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What they don't tell you about losing weight
I thought since there are so many new members around, I would start this. I have seen similar threads before, and it's always nice to know you aren't alone in this. Things they don't tell you: 1) even when you get close to your goal weight, you will probably still feel like your old, overweight self a lot of the time. 2)…
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Advice needed- heavy lifting
hey all! I have been on this journey for 4 years now and just recently gained back 30 of the 80 lbs I've lost. I've been much on exercise and started running a few years ago. I've stopped running due to some arthritis issues and have been going to a CrossFit type gym. I currently go for an hour a day, 3 days a week and…
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Has anyone ever tried- XTFMAX??
Have any of you heard of or tried this program?? I ran across it while looking at P90XXTFMAX: Find Your Shape - Women's Complete Home Fitness I'm trying to find something I can do at home and i wasn't sure about it since I'd never heard of it before. Thanks!!!
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Chris Powell Bootcamp DVD??
Has anyone tried it?? Any thoughts on it? I tried Jillian Michaels last summer and she killed my knees........I saw Chris Powell's DVD today and was curious if anyone had tried it, I would love your review/feedback. Normally I just run for exercise, and that's been infrequent lately. Thanks!!
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Progress so far
Well lately I've been really down on myself. I have gained 7 pounds over a few months and no matter what I've done, I cannot manage to get it all off. So I started taking measurements again......and progress pics.....and my was I shocked! In 1 calendar year I've only lost 15 pounds but I've also lost 17 inches overall!!!…
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Slowly falling in to old habits
So I've been at this almost 3 years. 3 years and close to 80 lbs down (on a good day) lol. And I have been really proud of myself for sticking with it closely the last 10 months. I feel, though, that I'm slowly slipping back in to old habits. I feel like I can't do this any longer. And I feel like I'm only letting myself…
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Elimination diet??
I know this is intended to be a thread for those of us who are getting healthy but I have a question that is more on how to implement the elimination diet for my son .does anyone have any experience with a food elimination diet? If so, any input, help, or advice is needed. My son is sensitive to artificial food dyes, I am…
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In need of advice for a busy mom
Hello everyone. I've been around a while but have not posted here recently. I am needing a bit of guidance, because even though I've lost a lot of weight, I haven't exercised much while losing. Short history- after 2 yrs of losing by just diet changes, I started a running program last June. I fell in love with running, and…
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Frustrated.......need encouragement
Not sure if this is where I need to post or not. Sometimes I think there's not the right 'fit' for a post on any particular board........ I've been at this weit loss thing for almost 3 years. I've come a. VERY long way since then. I've had my struggles and my successes. People used to always ask me how I was doing it,…
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It's the little things..........
I don't post too many topics, when I do.......I do so hoping to make an impact on at least 1 person here. Because when I post, it's something that's important to me and I feel the desire to share.....it's never anything profound, in my eyes, but to someone else it may be just what they need. I have stumbled across so many…
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Need advice on electric ranges!! help please
We bought a new house last year, it is over 30 years old so some items we knew would need to be replaced and some things would need updated/repaired. We are slowly marking things off the list and the latest is a range. The one we have bakes so unevenly, I hate cooking/baking with it!! All the research we have done is…
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Movies
Anyone seen a good movie lately?? We saw Thor last weekend and plan to see Catching Fire sometime today........... Thor was awesome, better than the first, but I love all Avengers movies ????
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It's vanished
The motivation I've had since June had vanished. I'm still eating right. The exercise side of things?? It flew out the window with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis in my spine. I had to cut back and apparently my brain and body thought I meant QUIT. After a month of almost no running..........how DO I get that motivation…
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Osteoarthritis and weights/exercise
So I have a question. I started running in June, had lots of issues with what I thought was my hips. after expensive dr visits, X-rays, and MRI's the doctor concluded I have bad osteoarthritis in my lower back that was aggravated by the running. There's nothing that can be done to fix it. I have cut back with the cardio,…
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2 1/2 years, 67 pounds *progress pics*
It's been a struggle, and I haven't posted any progress pics lately, so I thought I would share my current progress. I currently have 22-ish more pounds to lose and some toning to do, but I am overall elated with my current progress! After 14 years of being obese, it sure is awesome to be fit! No, I'm not pregnant in this…
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Seriously???!!!!! *mini rant warning*
So I think........no.......I know........ Since I quit the shred and have just been running my belly is NOT getting flat anymore and my saddle bags are creeping back in. REALLY??!! Why can't the running help maintain what I started??!!! I am feeling down and defeated today. I'm feeling fat, ugly, frumpy, bloated, you name…
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**knock knock**
**creaks door open.........spies dust and cob webs ????................no lights on ????********* Where is everybody??? It's been dead here for over a day ???? is everyone alive??
