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5 year myfitnesspal transformation
I posted a picture yesterday to show how much progress I had made when I realized all these changes have happened since joining myfitnesspal a little over 5 years ago. Truth be told I had been working out and trying to eat right when I started here with not a whole lot to show for it. I am so thankful for the community of…
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It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood, A beautiful day for a neighbor, Would you be mine?
Although I have worked hard for years, I recently decided to take my health/fitness/bodybuilding to another level and I am interested in sharing my journey with you. But this journey is about more than lifting weights and chicken breasts. This journey is about life and the reason we are all here. If you are weak and you…
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I am going to win..........anyone want to join me?
I have been around MFP since the beginning of time but I am offering up my friendship for anyone that wants to share the journey with me. I let myself go a bit but I have no doubt in my mind that I am going all the way this time. Please add me only if you want to dominate daily, be the best you can be, and achieve all your…
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Looking for friends that are grieving
Those that have lost someone close share a special bond. I am looking for those that are hurting and have problems with finding hope. I have suffered a horrible loss of my own 10 years ago this year. I hope that I can help you during your difficult journey. Jason
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Looking for unmotivated and out of shape friends
It seems everyone on this site is looking for friends to motivate them. If you have it all together everyone wants to be your friend. I would love to have some friends that struggle with eating too much to the point it rules their life. I would love to have some friends that are digusted with how they look. I would love to…
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To those fighting fatigue, digestive issues, and cravings
The last four or five years I have been struggling with chronic fatigue, insatiable appetite and food cravings, and digestive problems. I have searched and searched for answers and taken many tests, but I have been unable to find a solution to these life altering problems. About three weeks ago, while researching the…
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Success thread
Wanted a place we could come and post our accomplishments!! Weight lost, inches lost, strength gained. Be proud and share with the group.
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All about carb cravings and how to reduce them
From a weight loss standpoint, this could be my most important post ever if you suffer from cravings, specifically carb cravings. It's no secret after going off plan a bit this past weekend and then having the great pop tart mishap Tuesday, I had something going on. What was causing me to go astray when I typically don't?…
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Goals!
To quote one of the all time greats.............“You can't hit a target you cannot see, and you cannot see a target you do not have.” Zig Ziglar We must have goals! Please post your goals and let others hold you accountable and check in on you. My ultimate goal is to weigh 200lbs and bench 400lbs.
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The complete write up on Spiking!
It’s like a dream right? One day a week to stuff yourself a bit while dieting. It’s what I do every week and have been doing for……………..must be around 4 years or so now. I have always struggled with caving in and pigging out while dieting. I would do great, drop 10lbs, crave a pizza pie, and it was over. Of course, if you…
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Is it always calories in vs calories out?
Is it simply, if you burn more than you take in you lose weight no matter what? You hear it everywhere. Is it true? I wanted to share some of my recent research on looking at the equation a bit deeper. In looking for the answers for one of my great friends on here, I ran across some interesting info. After losing an…
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Exercise to lose weight. Is it the answer?
Eat less and move more..............everyone has heard it, but is it true? At the basic level, this is how it works. Calories in vs calories out is the key to weight loss but that is not the whole story. Different kinds of exercise can have a major impact on how fat is lost. I will list in order what I feel to be the best…
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Purpose
I am getting a bit overwhelmed answering each personal email so wanted to have a place to ask general questions. These questions and answers may help other members that read them. Please put all non personal questions here. It's time to take it to the next level. Let's do this!!
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Let me be your weightloss coach
I have done the research and I have the experience. I have been helping people lose weight the past couple of years and I would love to help you be successful! I am working with several people right now but I have time for a few more. Ask me any question as you travel along your journey. I will give you a plan and walk it…
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Think Big, dream big!
I started my journey on January 1st 2009. I was sick and tired of being fat and felt it was time to do something about it. I started out somewhere around 255lbs. Working hard in the gym and watching calories I started seeing changes. This picture was taken in 2010. 2010 to present I have read everything I can get my hands…
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Calories in vs calories out.....is it that simple?
I had someone ask isn’t it all about calories in vs calories out and this comes up a lot so I thought I would address on here. While it is true if you eat less than your body burns, you will lose weight, people often forget that the only thing constant about our bodies is they are constantly changing. Our bodies are very…
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Choose to win!
It kind of hit me the other day when I noticed some co workers of mine and their reactions to our hometown colts this year. We hadn’t won a game and were just playing horrible. It dragged them down so much. It seemed to ruin them. It got me thinking, are they bigger fans than I am? Why are they so down? After thinking…
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hello
Just wanted to introduce myself and let everyone know I am going to lose 18lbs by June 1st. This will put me at 200lbs. I haven't seen 200 since my sophmore year in high school. I am using the spike diet to get me there. For workouts I am using weight lifting three times a week and easy cardio 3-4 times a week. Follow me…
