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Body Media For sale
Hey guys! I have a body media band that I got a couple years ago for Christmas. It works great, but I'm more into running now than I was back then, and I'd like to get something more geared towards that. It's nothing fancy and doesn't have all the bells and whistles but I'm wondering if anyone is interested in it. I was…
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Cardio ideas for a broken ankle
Hi everyone! It's been awhile since I've been on the forums, but I shattered my ankle during the Warrior Dash at the beginning of this month and 2 surgeries, 2 plates and 13 screws later, I'm stuck here in a splint waiting to get a cast. I know that I have a long haul ahead of me. Before the accident, my exercise routine…
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Frustrated with run time- would love some advice!
I've been "running" or maybe wogging ;) for the last two years with about a 6 month period where I had a shattered ankle and was obviously doing nothing. I started out with the C25K and before my accident, I had accomplished a 5K in about 35 minutes time. Not a great time, but not bad for a starter. Since I've been running…
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Quinoa anyone?
So before I knew what quinoa was, I saw recipes for it all the time. Now that I found out what it was, found a place that carries it, I can't seem to find recipes anywhere. If you have a good quinoa recipe, would you mind sharing it with me:) Thanks!
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Food suggestions
I've been having trouble staying under my sugar goals. I'm not sure what to incorporate into my diet I think which is why this is getting harder. I'm a person who needs variety and there are only so many days in a row I can eat steamed broccoli. I love these foods, but I need some suggestions for meals and/or snacks. I am…
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Sunday Totals
Ok ladies! My week wasn't very good. I don't know why I couldn't resist the sugar urge, but I couldn't. I'm going to be better this week. Here are my totals for the day. Calories: 1402 Protein: 34 Sugar: 26 Fiber: 13 Sodium:1381 Carbs: 234 (-79) Yikes! I did zumba today. I was supposed to run, but my legs are killing me…
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Friday Totals
Ok, well I've decided that I'm allowing myself 2 servings of fruit a day. I find that I'm replacing my healthy fruit with unhealthy junk which contains a lot of sodium. It's not healthy. This challenge has really opened my eyes to what is in foods. It's a good thing. I didn't lose any weight this week and so I'm a little…
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Playlist swap
I'm looking for some new tunes to add to my playlist. I figured there are usually many people looking for additions SO add your top 5 songs you like running or working out to. Here are mine: 1. Pumped Up Kicks- Foster the People 2. Turn Around- Flo Rida 3. You make me feel- Cobra Starship 4. Meet me Halfway- Blackeyed Peas…
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Question for Runners (especially those who run in the cold)
Last winter, I completed the C25K with the intent of running a couple 5K's in the spring-summer. However, my running buddy had hip problems, and so i didn't complete any. :( I want to get back into running, and it will take some time to get back to where I was. Last year I did my training on the treadmill and it was so…
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At a standstill and need suggestions!
I've been on this journey for almost a year and a half. In my first 9 months, I was very up and down but managed to lose 11 pounds and gain 7 of them back. Fast forward to October, when I finally had a change. I started doing things right, but not without some trials. First let me say, that back in October, I was 53% body…
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Thyroid question!!
So I've posted before on the forums about working by butt of 6-7 days a week, eating my calories as I need to and only seeing the scale move like .2. I measured myself and there was a little loss in inches, but not a ton. I started in October with a 53%body fat and as of yesterday am down to a 41% body fat. So either my…
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Can not figure it out! Suggestions welcome!
Ok MFP pals. Here's the scoop. I have been working out and staying within my calorie goals religiously since the beginning of December. I'm 193.7 pounds and I'm 5'4. I eat back about1/2-3/4 of my exercise calories every day. I KNOW I go over on my sodium a lot, but I've only lost 3 pounds since the beginning of December.…
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Can't figure out the problem. Suggestions please!
So I've been on here for over a year, and began changing things slowly, but surely. I finally have gotten to the point these last 3 weeks to make sure I'm honest about logging everything, exercising daily and staying within my calories. Last year I lost 11 pounds and wasn't doing this well. I gained all but 4 back…
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Jenni-O Turkey Burgers
Just discovered these. I know the Biggest Loser advertises Jenni-O all the time, and I could never find the products. I looked at Walmart today, and they totally have them! They are DELICIOUS and only 160 calories. Very easy to make. Cook them in a skillet- 7 minutes on each side. I put them on an Earthgrain 100 calorie…
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Weird question. Don't know if there's an answer!
