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Looking for new motivation
Hello MFPeeps! I was very active in the MFP commuity a few years back and have recently came back. I am looking to find some new buddies to help me stay motivated and excited about getting back into fitness. I had a baby in 2013 and have let most of my fitness slip far far away. I have about 35 pounds to lose and a lot of…
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Low carb, high protein?
Hey all-- I am looking for some "dairy" help- I am needing to be on a low carb diet (per my physician) due to my hormone imbalance and my inability to break down carbohydrates. That being said, I am really struggling to stay within my carbs and have enough protein. Calculating my macros, I should be taking in about 158g of…
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Amazing low-cal cheesecake
Low Fat Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes Servings: 9 • Size: 1 slice • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 4 pts Calories: 132.9 • Fat: 5.6 g • Carb: 15.1 g • Fiber: 0.1 g • Protein: 5.8 g non stick cooking spray 1/2 cup crushed graham cracker crumbs 1 tbsp light butter, softened 8 oz package reduced fat…
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anyone work overnights?
Hey there MFPeeps... So does anyone here work overnights? I have days where I get up with my daughter at 7, maybe get an hour nap in and work all night (no sleeping) until 8 the next morning... in this case, d I increase my calories? Days where I don't get the gym in, 1200 calories for 24 hours just doesn't seem enough. I…
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getting back into shape while TTC #2
Soo a little backstory: I was 128 pounds when starting TTC my daughter- ended up going on Metformin and gained- was 152 when I found out I was pregnant. I got up to 199 in my pregnancy and have realllllly struggled with weight ever since. My biggest issue is that while before having Hailey I was never a junk or sweets but…
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Rock Band Challenge 2013 (Team DMB where u at??)
I, like many, don't stay motivated. In 2011, a group of us did a "rock band" themed challenge-- each group of I think 10 (??) were a "band" and we did a weight loss challenge. The group who had the highest % of weight loss in the end won. That being said, I want to do this again! We made a lot of buddies... and the support…
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New Here, but not new to MFP! :)
Hey ladies! I am a mom to a (just-turned-) 2 year old and have been slacking on losing the weight since getting pregnant and packing on a whopping 70 pounds. (30 of which were from fertility meds prior to even getting pregnant :( ) So I have finally made a commitment and am down 3 pounds this week. I do Zumba, weighted…
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Working part time nights- food journal all whacky?
Anyone have experience charting food etc while working occasional overnights? I mean...my food looks nutty bc im sleeping one day then eating all my calories at night then go home, sleep a couple hours and eat "normal" during the day when I'm off... so some days it looks like I'm eating double calories where my days…
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walden farms calorie free?
Anyone heard of these products? calorie free alfredo sauce and strawberry jam both seem too good to be true. do they taste like garbage? Whats the deal? I tried those shiritaki miracle noodles....they smell like rotting sewage. absolutely gross. I couldnt even swallow them because they smelled so bad... so im very leary on…
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article for product I sell....correct me, please oh, nutriti
You are what you eat; And what you’re eating is a girly drink. Might as well have a little pink umbrella. Many internet sites discuss the benefits of soy, stating that soy has been a main source of protein for Asians for thousands of years. Soy is called heart-healthy, and has been said to decrease your risk of cancer. Soy…
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going gluten free...
I recently found out I have an intolerance to gluten and I am kinda nervous about removing gluten from my diet...anyone know of good gluten free foods/brands?? If so, let me know!!
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Anyone near Utica, NY?
SO! I will be out of class for a month and a half and it will be very hard to motivate me to drive 45 minutes to Utica to hit the gym...especially with gas prices!! SO I was wondering if anyone went to Planet Fitness in Utica?? It would be nice to have a fitness partner to hold me accountable!!
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mio energy pro plus
Help! anyone have one?? I just got mine and after playing with it for 45 minutes I cant figure out how to get the continuous HR working...it reads the touch HR on the sensor ring...but not with the chest strap. I tried moistening the sensor...no change. help help help!!
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just for fun...
Hey everyone! happy friday!! Just thought I'd post a thread for everyone to talk on! we usually have a good thread to do this...but lately there hasnt been one!! So...how is everyone?!:tongue:
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A weekend of NSVs
Well...first I went to the outlets Sunday while the guys were bowling...and fit into a SMALL dress at Bass...a SMALL. AND I didn't JUST fit into it...it's BAGGY. THEN...yesterday I got out of class early...so I decided to make a little detour to Charlotte Russe and see how "sexy" clothes are fitting now...I fit into a…
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Thought you could all use a laugh...
