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gained 2 lbs of muscle?
Hey guys! I've been losing pretty steadily since I started MFP but last week I started the 30 day shred and for my weigh in this morning I've gained 2 lbs. It's not within range of my time of the month I don't think, for it to be water weight, and I've been pretty good this week about eating. I COULD have calculated wrong…
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Show me pics, 5'2-ish ladies weighing 120-130
Hey guys! I need some motivation! Show me your pics! I'd prefer ladies in the 5 foot 1-4 inch category weighing about 120-130 (or less or more whatever) This is probably kind of a weird request I know! I've decided I want to eventually be in the 120-130 range for weight. I am currently 5'2" and 190 lbs and counting down…
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30DayShred goin slow
Hi guys! Doing Jillian's 30 Day Shred. It seems to take me more than a week to progress to the next level. Anyone else experience this? Am I just slow? I'm on Level 1 still after about 3 weeks.
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18 lbs lost pics!
I started trying to lose weight about 4 years ago and I went through many different attempts (I tended to fail and restart quite a few times). In total I've lost about 18 lbs! At my heaviest I was about 205. I got a trainer and went for it! I lost about 5 lbs that way (because he worked me hard but gave me next to no…
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Getting up once an hour
Hey all! There is a small gym on the roof of the building I work in and I've decided once an hour to get up and move, so I don't sit for too long! I thought running on the treadmill for 5 minutes might be a nice break. I burn about 50 calories each time I do this. Right now, due to parents visiting and other things I…
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Exercise induced breathing problems... sort of?
Hey guys! When I was younger I was diagnosed with asthma, but it wasn't very strong. My attacks were manageable even without medication, so I actually just stopped using an inhaler after a while. No real pain, just a tightness in the chest a little and shortness of breath. It never felt too uncomfortable just mildly…
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I moved and gained 5 lbs!?
So I just moved into a new apartment (just down the street).. and suddenly my scale is reading a lot higher. I haven't been eating the best but I've been staying approximately in my calorie goal and actually I have been much more active than usual so I am burning more calories. I'd been fairly steadily losing til now and I…
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My boobs are too big >:C
Okay, I appreciate my "ladies" a lot, they are a very nice set. But they are kinda huge. I want them to go down just a little as I lose weight so I am not going all Dolly Parton all my life. Anyone notice boob shrinkage with weight loss? I bought this goal dress at a thrift store today and it's one size too small but I…
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I've lost 10 lbs and I eat whatever
Okay, so I *am* careful about eating healthy, but my point is I don't limit myself in food types! No low-carb or low-fat or no-sugars diet for me. I don't say "I can't have sodas ever again" or "No more cake" or "No more hamburgers" I just want to celebrate a successful "diet"! One of my friends was dieting and she hated…
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I SWEAR I FELT IT
This morning I felt an oblique I KNOW I DID. I can't find it now but IT WAS THERE. It's snugly nestled in among my belly fat and it's too comfy to come out for more than a moment. Gotta keep digging down into that fat and get it gone so it can come out and shine! I've been doing Jillian Michaels' 30 Day Shred and am…
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hump-day for 30 Day Shred?
hey guys! I just got done with my Level 2 30 day shred workout and it was REALLY HARD. I've been doing level 2 for about a week and a half now and it was getting slightly more doable til today I just hit a slump. I made it through the workout but barely, it felt MUCH harder. I noticed this happened at some point in Level 1…
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Oh Sir York, your Peppermint Pattie makes me so hot
I can't describe my adoration of this confection. I don't know what's better, the cool minty taste which leaves me breathless or the dark chocolate which seduces my tongue. Or the caloric value of ONLY 140. OH SIR YORK TAKE ME AWAY!
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Silly Weight Fluctuations...
It's pretty aggravating when my weight goes up and down. I *know* my waist is going down when I measure and my arms are starting to look more toned and I know I am just being a silly ninny but then I had finally gotten down to 189 after YEARS of being in the 190-200 category, I was so stoked! Now I am back up a couple…
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NSV that makes me a little sad
I love these jeans and they are just the teensiest bit too loose...and I know they will get looser and I'll have to retire them and I LOVE how they look on me. Maybe I'll get them tailored. I know I shouldn't be complaining, but does anyone else feel sad they have to lose that special garment? A dress? Pants? A special…
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kinda gross TOM question
Hey ladies! Got a ladytime question! Anyone experience a change in the quality of their period since starting your new fitter, healthier lifestyle? No need to go into GREAT detail but I noticed a slight color change for one....and also mine has almost always started very early in the morning/ overnight but today it started…
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did I really lose an inch?
Is it normal to lose an inch from your waist but not anything from your hips? I measured myself today and it seems to be the case but I am wondering if I maybe measured inaccurately the first time.
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Macaroni and 4 Cheeses 395 calories per serving!
Servings are generous, too, about a cup's worth! I actually only pack half in my lunches it lasts longer :) http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ellie-krieger/macaroni-and-4-cheeses-recipe/index.html The reviews are VERY polarized it seems you either love it or hate it. I personally don't really taste the squash but my…
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Get 6 pack abs IN SECONDS!
This REALLY WORKS! http://chzdailywhat.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/d4077857-2ae5-423f-a219-04f08b763b4e.jpg This made me el oh el at work and everyone was looking at me funny.
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Saturday...is treat day!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWgwJfbeCeU Man, those fluffy ruffs are looking good! Not to mention during-dinner mints.
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Is MFP counting strength workouts?
I entered my strength workout routine and it didn't seem to count towards my calories. I know it's not like cardio but you're burning SOME calories during strength workouts, right? I do squats, some arm stuff (dumbbell curls, tricep extensions, front raises, etc), and crunches/leg lifts.
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Flax cinnamon bread microwaves in 1.5 minutes!
My mom sent me this earlier: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao-BAWA_pVI&feature=player_embedded I made some and it's that easy and SUPER tasty! The cinnamon cuts some of the flax flavor. I am experimenting with substituting applesauce and using whole wheat flour, too :D My roommate and I like it with applesauce on top!…
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This is kind of a weird success story
So I've only lost 3 lbs so far BUT I decided to go ahead and take some pics of me in my undies so I could have in progress comparison fodder for later. And I have to say though I am definitely in the obese category and I want to be thinner (and healthier!) I don't hate my body. I don't LIKE being heavier, I definitely feel…
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storing up calories for the weekend?
I was listening to Fat2Fit Radio and I thought I heard one of the guys saying that he would sometimes eat less than his daily caloric intake a day or two before a weekend cause he knew he'd be eating out with friends or something. The idea being, he'd eat those extra calories over the weekend but it would end up roughly…
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Not sure I am eating enough...
I don't FEEL hungry really and I don't feel like I am starving myself by any means but I was listening to the fat2fitradio podcast and they were saying people shouldn't eat less than a certain amount of calories. I wanted to lose 2 lbs a week, to boost my motivation and my daily caloric intake here is 1290...I walk about 5…
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I can't believe it actually works!
I weighed myself this morning after a week of "dieting" and I've lost 3 lbs! I can't believe it! I say "dieting" because I am still eating plenty of yummy foods and I even let myself indulge in a cookie on days when I had gotten a lot of exdercise...I don't feel like I am on a diet but I am losing the weight! I love this…
