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PCOS Syndrome Ladies Please Help ~ Not Ready to Give up!!!
Hi Pals!! I have been married for almost 2 years, but throughout my 7 year relationship with my husband I have gained 40 lbs. I have been able to successfully lose 15 lbs on my own however it feels as though I have to work 3 times as hard as many other people to lose the weight. Its weird because I've never had horrible…
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Carol's Daughter
Do any of you use this product, a stylist that I have been visiting for the past couple of months recommended this to me... I'm just curious about it.
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Images are Not Always what They Appear to Be
I usually don't roll around in self pity, but I have a serious issue that I need to get off my chest. I have been at this weight loss program for quite a while, and I believe that I am starting to drive my husband crazy. I think that I am so hard on myself that he just decides to sit quietly while others compliment me on…
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Black Women with Natural Hair???
:happy: Hi Ladies! Approximatley 2 years ago, I did my first round of Insanity, however, then I was wearing partial weaves/wigs and braids and my hair was processed. Now fast forward I have been doing Insanity again, and I forgot how much it makes you absolutely sweat like a pig!! Now that my hair is natural it is now a 2…
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Sugars & Carbs
Hi Pals, I am so desperately trying to manage my sugar and carb intake, as my family doctor has labeled me as a "border line diabetic". I have cut out all processed foods, canned fruit and veggies (with the exception of cheese, yogurt, stuff like that to get my protein in)....I still have a hard time staying under my…
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Snacks, snacks, & snacks
Hi pals!!! I'm looking for snacks or quick meals that are good to eat that are low in calories, carbs, and sugar but, HIGH in protein. I want to start adding variety in my lunchbox and I'm having a hard time meeting my protein goal wihle staying under my sugar and carb intake. I am getting bored with the same things (I am…
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31 days left!!!
31 days left ladies!! Lets keep pushing through!!!! I had my hubby hide my scale, as I was sick of seeing it sitting on the floor of my office lol...however he didn't hide it too well as he simply put it in the closet of the same room (LOL PURE LAZINESS) bwwwhhhaaa anyhow....I have still been successful in staying off of…
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Deactivation ~ Motivation to stay focused
Good morning beautiful people....recently I have noticed that quite a few people who are reallly reaching out for help are getting frustrated and giving up soo quickly, and maybe due to embarrassment of what they feel their pals may think, they have simple been deactivating their accounts. I have lost 3 wonderful pals…
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Fact or Fiction *Eating Yams for Twins*??
Hi My Fitness Pals!!! Ok so I'm no genetic scientist... However I am curious.. My hubby and I are planning to start a family, and I was wondering what our chances of having twins would be. Here is partial history, my grandfather was a twin, my grandmothers sister had 3 sets of twins...however there are no other twins in my…
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Eating Yams for Twins???
Ok so obviously I'm no genetic's scientist... Here we go....my grandfather was a twin, my grandmothers sister had 3 sets of twins...however there are no other twins in my immediate family...I don't know about my biological fathers side as I don't talk to him. My husbands uncle had a set of twins...and there are a few other…
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SportLine Duo 125 Heart Monitor
I got this little treat for Christmas, but I am having a hard time navigating it. Yes I have read the directions but for whatever reason, getting it to count my calories is not working. Am I doing something wrong...any suggestions would help.
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I know its the Holidays, but stop Offering me Junk Food!!
If one more person try's to offer me a cake, Christmas cookie, or pie I might just have to give the whole world my advise on how to handle it..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAYL5H46QnQ
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Sodium Question ~ Panera Bread Low Sodium Soup
Hi Pals!!! Today I had a cup of the 'low fat, low sodium' chicken noodle soup from Panera Bread...well I didn't know that the freakin' LOW SODIUM CUP had 900 mg of sodium in it uughhhh...anyhow I didnt drink the broth, I only ate the contents of the soup...is this still technically 900 mg? I know it would be hard to…
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Water Intake
Good morning pals; As I was logging my morning intake, I was wondering if you guys count water in coffee or tea as part of your water intake or only pure water? Just curious, thanks! Kiki
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I Don't Understand What My Body Is Doing!!!
Hello Pals!! I have been BUSTING MY LOVELY LADY LUMPS!! and have successfully lost 11 lbs, increased my water intake and have been very good about my eating, however I'm getting discouraged because I have gained back 3 lbs. Now 2 weeks ago I went to Jamaica and endulged in a lot of adult beverages and good food!! but I…
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Urination??
Ok, I feel really wierd asking this..but has anyone else had a CRAZY INCREASE in urination since their journey to weight loss?? I don't know if this is normal, but I feel like I am on the pisser ever 20 minutes!!! Yes, I am consistantly drinking water...extemely limited soda (ie: one 12 oz can a week) and coffee…
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Various Dinner Times
My career keeps me on my feet and I never know when I'm going to be able to be able to eat. I have gotten in the habit of carrying healthy snacks and packing small lunches, and keep my protein shakes with me. However recently I have been having later dinners, somewhere in the area of 9pm - 10pm then I go to bed. I have…
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Eating Calories
Hello MFPals!! I have been logging in and really enjoying my new friendships on MFP, and I am so thankful for all the knowledge and help each and every one of you bring to this family :smile: but I have a question. I'm a little confused when it comes to working out and gaining calories. I am set at the 1200 cal mark, so…
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Looking for Motivation and Advise
Hi, I go by Kiki ;D I have been a member of MFP for quite a while but I have never logged in until recently. I would workout and log for about a week at a time then stop for about 2 months. This time I plan to stay focused, I had no idea how much this site had to offer and I'm really excited about it. I have been married…
