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"We'll probably have to amputate your leg"
HEY! I've been on MFP since MARCH! and most of you know me! SARAH307 :) Don't want to seem too self-centered but i just wanted to post something about my new measurements cause i was super excited about my fitness progress and i just recently started running like (two weeks ago! PAhaha!) so now i consider myself a runner…
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fun photography of me :D
nevermind too big of pics
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tell me about your "first time"
.... running a 5K gotchya, hahaha! ;) What was your time? was it what you expect? how did you prepare? did you do C25K? etc? I have no idea what to expect! I just started running like a week ago and I am planning on entering a 5K to keep myself motivated! I am pretty excited about it! I just have no idea where to start!…
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subtracting calories burned from HRM
does anyone else subtract a percentage of calories burned from their HRM? or a certain amount of calories burned? to compensate for any margin of error? For example, for every 30 minutes of exercise, subtract 50 calories burned from the HRM?? anyone else do this? if so, how do you do it? what method do you use?
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Addiction.
Millions of people struggle with addiction. [ Addictions. Relapses. Treatments. Sobriety. ] Tell me your personal experiences with this... or with someone you may know who struggles. *You might change someone's life with your story.* <3
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BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE *
Just made the most delicious smoothie, so I had to share !! :) 1 cup frozen blueberries 1/2 small banana 2 splenda packets ice water blender = 115 delicious, full of antioxidants calories enjoy :D
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i don't want to offend anyone BUT....
I am 100% against the HCG diet. The reason i am posting this is because my friend recently told me she has lost 11 lbs in 8 days on HCG. but she feels like ****. We had an "ice cream party" today for the new people coming to our school and she couldn't have any. *like i said, I don't want to upset anyone who has had great…
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calories in vs calories out .... ?
This article is AWESOME. and really made me think about my macronutrients http://articles.elitefts.com/articles/nutrition/logic-does-not-apply-iii-a-calorie-is-a-calorie/
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Chronic Insomniac
Anyone else suffer from chronic insomnia? and I mean, SEVERE insomnia. Cause I do. and I'm tired of it! It has negatively affected my life in SO many serious ways. Have you found the 'cure' for YOUR insomnia? What was it? How do you see insomnia affecting your weight loss? Adequate sleep is soo important for basic…
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Chest pains.
*anyone else have on/off chest pains? and do you still workout when you are having chest pains? is it anxiety induced? I have been having on and off chest pains for about 6 months or so now. About two months ago or something, my chest pains were so bad that I decided to go to the ER (my heart rate was extremely rapid, RHR…
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WEIGHTS, sleep, PROTEIN, & endorphins - articles :)
These are some articles that I like and have found helpful for me... maybe they will be for you too! What are your opinions on these articles and topics??? **Why Women Don't Bulk Up With Weight Training: http://www.elitefts.com/documents/female_athletes.htm **Importance of Sleep:…
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never realized how much difference until.....PICTURES!!!!!
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When I got hit by an SUV at 14.
*Some of you may have already read this.... when I used to open My Blog. But I don't blog anymore and I'd like to share a story about a challenge I went through. Since then, I've been through lots more.. but that is for my novel :) LOL. *I just want to inspire people and if sharing my story does that... YAY! When I got hit…
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Pre/Post Workout Foods
What does everyone eat before a hard workout and after a hard workout?? Is there anything in particular that is your favorite thing... or has worked really well for you!?!?! I ask because tonight it was about 830 pm when I went for a jog/walk (we are in a heat advisory so I didn't want to get too hot, is why I went later…
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My Zig-Zag Method Challenge - END!
My personal Zig-Zagging Test opinions :) original post one month ago - http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/259434-my-zig-zag-method-challenge I purposely zig-zagged for one week straight.. and it really did help me get off my plateau! (because I think I needed to eat more anyways... so that could be a factor) but now…
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for those who absolutely CANNOT use a HRM :(
Hey, I know..another HRM post... sorry! :) LOL. If you have been following me for a few weeks or are my friend on here, you might know that I have a heart condition and many other health problems.. which basically means I can't use a HRM :( ...because even the most accurate ones don't really estimate my calories burned…
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scared to stop losing weight after reaching goal.
