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Relight my fire!
My name is Grace, I'm 21 years old and a full-time student. I joined MFP in February 2013, and it helped me go from 187 pounds to 122 in 54 weeks. I have gained over 25 lbs back and struggle with maintaining the lifestyle. I live a very stressful life, and my schedule is very busy. I sometimes binge eat due to stress and…
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looking to relight my fire
Hello all. My name is Grace, and I'm a 21 yo student. I started on MFP when I was 18, and through a healthy lifestyle and diet/exercise I went from 187 lbs to 122 in 54 weeks. I have struggled over the last couple years. I currently weigh 150 lbs, making me overweight (again) and I feel myself getting fatter by the minute.…
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Bosu boot camp?
My school has group fitness classes, and I already plan on going to several when I can (zumba, hip-hop yoga, cycling, toning) but one that came up is Bosu Boot Camp. I have never even heard of this, and I am interested in what it would entail. Does anyone have any more information on this class?
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paranoid of eating disorders..
I'm 20 years old, and in February 2014 I achieved my goal weight of 125 lbs. I was able to maintain that until I went back to school, and now I weigh 144 lbs. I have noticed a pattern of a lot of times when I have a bad weigh-in (especially when I'm expecting a good one), I tend to shut down. I don't want to eat and I eat…
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dangers of fad dieting?
I have a good friend who has been doing Keto (high fat, low carb diet) for almost 2 weeks. It's working well for her, but today she said she was vomiting and felt foggy. I googled side effects of Keto and I'm now concerned that it might have been a side effect/adverse reaction. she said it was a gastroenteral problem when…
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Color Run Philly 2014
Is anyone running the Color Run in Philly? I want to go as a team to save money, and I would love to team up with some of you.
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too skinny?
My mom and even a few of my friends have told me I'm too skinny. I don't think I am, I'm waivering between 122 and 125. I'm 5'5", so that's normal. See my profile pic and tell me that I'm not too skinny!!
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arm/ab toning
I want to focus on toning my arms and abs this summer. What are some good exercises/routines for me to do to achieve a flat, toned stomach and less flabby arms?
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Adjusting to higher calorie goal
I need to let myself eat more. I tried weening my way into the higher calorie goal, but I'm still losing. I think 1680 is too high, but evidently trying to stay under 1300 is too low. I'm 5'5" and currently weigh 124 lbs (my goal was 125). How should I ween myself into eating more? I think it's most a mental thing, but I…
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Small white corn tortillas
I have small white corn tortillas. 6 inches, 2=120 cals. What can I do with them for a packed lunch? I know about quesadillas, tacos, enchiladas, etc..but I usually only like to make one meal at a time, I can't reheat a quesadilla in the microwave, and tacos aren't good cold. If all fails, I'll probably just bake them into…
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chicken thighs-packed lunches
Hello! I have leftover chicken thighs, and a week's worth of lunches to plan to pack ahead. I am getting bored with salads, wraps and the occasional just heating it up with pasta or rice. Anyone have any new and creative ideas for chicken thighs? DISCLAIMERS: I don't like avocados I have access to a microwave and a thermos…
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young adults who like to cook/bake?
Hey all!! I'm 19, and I LOVE cooking and baking!!! If this sounds like you too, add me!! :)
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not wanting to work out..
I just hit maintenance this week, and since then I just don't want to go to the gym anymore. I don't know if it's because I'm on break from school, or because I feel like I'm done, but I just don't have the energy or the desire to go to the gym anymore. It's a little bit disheartening, and I don't know what I should do…
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healthy recipes with M&M's?
I have a lot of M&M's crowding my room from back when I was PMSing and didn't care about binging. Now I need to get rid of them and I don't know any healthy recipes, besides trail mix. I have regular and peanut, just to clarify. Any ideas?
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Failing.
