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Corn on the Cob
Ok, so I hear sweet corn is really bad for you but when I looked it up in the data base it was only 80 calories. So, I need some advice from all you out there that are MFP pros and know more than I do on this topic. Let me hear it. Thanks!
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Is 100lbs in 1 year an OK goal?
I have to lose 100lbs to get to my goal weight and a healthy BMI for my age and height. Do you think doing it in 1 year is realistic enough? I am already at a set back as I have a knee injury and am having to have surgery april 2nd and probably wont be cleared for exercise until the end of april. But I would like to start…
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Injury
Ok, so the day after christmas I started the C25K program. 6 weeks in I injured my knee. I have tore it in 2 places and have to have surgery. Doctor told me to rest it and no more exercise. Ok, I cant not do that until mid april. Im already starting to gain weight back. What can I do, or what can help me stay motivated to…
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I need some runner advice or help
7 weeks ago I started the C25K program. I made it thru week 6 doing well. I had a weekend away and was also babying a knee injury so I ended up taking 1 week off. Well this past monday I tried starting into week 7 and failed. I wasnt even able to run more than a few minutes after completing week 6 which was running 22 mins…
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C25K advice please
Ok, so I am not a runner but I started this program and so far am enjoying it. I just completed week 3 and it about killed me. In order for me to complete today I have to decrease my running speed just a bit, otherwise I know I wouldnt have made it thru. My question is.....Do I advance next week and most likely fail? Or do…
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Just starting out......again
Ok, I am 3 days post-op surgery and have been planing my strategy for fitness. I plan on starting couch 25K, but I also enjoy doing Turbo Jam. C25K is 3days/week, so I was thinking of doing that, then on the other days doing turbo jam? Just wondering if maybe that is too much to start out on, or does anyone think I should…
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Cutting my heart out and placing it on a platter
Ok, I have been on the emotional and fat roller coaster for many many years as I'm sure a lot of people have. I have been a MFP member for almost a year, mabye not quite yet. Anyhow Ive been up and down up and down. its like I get going on a good strecth and then vacation, or trauma, some excuse comes along and gets me…
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Turbo Jam and ab question
I have 2 question and am gonna roll them into 1 topic on here. I am currently doing the turbo jam workouts and LOVE them. They suggest using weighted gloves. I guess I was wondering if 1 or 2 lb gloves are actually gonna benefit me. Has anyone used them? Can you really tell a difference in your workout or definition of…
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Is It ok to not work out when.....
Ok so I got a cold a few days ago and its getting worse. Today I woke up and had so much pressure in my head and in my ears. I cant stop sneezing and my nose wont quit dripping. I'm coughing, and I feel just plain awful. Is it ok that I dont workout today? I feel that if I do I wont really put my ALL into it and probably…
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My problem area
Ok, yes I dont like the rolls on my stomach, or my flabby arms, or my double chin....BUT the part that I really hate is my calfs. I think they look like big fat hams. I just hate the way they look. Does anyone have any advice for a certain workout or movement to help me with that part of my body. I am currently doing Turbo…
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Another small yet sucessful NSV
Well today I went to a birthday party and was able to pass on the cake, ice cream, and punch. And ya know what?? I survived just fine. It was such a good feeling that I didnt sabotauge my day by eating it. I'm finding that sucess comes in small steps. Just wanted to share my small sucess
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Another NSV today!
Well this evening my family and I went to dinner at my favorite resturant. When we are there I ALWAYS order a moutiain dew and cheese balls for an appetizer. Well, as we were driving there I made my mind up ahead of time, NO MT DEW. Today marks 8 days without it and I didnt want to crush my hard work (yes, 8 days is hard…
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May seem like a small NSV but....
Today marks 1 week without moutinan dew for me. I know that may seem simple but for me that is a big accomplishment. I am not even craving it anymore and the headaches are getting less. Whooo hooo!
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what is a good weight loss goal
Lately I have not been doing very good about staying on track, so I am thinking that I need to make a new goal for myself. My birthday is at the end of January. I would like to make a goal weight to reach by then. What do you think is a good and reasonable goal for 5 months away????
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ITS SO HARD!!
I need some advice and encouragement from some MFP buddies. I am finally doing good and staying on track with logging in daily and making sure I get my exercise in 6 days a week. But I am having a hard time with my eating habbits. It's so hard to say no to the CRAP. I know its because of many years of making bad choices…
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Cut off time on eating?
hey I am just wondering if any of you have good advice or proof of the theory of not eating after a certain time at night. I was thinking about not eating after 6 or 7pm. Would that be much of a benefit?
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Female exercise question, (Men, no need for you to read this
Women, I could use some advice or tips for keeping me motivated to work out when that "special" time of the month rolls around. I usually feel so miserable that I dont want to work out. Any advice or help with this area?
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Couch to 5K program
I just started the couch to 5K program today. I plan on doing it MWF, wondering what advice anyone has for me to do on T,TH,Sat? Thanks
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Help with little kids appetites
Hey I need some good heatlhy and appealing meals and lucnh ideas for a house with 3 little boys. Thanks so much!
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Help with little kids appetites
Hey I need some good heatlhy and appealing meals and lucnh ideas for a house with 3 little boys. Thanks so much!
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Recipes
I'm looking for some good healthy meals and quick lunch ideas for a family with little kids.
