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Where do you buy your gym clothes?
Simple question...Where do you buy your workout clothes? I have to stock up since the last time I worked out, I weighed 20 lbs. less than I do now... What are your favorite sites/stores/etc. to purchase gym clothes from?
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What would your perfectly stocked fridge/freezer have?
Getting ready to prepare my grocery list for shopping this weekend. What would your perfectly stocked fridge/freezer have?
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Looking for friends! - Pescetarian with 50 lbs. to lose
Hello everyone! This is my 15897617408th attempt at losing weight; some attempts more successful than others, but I am now at my heaviest. I just saw the dreaded 200 on the scale for the first time in my life, when I should really be about 150 to be healthy. I am 5'5"...and half... I am looking for friends who want to…
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Favorite Cookbook or Recipe site?
I recently "finished" Dashing Dish 100 Clean Eating Recipes and I absolutely loved it! By "finished" I mean that I made all of the dinner recipes that appealed to me in the book. Now I am addicted to cooking, but I'm having trouble finding recipes that I really like. I have been searching Pinterest, googling "best healthy…
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Now or Never - Looking for support!
Hello there! I am in no way new to this, but I believe that my frame of mind is much different than it has been in the past. Being 28 years old, I am finally starting to see the negative effects of my unhealthy life choices. I have been married to my husband for almost 2 years now and in that 2 years I have gained…
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Now or Never - Looking for support!
Hello there! I am in no way new to this, but I believe that my frame of mind is much different than it has been in the past. Being 28 years old, I am finally starting to see the negative effects of my unhealthy life choices. I have been married to my husband for almost 2 years now and in that 2 years I have gained…
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Always over on sugar, low on good fats! Advice, please.
Hello! I recently started trying to eat better and limit my intake of anything processed. One thing I have found it that I eat a lot of fruit, which I love, but I end up going way over my macros. I also find that I am having trouble meeting my macro goal for good fats. Does anyone have any suggestions on fruits that are…
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What healthy item MUST you have on hand?
Trying to create a grocery list for tonight. I want to know what everyone's "must have" food item is. Hoping to generate a grocery list from some of the suggestions. Thanks!!!
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How did you get into the gym habit?
I think the title pretty much says it all. I have been telling myself I need to go to the gym for about....2 years now...and I don't go. How did you finally get into the habit of going?
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Can you retrain your taste buds to like healthy foods?
Hello everyone! To make this short and sweet, I have been hooked on junk food for some time now. Anything fried...anything that has a lot of sugar...if it's chewy and wonderful, send it my way! Problem is, I am really trying to work on nutritious eating and I think I may have ruined my taste buds. As I sit here trying to…
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For all the committed folks... Do you schedule exercise?
I am still trying desperately to get into an exercise routine but I always seem to put it off or something comes up and I say, "Oh, well I will just get to the gym tomorrow." For those of you who have had success losing weight and keeping up an exercise routine, how do you view exercise? Do you schedule it in each day and…
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What was your *aha* moment?
I am still struggling to make a change and find the motivation/energy/drive to really change my lifestyle so that I can be a healthy, confident person. What motivated you to make a permanent change?
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Calling all those who have successfully lost weight!
Just wondering what % of your loss you would contribute to the way you eat and what % you would contribute to the amount of exercise you did/do? I know to successfully lose weight you need to do both but I feel like I have been exercising a lot while still struggling with healthy eating, and I haven't lost a pound! Thanks…
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What do you always keep on hand?
I am going to go grocery shopping tonight so that I can begin my weight loss journey (again) tomorrow. What does everyone like to keep on hand when they are trying to eat healthy? I would like to build a shopping list made up of healthy staples. Thanks!
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Does an HRM help to motivate you?
Just ordered a Polar FT60 today. I'm really excited for it to get here and hoping that accurate calorie counts help to motivate me and keep me on the right track! Has anyone noticed that getting an HRM aided in their weight loss and helped to keep them motivated?
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Calories in sushi?
I'm going to be going out to eat tomorrow night and I want to make sure I still stay within my calorie range. I plan on having an intense workout at the gym tomorrow morning but I am trying to estimate the calories in the sushi I will be having so I know exactly how many calories I must burn. Anybody have any suggestions…
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What cures energy drain?
