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Anyone had any success with Weight Watchers Points Plus?
I've started WW Points Plus program last week and already dropped 3 lbs by tracking points. Not sure if it's just water weight or my "time of the month" going away. I've lost weight successfully on MyFitnessPal few years ago, but struggling to get back on track with counting calories which seems tedious especially when I'm…
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Unsupportive Facebook friends
I have been sharing my MFP goals and progress on Facebook and I'm thinking I'll stop doing that. Why? Either my FB friends don't comment or they say things like "Are you starving yourself?", "1600 calories are too low!", blah-blah. I started MFP with a modest goal of losing 10 lbs. Maybe my FB friends think I'm nuts…
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Guys: Does hair length matter?
When you see a woman with a shortish (down to chin/or below chin) but stylish hair style, do you think it's unattractive? Or, if she really can pull off the shorter length and acts confident, does that make a difference?
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NSV! Tried on size 4 jeans!
Went to Old Navy to treat myself on my birthday and summoned all my courage to grab a pair of size 4 jeans. Tried it on in that ridiculously uncomfortable fitting room and was elated to find that it fits! Not tight, just right! I wore size 8 as of January 2011 and dropped a size a month later. This is a big deal because I…
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Biggest Losers Finale Tonight!
Looking forward to watching this tonight. I hope Irene is the 3rd finalist. She's so consistent and determined with that quiet, stoic demeanor. Jay is ...well, let's just say that he can be a bit arrogant. By the way, this is Jillian Michaels' final episode! The other 2 finalists are sisters and man, they're getting slim!
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"New" eating disorders!
Found this article on Yahoo. A real eye-opener! It talks about adult picky eaters and "orthorexia" - obsession with eating healthy, raw foods to the point of undernourishment. http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/new-eating-disorders-are-they-real I'm guilty of being picky (hate fish and certain veggies), but I…
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Just bought Jackie Warner's Xtreme Timesaver Workout
Picked this up in Costco today. Wondering if it's any good. The 30 minute cardio/strength appealed to me. I've been doing Biggest Losers and Jillian Michaels so I want to mix things up a little.
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Before/After Pics - 50 lbs loss
Apologies, these pictures are dated (10 years ago) but I wanted to share them to hold myself accountable and hopefully inspire others. In the first 2 pics, I weighed 186 lbs, my heaviest. The last pic is my after pic at 137 lbs. in 2001.
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Helpful Ideal Weight Calculator for Women aged 40+
Found this and thought it was one of the most realistic calculators. Check it out! http://www.loseweightpermanently.com/blog/women-lose-weight-over-40/ideal-weight-for-women-over-40/
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Women on Biggest Losers
I just thought of something while watching the "small" women on the black team pull big numbers during last night's weigh-in. How is that they consistently lose pounds each week? What about their periods? It's almost like that they've managed to manipulate their bodies to skip the pre-menstrual bloat and temporary weight…
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Looking for female friends with goals of 5-15 lbs loss.
Hi, I'm in need of more motivation and support from other "already light" ladies who don't have a lot of weight to lose. My goal is to drop 5-9 lbs and then focus on getting more toned. I would love to share and swap fitness and nutrition ideas. I currently do lots of Biggest Losers DVD ,Jillian Michaels, and cardio and…
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Jillian Michaels is leaving Biggest Losers to adopt!
Just saw a Yahoo! article that mentioned that Jillian Michaels is in the process of adopting a child from the Congo Republic. Interesting! She also said that she's 36 and her biological clock is ticking. I don't want to see her leave the show though.
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Living like a monk
Hi all, I'm in my 3rd week here on MFP. I'm starting to feel overwhelmed and discouraged. All this calorie counting, restrictive eating, working out is HARD and not enjoyable. I started out at 145 lbs and my goal is to get down to 135, maybe 130 if I meet my first goal. I'm 5'5 1/2 feet tall and don't like the way I look…
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Hi! Looking for MFP friends
I'm a 40-something mother of 2 elementary school-aged kids who would love to make 'friends' on this site for support, motivation, and ideas. My goal is to lose 10 lbs and learn how to eat healthier. I don't like to cook but if I have to, I like easy, fast recipes with few ingredients. I try doing exercise DVDs like Jillian…
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Help! Going to a work party/potluck
I need advice! We're going to my hubby's belated holiday party today (I know....it's way past the holidays now, stupid huh? ). I'm nervous because they're having deep-fried turkey and bunch of side dishes. I'm planning on portion control, but should I avoid the turkey? Will it be okay to eat if I take all the skin off?…
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Working out while sick?
Do you take a day off or force yourself to exercise while sick with a bad cold? Am I crazy if I decide to do a little cardio with a fever and stuffy nose? I know I should rest but I'm afraid of getting off track.
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Frustrated, completed 1st week with no loss!
Hi, I'm new here! Love the food diary on this website, so easy to use and comprehensive! I am 42 yrs old and trying to lose 10 lbs I gained from mindless, stress eating. I've lost 42 lbs 10 years ago on ediets.com and kept it off until now. Last week, I stayed under 1500 calories and worked out 5 days and lost zilch, nada.…