I really don't know what to do anymore. I don't want to do this anymore, but my 1-year anniversary of the first day of my journey is coming up and I don't want to give up that easy. I want to succeed but I can't. I would need to lose 5 lbs this week (which is damn near impossible when you're 130) or else this entire thing…
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knee pain during cardio
Hello all! I have been experiencing knee pain after being on the bike and/or elliptical for more than 20 minutes. I did 25 minutes of both today and my knee was hurting. The pain was tolerable and is not only a little bit sore, but should I take any further measures? I was planning on only seeing a doctor if it got worse…
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biggest food temptations?
I just read an article in Food Network Magazine, where they discussed what people's biggest food temptations are when they are trying to eat healthier. By an overwhelming landslide, #1 was chocolate. #2 and #3 were ice cream and pizza, respectively. Oddly enough, 3 people said yams. (umm, ok?) So I wanna know, what…
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body fat percentage confusion?
I haven't been keeping too close a track on my body weight. I have lost 53.5 lbs since February, but since May, my body fat percentage has only gone down 1.09%. Am I doing something wrong? I lift and tone some, on lighter weights (15-20 lbs on dumbbells, 30-50 on barbells depending on target area). I am almost to my goal,…
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trouble staying motivated...
Hello all, I have recently been struggling to stay motivated. I am in the home stretch of my journey with only 10 pounds left to reach my goal. I have 6 weeks left until the 1-year anniversary of the day my journey began, so I would like to see it all gone by then. I just have one question: how do you all stay motivated? I…
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Uncomfortable talking about weight loss?
Surely I can't be the only one who feels this way, but I really don't like talking about my weight loss success. I've lost almost 50 pounds and I'm thrilled with that and really proud of myself, I just don't really like to talk about it. I don't know if it's because I'm ashamed of who I used to be, or if I just don't want…
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down to the wire, support vital!!
Hello all!! I only have 15 pounds left to lose, and am now struggling more than ever. If anyone else is getting down to the wire and struggling, I want to support you!!
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plateauing and frustrated
So far, I have lost 44 pounds in about 9 months. Ever since I hit the 40 mark, I've been consistently dropping small numbers and Friday I had my first gain since August. I'm following everything to the T and have upped the intensity of my workouts but am still not getting the results I want to see. I'm a little concerned…
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female Red Sox fans? preferrably college age
I know this is a little late, but...where are all the female fans of the World Champion Boston Red Sox?! Yes, I already miss baseball season. I would love some more motivation and inspiration! Please add, so we can support each other :)
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am I sedentary or lightly active?
I'm a full-time college student. I walk around buildings and/or campus roughly 45 minutes a day, including to and from the train station. I always take the stairs (it's a 3-floor building), so should I list my activity level as sedentary or lightly active? I'm adding in marching band and gym time as workouts.
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quick, cheap protein
I need to increase my protein intake and possibly decrease my carb/sugar intake. I am also a college student with a busy schedule and always on the go. What are some quick ways to incorporate more protein into my diet that also taste good? My mom suggested tuna, but I don't like tuna. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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dizziness/light-headedness
I go to the gym 5 days a week for 60-90 minutes each day. Workouts vary each day; sometimes all-cardio, other times all strength, sometimes both. I have been doing pushups, crunches, leg lifts, calf raises and jumping jacks each day though to prepare for marching band season. Recently, I have come out of the gym feeling…
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College student looking for friends!!!
I am almost 19 years old and a music major in college. If anyone is a college student and/or has a very busy schedule like I do and is looking for friends, I would love to be your friend!!! Grace :)
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College student looking for friends!!!
I am almost 19 years old and a college student. If anyone is a college student and/or has a very busy schedule like I do and is looking for friends, I would love to be your friend!!! Grace :)
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Quick question about my workouts...
I currently work out 3 days a week on BodBot and I'm on level 4 (very). On Monday I am getting my wisdom teeth out and was told to reduce physical activity. I don't want to skip workouts while I recover, but I am looking to water them down. Should I go down to level 2 (a little) or even further to level 1 (not much)?
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my second chance
February of 2013, I set off on this journey. A year later, I lost over 60 lbs, and also completed a 5K over the summer. Since then, personal issues have gotten in the way. I gained back 10-15 lbs and threw away everyone who was supporting me. Even my best friend deleted me on here. I want to complete a 10-mile race in May,…
