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Support and Accountability
Hi All!! I have recently lost 30 pounds (and maintained) and am very excited and feeling wonderful with my success but I recently have felt and been in a funk. So today I pledged to get back to my healthy eating habits. I have made an unwritten contract to myself (like I would my best friend, because I am my own best…
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Smoothies
Hi Ya'll! Looking for some low calorie but oh so yummy smoothie recipes. Suggestions? Thank ya, Hornet4Life
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Benchmark Incentive Ideas
Hi All! I am putting together an incentive sheet for myself and a girlfriend of mine while on our journey. I want to come up with some fun gifts for us when we reach our goals I have created. Do you have any suggestions on what I could get us? The only one I could come up with was a a new travel coffee mug and water…
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Scary
So my Mom. Brother and I were having a "health" conversation and my mom brought up that she heard on a tv show/magazine/the web (I dont remember which one she said) that sugar (in excessive amounts) is like glass in your veins :( . It definitely made me question the sweets I have consumed in my life and what my veins would…
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Favorite Quote
I'm all about posting & reading quotes! I would love to hear what your favorites are. The quote the motivates or you turn to when you are down. Thanks in advance for sharing and good luck with your journey that you are on. Here is one of my favorites (it was sent to me by a friend. I have it as my laptop's background): hey…
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Women & T.O.M
Hey Ladies, So it's almost thar time of the month (the week before & PMS'ing) and I know I"m retaining water, ugh! I know there's not much I can do about it but are their any suggestions on how to lessen it a little bit? THANKS!
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Magazine Help!
So I want to subscription to a fitness magazine but and not sure which one to get. I'm thinking something along the lines of Shape, Women's Health, etc. I want the most for my buck, of course. I'm a female, want great food advice, and fitness too. Any suggestions?
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30 Day Shred
I've heard all this hype about the 30-day shred workout set. Is it as awesome as it sounds? Should I invest in buying it?
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Turkey day & Fball game
Hi ya'll! So I'm pretty ervous about this weekend. I'm attending the UVA/VT game on Saturday, which with my family is an all day event. We tailgate as early as we can until the game and even a little more after. Our tailgating includes lots of yummy but oh so bad food and select beverages. After turkey day & the game I'm a…
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Me vs. the Scale
So I have noticed that I have become obessed with the scale the more I continue on my journey. I used to weigh in once a week but am now waking up everyday and hopping on to see if I have a lesser number . Is it ok to weigh yourself everyday or am I becoming overly obessed?
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Coffee Addict.. HELP!
Hi! I currently and a coffee lover. I once hated the stuff but now live for it. I honestly just love the taste but have noticed that when I do not drink it, my mood and energy level is pretty low. I average about 4 cups a day :\ . Anyone have any suggestions on how to wean myself off or something better I can drink down? I…
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Bad Choice
So last night a friend of mine had a Thanksgiving dinner. My plan was to stop in say hi and then head on my way. Well unfortunately, I stayed and grabbed a plate. And ate, and ate, and ate. I feel so awful for doing that. I knew what I was doing and knew I shouldnt have ate all that but I just didnt listen to that voice in…
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Hi :)
Hi All! I'm not new to MFP but am back to being serious this time. I have a couple other friends doing this with me but would love more friends for support and just to stay in contact with as your progress continues. I believe the more support and things you can share with others, the more successful you will become! Good…
