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Alcohol + Exercise?
Does anyone know if this is harmful? Say you have had a couple, and then you (hypothetically, of course) start dancing like a freak so hard that you work up a sweat and you find yourself in your target HR zone for 10-15-20 minutes or so. :blushing: What happens to your body? Do you still get the same benefits of the…
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*#!
...this is my new version of the word FAT. I am trying to accept that word, but it's difficult, as it generally is only used to make someone feel ashamed or disgusting. Right now, at this very moment and this point in time, I am trying to work on *#! acceptance. I am trying to love myself and accept myself, not DESPITE my…
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Cappucino?
Well, I don't know if anyone has heard of Kum&Go gas station, but they have the greatest cappucinos where I live. I used to drink a couple a day - but then I got on this kick where I decided to quit all of my addictions. I'm happy to say that I can now enjoy the occasional cappucino without going crazy with it. So I want…
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Progress chart?
I noticed some people had posted progress charts with how many pounds they had lost and cute little markers. How does a person make or find one of those? I've looked all over this site, so unless I'm not looking in the right places....
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Carbs
So I am -49 on my carbs for the day, and I still have 200+ calories left. Is there some good type of exercise to burn those extra carbs? And what is going to happen to my body if I don't find a way to burn those off? The carbs are from fruits and raisins and good types of foods. What are some foods I can eat to reach my…
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Avatars
I'm curious about where everyone is getting the avatars they use - they look animated and are of bodies. Some are how big they were, and how big they are now, or want to be. Is there a website? How can a person create one?
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Detoxing after sugar binge?
Well, I posted already about this in "anyone who needs to lose 50 pounds", but I will repost as this question: What is the best way to detox after two days of bingeing on sugar? I have a sugar headache right now, and had one all day yesterday, as well. Obviously I need to drink LOTS of water. I am concerned about diabetes,…
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Anyone a zillionare?
I was thinking the other day how FUN it would be if we could start our own weight-loss summer camp. There could be all kinds of activities, yoga, exercising classes, jazzercise, rafting, volleyball, baseball, hiking, swimming, tennis, go karts, and FUNFUNFUN! Everyone on MFP would be invited to help plan and create the…
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What the...?
Here is what I have eaten since 3:30AM (I had to get up early for work.) 1 bowl of oatmeal 1 orange I had a piece of wheat toast w/1Tbsp. peanut butter @ appx. 8AM I then had 1 cup of raisin bran with 1/2 cup of milk @appx. 9AM That is almost all of my calories for the day, and I have been drinking a lot of water. Why,…
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Yesterday's Revelation
First I should say that I enjoy walking. Thoroughly. I love to walk, and I can walk for hours and not get tired, out of breath, or too sweaty. (How GREAT is that?! :happy: ) Yesterday I was at the park walking, and it was a beautiful day. I was really enjoying myself, and GOD I felt great! I had already been walking about…
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Banks?
I am still new to these boards, and I have noticed a lot of people coming to you for advice. I've read some of your posts, and you really seem to know what you are talking about! Did you start the site? Are you a doctor? I'm just curious. Also, I was reading a post a little earlier that quoted something you said about week…
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When you feel "fat"...
I am feeling very gross and "FAT" today. You know that term encompasses way more than our bodies? Anytime a woman is feeling down, depressed, angry, or even bored - she starts feeling FAT. I feel that way today, and I don't know why! I'm in a good mood, it's been a great day - I think I'm just insecure today. I wish I knew…
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Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Has anyone heard of this? Maybe not, but I bet almost everyone of us goes through it. Body dissatisfaction. We know that the way we feel about ourselves is largely influenced about how we feel about our bodies. If we perceive any flaws in our body, we believe we are flawed overall. These are some excerpts taken from an…
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Question!!!
Okay, so I went on a binge today and ate all of my calories plus 300+ more all at one time! I'm not going to be able really get out an exercise until after 9pm tonight (that's 8 hours from now!) Did I blow it? I'm at work right now, and I've been standing and trying to walk around as much as possible, but I need to burn…
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Just wondering...
When you eat your total calorie allotment for one day, does it still work for you if you exercise afterward? Say you eat all of your calories and don't really exercise at all that day, then at the end of the night you go for a nice long walk. Does your body have time to store a lot of fat? I guess I would like to know how…
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A bunch of questions...
Is it better to eat breakfast before you exercise in the morning, or after? How long should you wait? What is a good way to use dumbells for the underside of your arm? I use 10lb, and the top of my arm is way muscular but the bottom is not. :huh: Every little bit counts, right? Say you are supposed to be working out 30…
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Struggling with motivation!
I think now that the weather is improving and I'm working on other areas in my life, things might change. For now, however, I'm finding it VERY HARD to want to get up and move my body. I have been an emotional eater for so long that it's second nature and I'm not sure how to break the cycle. Yesterday I had a bad day and I…
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Finding myself and my waist.
Hi! My name is Amy. I have been a member on this site for a little while, but never posted a topic. I have read through some of the messages others of you have left, and you all seem so positive and upbeat! It's very motivating! I was doing really well for awhile - going to the gym 6 times a week and tracking everything I…
