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Before & During
I have lost 106 pounds here is my progress pic. 94 more pounds to goal ok I give up I have read the tutorial twice and tried 8 different ways and cant get the pic on here so... It is my profile pic. Sorry :)
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March challenge question
I will be newly preop (my gastric bypass is feb 28) BUT how do you set a goal after surgery. Does your bosy just lose how its going to lose or can you help it along? I never thought about achieving goals before I thought it just did what it wanted
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How low will the MFP calorie goal go?
When I started I was at a 1820 calories goal per day I have since lost 47 pounds and my MFP calcualted I should eat 154o I currently weigh 286 pounds I Have a LONG LONG way to my goal. how low will it put my calories because even at 186 pounds 1500 doesnt sounds like too many calories
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Slimmies
Has anyone ever tried these? I am not into quick fixes but I am into chocolate! What is glucomannan
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How do YOU beat stress eating?
I am struggling with stress eating. When I am having a stressful day at work I used to use food to calm my nerves. I am finding it hard to find a replacement. Yesterday for example was an extremely stressful day at work. Nothing was satifying the food cravings. I finally broke down and ate some chocolate and felt much…
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Not a complete success yet but CLOSER
33 pounds gone = only 10% of my weight The before pictures were taken 40 days ago. It hasn't been easy but it is worth it! http://i885.photobucket.com/albums/ac60/juldga/wl/compare2.jpg
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plantar fasciitis and another foot question
I had plantar fasciitis so bad - NOthing helped it and I could barely walk all day. Well I sucked it up and 3 days after going to the gym I had no more pain. I was just doing the elliptical for 30 minutes. Well after 2 weeks I decided I wanted to do more than just the elliptical. I have been doing both the elliptical and…
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How "hard" should I workout
When I work out does it make a huge difference if I keep my Heart rate close to the max the whole time. Example - when I am on the elliptical I can push myself and keep my Heart rate near 170 the whole time, but does it make a huge difference if I do that. If I stay around 160 I am not near as tired. I can go longer, but I…
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Workout DVDs advice & kettlebells
I want a DVD to do at home HOWEVER I have tried many and I cant get the dancy movements down and get frustrated. I am looking more for a good video that is weights specifically kettlebells. Does anyone have any recommendations. Something with out moves needing coordination. Yes I am one of those people who cant pat their…
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Does anyone have any idea about my heart rate monitor
I bought a Polar Ft4 HRM. I am 28, 311 lbs, resting heart rate of 72... The heart rate monitor fits well, doesnt slip, and measures my heart rate the whole work out (it displays on the gym machine) the zones my hrm says are my target zones are 125-160 My actual heart rate the whole time on the machine is 165 - 180 My…
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weight loss blogs
Does anyone else have a blog on a seperate site documenting their progress? Mine is http://thistimeitsforreal.wordpress.com/
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Do you eat post workout
After workouts im so hungry but its bedtime. Should i eat or not. If yes whats a good post workout snack
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Soup recipes?
Does anyone have any low cal low sodium soup recipes?
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MFP calories burned vs machine display
There is a HUGE difference in the calories when I enter my exercise into MFP. 30 minutes on the elliptical MFP says is 658 calories. The elliptical itself (after I enter my weight) says 170. Why is there that huge of a discrepency and which should I believe?
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Tell me about vitamins
I am pretty sure I dont get enough from my food choices. I currently just take a one a day multi vitamin. I hear people talk about all kinds. What do I really need (except calcium because I know I need that and I am going to get some) Fish oil, b vitmains, vitamin packs instead of multi???
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Question for people who already lost 100 or more pounds.
I see pictures people post when they lose 100 pounds and more. I see girls posing in bikins and people with FLAT tummies. Is it possible to have a flat(ish) tummy after losing 100 lbs?
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Ironic Internet Ads
When I was pregnant I was on a message board, and you know all prrgnant women are worried about looking fat. Well the ads on there were all about weight loss and nice skinny women. Now here I just saw an ad that said BIGGGER IS BETTER. I thought that was so funny!
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does anyone use bodybugg or something like it?
I am trying to decide between a go wear fit and a HRM. If you use a bodybugg, GWF, or something like it how obvious is it that it is on? I work in a professional office (IE dressed up) and I didnt know how "bad" it looks
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heart rate monitors
Are they worth it? What do you recommend? I think it might help keep me motivated
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Looking for friends to lose weight with
My name is Julia. I lost weight in 2009 but gained it all back when I got pregnant. I am on a mission to lose it all again. I used to do spark people but wanted to try something new. I have over 150 pounds to lose... Friend me if you'd like. I like watching others progress along with mine
