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The enemy: stress or myself?
So, things have been pretty crazy lately. My husband has been gone for training (he's in the Marine Corps) since the end of April, we're in the process of a half-way-across-the-country move, trying to find a house (but given very little time to do so in typical Marine Corps fashion) in a city we know nothing about, dealing…
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Hi, My name is Sam, and I'm a Diet Coke Addict...
Yes, sadly, it's true. It was an accident. It just happened one day. I went from never drinking soda to finding myself a sophmore in college guzzling diet coke daily. Since beginning MFP I've wrangled my Diet Coke Addiction down a bit. I no longer drink caffinated Diet Coke, but nevertheless, I'm still finding myself…
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No Such Thing as Cheating
So, earlier today I posted a status stating that I was going to have some takeout pizza for supper... I made the comment that I had plenty of calories left, and I would probably only eat a couple of pieces anyway. I got some super supportive comments about it! I also had some people post their concerns (for…
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NO SUCH THING AS CHEATING
I posted this same topic a while back, but I, EVERYDAY, see people state that they had ice cream and thus were "bad" or that they were "cheating." I firmly believe in this mindset, and I hope everyone can see this someday... Thus, I'm posting this again for more to see. Even if I can help ONE person to stop obsessing over…
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16lbs down to start (pics)
Well, I started out my MFP journey at 191 and I'm now a little lower than 175!!! January 2011 to March 31, 2011! It's not a ton, but I'm happy to see some results! I'm on my way!
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Help with posting progress pics
I'd like to post a few progress pictures into a message board topic, but I have no idea how to go about doing so? Anyone? Thanks, guys! You all rock!
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Please NOTICE me...
When I was two it was the "LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT ME!" stage. When I was in third grade, I was in a specialized art program and CRAVED praise for my work. When I was in middle school it was the poetic punk stage... When I was in High School it was the musicals, the good grades, and the outgoing first-to-volunteer…
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Want something New...
Okay, so I end up doing a lot of the same workouts over and over again (not great, I know, but I do what I can with a tiny house and a toddler), and I am in the market for a new workout DVD. I prefer to dance, but I'm open to other ideas. I only own one workout DVD: a Dancing With The Stars Fat Burning Cardio Workout, and,…
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Help with Measuring Myself
Okay, this might sound really stupid, but I'd like to start adding measurements to my report. I finally went out and bought a measuring tape for it, but I'm hesitant to measure without some instruction first. It's not that I don't know WHERE my neck, waist, etc are, obviously, but I really want to measure myself in the…
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Gain?
So, I have been doing pretty well. Exercising everyday, watching what I eat, sure...I still need to work on drinking enough water daily, but all in all...I've been pretty proud of myself and my effort. I lost 7.4 pounds in the first fifteen days using MFP. Well, my next weigh-in is tomorrow. I stepped on the scale this…
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Bread Pizza's
This is something my Mom used to make us as kids, and we always loved it! So, this is what I made for supper tonight! You can adjust it to fit your tastes/caloric intake.... BREAD PIZZA 2 slices Sara Lee 100% whole wheat bread-Soft & Smooth---140 calories 1/4 cup Ragu Homemade Style Pizza Sauce--30 calories 1/2 cup Kraft…
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Turkey and Cheese Wraps!!!
TURKEY AND CHEESE WRAPS 1 Toufayan Low-carb-low-fat wraps---140 3 slices Oscar Meyer Deli Fresh- Oven Roasted Turkey-shaved--23 0.38 cup (1/4 and a half of a quarter cup) Kraft Natural Shredded Cheese - Mozzarella Low Moisture Part Skim--120 1.) Heat skillet with a little bit of Pam in it 2.) Put ingredients (cheese first)…
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Scared of the Plateau
So... Soooo many people on here are talking about how they lost a bunch of weight at the beginning and then STOPPED. I was reading an update from a woman who was saying she's been on since SEPTEMBER, but hasn't lost anything for 3 weeks! How disheartening!!! I'm terrified now! I've been with MFP (and working my butt off)…
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Question for LADIES only:
Okay, So I want to weigh myself every week, but should I even bother to weigh myself the week of my period? I always get so bloated, retain water, etc. I know women weigh differently on their period than they do when they're not. Should I record my weight during this week?
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Elliptical Machine Suggestions?
Okay, So I am the wife of a US Marine and we live in military housing. I have access to gyms, but with a toddler running around the house, I do not have much TIME to go to them. I would LOVE to own an elliptical machine, but I am worried that I do not have the space for one. I have seen the little foot-pedal versions of…
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Almost 5lbs in 5 days? Why do I not believe...
Quick Question: So, I've been on MFP working on my weight-loss goals since Wednesday, January 12. According to the scale this morning, I've lost 4.8 lbs since I started this program 5 days ago. Is it just me, or does that seem too good to be true? Is it mostly water weight? Should I not be excited about this? I'm trying…
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Healthy Choices Restaurants
Here's the problem... I LOVE cheeseburgers. Who doesn't, right? Anyway, I do not want to be tempted to eat a cheeseburger everytime my family goes out to dinner, but, by the same token, I don't want to end up eating subway sandwiches everytime we go out either. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for some…
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The Snack Monster
Okay... So I typically save my "big" workout (I'm trying to do multiple small ones and one thirty minute one a day) for my daughter's naptime, which is about 1:30 or 2:00pm. She is two years old, and I've found it difficult to focus on working out when she's awake. As a result of waiting until the afternoon to do my larger…
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New and lacking motivation
I'm new to myfitnesspal.com. It was sort of a whim that I signed up. I've been off and on putting effort into losing weight, but I'm having trouble staying motivated. I'm not really sure what to expect out of my results because of this. I'd like to lose at least 20 lbs before my husband and I begin trying for our second…
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Calories Burned during Chores
So, I've read from multiple sources (magazines, books, etc.) that one actually burns calories during many household chores. I've read that x amount of calories are burned if you sweep for three hours, etc. I have a Siberian Husky and sweep my entire house EVERYDAY! I'd love to include these calories burned, but I don't…
