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Guilty as charged!
Anybody ever feel guilty for eating all their calories?
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Motivated to see my toes!
So am I the only one that is motivated to be able to see my toes without leaning forward or bending over? Can't wait for the day when I can stand straight and look down and see my toes instead of my gut. Anybody else have any quirky motivators? Care to share?
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Starting Over
Been off the grid for 9 months and gained back half of what I had lost....time to start over. Tired of being tired - need to get back in the groove and amp up the energy! Any advice for jump starting the energy level would be greatly appreciated!!!
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Said goodbye to the first 50!
I started my journey on March 4th, 2011! Today, 223 days later I stepped on the scale and finally crossed the 50lb mark. I have a long way to go but I'm going to make it. There have been ups and downs, epic failures and great successes and my MFPals have been there through it all. Thank you so much to all of my friends for…
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Shopping NSV
Went shopping for some new shorts yesterday because all of my old ones were falling off. I figured I would just get the next size smaller - To my surprise when I tried the next size smaller they were too big as well so I had to go down another pants size! So all total I'm down 3 sizes in 6 months!
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Monte Python and The Meaning of Weight Losss
OK, so this morning I updated my profile and since I've hit a 10lb mark it adjusted my calories down....I was very sad! Don't they understand the principles of behavior and how this makes me not want to lose more weight...JK. But seriously has anyone ever seen the Monte Python and The Meaning of Life....one of the funniest…
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I need help understanding the why behind sodium restriction.
Ok....call me bull headed and stubborn but I'm really struggling in the sodium department. I've been trying to watch my intake but I'm always over and it's getting on my nerves. So what affect does sodium have on weight loss? Is it just that it causes you to retain water or is it really more than that? If it's simple water…
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Training Advice for The Warrior Dash
I have decided that I want to participate in the Warrior Dash that will be in our area in August. Considering my current weight and fitness level this may be a stretch but it is a goal none the less. Not really concerned about competing against others....just want to be able to complete the darn thing. Does anyone have any…
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20 Mile Challange
My goal this week is to log 20 miles either walking or jogging....I did 16 last week! Anybody care to join me?
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You've got to be kidding me...
This one you're not going to believe! I've been doing the MFP thing for 5 weeks today....I have been walking and increasing my distance each week. This week my goal was 20 miles and I am happy to report that I have gone 20.5 miles this week and completed W1D2 and W1D3 of the C25K. Here comes the great part....apparently…
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Learning to breathe
I am new to this whole jogging/running/exercise thing and I find that I get winded very easily. I've heard you should breathe in through your nose and out your mouth when jogging - is this accurate? Any tips or tricks or good breathing exercises that I should put into practice? Thanks ~ you all are amazing!
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This is depressing
I was messing around with the BMI calculator today and discovered some not so good news. My goal was to get down to 180, (haven't been there since middle school). I was trying to figure out how much I needed to lose in order to get my BMI in the overweight category instead of the obese....well guess what - I have to get to…
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Because of you...
Just had to say thanks to everyone who has helped me make it to the 1 month mark. In 30 days I have lost 14lbs. I feel better than ever and I am learning to make healthy choices that will impact the rest of my life. I have gone from no exercise at all, to last week I logged 14 miles walking and I am working on the C25K…
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Another question for the fitness gods and goddesses
What's your opinion of beef jerkey - good ~ bad or indifferent?
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What saith the fitness Gods?
Is it possible to drink too much water during the day?
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NSV - Just walked a 5k
I have been walking 3 times a week for the last couple weeks and my goal is to eventually be able to RUN a 5k. I started the C25k training last week and today we went out for a walk and I was able to walk an entire 5k without feeling winded. I know this is not a big deal to most but it is huge to me. I am so encouraged and…
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To measure or Not to measure....that is the question!
So I find myself measuring everything. From cheerios to sunflower seeds I'm trying to learn what appropriate portion sizes are. Anybody else on this obsessive compulsive kick?
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Hunger and Thirst Confusion
I have been very good about making sure I get lots of water everyday for the last few weeks. Today I was out running errands and hanging out with my family and didn't get enough water. I am discovering that lack of water has caused me to feel hungry. It's cool to be recognizing this because in the past I would just keep…
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Time to get out of the rut!
Hey everyone...I've been lurking around the board for 2 weeks now and figure it's time to join the conversation. I have been fat for as long as I can remember and I am determined to make a change. Life is too short to be fat, there is too much to do that I have missed out on and I'm ready for success. I discovered mfp 2…
