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Motivating friends!
Hey everyone! This is my second go round with MFP. I was inactive and apparently almost all my friends did too.I am married with 3 kiddos. My youngest just turned one, so I'm constantly trying to keep up! I'm a full-time nurse working day/night 12hr shifts and it definitely is a struggle! Looking to lose 40lbs to be…
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Boosting metabolism & protein
Hi! I just started a meal plan that requires 6 small meals + 2 protein shakes all surrounding the set time I workout on. All meals include 4oz of chicken/turkey and 1c. of veggies. My pre and post meals include 1c of carbs as well. It's is going great so far but I noticed that each meal has 20+ grams of protein. How much…
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The stomach bug & food
I have a question, I've had a funky stomach bug for a few days now that has been passed around the house unfortunately. Anyways, I have been getting my calories from 7up, water and Gatorade. I can't hold anything down but today I feel better and ate a light breakfast of cheerios, almond milk, half a small banana and a…
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Jillian Micheals?
Hey all! I have a question when it comes to logging in cardio. I'm doing JMs Banish fat & boost metabolism workout, would that be considered more of general circuit training or high impact aerobics? I'm not to sure what to log it in as, I'm a newbie to exercise in general and a lot of her workouts are similar! Thanks for…
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A little fustrated, gaining weight!
I've been with MFP for 2 weeks tracking every thing I eat with in my calorie goal, and working out. I have a new set of muscles sore each day it seems yet, I'm still gaining weight and my measurements are barely budging. Starting to wonder whats going on. I read that your muscles retain water when you begin a new routine…
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Any nursing students/nurses out there?
Hey everyone! This is my 2nd week on MFP and I love it! I've lost 3 lbs and have 27lbs to go, I've also had the pleasure of enjoying a month long break from nursing school... I start back up next Tues...eek!!! I'm a little worried on how I'm going to fit in the routine I started into that crazy schedule, esp on clinical…
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Hello everyone!
Hey everyone!!! This is my first time to this site and so far I like it! I am a wife and mother of 2 wonderful kids, I'm also a nursing student and since starting school in Aug. I've gained 12lbs (help)! Really trying to make healthier choices and loose 30 lbs to be in a healthy weight range. I plan on doing my first 5k in…