:wink: Sorry this is not PG...but it is funny and everyone deserves a laugh on Friday!! CALORIES BURNED DURING SEX:laugh: The Act of Insertion If the man is ready (same vice-versa) 1/4 calories If the woman is not (same vice-versa) 274 calories Satisfying Partner (organ size) Most experts agree that size means nothing.…
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10 pounds gone...22 more to go! sorry- underwear pics
Sorry for A.) the mess in my "before" pics-- i was mid-laundry. and B.) my underwear-- my bathing suits are all packed away. Before (154 lbs) Now (146lbs) I still have a lot to go....especially in my legs and arms... and a lot of toning. but i figured if I posted these embarassing pics now I would be more likely to not go…
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Heart Rate Monitor
Hey all you MFP'ers! I have been researching HRMs for the past 2 months and have yet to find solid info on a specific one to get... the reviews are all so torn between them being accurate or not.... Does anyone have one they use for working out that accurately counts calories as well as your heart rate? Was it reasonably…
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Mexican
So I LOVE mexican food...the spicier the better.... but i dont have very many low-cal recipes....anyone have any?!?!
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teas
So I am really enjoying having a cup of tea at night while I watch tv... and I have been tryng different kinds. So far I really like Lemon Zinger and Good Earth Vanilla Chai... (I have only drank regular black and green tea in the past so im enjoying trying all these new flavors!!) I like the peppermint teas on…
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help purchasing new sneakers!
Hey guysss...hopefully y'all can help me out-- im looking to buy new sneakers for working out. i jog and walk on the treadmill, use the elliptial, do aerobics, and do circuit training. i suppose i would need a cross-trainer? i had gotten those stupid reebok easytones last year and i HATE them. I want something light-weight…
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excess calorie HELP
ok...sooo...its dinner time...well PAST dinner time...and i worked out... i should be starving...i go into the kitchen and look around, but i am just not hungry and nothing looks good right now... but i have 626 calories left over... i really just kinda wanna go to bed as im really tired.... but i only took in just a…
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supplements
So I did a search and didnt see many posts on this... was wondering if anyone else is taking suplements to help boost their workout and weight loss? I had been taking Drenbuterol on and off for the past year and liked the lower caffeine and felt it helped with my workouts...but recently I think my body got used to it so I…
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anyone from SC?
Hey guys-- Were thinking about moving to SC in a couple years...and just started looking around--- anyone from there?? Any place in particular you guys have been to/lived in and liked? We were looking around Bluffton area, because I could work in SC OR GA and make somewhere between 60-66,000 as an ER RN... any info you…
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go-to quick meal during the week?
Hey- just trying to get some new ideas for quick meals that only take a couple minutes on busy days. Usually, I cook up either a Boca burger (american grillers) with a slice of pepperjack cheese...and a salad. or a morningstar chick'n patty with a fat free american cheese single and a splash of bbq sauce...and a salad. (i…
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HELPPPPP!!
Ok so I have lost about 7.6 pounds so far... and I feel like my stomach is starting to get less "flabby" but when I measure, there is no difference in ANY measurement...how is that possible?
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Kind of embarassing...
So this is embarassing and may be TMI...but since Ive started eating healthy again I have been having some...bathroom troubles. I go maybe once every 3 days if I'm lucky. I also get some stomachaches and bloating frequently... I drink anywhere from 1.5-3 liters of water a day... eat drak green veggies like brocolli,…
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p90x help??
So I started p90x....but I cant get through a whole workout without a break...I try, but I find that I make it through 35 minutes of it and the last 25 are nearly impossible....especially the push-ups and banana rolls. some things i just cant quite do. It is really hard to workout now because for the past 2 years I have…
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really weird question...
So I have been trying to eat close to the amount of calories I have as my daily goal...but quite often the second I finish eating I feel sick...sometimes just the thought of eating is making me feel sick to my stomach...I can feel really really hungry...my stomach can be growling...and then the second I eat I'm…
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July Vacation!
Anyone else going away on vacation in July? My husband and I didnt get to go on a real honeymoon after we got married...so we're going someplace with a beach mid-July...which means I need to be in shape and looking good again!! Anyone want to join me in this crusade?!
