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What did you eat/drink before MFP but now it grosses you out
Is there something that you loved to eat or drink all the time before you changed to your new healthy lifestyle? You know, that "thing" that you just couldn't live without??? But then it clicked for you. You decided enough was enough and you were going to make a commitment to yourself to lose weight, get healthy, and make…
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1 Year on MFP with Pic's =)
I am 5'11" with an hourglass figure and a small frame (my wrists are tiny and I only wear an 8-8.5 shoe). My progress so far is 42 pounds lost. I started a year ago and was about to go up to a Size 18 which was a turning point for me. I never went up to an 18. I now wear Size 10's and medium to small shirts. I've still got…
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Sculpting a Masterpiece w/ Pic's - 10 Month Progress Report
I am a work in progress. I’m that ugly lump of clay that’s being molded by my maker. It was messy and without form at first, but over time and through taking away the excess clay and adding to other areas where needed, I’m shaping up to be something beautiful. One day I'll be turned into a masterpiece. It takes time and…
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Shocked into Reality! It's Been a Great 2011!!!!!
This morning I weighed in and took my measurements as usual. Although I did lose 0.5 of the four pounds gained over the holidays, I was shocked to see my measurements go up ALL over! I gained anywhere from 1/8" to a 1/2" in nearly every measurement area. NOOOOooooo!!!!! However, this was a good wake-up call for me! I'm…
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What 25 pounds lost means to me (with pics!)
Please visit my blog here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/myboysmomx2 I can't figure out how to post pics in the "Topic" section. Many thanks!
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Orange-Cranberry Spread - Great for turkey sandwiches & pani
Description: This spread is a great compliment to oven roasted or smoked turkey sandwiches or panini's. It's often served during the holidays at restaurants with their seasonal sandwiches, but I like it year round. The traditional orange-cranberry relish uses whole fresh cranberries, oranges with peel and no seeds, and…
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Resolutions vs. Decisions
(I copied this from my cousin's blog, Clara B., who has lost over 100 pounds...WAY TO GO CLARA!) Her story with pictures even made it on Bob Harper's Facebook wall! Her "Resolutions vs. Decisions blog entry is sooooo good I knew you would love it....she is a phenomenal and entertaining writer! If you're interested in…
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42.5 Pounds Lost for the 2011 Marine Corps Birthday Ball :)
Read my blog here: http://www.transformingabetterme.blogspot.com PLEASE leave a comment when you request to be my friend. I’m just trying to keep my friends list manageable. Thanks for your understanding :) Last night I met my very first big goal. When I began MFP 8 ½ months ago, I wanted to be able to wear a nice gown the…
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Six Months on MFP – The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly (Pic Hea
It’s amazing what hard work and six months can do. On February 22, 2011, I joined My Fitness Pal to lose weight, but I’ve achieved so much more that just that! I have a new outlook on life :-) I’m happier, healthier, and more fit. After having two children plus several years of a sedentary lifestyle and eating “whatever” I…
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Rock That Dress Challenge! (Closed Group)
Welcome to the Rock That Dress Challenge! I'm glad you're here! It's time for us to begin :-) Remember that we'll post our calories burned daily and weigh-in once a week on Saturday's. We'll also post our new daily and weekly goals on a weekly basis. Once every two weeks, we'll post our measurement losses. At the beginning…
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My "Rock That Dress" NSV :-)
So far, after working out and counting my calories on MFP for seven months, I’ve lost 41.5 pounds and a total of 38.5”overall. I’ve also lost 8% body fat and reduced my BMI by 5.1. One of my goals was to be able to “Rock That Dress” when my husband and I attend his Marine Corps Birthday Ball this November 12th. Yesterday,…
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Rock That Dress Challenge!
This challenge is geared toward military wives but I’m also opening it up to anyone who would like to “Rock That Dress” for an upcoming wedding, holiday party, or special event. Are you the wife of a Marine, Soldier, Sailor, or Airmen who will attend the Marine Corps Birthday Ball on November 12, 2011 or other military…
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What Worked For Me
Since posting my six month progress report with pictures last week (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/327406-six-months-on-mfp-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly-pic-hea ), I’ve had several people ask me all kinds of questions about my workout routine, goals and more. To make things easy for everyone to refer to and easy for…
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Injuries...what a PAIN!
Injuries are only a setback , not a license to quit! How many doctors have you heard say that it's okay to sit on your rear end and do nothing?!?!? When you begin with a mindset of changing your lifestyle, then it will help keep injuries in perspective. It's temporary - you'll move past it with a little time, care, and…
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Avocado Salsa - so yummy!
Here's a recipe that my friend shared with me at the lake this weekend. It is so YUMMY!!! TONYA'S AVOCADO SALSA Serves 17 (1/2 c. servings) 1 Medium finely chopped vidalia (sweet) onion Hunt's - 100% Natural Petite Diced Tomatoes, 1 container, undrained 1 Large Can Bush's Best - Black Beans, rinsed and drained Del Monte -…
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Runkeeper & MFP Users...
Are you a Runkeeper user? If so, please help me by suggesting improvements to both MFP and Runkeeper and ask them to partner with each other so that our exercise calories will automatically update into MFP. You can go to the "Community Tab" in MFP then Message Boards » Website Suggestions/Feedback. Please ask MFP to add…
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Carbs, Protein, & Exercise…How to get the best out of your
I'm relatively new to MFP and have been exercising now for two months. Several times I've heard that carbs fuel exercise and protein repairs muscles. Naturally, I want to make sure that I get the most "bang" for my buck by doing the right things before, during, and after exercise. When you’re on the go to the gym or…
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What I lost in March, 2011
I've successfully completed my first full month on MFP and I wanted to have a personal reference for me to quickly & easily see my success from month to month. This helps to motivate me so that I can see how far I’ve come and it helps me want to press on toward my goals. Maybe it can help motivate you too! Here's what I…