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New NSV this week!
Ok my friends, this again has nothing to do with JM but I'm super excited! Most of you know I started running at the beginning of June and have been faithful since, now running 2.5 miles ALMOST every day. I've always had average blood pressure and above average resting heart rate except during my pregnancies where it was…
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Progress pics so far- SHARE!!!
I needed motivation this morning BIG TIME, so I decided to take pics to see if there was any noticeable changes in just 8 days. What do you think?! I've lost 1 lb (gained it retaining water WAITING on TOM to arrive, which is late!) and I've lost 5 inches so far. The 2nd pic is just where I started 2 years ago and a recent…
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Warm fuzzies
I just wanted to let you all know that I really appreciate all the support you each have given me the last few weeks. I know I've been a Debbie downer and a royal pain in the *kitten*. This long weekend I finally feel like myself again and back on track. Had a great run today and been very positive. The school yr is always…
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My first 5k!!
NEVER in my life thought i would say this but: In 2 weeks hubby and I are doing our first 5k!!! Little worried because we are only at 2 miles/day currently. Guess we need to get our butts in gear!!!!! We are running it with several of his friends from work ???? nervous but super excited!!! Ok, gotta start training! Wish me…
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Thoughts
Since I've abandoned JM for running (had to pick 1 and JM is something I can always go back to) due to work and time and life........can I still hang with you all and chat?? I do moderate this board but I'm technically not shredding ATM.......... Also I may come and go for a bit....... Got some bad news today and its been…
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New to fitbit flex, help needed!
I bought a fitbit flex today and I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed trying to figure it all out. If you have one, when do you sync with your app or does it automatically sync during the day? When I run, do I log it here on MFP and then the fitbit will adjust it later?? Please give any helpful info/input that you can. Thanks!!!
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post BEFORE pics here!!
Thought it may be fun to post our before pictures here!!! Btw I HATE these pics!! Hubby took them right after we got up yesterday. Didn't even tell me I was slouching!!! Here is mine with measurements: CW: 175.4 Waist: 38" Hips: 42" Thigh: 23" (each) Upper arms: 13"
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Motivation....... Funny
So I was searching exercise motivational quotes last night and came across my NEW favorite, it had me giggling for hours. I do have to admit, though, it is sorta true for me :laugh:
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Revised plan..... Take THREE
So, hubby is determined to get in shape. LOL glad he started with me!! We are going to do m-f the 30 day shred, starting all over again at level 1. We have been so lax lately we decided to start over. And we are running MWF and both sat and sun. So far so good.....
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Bummed with myself
First of all, I'm gaining. Idk how, but I am. Second, I'm bummed that I can't keep up the workouts like I want. I REALLY was looking forward to doing RIPPED twice a week along with 30ds and running. Since its right after school it would be perfect. But I don't think I have the motivation to actually commit 6 weeks to it!!!…
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TDEE help please
I started eating at my TDEE minus 20% 6 weeks ago, I lost almost 4 lbs in no time, then I gained 3 back the last 2 weeks. I increased my exercise, so I changed my TDEE. It feels like ALOT of calories, though!! Can someone please tell me if I'm eating at the correct TDEE?? (I've been back to work for 2 weeks and haven't…
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Yet another NSV :-)
So it's my NSV yesterday........... I was shocked to have another today. Hubby and I have been working around the house and in the yard ALOT the last 3 weeks. We usually go do errands, play, watch tv, etc. so tonight, after a weekend of him fixing a car, us mowing the lawn, replacing our mailbox (digging, cement,…
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HUGE NSV this week!!
I've been feeling down in the dumps since I went back to work last week and then kids coming back to school this past week. I have cut my exercise in HALF and have been eating very poorly since I'm a stress/emotional eater. Most coworkers I haven't seen since school let out in may, and all have been around since my journey…
