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Breastfeeding mama's
Hey all! Getting back at it over here and wondering if any fellow breastfeeding mama's want to support each other. Had my 3rd baby 9 months ago and have tried weight watchers without success now am back to where I originally started right here at MFP!! Ready to lose the baby weight!!!!
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Heart Rate Monitor Advice please
I have been searching for an HRM, and want to know what everyone thinks, which is the best for its value? What are the pros and cons, which do I not buy? I have researched a little bit and have come up with the best option being the Polar FT7. All opinions wanted with use!!!
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runners...advice please
I am doing a 5k in a little over a month. I normally do a 5 min walk before I start my jog, which i am up to jogging a mile and a half without dying lol, I am wondering if I should stretch before running or not? I have researched and see very conflicting advice. When I got on the treadmill a 2 days ago, I stretched quickly…
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postpartum moms wanted!!!!
I'm 6 weeks post partum and finally have been released to exercise and really start a new fitness plan....mostly per myself! Any postpartum moms want to join??? I'm willing to support and need the support too! I have 20lbs to lose from the little one and an extra 30lbs for a healthy bmi. I'm ready and have started my…
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Attention 3rd shift nurses!!!!
I am having trouble keeping my hands out of the cookie jar at night....and the whole exercise problem, do you exercise before or after work? I find myself exhausted after, and afraid to exercise before! I have usually been a 1st shifter, and now my oldest daughter has entered kindergarten and I have a 7 wk old so nights is…
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3rd shifters....need some advice
I have just returned to work after having my second child. I have flexibility due to my profession as a RN, so I have decided to work nights from now on, and I absolutely love it, it works well with the my girls. But it hasn't worked out for my diet or for my exercise. I just can't seem to exercise before work for fear of…
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breastfeeding question
How do I add breasfeeding to my logging? I am exclusively breastfeeding now. Thank you!
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pregnancy and weight loss
I am looking for other mfp's that are in the same boat I am. Not quite down to where I wanted to be before pregnancy, but would like to stay afloat at the weight I am now. Due to being overweight I do not need to gain 25lbs only 10-15lb or so. If anyone is in the same boat please let me know!! I would love to support and…
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runners, advice please...
I have recently taken up the hobby of jogging, I absolutely love the feeling I get from it, so here goes the questions. How many miles do you start with? What speed do you usually keep during long runs? What are the best shoes to wear? I currently run about 2 miles a day, would 3 miles be too much for someone who just…
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starting the 4 week marker tomorrow
I am starting the 4 week marker tomorrow for working out 5x per week doing the elliptical machine for between 25-45 minutes. And guess what, I have not lost any weight in the past month, none. I have lost inches and am celebrating this, but why am I stuck? I have been on a 1200 calorie, initially eating back my exercise…
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I have to rant!!!
I'm having a pissy morning!! I have waited to weight myself since sunday, so somehow I thought I would be losing weight!! I have been exercising for 5 days a week for the last 2 weeks. I haven't exercised like that in YEARS!! Stepped on the scale...and I am 3lbs heavier!!!! WTH??? I know the whole thing about gaining…
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birth control advice...ladies please
I am wondering about the nuva ring. I have used it before, but have not used it while I was actively trying to lose weight. I am wondering if anyone has had trouble with it during the journey of weight loss etc. I am going back to it pretty soon and would like to be aware of what to expect when I use it again. The first…
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gardening advice please
broccoli...do you clip the leaves together? I am new at growing broccoli, bok choy, and cauliflower, heard that you need to clip the leaves together with clothes pin (something of that nature)?
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HELP!!....HRM advice
I am thinking of possibly buying an HRM, I have looked at consumer reports and the Timex Personal Trainer T5G971, and Omron HR - 100C were both recommended as best buys. Any opinions, or suggestions? I would like to see how accurate the machines are, so suggestions would help!
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uuhhhh....new food ideas please- clean/paleo diet
I have been trying to eat "clean"/ paleo diet for a while, initially starting out with south beach, it wasn't too hard to transition. I can honestly say..NOTHING sounds good to me anymore. I normally eat greek yogurt, all kinds of fruits and vegetables, chicken, steak, pork, eggs, all kinds of nuts. But nothing is sounding…
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scale obsession....
Does anyone have the issue of weighing themselves excessively. I didn't have a very good weekend (eating wise), of course I see an increase in the scale and I knew I would, but why I can't help myself I don't know. Does anyone have this problem? If so, what do you do to stop it or control yourself. I am not one of those…
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Firming a belly?
Wondering if anyone has tips on firming up a stomach, I have had a child so my belly has expanded and went back, there has been damage. I am wondering if there are certain exercises that will tone up my stomach, and the skin thing, due to pregnancy I have a little bit of loose skin, but I still have a ways to go with my…
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Has anyone tried herbalife????
So I'm thinking about trying this stuff, I actually got it from a friend. Unsure if there will be results or what not. I've never tried a shake deal so if anyone has any suggestions please inform. Thanks Ashley
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Should you reward with food???
I just received my acceptance letter into the RN program which I start in august and only have two more semesters and I'm finished YAY!!! I am going out to lunch with my family to my favorite restaurant...an indian place about a half hour away. We are going to a great buffet...probably extremely americanized but hey, I am…
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suggestions please....
I recently started the 30 day shred...or 30 day pain in my legs..I would rather be running. Anyhow, I have been under my calorie goal but am going over on my sugar and carbs. I recently weighed myself out of curiosity and have gained 3lbs in the last week. Could I be gaining muscle? I don't know what to do but am extremely…
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new to myfitness pal
Hello I am new and ready to lose the extra pounds that have clung because of nursing school. I have around 35-40lbs to lose, depending on how I look and feel at that point. I am really excited about tracking my fitness and weight goals. This will hopefully be the encouragement I need to stick with a healthier life style.
