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Fearlessness
I was in CVS and the headline on a magazine was something like "How to live life fearlessly". It just made me wonder - is that possible? Or something anyone would even want? Is fear beneficial or merely a hindrance? I've always tied fear into bravery and courage, so it's never been a bad thing to me, but it made me wonder…
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I'm stalling
Today I'm at the same weight I was a month ago. There have been some fluctuations in that time period, but here I still am. Prior to this, I was losing steadily. I weigh and carefully log all my food in my diary (it's also open) - I've gone over my calorie intake exactly one time in 76 days. I'm active at least 5 times a…
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Metformin and Appetite
I'm going to be making an appt with my doctor for this coming week - but I thought I'd ask here. I'm one of those super obnoxious people that has trouble meeting 1200 calories a day. I don't eat diet foods, I don't eat "clean". I just eat regularly, but I get full really fast. I now have several snacks throughout the day…
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One of those weeks
I just need to whine a bit, so I can get over myself. Sunday, our refrigerator went out. Monday, the oven/display on our stove stopped working, and a water line burst in our yard. Tues and Wednesday were relatively calm (aside from some flooding). Thursday all the power in our kitchen just took a dump and today my TV…
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Get Wise About Your Size
My sister shared this with me this AM, and I thought it was really interesting. I really thought I had a realistic image of my body, and my guess was three "bodies" too big. It made me feel better, and feel like I have a little bit of a more positive view of my body. Just wanted to share. This isn't spam, or a weightloss…
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Best Run App?
MapMyRun won't install on my phone for whatever reason. Runtastic is what I'm currently using and it consistently shorts my runs - has my start like a quarter of a mile into my run (so the pace, mph, time and calories are inaccurate). So, recommendations?
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Hand Weight questions/advice
So I've been randomly lifting my little 5 pound free weights since I started this fitness journey (April). I can see more definition in my arm muscles and I'm happy. But, I'm getting more serious about getting stronger and toning stuff up. So I want to see if what I'm doing is good, or I need to change stuff up. I do…
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Martial Arts
I'm interested in taking classes to help focus, strength and general well being. There are so many different types of classes out there - any recommendations?
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My small success
Today I officially hit my first big goal - 25 pounds. I took a selfie to celebrate, and for the first time probably ever, I did it in one take - without obsessing over my chin(s), angle, applying a filter, etc. It's a mark of how much confidence I've gained while I've shed the pounds (some of you really helped to encourage…
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25 pounds down and just don't see it.
I know this is stupid. I'm at 24.7 pounds lost, and 17 inches down. I finally took some progress pics for myself and I just don't really see a change. It's really discouraging me right now - which I know it shouldn't. I'm pushing through, but could use some random "you can do this!" from total strangers.
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FitBit One Questions
I just got mine on Tuesday and I'm just not understanding how it works entirely. Yes, I know this is the MFP forum, not the FitBit forum, but I thought someone might be able to help. On my first full day, these were my stats: Steps: 3585 Burn: 2451 Second day: Steps: 6860 Burn: 2120 I measured my workouts with my FitBit -…
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V8 vs Veggies
Is V8 an acceptable substitute, in your opinion? This is asked out of general curiosity.
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Fresh veggies
I have a lot of texture issues with food, which limits my options quite a bit. I can't eat cooked veggies generally, as I instantly gag. Right now I eat lots of raw cucumbers and carrots, but I want to expand my horizons a bit. What other veggies are good raw? Green beans? Peas? TIA :)
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Reading recommendations
I'm a bookworm and in need of recommendations. I love all genres, but romance is my least favorite. So, have you read anything decent lately?
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Birth Control and Weight Gain Question
I haven't been on any form of hormonal birth control in over 10 years, and the last one I was on did make me gain around 15 pounds. I'm sure lots has changed in all those years. I've got an appt Monday I'd like to get back on something - and I'd like to go in armed with information about options that won't negatively…
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My big boobed sisters
Sports bras - give me the low down. Last week my boob actually fell out of my bra/shirt and hit me in the face. I'd prefer to buy in person. I'm a 40F right now (well, perhaps a bit smaller, since my weight loss). Even XXL's you can buy in Target just don't cut it. I need the girls to stay in place.
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Shinbone pain?
Every time I do jumping jacks or stair steps (or anything "bouncy"), my shinbones start to hurt. It's not a muscle pain, it's bone pain - and they are generally sore for hours after a work out - especially if I push them. I did day 1 of the 30 day shred today and had to sit out a good chunk of the cardio section. Any tips…
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Weight lost = food donation
When I reach my goal I've decided to buy the same amount of pounds lost in food, and donate to my local food bank. Anyone care to join me?
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At the risk of looking stupid (homemade stuff)
I make 99% of our dinners from scratch. I never follow a recipe or anything - I just throw stuff in that sounds good i that moment. Like right now I have chicken breast marinating for stir fry. I threw a bunch of stuff together for the marinade last night. How does one (who at this point is totally unwilling to start…
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Trouble meeting calorie goals
Yeah, saddest story in the word, I know. I eat until I'm full and I've never hit my calorie goal - most days I get the warning that I'm not eating enough. The issue is that I just don't have the appetite - if I force myself, I feel sick to my belly. I try to make my calories count and I do work out in some way every day.…
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Hi!
I'm relatively new here. Just thought I'd introduce myself. I'm Jen. I'm 34 and I'm a stay at home mom of two girls that I homeschool. I run a small non-profit organization (the mission is to help women to realize how amazing they already are). I'm happily married. I quit smoking about 7 months ago, and put on a bit of…
