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Running My First Half Marathon
MFP transformed my life! I was always unable to drop those stubborn 15 pounds. I started using MFP last April and I finally saw results!! I had no clue how many calories I was consuming! Fast forward to today. I feel the best I have ever felt. As a person who always suffered with self-esteem, I started to love myself. I…
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I want to celebrate my new success
Hey everyone :) Today marks my 420th day logging on MFP and this site has been the best thing to have every happened to me! 23 lbs lighter and packing on a lot more muscle than ever before, I can't imagine what life would be like if I didn't stumble upon this site! I still don't know how to react when people compliment me…
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Sexy, Strong, Confident Women who lift HEAVY
Hi guys. I would love to have some more friends (women) who lift heavy. I already have a lovely group of friends, but I feel I can gain a lot with more people who are where I am at and beyond (I would love the inspiration and advice). I do Strong Lifts 5x5 on Friday and Sunday at the gym usually followed by HIIT on the…
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30DS, Ripped in 30 OR 6 week 6-pack?
I've always been a HUGE Jillian fan, HUGE! I've done the Biggest Loser dvds in the past when I worked in Borders a couple of years ago (when there was a Borders!) because I got a discount. I'm sure I have these DVDs somewhere, but I want something new. More specifically, I want all Jillian all the time. I see posts here on…
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Women on Creatine
I apologize if this is redundant, I searched the board first and didn't really find anything. I have been doing the SL 5x5 program for about a month now. I started wondering about creatine as part of a pre workout. I'm also going to use vitamin B12 and regularly take calcium with d-3 since my doctor is always saying I'm…
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Aired: My Big Fat Revenge
I wanted to make sure I wasn't posting an already ongoing topic, and I see that there was one....but 2 weeks ago in anticipation of the show. So.....anyone catch it last night?
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Need Friends?
I've been working with this app for about a month now. I am so happy I've been seeing great results! I want friends who inspire and want to be inspired. Add me, add each other? Motivation works. My best friend and I get to keep tabs on each other, but I need more eyes :)
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Must Haves for at Home Fitness...
I love working out at home to be honest. I'm talking weight training equipment above all else BUT share your must haves whether it be DVDs, resistance bands, cardio machines...(I'm looking into buying the Bowflex dumbbells). Throw it all at me! I'd love ideas. edited for my horrible typos
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ATT: Women Who Lift; what's your number?
No, not a cheesy weird creep-o pick up line. I'm curious. I know that each person is different and there are numerous factors that play into how many calories you need to take in. I'm not asking so that I could apply someone else's caloric intake to myself, but I'm simply wondering what everyone is taking in. So women, all…
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Halloween costumes/Same outfits
I want you guys to participate so we can motivate each other. Anyone have their old Halloween costume lying around where you can try it on, snap a pic, and smile at the difference. Tag this for later and check :) Also just in general if you have pics of yourself wearing the same outfit before and after. Let's keep each…
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Upbeat friends with huge smiley faces :D
So I am always looking to add to my pool of friends. I have some AMAZING friends so far and they truly inspire me everyday to push through. I always try my best to keep in touch with everybody and will always be down for chit chat :) I am very active Monday-Friday and weekends I mostly come on to log because it's the only…
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WEIGHTS! So tell me yours on 30 DS
I have been so curious! What size weights do you guys use who do the shred?! I've been doing 8 lbs. For certain moves I think I should be going heavier...for some I think I couldn't do any more than 8. I'm always wondering the average weight of choice for the MFP world.
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100% TRADER JOE vegetarian "taco"
Okay so I just threw this together and LOVED it. If you are an avid Trader Joe's customer like me, getting this stuff will be no problem. Obviously you can do a variation with ingredients from other places, but I found this combination truly yummy. Shopping List Pizza Veggie Burgers (130 cals per patty) Whole Wheat Low…
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My WORST (very bad for me) Guilty food Pleasure
I must say, I LOVE fat on meat. Pork fat, beef fat, FAT!!! I absolutely love it. What better way to pack fat on your body than to literally eat fat? lol SUCKS. I control myself, and still manage to lose because I don't eat a lot of it all the time and would buy lean meat to avoid the issue. I know some people find this…
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Warning: Question for women!
