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52lbs down!
Just a brief history of me, I am a 29 year old woman from New Brunswick, Canada. My husband is a Canadian Forces Soldier who has done 3 tours to Afghanistan and 1 to Haiti. He is headed back to Afghanistan after christmas again :brokenheart: I have one living son who is 4 1/2 years old and we have been trying to have…
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The dreaded Sugar debate...
Now i will start off by saying that I know this has been asked a ton of times, and I did use the search function and have read what is out there, but am curious what everyone today on MFP are feeling towards the topic! I am over my sugar almost daily. Basically from my fruit and veggies. (with the exception of my ice cream…
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ALMOST at 50lbs!!!
I am 1.6 lbs away from making it to 50lbs.. I have some great friends on here, but am looking for that added push and some new friends to spice this weight loss up!!!! Add me and we can complete this journey together!!!:bigsmile:
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Strength Training...
Ohhhh how I dread it. I am months into this and I NEED to start doing some strength training... Here is the thing. I only have an hour a day to exercise, and I love me a good 45 minute cardio blast, I am not willing to give it up at all. I feel human and wonderful from my cardio. I am looking for a simple weight training…
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What is considered low carb???
Anyone know?
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Funny... NSV
Last night at the supper table my son was looking at me weird... Now he is 4, so that is not uncommon, lol But then he started touching my neck and looking at my neck really closely... Seriously, he was freaking my husband and myself out just a tad... I kept asking him what he was doing, but he would not say a thing...…
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Jillian Michaels No More Trouble Zones...
I am thinking of starting this video to work on weight training as I know cardio is not the only piece of the puzzle. Anyone have any experience with this video? Tips, advice, suggestions... I am fully aware that it will be hard as Jillian likes to do a maximum workout in minimum time...
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There's some motivation!
Since march 17th I am down 33.6 lbs. My BMI was 42.8 and it is now 37.5... I had to stop working out and counting calories from April 10th till July 4th due to my last failed pregnancy... So in that short time I was able to work out and cut calories I was able to lower my BMI that much!!!! How cool is that!!!!
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Exercise Machines Vs. Heart Rate Monitors...
I want a heart rate monitor that shows heart rate and calories burned. But that is not in the budget till I am finished our vacation. I rely on the machines at the gym, which I have been told in the past that they can be roughly 25% higher than reality. I am curious what your thoughts and experiences are! I always input my…
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Need healthy 150 cal snack ideas!!!!
I have 1 space to fill in today's menu for a snack, a 150 cal deal. Preferably low sugar or none would be better! Any ideas????
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Well, I am finally back...
Well, I am finally back... I was forced to take a few months off due to pregnancy, lost another baby, had a very bad bleeding scare where I had to be rushed to the hospital and have taken almost 4 weeks to recover and build up my iron and blood stores... UGH... It has been hell... BUT I am ready and feeling healthy…
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Flat Feet and Cramps...
Does anyone have any issues with this? MY feet are really flat and they cramp so bad when i run or do anything with any impact on my feet... I know I eventually need Orthotics, but that will take a few months as with my health plan I have to pay upfront. $400 is not a ton of money, but it is enough to have to work out a…
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Yet another Net Calories question...
I am eating anywhere from 1200 to 1500 cal a day, burn anywhere from 400-700 cal, so my net ranges from 500-900 a day usually. I am not hungry at all, but everything I am reading says it is too low? I am losing weight. Anyone have any info on this?
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Hey all... I am Alicia and have a TON of weight to lose!!!
Hey all I am Alicia, i am in Atlantic Canada. I woke up 1 day and realized I am am 273 lbs and REALLY need to do something about it. I have 1 little boy who is 4 years old, and an amazing husband who is military and is often away. Last June my second son was born at 28 1/2 weeks along and passed away the following day. I…
