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Keto/Low Carb friends
Hi all, I've not been a "regular" here for a while but I'm back :) From about 2014-2016, I lost a total of 75lbs and have been able to maintain (mostly) that loss give or take 5-10lbs fluctuation. MFP along with exercise and eating right, helped me tremendously on that journey. For the past year or so I've been SLACKING,…
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2nd place in a weight loss challenge at work!! (pics)
12 weeks ago I signed up for a weight loss challenge at work. Yesterday I was awarded 2nd place after losing 25.2 lbs!! I still have a long way to go but I thought I'd share! Thank you MFP friends for all the support!!
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NSV!!
Yesterday morning, I ran 2 miles without stopping!! I know this may seem like a small distance BUT it is HUGE for me!! Keep in mind that I am 225 lbs and still have about 65 more lbs to lose, but I DID it!! Yay!!!! :glasses: If I can do it, anyone can do it!
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Did you ever think you could actually reach your goal??
I mean, I am basically talking about those who needed to lose 30 lbs or more. When you first started your journey, did you ever think you'd be posting "success stories" or posting pictures of the new you? I have about 70 more lbs to lose and although I am still going strong, it seems like such an unattainable goal! I guess…
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Will somone PLEASE explain to me...
Why I have been consistently losing 2 to 3 lbs a week for the past 5 weeks but this week I GAINED???:sad: I have been doing pretty much the same thing every day! It was TOM LAST week and I still lost 3 lbs but gained 2 of those back this week. I now have this irrational fear that the scale will NEVER move downward again…
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Can someone please help me figure out my TDEE
Even with the online calculators, I am so confused because it just seems like a ton of calories to eat a day and I don't want to mess up!! I am 34, 5'7, current weight is 238. I have a desk job that I am at for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, I walk at a fast pace for 30-35 mins for exercise 4 days a week and I do zumba for…
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"Mommy" tummy transformations
Hi all, I started (again) after losing 30lbs 3years ago and gaining it ALL back! I've been back for about 4 weeks and have lost about 12lbs so far! I feel great, my clothes are fitting better, in fact, I already notice weight loss in my face/neck/hips BUT my tummy is SO BIG!!! I know it will be the hardest thing for me to…
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Teeny Tiny NSV
I've been at this (for the second time around) for about 3 weeks and am down 10lbs so far! Today, at work, they are having a cookout for the employees and I am sure there will be hamburgers/hot dogs/chips and soda and more! Before, I would make an "exception" and have some junk food, thinking I'd work it off later (and…
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When should I start weight training??
Hi all and thank you in advance for the responses! I am 34, mother of 2, 5'7 with 85 lbs to lose!! I do at least 30 mins of cardio 6/7 days a week. So far, since I started on May 9th 2014, I am losing about 2lbs a week. I was wondering when I should start weight training? If I start now, will I build muscle over the fat I…
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Will this be enough??
Santa brought me a barbell (5lbs) with 2 5lb weights and 4 10lb weights for a total of 55lbs. I am financially unable to get a gym membership at the moment but I attend a zumba class once a week. I am worried that the combination of the weight lifting and zumba won't be enough and I am totally lost on how much and how…
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Stomach Exercises to Do at Your Desk
**If you are like me, and sit on your *kitten* all day in an office enviroment, these may be helpful :happy: There are many benefits of the abdominal exercises. The exercises will help to trim the waistline. Along with trimming the waistline, it will also help to maintain the health of the organs in the core region. The…
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Is there hope for my rear end!
Hi all. I am a 33 year old mom of 2. I have started this journey for the second time and really want to stick to it! I grew up athletic and in shape UNTIL I got a desk job 12 years (and two kids) ago. It's so hard not to get discouraged and want to give up. I love seeing result/success pics and I feel like I have a little…
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Kettlebells?
Any success with just kettlebells and cardio? I will be starting a kettlebell routine soon and just curious. Thanks!!!
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HRM not accurate??
I have a My Mio HRM bought at Academy (not the most expensive but def not the least expensive) and every time I log an excercise on here OR work on a machine at the gym, my HRM is at least 200 calories burnt OVER what this site says or what the machine at the gym says. I'm so confused as to which one is accurate! I am…
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Low Carb-ers, please add me!
I need to start eating less carbs and need support! Please friend me!
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Really dumb question...
that I think I know the answer to anyway, but I value your input. Is not eating breakfast (drinking coffee only) hurting my weight loss? I haven't lost anything in a few weeks and I am trying to figure out if that could be the reason....thanks!
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What is wrong with me!?
Okay, first of all, I know I should go to a doctor and I plan on it soon, BUT I wanted to hear from you guys also to see if maybe anyone else has ever experienced this. About 2 years ago, I fainted. I was about 3 months pregnant with my second child. I wasn't overheated or anything like that and my blood pressure has…
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What do you lilsten to?
When you work out? What's on your Ipod/Mp3 player? Just curious :wink: I've got some... AC/DC Adele Black Eyed Peas Bon Jovi Disturbed Joan Jett Ke$ha Gaga Maroon 5 Michael Jackson Outkast
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What is YOUR workout routine?
Just curious. I cannot afford a personal trainer and can't really find anything helpful online. I know I need cardio every day, but do I do it before or after weight training. Also, which muscle groups do I work together. Help! Thanks!
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Going to a baseball game tomorrow/don't know what to eat!!
I am going to a baseball game tomorrow night (GO BRAVES!) and I am worried about the food! I have looked on the venue's website but there's no menus/nutrition info. I have JUST gotten back on track from a long hiatus of making bad decisions. I've been to the ball park before but that was when I didn't care about what I…
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Fasting???
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had any advice, info, personal success/failure when trying to fast. I've heard that some people fast for a certain amount of time to sort of "detox" and "purge" their bodies of all the junk. In doing this, does it help cravings FOR the junk?? I have been off track for a couple of months…
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100 days on MFP - 27 lbs gone! (PICS)
Now 227lbs
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No HRM, but I know I'm gonna burn cals....
So, I am taking my son to an inflatable play place and I know I'm gonna burn some cals. We will probably be there for 2 hours and if anyone's been to one of these places you know you work up a sweat doing the obsitcal courses and sliding, climbing, jumping etc... Any ideas on how I should log it under exercise? I was…
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100 days on MFP - 27 lbs gone! (PICS)
Now 227lbs
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Chicken Breast crockpot/slow cooker recipes anyone?
Kinda tired of all the old ways I cook chicken breast. Does anyone have any slow cooker recipes they could share? Thanks!
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Silly NSV! (pic included)
My kids' Easter candy was sitting beside me for the entire 45 minute commute to work (it's going to the break room so it can be eaten by others!) And I didn't touch ONE piece!! YAY! :tongue: hee hee
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What is on your grocery list?
I usually do my shopping on the weekend for the next week's meals and I was just curoius as to what you all are picking up?
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5'7 with a loss of 50-80lbs??
Any one around 5'7 and have already lost between 50-80lbs (or more). Success stories/pictures needed for motivation. I am having a REALLY bad week and I feel I will NEVER get there! Thanks!!!!!!
