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100 pounds GONE FOREVER!!!
My story is typical of a lot of people here. I think the last time I was a normal weight, I was 5 years old. After years of yo-yo dieting, struggling with infertility, 2 rounds of IVF, a twin pregnancy and several major depressions I had reached 256 pounds (I’m 5’5”). I started in March of 2011 just trying to eat less and…
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So close yet so far! Anyone lose a lot and still struggling?
I joined MFP in 2011 and have lost 100 pounds. I have been working on the last 20 or so for the past year! I lose 5, gain 5, lose 3 gain 2. I still log daily and exercise 4-5 times a week, but I just can't seem to get this done. I'm not whining or crying "plateau" I know excatly what the problems are (eating too much and…
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Our anniversary!
Nope, not our MFP anniversary (though we are coming up on 3 years!), but our wedding anniversary! DH and I joined MFP in June 2011, and have lost almost 200 pounds combined. We just got back from an amazing trip celebrating our 15 year wedding anniversary, and had some pics taken while we were there. 50 pounds lighter than…
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Zombies, Run! App on sale
I've heard a lot about this app. but heard it was $8 so I've been on the fence about it. I just looked to download and its on sale for iPhone for 2.99 until Monday. Thought I'd let everyone know. Looking forward to trying it out soon!
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Calories (kcal?) burned Polar 4ft vs MyTrek
Are kcal burned the same as 'calories'? I have a polar ft that I have been using for about 6 months. From the get go I was convinced it was not right because it seemed to me that it always read my calories burned as too low compared to others who just post massive calories burned - especially taking into account that I am…
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How much is "enough" exercise?
How much is "enough" ? how do you determine that? 3 times a week? more? Does it matter as long as you are still moving forward with your weightloss? I have been doing 5-6 days a week buring ~400 each workout, but I am finding it harder to fit in everyday (I have to do my workout at 5 AM durning the week and its getting…
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Help - my kids are sick of chicken!
DH and I are doing great with MFP but our dinners are almost always chicken. We're fine with it, but my one son is sick of chicken! Poor kid, I can't really blame him. I would like to make one meal for the family, that's not only calorie friendly, but healthy, easy and kid friendly. Looking for suggestions! Thanks! Teresa
