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Pea Protein?
Have any of you ever used pea protein? Good? Bad? Waste of money? Pure awesomeness? I'm having a hard time adapting to a vegan-like diet without being way under on protein and way over on carbs and I'm not interested in soy products. I was googling high protein, low carb vegan foods and stumbled across NOW Sports Pea…
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Fun Visual Game
So I saw this a while back on MFP and thought it was a fun little game. Go to Google and type in "weighs ___ pounds" and enter your current weight loss in the blank space. Try to find something that weighs as much as you have lost. I have lost a Veranda Mini Series Fountain. Yeah...that's not awkward to carry around at all…
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Hey Group!
Hey everyone! I just wanted to drop in and say a quick hello. I just joined the group (and I think my husband might have, too) but we've started to try and focus on a plant-based diet for many reasons and would love any extra support, tips and tricks, recipes, etc...that you might have to offer! I've lost 70 lbs since I…
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Parmesan Crusted Turkey Tenderloin
So I'm not much to follow a recipe, so I just kind of threw some stuff together tonight and hoped it turned out okay, and it did! Here's my recipe for what I've named Parmesan Crusted Turkey Tenderloin: 1 Jennie-O Boneless Turkey Tenderloin (plain - 24oz) 1 cup panko flakes 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese season to taste (I…
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Looking for friends near Kansas City area
Hey guys! I'm not new to MFP, by any means, but I'm moving to the Kansas City area at the end of June and don't know ANYONE! I'm looking for people who are from the area who can give tips on healthy places to eat/shop, awesome trails and parks (and which areas to totally avoid), running/tri clubs, CrossFit gyms or gyms in…
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ATTENTION MISSOURI TRIATHLETES!!!
If you are a cyclist/triathlete in MO, PLEASE read this article and contract MO Rep. Rick Brattin's office and let him know how STUPID this proposed bill is!! 1. We pay taxes - we deserve to use the roads we pay for. 2. MO has one of the highest obesity rates in the nations - Why make it harder for those of us who enjoy…
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ATTENTION MISSOURI CYCLISTS!!!
If you are a MO cyclist, please read this article and contact MO Rep. Rick Brattin's office to let him know how STUPID this proposed bill is! We pay taxes, we deserve to be on the roads, too! And with MO having one of the highest obesity rates in the nation, why make it harder for people to be physically active who are…
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Hips and Thighs
For those of you who have lost a significant amount of size (not weight, necessarily), what do you feel helped you lose the most size in your thighs and hips? I have several pairs of jeans that I could comfortably wear in the waist/legs, but I can't get them past my upper thighs and hips/lower abdomen/butt. Any…
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Don't always trust the scale!
In January 2010 my weight hit an all-time high of 290 lbs. By November 2010 (because of the top portion of the picture below) I decided something needed to change quick! No one as young as myself should have a blood pressure of 140/91. I started running in December 2010 and began to lead a very healthy, active lifestyle,…
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Body by Vi
NOT posting this to start an argument, just wanted to share an article I read today regarding Body by Vi. You hear all the good things about it, but rarely do you hear the truth - it really is just another fad diet, no matter HOW you market it...…
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Hello!
Hey everyone! I just wanted to drop in and say a quick hello. I just joined the group (and I think my husband might have, too) but we've started to try and focus on a plant-based diet for many reasons and would love any extra support, tips and tricks, recipes, etc...that you might have to offer! I've lost 70 lbs since I…
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Is our government making us fat?
An article someone shared with me earlier today: http://www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek/2012/05/06/why-the-campaign-to-stop-america-s-obesity-crisis-keeps-failing.html?fb_ref=article&fb_source=home_multiline It's long, but a very interesting read, and just reinforces my support of eating a clean, whole foods diet with as…
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I made the news!!
Just thought I'd share a little of my story with you guys since this site has been so instrumental in my success. Below is a link to an interview/news story I helped out with today that was aired on our local news this evening. My efforts have not gone unnoticed, and if you stick with it, yours won't either!! Hang in…
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Vegans - what do you eat?!
