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Getting back at it! Join me!
I've gained back the weight :( . About 3 years ago I lost 30 pounds and managed to keep it off for 2, but in the last year or so my weight has slowly crept back up to my original start weight. I'm so disappointed in myself for letting this happen, but I'm just going to get back at it and lose it again. I'm looking for…
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Hate to say this, but...
I've gained back the weight :( . About 3 years ago I lost 30 pounds and managed to keep it off for 2, but in the last year or so my weight has slowly crept back up to my original start weight. I'm so disappointed in myself for letting this happen, but I'm just going to get back at it and lose it again. I'm looking for…
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Losing the weight again!
Hi everyone! My name is Michelle and I'm a 21 year old college student, 5'6" and currently 157 pounds. Two and a half years ago, I used my fitness pal to lose nearly 30 pounds that I gained my first semester of college (I know, way more than the freshman 15!) and since then my weight has slowly been creeping back up. Right…
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Attack of the Newbies
DISCLAIMER: I am not knocking anyone who is new to MFP nor do I think I am any better because I've been a member longer! I am NOT suggesting new members stop posting on forums either. RANT: Doesn't it annoy anyone else when new members (around 3 months or less) get on the forums and start basically heckling people, telling…
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Parents and feeding your kids healthy
I'm pretty far off from having kids, but I work at a place that rhymes with Small*Fart and I hate to see parents walking around with small children, their carts loaded up with JUNK (soda,chips,candy,frozen dinners) and not a single fresh food item in sight. I feel bad for the kids because it is setting them up for disaster…
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8 Vegetarian Options with more Protein than a burger
I can across this article on Yahoo and it really surprised me to see some of the vegetables that have more protein than meat! *Keep in mind that this is measured in grams of protein per calorie.* http://shine.yahoo.com/event/green/8-veggies-nuts-and-grains-with-more-protein-than-a-burger-2596005/#photoViewer=8
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If you've had a boob job...
I posted this to Chit-chat, but it kind of got bogged down with all the games...I know this subject doesn't really belong under General, but it kind of does because my girls have all but disappeared since I've lost weight. So I want to know everything! Why did you get it? How much did it cost? Did you finance it or pay out…
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If you've had a boob job...
I want to know everything! Why did you get it? How much did it cost? Did you finance it or pay out of pocket? Did you get silicone or saline? round or teardrop? smooth or textured? Are yours under the muscle or above? What size were you before and what size are you now? Do you wish you had gone bigger? Where was your…
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harmful? negative self-talk keeps me going
When exercising or thinking about what I'm going to eat, negative self-talk keeps me working out harder or longer and keepps me from eating a second helping/extra snack etc. Can this be harmful to me? It's working to make me be stricter with my self in eating and exercise, but I don't want to develop anorexic/bulimic style…
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anyone eat like crap but feel great?
With finals week approaching, I have tons of homework and assignments due, which means that my procrastination gene is kicking in right about now. I stay up way past when I usually do in order to finish work and sometimes I end up reaching for the nearest snacks available, healthy or not. For example, last night I really…
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I'm pissed! Polar f***** me over!
I wanted to be able to use a heart rate monitor to get a better reading for my workouts, so I shelled out big bucks for a quality Polar FT7, however, no one told me that I would have to buy the "communication" base thing in order to see my workouts! Why should I have to buy another item to be able to fully use a very…
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For anyone who is wondering "What should my goal weight be?"
I know that a lot of people on here are just taking a guess at what their ending goal weight should be. Many people shoot for their high school weight or their pre-pregnancy weight, but this may not be a realistic goal in terms of lean body mass and your body fat percentage. I think I have found an accurate way for many of…
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polar hrm: does gender matter?
I was looking at buying a polar htm and I noticed that they are labeled male and female. Can I buy a male one? I like the colors better :) or is it important that I buy a female one?
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Half way there! (w/ pics)
Hi everyone! So I'm halfway to my goal weight and it's been about three months since I started my journey. Not only have I lost weight, but I've had a couple of non-scale victories. First, my goal all along has been to look and feel better, especially for the summer and swimsuit season. CHECK! Second, my super-small friend…
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Not new, but looking for friends =)
I've been on mfp since the beginning of the year and I've seen great results so far! I've lost about half of the weight I want to and more than 9 inches so far. I'm looking for a few more friends to help keep me motivated to the end of my goal and through maintenance. I'd love to hear about your journey and help keep you…
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MyPyramid Food Guidelines
Lately I've noticed that when I have extra calories left over at the end of the day, I tend to use them to give myself a treat like a small bowl of ice cream or half a candy bar...only this happens almost every night. I found that I was using a good chunk of my calories on sweets and "extras". I haven't lost any weight in…
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NSV--I can't BELIEVE it!
Just took my measurements after about 2 1/2 weeks. The first time I took them after my initial measurements, I had gained about a half inch all over, but this time I've lost 9 1/2 (that's right-NINE AND A HALF) inches all over! I can't believe it and I'm so glad that my hard work is paying off physically on my body as well…
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Hip pain, any suggestions?
The next day after a tough cardio workout, I get a dull, aching pain in my hips. It's not a serious pain, but OTC painkillers don't help and it prevents me from giving it my all on my next day's workout. Does anyone have suggestions on how to make this pain go away? Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
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My first NSV
So today I was pretty tired from staying up late last night to finish a paper. I dragged myself through a full day of classes and when I got home, I had to make myself put on some workout clothes so I would go to the gym. I pulled out a new pair of running shorts I had bought on sale and what do you know?! My usual size of…
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any cosmetologists?
I'm thinking about going into the field and was just wondering what you think about your job. What's the best/worst parts?
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how do you know.. ?
How can you tell what your frame size is? I'm 5'6" and I have always considered myself to be medium framed, but after taking my measurements, I'm thinking I might be large framed because I can't see losing any inches off of my hips or bust (ribcage). Is there a simple way to tell?
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work as exercise?
I am in college and only work the weekends as a cashier at a grocery store. I realize this isn't strenuous exercise, but I am tired at the end of the day. I'm on my feet for 8 hours a day, either checking out groceries, stocking shelves, etc.... How should I log this, or should I log it at all?
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So Frustrated
How come my roommate who eats twice as much and works out half as hard as I do has lost nearly 4 (that's right, I said FOUR) times as much weight as I have? Granted, she's slightly bigger than me, but this still makes noooooooo sense to me.
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do something you love or something you're good at?
Is it more important to do something you love or something you're good at? More important to make money or want to go to work everyday? Does anyone have a job that they hated and took a chance to work at a job they love?
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how do you make up for a "bad" day?
Had a setback as I would call it. After shopping all day, we hit the buffet, a little too hard. How do you make up for eating bad the day before?
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Girl who hates to go lift with the guys!
Are there any other girls out there who hate to go to the "big guys" section of the gym? I feel so self-conscience because I feel like I don't really know what I'm doing and I'm afraid I'll do something wrong on one of the machines...eeek!
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Special K Protein Shakes
I just bought some of the chocolate shakes, but I'm kind of confused about how they are suppposed to be consumed. Are they supposed to be a meal replacement or more of a" snack" to tide you over so you're not starving til your next meal?
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Sweets!!!
I want dessert all the time! I live in a dorm so when I go to the cafeteria, I have to walk past the dessert spread of cakes, cookies, ice cream, etc. How do I resist the temptation to just pick up a brownie? I have the same problem with the soda machine being right next to the water dispenser. Does anyone have a good tip…
