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Your Zumba experience
I was just wondering if others in this group are doing Zumba (either the class or the DVDs). I've just started the DVDs and have done the 20 minute Zumba Express each day. Just wondering if you feel like it's been a good enough workout and have any of you noticed a difference in your figure yet?
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Realistic loss per month?
So, for those of us who started with at least 100 lbs to lose or more, what do you think is a realistic weight loss goal for the first month? To give you a bit more info, I'm not doing anything drastic, just getting started. I'm doing 20 minutes of Zumba a day and planning to increase or change the workout each week. As…
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Sabotage
How do you handle it when you're just getting started and friends or relatives want to get together for lunch/dinner/drinks? This time of year, counting calories can seem like a joke to some people apparently. I get a lot of, "Are you sure you're counting calories today??? This beer sure tastes good." And, "Well, if you're…
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Returning to MFP, Looking for Challenges
Hi everyone. I'm not exactly new to MFP, but I'm back to make a go of it again. A year or so ago I used MFP and lost about 20 lbs. I kept it off for a long time, but it's creeping back on now. In truth, I shouldn't have stopped after only 20 lbs, but I let myself off the hook with the "I don't have time" excuse. Anyway,…
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CLOSED - Summer Biggest Loser Challenge (With Eliminations)
Okay, friends, here is the line up with your starting weights: MightyMae1, 278.4 throttlboy, 362 NurseLocke, 208 Meggie_pooh, 212 hmiller2011, 190 sreimer07, 244 nisijam5, 178 teanabean, 229 MsChelsea1, 151 tonya_mabe, 217 twooliver, 208.7 lacefacebug, 156 Christieherron, 248 yankeefamily05, 229.8 mzmags, 200…
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People don't really eat like that...
So, I've been looking around at people's open food diaries, particularly people who have posted in the "Success" threads and seen great progress. Most of the diaries I've looked at are pretty empty...a lot of chicken (yuck) and vitamins, a few protein shakes and egg whites (yuck). I'm not knocking anyone because I'm…
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Gen X-ers, what song gets you going for workout?
I like fast paced party music from the late 80s & all through the 90s. (Ex: "Bust a Move", "Fight for Your Right to Party", "Jump Around".) I need some new songs on my iPod. Suggestions?
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Summer Biggest Loser Challenge (With Eliminations)
I'm starting a new BL Challenge since the May and June groups were so inspiring to me. The first 20 people who post their weight here are in the challenge. (EX: Count me in! CW=278.4.) Every Sunday we'll post our weights and the 2 people who have lost the lowest percentage will be eliminated. Since the challenge will last…
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Low Sugar Popcicles - Greek Yogurt & Berries
I admit it: I have a sweet tooth like mad. I can't help myself. But, recently I was told that I am dangerously close to developing diabetes and I have vowed to find a way to satisfy my sweet tooth while losing weight and eating less sugar. Today I made this recipe. It made about 16 popcicles in my little kid sized jello…
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Workout or take it easy when congested?
I have had a lot of sinus & chest congestion the last few days, but it's the first days of my summer vacation and I vowed to get off my butt this summer and change my habits. So, my question is simple: Should I give myself a break because I'm sick, or suck it up and follow through on my workout?
