I have started "dieting"). Very disappointing! BUT, my body is changing and I am switching from being scale-driven to checking my measurments. I track carbs, protein, fat, and fiber.…
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Don't understand! HELP!!!
Hi fellow MFPers. I need your help. About in tears here! I have been at this since Jan 1 and am disappointed with the results so far. Don't know how to eat.....never have. I am making healthy food choices and exercising....both did not happen prior to Jan 1. What I am not getting is the calorie thing...with and without…
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five day slim down
HI everyone! I have been doing the Leslie Sansone Walk at Home: 5 day slim down. Has anyone else done this??? If so, how do you count the miles on MFP??? What is is considered?? I did three miles today, but don't know how to count it. Aerobic?? Walking?? Please advise. Thanks!
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Ugh!
I guys! I have been using this site since Jan 1. I am a stay-at-home mom of a 3 1/2 year old. Pretty sure I have not moved my butt since the c-section. WHICH is exactly why I am in this boat. I don't know how to eat right. Can someone please tell me??? Am I supposed to eat the calories I burn exercising?? I am typically…