So my husband and I recently decided that we want to try and get away from animal protein and have a primarily plant-based diet...not because we're hippies or care about the feelings of a cow...but for the health implications. So here's my question for the vegans or anyone else who has embraced this type of lifestyle. What…
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Long Run Question
So I'm not super new to running, but I'm definitely new to the longer distances. I'm training for my first half marathon (March 31!) and did a 12 mile long run today. So here's my question: Is it normal to feel sick after a long run? .5 mile warm-up, 11 mile run, .5 mile cool-down, had a gu every hour and a banana when I…
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Runners: Long Run Question
So I'm not super new to running, but I'm definitely new to the longer distances. I'm training for my first half marathon (March 31!) and did a 12 mile long run today. So here's my question: Is it normal to feel sick after a long run? .5 mile warm-up, 11 mile run, .5 mile cool-down, had a gu every hour and a banana when I…
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Cyclists: toe clips or clip-less?
Ok, so I've been cycling less than a year and up to this point have just worn my tennis shoes with the pedals that came off of my mountain bike. I recently purchased cleats for the shoes that someone gave me, but I have yet to use them because the thought of clip-less pedals literally terrifies me. I'm doing my first tri…
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Overcoming "The Plateau"
For those of you who at one point or another have hit the dreaded plateau: How long did yours last? How much weight had you lost prior to hitting it? How did you get over it? How did you press on through it? I've been playing around with 218-222 since the end of October and it's just so frustrating. I workout 5-6…
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Overcoming "The Plateau" - Round 2
Had a fellow MFP member share this with me and it was too good not to share: The Most Dreaded Word In Weight Loss: Plateau In the world of weight loss, metabolism is king. Everybody seems to know that a fast one is a good one. Yet, some confusion arises when confronted with the problem of who’s got a fast one, what causes…
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A Year In the Life
So I started my new lifestyle of eating right and exercising just a little over a year ago. The before pictures are from December 27, 2010 and the after pictures are from tonight (January 4, 2012). I've lost 67 pounds and am aiming to lose another 53 while continuing to tone and increase my level of fitness. Sorry the…
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Thunder Thighs
How do you get rid of them?? :noway: I'd like to hear from some people who have actually LOST the weight and been successful in reducing the size of their thighs. How did you do it? I know there's really no such thing as spot workouts (thus the skinny people that still have a belly even after a million crunches), so what…
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November Turkey Trot 10 lb Challenge
It's that time of year, folks, that we start thinking about and planning for Turkey Day. This year, instead of gaining those extra pounds from the holidays, let's keep active and not let that turkey (and all the other good stuff) get the best of us!! Here's how it works: 1. Enter your name and starting weight into the…
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Thanksgiving: the fat kid's best dream and worst nightmare!
So Thanksgiving is a time of thanks, fun, food, family, football, etc...but for someone trying to lose or maintain their weight, it can be one of their favorite days or one of their most despised days or both at the same time! What are YOU doing this Thanksgiving to combat those calories?? I'll go first: 1. Thursday…
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Which marathon should I do?
I'm currently training for my first 10K to be completed November 19, 2011. Then I'll start my half marathon training to be completed in the Bentonville Half Marathon on March 31, 2012. After that I'll be training for my first triathlon (June 24, 2012) and possibly a century bike ride (October 2012). Some time in 2013 I'd…
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20 Fitness Myths from Live Strong
Very interesting slide show from livestrong.com! Debunks several very common fitness/exercise myths. Enjoy! http://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/550678-20-fitness-myths/?sXFc&utm_source=stumble&sQZc#slide-1
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October 10 lb Bootcamp Challenge
October's almost here and many of you are starting to think about what you want your goals to be for this upcoming month - why not make it your goal to lose 10 lbs?? This is a challenge we have been doing since at least April and is a great way to meet new people and get a little added motivation and support. Here's what…
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FREE CLOTHES!
FREE CLOTHES!!! I have some clothes that are too big for me that are still in good shape - first come, first serve! Levi Jeans size 22. George 20W dress pants (charcoal gray), Rafaella 20W dress pants (black), Fashion Bug (not sure what brand) 20W denim skirt. I'm short (5'3'') so a couple of the pairs of pants have been…
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Make your own bread??
Anyone make your own bread? I'm trying to reduce my sodium and even "healthy" bread seems to have more sodium in it than I think it should have. Would homemade whole wheat bread have less sodium??
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Had to share!
This is from my Zumba instructor's website. I have met each of these girls in classes and such and think it's awesome that they have come so far. These are real people with real lives that made their weight loss a lifestyle change, not just a diet. Nikki - the first story - is the one that teaches the class I go to.…
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Fighter Flight - Fly the World Challenge (closed group)
Welcome to our thread!! Here's a link to our logo if you'd like to save it and put it in your signature. Let's get ready to fly!!