So... I'm in the group Scranton to NY with love. Our goal is to go 120 miles by valentine's day through any form of exercise we'd like. 2 of my exercises a week are taking a Zumba class. You think there is a way to convert the time I spent dancing in an hour long class into miles. Bahahaha! I think I'm a dork! You don't…
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Bodymedia vs. Polar
So I'm looking to getting an HRM with our tax return when it comes, and the majority of people on the site use the Polar brands, but I've heard about Bodymedia which also has me interested with the features you can use when plugging it into the computer. Bodymedia just has amazing features and I'm not sure which one would…
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Calling all successful MFPers!!
Since the new year is about to begin, I've done a lot of thinking about where I was last year at this time. Unfortunately, I was about where I am today, a year later. I have, however, learned a lot about nutrition, exercise, and being healthy over the last year. Now all I have to do is make things happen. What I want to…
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Aha moment?
Well I was at the gym today. Nothing new, except as I was getting ready to leave, I ran into an old friend/aquaintence who stopped me and said,"Mandi, because of you I ran a 5k, lost 50 pounds and got into shape". My jaw just dropped and I said. Um, how the heck did I do that. Apparently once upon a time, I wrote a…
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Strength training and weight gain
Within the last month, I've started incorporating 2 days of strength training into my weekly routine. I try to do cardio 3-4 times a week as well. During the week I am pretty faithful about logging all my food and exercise and staying within my calories. I eat most of my exercise calories back and if I don't, I make it up…
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In need of a little encouragement today
I've been on MFP for close to 11 months now. I lost 11 lbs and then gained almost all of it back throughout the course of my busy summer. On weeks that I eat well, I don't exercise much. On the weeks that I exercise faithfully, I'm not great about eating. Within the past few weeks, I've decided to trick my mind by joining…
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MFP vs Personal trainer
So I just joined a gym and have had a couple complimentary personal training sessions to go along with my membership. I've been talking to my trainer about my habits and what I've been doing and he had asked me how many calories I was consuming. I told him about MFP and that their goal for me was 1460 calories per day. His…
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Working from home
Ok everyone...I know this is not about my weight, but I've grown to love this community and feel as though I can ask this question even though it isnot on the topic of weight loss. I'm stressed about about work and money and being able to make it in this economy. Does anyone know of any legitimite places to look for…
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Needing some major changes in my life. Help please!
So, I've been on this roller coaster of a healthier lifestyle for many years now. For the last 5 years I've relatively stayed the within 5-7 pounds of 195 pounds. I've tried Weight Watchers and just plain old counting calories and exercise, but for some reason, I have such a hard time sticking with something for longer…
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strength training exercises
I'm working on this program that requires me to do strength training once a week. I'm very unfamiliar with it as i typically do cardio. What are your favorite strength training exercises that I can do in 30 minutes or less??
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Crockpot Mexican Chicken
So I got this recipe from my sister-in-law and it was AMAZING!!!!! 4 boneless chicken breasts (the recipe makes enough juice though you could add a few more) 1 cup of salsa 1 packet of taco seasoning 1 can of cheddar cheese soup (it's been done with both cream of chicken and cream of mushroom...all taste great) Put it in…
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Not a happy camper!
I'm not entirely thrilled! I started a new exercise routine this week to begin training for a 5K and I've been exercising like mad this entire week. I'm just coming off a month and a half where I hardly exercised or logged at all and have managed to maintain my weight. So this week, I've worked my tail off burning calories…
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Running question
I'm starting a new exercise plan that is training me to first run a 5K then a 10K and eventually a half marathon. It tells me to run a hard mile and an easy mile. I'm new to this running thing and have not a clue what that means? Anybody have any ideas?!
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Focusing on Me!!
Hi everyone! I'm Mandi from Iowa. I'm a 24 year old mother and wife of 3! I teach preschool and find that my life is very chaotic. However, it is time to put me first for a change! I'm here to make a lifelong change. I can't wait to read your inspiring stories and to make my life a whole lot better! Good luck on your…
