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40 something mom making time for me
I'm a single mom of two in my late 40s. I work two jobs. So finding time for me is hard to do. Looking for others who need support and encouragement. Anyone willing to be a MFP friend and us help each of us get to a healthier better place. I am 40 plus pounds over the normal healthy weight. Please feel free to add me
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forty-something female looking to lose over 50lbs - need encouraging friends please
I am a single mom of two kiddos. I work full time with lots of overtime for the last seven months and have put myself on the back burner again for awhile. But now I am back and ready to try and find time to focus on myself again. I have used MFP in the past and know it works but not without encouraging motivated friends.…
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new to the gym scene - need help with a workout plan
Good morning fellow MFP members! A Question for all the gym members ... what machines do you use, do you rotate the machine or do all of them each day and do you like joining the classes? The gym I attend has classes but of course I am intimidated by the tiny people I know will be instructing it and attending it. I have…
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Anyone have any Crock Pot Recipes to share?
I cooked ribs in the crock pot for supper tonight so all I will need to do is find some healthy side dishes and supper is done. All I did was put the ribs into the crock pot - cover with BBQ sauce and cook. They are fork pulling tender and taste yummy. Easier clean up than the oven cooking recipe and I do not have to heat…
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trying to refocus and need support
I have been a member for a bit over a year here. Last year I lost 31 pounds but with all that has been on my this year I gained all but 8 pounds back. I am not trying to make excuses here. I know we all have things that get in the way. I have let my whirlwind of a life get the best of me. I would really like some help to…
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Best Ice Cream Choice
It is ice cream weather here and I want to eat it. I want to find a good for me ice cream/yogurt/sherbert that is low in calories and fat. Can someone help me find the best brand of ice cream without me standing in the freezer sections reading all the labels and freezing my fingers off - I tried to do a search on the site…
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3 month anniversary on the site
Today is my 3 month anniversary here at MFP and I would like to share how far I have come so far using this great site. I have lost 20# to date. I have reduced my BMI from 32.4 to 29.2. I am down a pants size and shirt size. I feel better and have more energy to do more with my kiddos. I am trying more new things and…
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focus more on - Calories, Protein, Carbs, Sodium
Since I started MFP and logging my food in, I have a question I am hoping y'all can answer for me. What should I focus more on, the amount calories, the protein I eat, the sodium intake or the carbs? For me it is hard to keep everything under the goal - usually I eat more carbs than I need to 'cause they are cheaper and…
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new to site - please add me as a friend
I am new to the site and would love to find friends who have been here and know how to use the site and new members looking for help and encouragement too, I have at least 30 pounds to lose. I need to get my life back on track and get myself to a happier healthy weight. please add me as a friend and help me with my journey