Just started working out this morning and in order to fit my workouts in, that means a 5am wake up time. I went to bed at a decent time last night, getting 7.5 hours of sleep and I felt great after my workout. But now....7 hours later, I am dragggggging. I am normally a caffeine addict, or I at least can't go the day…
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Best snacks when you're on the go...suggestions?
I am just starting out again when it comes to healthy eating and I have found that most of my "healthy options" are actually loaded with sugar. I would like to find a brand of yogurt or a nutrition bar that is good for you and low in calories/sugar. Any suggestions? What type of "on-the-go" foods do you like to eat?
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Looking for motivation and support!
Hi everyone! My name is Brittany and I am 26 years old. I currently weigh 148 lbs. but my ideal weight would be 128-130 with some muscle. I have been a yo-yo dieter for my entire life and I keep gaining and losing the same 20 lbs! I would like to make a lifestyle change and lose this weight once and for all. I have been on…
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Just can't seem to get started....
I am growing increasingly frustrated with myself and my willpower. I am been dying to lose weight for months now and really focused on what I should be doing for the last month but I still haven't found a way to make myself stick to the plan. How do I drag my butt to the gym and pass up all the wonderful (but calorie…
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Motivating Songs On Your Playlist
Hey everyone! I am trying to build the ultimate motivational playlist and I was hoping for some input. What is your favorite/the most motivating song on your playlist?
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Does eating "All Natural" really make you feel better?
I have been reading a lot about detox diets recently and I am sold on the notion that they are not the greatest for your body. However, the detox diets that I am referring to involve drinking weird smoothies and eating...well...almost nothing. The detox or cleanse that I am thinking of would involve eating "all natural".…
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How do I start a "healthy living" plan?
Hi everyone! I am an on-again/off-again MFP user and I have recently fallen completely off the wagon. I am looking to get back on in a big way but I don't know where to begin. I was this to be a change for life but I am not easily motivated. There is only one week left of college before I graduate but I have been managing…
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Working out in the winter - Suggestions?
Hey everyone! I hate, hate, HATE the cold and it seems to have found me again so I'm looking for some suggestions on what I can do/how to stay motivated to work out when I barely want to crawl out from under the covers. Any and all suggestions/input/advice welcome! Thanks in advance :)
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How do I get motivated to start?
Hi everyone! I have been on and off the diet wagon for a long time and I really want to start a fresh, new healthy lifestyle but I am having trouble getting started. I have spent a lot of time this weekend trying to get my life organized so I have a fresh start on Monday but I'm worried that I am just going to fail again.…
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What KEEPS you motivated?
I have been on and off the diet wagon more times than I can count and I am tired of it. I would love to transition from "dieting" to "living a healthy lifestyle" but my tendency to be tired gets in my way. I work full time and during the fall and spring, I attend college full time...in addition to my 40 hour work week. I…
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20-somethings Week One [Open group for those in their 20's l
The following is the suggested format to begin: My current weight (as of __/__) is _________. My goal for this week is to lose ____ lbs. (Your goal does not have to be about lb.s lost!) This week I am going to focus on: ____________________________________________________ and then on Friday we can post: My current weight,…
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Your favorite healthy food/meal
Hi everyone! I am trying to revamp my diet and find foods with a little less carbs, a little more protein, and a lot less sugar. I thought maybe if I can get some of you to share your favorite healthy food, meals, recipes, etc. then it may get me moving in the right direction. Thanks!!!
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Can't lose any weight! Advice/Tips/Opinions wanted please!!!
Hello all! My name is Brittany and I am looking to lose around 20 lbs. I am 5'6 and I currently weigh 150 lbs. I started a few weeks ago and saw a 2 lbs. loss which was very encouraging. I have been doing Jillian Michaels 30 day shred on an (almost) daily basis...I've missed two out of the last twelve days but I am about…
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What do you think of KSwiss Tubes and are they for cross tra
Hi everyone! I have recently started exercising and I have decided that if I lose another 7 lbs. I am going to invest in a nice pair of workout shoes -- keyword being "workout', not just running. I would like to wear them when I go to the gym. I like to use the elliptical, the treadmill, and do JM 30 day shred but I was…
