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Not at my goal yet but starting to see progress!
I started MFP on 1/16. I took the first picture on (the right) 1/24 and the second picture (on the left) 2/27. Although I am only down 23lbs I wanted to share what my progress looks like so far. I plan to keep a monthly photo journal so I can see it too. I am not close to my goal weight yet and have about 60-65 lbs to go.…
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Question - Marinating & Calories
So lets say you are going to be marinating fish with ingredients that if you fully consumed them would be about 125 cals. How do you calculate the portion that you should really take credit for? The fish is not going to absorb all of the marinade and I will be discarding the remaining. Any ideas?
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Need Age 40+ MFP pals with 50+ Lbs to lose & Type2 Diabetic
Hi All, I am looking for additional MFP friends who are 40+ and have more than 50+ lbs to lose. I am interested in what all of you are doing to lose weight and understand how your success or current journey can help me and others. I am also looking for people who are trying to work on losing weight who deal with Type 2…
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Easy Game Day Chili
Easy and Extra Yummy Game Day Chili 1 lb Ground Beef (90% lean) or Ground Turkey 1 Medium Onion Chopped (About 1 cup) 1 - 15 oz. Can of Tomato Sauce (I use Hunts) 2 - 10 oz. cans of Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies 1 - 14.5 oz can of Diced Tomatoes (I use Hunts) 1 - 16 oz can of Dark Red Kidney Beans (I use Bush's…
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Happy Happy Joy Joy!! 1st Week in!!
Hi All, I am just so ecstatic!! This is only my first week in and I have lost 9 lbs!! Of course I still have about another 75 or so to go but seeing a smaller number on the scare is really motivating and I wanted to share. Also, 1 inch off of my neck, 1 inch off of my waist and 2 inches off of my hips! I am pumped and…
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5 Days In
Hi All, I am 5 days in and have been very good and meeting or exceeding all of my daily goals. I have 478 calories remaining and still need to get on the treadmill. Today is day 5 and I am feeling very tired. Has anyone else experienced this kind of lull in the first week? Is it okay to take a break a few days a week on…
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Appropriate Caloric intake
I need some advice from those who have been on the program a while and experiencing success. My plan says I need 1430 Calories per day to lose 2lbs per week. Today, I will end about 250 calories shy and once I add my exercise it will be more than that. Is it bad to come in short? Does it do something to your metabolism?…
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Engergy Density
Has anyone had any success incorporating use of energy density aka Volumetrics as a part of their plan? I have read the books and the concept sounds reasonable.... just wondering if anyone has tested the concept and what the outcome has been compared to other diet plans you have tried in the past. I have had some success…
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Optimistic Newbie
Hi All, I am F 41y/o and WAY out of shape! Heaviest I have ever been and I am too ashamed to say how much. I am tired of being depressed and unmotivated and I am ready to make a change. Just bought a Sole F80 treadmill and cleaned out the pantry and fridge and went shopping for new food. Today was my first day on the…