Hey everyone :) 5'2'', medium frame. Starting Weight on MFP: 139 Original Goal Weight: 125 Current Weight: 122 *wanting to change goal weight to 115, but don't think I should. Yay, I basically met my original goal and I am excited to be back to my 'normal' weight for me. But..... I feel like no matter what weight I am, I…
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walking TEST: HRM vs. MFP cals burned ANSWERS?
Hey! Sorry everyone for all my crazy posts about my new HRM :) haha. But.. I decided to test it out today. HRM vs MFP cals burned. I have a Polar FT4 and all my settings are put in correctly. I did my pulse manually and I found margin of error was only +/- 10 bpm or very correct. My Information: Resting Heart Rate =…
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I am wondering why....
I am supposed to eat so many calories??? I understand basic nutrition from working at the YMCA for about three years of my life and being interested in fitness in general myself. And taking classes for school (radiology major) .. I have researched in my anatomy books for some scientific information. Maybe I already know…
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BODY IMAGE
I forgot how I found this site, but I thought I'd share it. ... it shows different body types and shows how the weight on the scale isn't necessarily an indicator of whatever... and how everyone's body is beautiful and different. *So, if i'm having a "bad body image day" then I glance at this site and realize how everyone…
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What is your Body Fat % goal ?
*What is your Body Fat Percentage goal? Do you have one? How did you decided it??! I started using a different body fat % calculator online... not completely accurate, of course.. We have actual thing at work that measures body fat and it's pretty close to this the last time I used it...... but this will do for now.. :)…
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embarrassed about weight loss.
I already posted a little about this on my profile, but does anyone else feel this way??? I am seriously embarrassed about my weight loss for some reason. I find myself wanting to wear baggy clothes to hide it... and I get really uncomfortable when people make comments. I am proud of myself and everything - but, for some…
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More Realistic Weight (for me) and how I'm doing it.
I decided to change my "Goals" to a more realistic weight for me. My highest weight was 155 at 5'2'' after one year of several traumas and depression. (and not caring to get out of bed) My normal weight throughout most of my adult life was 125-130. I originally had my goal weight to 115. Since I am rather short, I figured…
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just got back from the ER.
but it's not that big of a deal. I just thought i'd update everyone since I've been posting about my Tachycardia and heart issues ... So..... I just got home from the ER (it's 3 am) because I was having really bad chest pains tonight. and very rapid, irregular heart beats. I could not get my heart rate under 235 bpm for a…
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has anyone had to return their HRM?
So, if you have seen all my random/crazy posts about rapid heart beat and stuff.. this is kind of continued on from that. **Basically, I have a rapid heart beat due to a medication I am taking. I just bought a HRM like last week or something like that. I just got off the phone with MCSports (where I bought mine - Polar…
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Tachycardia?
Hey MFP! Anyone been diagnosed with tachycardia that could help me?????? I have posted about my Heart Rate before... I cannot get a hold of both of my general family doctors and my psychiatrist (the one who prescribes me my ADHD medication) won't be in her office until Tuesday....................but I would really like…
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HRM questions.
as i have posted earlier, I just got my HRM!! (Polar FT4, has chest strap) I have all my settings in there and set it up and everything. I am doubting it's accuracy. I decided to wear it for 30 mins just sitting here. (because i am monitoring my HR b/c i think it may be too high)... I haven't worked out with it yet, but…
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Resting Heart Rate = TOO HIGH!? help!!!
Hey everyone!! So I just got my first HRM yesterday and I am super pumped about it! It is a Polar FT4. I set up all my information on it today and realized my resting heart rate is 100-110. My target is 130-170. (according to the HRM) I know that "normal" resting heart rate is supposed to be around 60 beats per min. and it…
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losing a lot of weight, way too fast ???
I have my settings set to lose 0.5 lbs/wk ...and this week i lost 1.4?? and i went over my calories like almost every day :) I posted this on my profile and lots of people were saying that i probably wasn't eating enough calories to begin with. which i think may be the reason... currently my settings are set to 1400…
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WHY did i lose weight?
I usually only weigh myself on Mondays, in the morning. (I try to, anyways) But.. Wednesday I went to the Dr. and they weighed me and I was 126 - Yay, I was excited. Then the rest of Wednesday, Thursday, and today.. I was over my calorie goal (which I recently (last week?) switched to 1500 instead of 1300)...THEN...…