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Weight loss counseling?
I'm not new to dieting or trying to lose weight by any means. I guess at this point, I'm looking for long term success. I cant' seem to get motivated or stick to anything. I start out with good intentions but never seem to be successful. I have in the past been successful, but quite honestly, that was before kids. I had…
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looking for some friends :)
Hi there - I've done MFP before (successfully) before I got married 6 years ago. Marriage and 2 kids later, I'm 40 lbs heavier then I want to be. :neutral: BUT I turn 30 this year and I've decided this is the year for me. We are done having kids (as far as I know lol), and I'm ready to get in shape and stop using…
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randomly found the group....
Hello - I randomly found this group today. :) I"m Megan and living in Central/SW michigan - Charlotte to be exact. I've lived over in Royal Oak (north of Detroit) for the past 3 years and recently relocated for my job, but I am originally from Lansing. Feel free to add me. I am always looking for some good friends to keep…
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How to calculate the calories.....?
I need your help. How would you input these into a recipe - I slow cook a venison roast in 2 cans of cream of celery and then take it out. How do you calculate the calories for that??? We aren't consuming the cream of celerly (at least not much) because a lot is left in the crock pot and we don't use the leftover juice for…
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1st Anniversary - Niagra Falls, ON
My husband and I will be celebrating our first anniversary soon. We wanted to go to Niagra Falls, ON (we are in Detroit, MI). Neither of us have been there. Any recommendations on where to stay and "must see". We really want to go to some wineries! Thanks! :smile:
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NSV...I think....
I'm just starting my 3rd week with MFP. For once in a long time, I have been consistently working out and trying to make better food choices. I use an HRM and today my "normal" workout wasn't getting my HR up to the level I wanted it to be at. So...I upped the mph on my treadmill and finally felt like I was working out. I…
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Does anyone have....
The Hungry Girl's new recipe book "Hungry Girl 300 under 300"? I saw her on Rachel Ray today and I'm always looking for new recipe ideas that are 1. quick and 2. something that my husband will enjoy as well w/o noticing that they are reduced calorie. I thought her book sounded interesting. Just wondering if anyone else…
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How do you deal with Family who isn't also trying to loose w
I very new here but have already felt really supported by everyone on MFP and I feel very inspired to try to reach my goals. The hardest part has been dealing with my husband who is not also trying to eat healthier or loose weight. He seems to remain fortunate that he can pretty much eat whatever he wants and has a very…
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Question about exercising and calories
I just joined today and i'm sure my question could be answered somewhere if I read more on this site (don't worry, I plan to tonight after dinner) I entered in my exercise for today and I think it said I would burn around 270 calories (according to MFP) I did 15 minute 5mph run and 30 minutes walking at 3.5 mph. Here is…
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Hello :)
Hey! It said I was to introduce myself.... I'm Megan from Michigan. This isn't my first weight loss attempt, but sure am hoping this is my last. I have a "breaking point" and I met it after Christmas this year. Someone recommended this site and here I am :)