***Not really a Q actually but too late to change :/ (edit) So, maybe I just need to talk about it! I am on "the pill" and I usually take it in the morning. I stayed at my boyfriend's last night and left for work early in the morning. It's a good hour and a half away. Tonight I am going to the Yankee game with my best…
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Just genetics or need more intensity and patience?
Sooooo...I haven't lost any weight in about 3 weeks, but I'm not here to obsess over that. There could be a multitude of reasons. I am just focusing on looking good. I have refused to let a scale set me off track. I refuse to give up. I am continuing with my eating habits. I am now doing 1450 (before exercise--I always eat…
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Greatest Compliment
Okay, so I got a ways through the thread about humiliating stories/comments. I feel like it broke my heart. I can't believe people could be so cruel. The only bright side is if you're able to use it as motivation (for yourself and not for them), you can show them! I think we need some nice stories. What is the…
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My nsv?
Well it's minor, but I wore a belly shirt (my main pic) on Friday for my friend's birthday. I always get so self conscious. I kept feeling like someone who shouldn't have been wearing that outfit. Usually when my friends take these random pictures I look at them and think I need to lose weight. My friend posted the…
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Calories to tone up real nice
I was pointed in the direction of this thread and it seems like it may be helpful. I've lost about 14 lbs and I'm interested in toning. For starters I'm doing a 30 day "squat challenge" and the 30 day shred. I walk 3-6 miles a day most days. I plan on upping my weight training once my body adjusts more. I was netting 1200,…
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AWWW PET NAMES!!!!
Anyone have any cute/silly/funny pet names for their significant other? Or they have one for you? Hey, could work with BFFs too!! After I see a couple I'll share mine :) )))
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30 Day Shred (but only on the weekdays!)
I am doing it :) I know there are other posts like this, but I didn't start on June 1st. The weekends are the only time I really get to spend time with my boyfriend in LI. I stay active but the way his room is set up, I have no space to workout. It's okay because I am also doing my 30 day squat challenge which is killing…
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I never felt like I deserved to post this (PICS).
Okay, I don't have one of those epic success stories, and I'm still working on building a stronger leaner body. I just thought that this would keep me on track. I'm down 13 pounds and putting on muscle now so I probably won't notice much else on the scale. The first 3 pics are from october-january. This was an "off season"…
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How little is too little? Calories
I'm netting 1200 with success. I always eat back my calories from exercise and by no means starve myself. On weekends I tend to go a little over and not over think it. It's worked. Now I want to push my toning into high gear. Up until now it's mostly been weight loss. My question....is netting 1200 too little to tone? I…
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So what makes this time different?
Is there one single, identifiable factor in your decision to lose weight? I'm sure this isn't the first attempt. Personally I had a birthmark on my back which I hated all of my life. I always felt so self-conscious. This year I spent over $2,000 for surgery to get rid of it forever. After removing the stitches and…
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RANT--My PROVOCATIVE pictures.
I just need to get this off my chest quickly. My boyfriend has a female friend whom I like. She is nice and has no other motives. Not like I have to worry with my boyfriend at all. He is seriously like the best guy in the world who I trust with all my heart and is all about me. We had a stupid argument because he was…
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ALMOND BUTTER...spread spread spread
Am I alone in saying it's incredibly delicious, and DANGEROUS :) lol yumyum Any other spread addictions? I'm big in Nutella, but on fruit only! Btw love almond butter in smoothies. Just a little I swear 0:)
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How am I supposed to log my calories for tonight?
My friend and I are going to Raymi in NYC, which is a Peruvian restaurant. I've never had Peruvian. It is a prix fixe menu and they don't list calories. I am also so unfamiliar with the food (description is barely helpful) that I don't know what to make of it. It's hard to even log something similar. Any ideas?
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I sprained my ankle yesterday cuz I'm clumsy!
So yesterday I was all ready to head to work and was super excited about the gym with my BFF after work. I was leaving my boyfriend's house and I took an awkward step off his....well step going into the den. I got x-rays and it's just a sprain. I have an air cast which I will be needing for four weeks. Yesterday I was bed…
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Sweet Or Salty?
When it comes to snacking and having a little treat now and again what is your choice? Sweet or salty? Or maybe sweet and salty? I've never been a fan of the combo, I must say!
