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Affirmation Needed.............
Short history of my work out routine: For the past several months I have been working very hard physically doing about 4 to 5 days worth of cardio for an hour and then strength training for about 30 minutes three days a week. I now have about 30 lbs left to lose to reach my goal and have asked a personal trainer friend of…
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Odd Weight Loss Fluctuations......or is it?
I am going to try and explain my dilemma the best I can and hope I make sense without too much rambling. I have noticed for the past few months that I am losing weight in a very odd way......OR maybe it's normal and I just don't know it. I will lose like 4 lbs one week and then for the never SEVERAL weeks I will lose like…
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My biggest NSV so far......
I went to Dress Barn at lunch to pick up a pair of slacks since I have absolutely NOTHING at all that fits anymore. Just a couple pairs of slacks to get me through until I get closer to my goal. When I tried on a pair of slacks in my size, they were a little big so I thought, why not just SEE how the size smaller fits and…
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Advocare-What do you think about it?
Based on multiple conversations with my Doctor, I am of the opinion that if you are eating right and exercising, your average person doesn't need supplements. With that said, I have heard some great things about Advocare and testimonials from my own friends who have used it about how great they feel. I am curious to know…
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Healthy Side Ideas for Tilapia
I need some help....I am running out of ideas for healthy sides with my grilled tilapia. I have a very picky husband but I want to eat healthy and low cal. Any suggestions???
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Missed My Goal Once more =(
I am kinda bummed out today (not horribly bad but just a little)......one of my MAJOR weight loss goals deadline was today and I missed it by 1.2 lbs =( This is after having to reseet my goals a month ago because I missed it then too. I have only lost 8.2 lbs in the month of June and I am disappointed in myself =( I really…
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How much is too much???
I need some insight! How much exercise is too much? It is my goal to be healthy and strong, not just lose weight. I want to make sure that I am getting the right amount of cardio versus strength training and I want to tone up, not bulk up. I have already gone through the 30 Day Shred and am now going to the gym about 5…
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Funny NSV.....
This is actually pretty funny......maybe sad to some, but it's a big deal to me. After my work out today at the gym I caugh a glimpse of myself in the mirror and I realized that my chest finally sticks out further than my stomach!!! Woohoo!!!! That's a NSV if I ever heard one =)
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Fitness App for iphone
I joined the gym yesterday and am looking for an app for my iPhone that will help me with my strength trainng/Weights work outs. Anyone know of a good app? I want something that will tell me which machines I need to use, how much weight and how many repetitions and where I can log my results each work out. Is there even…
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Too many snacks??
I have been looking at the Food Diary's of some of my MFP friends and I noticed that I eat a lot more snacks than everyone else seems to eat. I am still staying at or under my calorie goal but I can't help but wonder if I am still eating too much.......I am scared to open up my diary for all to see and I seem to…
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Big NSV for me!
I had to go buy some clothes for vacation because we leave in a week and I have nothing that fits (good thing for sure). I decided I would try on a size smaller than I figured I would wear. This is the size that was my goal to teach when i hit 200 lbs. Now I haven't hit 200 lbs yet but I did easily get into that size WOOT…
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About to start the 30 Day Schred and I am scared!!!!
Probably sounds silly to most of you who are smaller than 220 lbs, have already done it or are doing the P90x or work out more than 30 minutes a day. But I have gone from sitting behind a desk, going home cooking dinner and sitting around to working out at least 30 minutes every single day after I get off work. Brisk…
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Mexican Chicken
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts boiled and diced or shredded (I prefer mine shredded) 1 can of 98% fat free cream of chicken soup 1 can of mild (or regular) rotel 9 corn tortillas 2 cups of mil shredded cheddar cheese Mix all ingredients together except the tortillas. In a deep casserole dish layer tortillas and…
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Spanish Rice
1 lb extra lean ground beef (97/3) 1 can of petite diced tomatoes 1 cup of white rice 1/2 cup of diced onions and bell peppers Cook on the stove top in a skillet - mix all above ingredients and cook for about 20 to 30 mins on medium heat. Quick, easy and very good. Makes four 290 calorie servings. Each serving is about…
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Walking or Running
I keep getting mixed messages on which is better for overall fitness and health....walking or running. I know running burns more calories (unless you are walking faster than 5 mph), but I am referring more to is more like which is better for you.... burning 300 calories walking or burning 300 calories running? I've read a…
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Does everyone get 1200 calories????
I notice a LOT of comments that "I get 1200 calories". I have read the newbie stuff and I know its supposed to be dependent upon how you answered the questions in the beginning, but I am wondering........I weigh over 200 lbs; sedentary lifestyle, aside from when I get extra food b/c i work out, is 1200 calories enough to…
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A fresh start to an old problem.....
Hello everyone! My name is Angie and I am a food-a-holic! Glad I got that outta the way =) I am a 39 year old mother of a 9 year old girl and a 5 year old boy. I work full time in a highly stressful job and our life is very very busy! My husband is naturally thin and seems to be able to eat anything, anytime and me,…
