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Team name???
Need opinions for a team name for the PF Changs 2-person relay! My running partner is my sister, so we wanted "sister(s)" to be in the name.... any ideas?
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Progress Pics and Looking for new friends!
I posted this on my blog - but I thought I would start out the new year by inviting friends who have similar start/current/ or goal weight as mine! Even if you don't, I could use more encouraging friends and would love to be encouraging on your journey as well! I am very excited that for the first time in my life, my new…
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NSV
I had an NSV last weekend, but never got around to posting it, so here goes :) A little background so this story isn't too confusing... I worked in administration for this company for almost 4 years, I left at the end of September to pursue my nursing degree, but am still employed as a home-based care-giver, so I never…
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Runners!
What upcoming races are you registered for or want to do? I will be doing the Anthem Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning - burn the calories before I consume them! Thinking about heading down to Tucson (Oro Valley) for the Great Prostate Cancer Challenge 5k & 10k. Depending on a couple things, I have planned to do the 12ks…
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Questions for runners?
Do you prefer to run alone or in a group? If you prefer a group, did you already have runner friends or did you meet them during your runs? When should you increase your distance and by how much? I am currently running 5ks - and still have to walk a little bit during - but am considering a half marathon in January. Is that…
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Maintaining friendships while losing weight
I would like opinions please! With my healthier eating and I have had a recent change from full-time paycheck to full-time unemployed student, I was wondering how people keep up their friendships? What kinds of things do you do without spending money and not having people over for drinks??
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NSV Progress Pics!
I haven't taken photos since my Day 1.... frankly, because I thought that 10lbs wasn't noticeable. But, tonight I decided it was time. Got in the same workout outfit I wore on Day 1 and felt the same - chubby, stalky, non-athletic. Then decided that just for the heck of it, I would look at them side by side.... COULD NOT…
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How to Couch25K?
Hi Everyone, I am wondering what is the best way to to couch25k? I had tried doing it on my own and was easily discouraged since I had the wrong shoes and kept getting shin splints. The gym that I go to for fitness classes is going to offer a C25K program starting 9/26. I thought it sounded perfect! And perfect timing…
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Hummus, salsa, and guacamole
What do you use these for to keep them as healthy as possible? I enjoy all 3 of these dips, but am so used to using pita or corn chips only to dip into them... obviously, thats not gonna cut it.
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Why am I still hungry?
On a "healthy" day, I eat the following: breakfast: oatmeal banana AM snack: toast w/ cream cheese or peanut butter lunch: roast beef or other deli meat sandwich w/ cheese and spinach (using sandwich thins) piece of fruit PM snack: steamed veggies or fresh fruit (I eat dinner but am not including it) I feel like I only…
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serious weight question....
I am SERIOUSLY confused on one thing.... or a couple of things that all go together... Please help!! :) We are eating healthy and working out, and the scale stays the same.... why? I have heard a million answers to this, such as muscle weighs more than fat, muscle is more dense than fat, your body is losing inches so the…
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to eat or not to eat?
I have recently come down with a cold of some sort that is affecting my nasal and throat, and my appetite has pretty much vanished. I am only hungry a couple times a day, but after a few bites I already feel FULL, OVER FED. I am SO full and eating is just making me feel worse. I have had berries and 1/2 cup cottage cheese…
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Setting mini goals
Hello everyone - I have a little dilemma.. I am working on setting some mini goals when I meet some benchmark weights, but I am quitting my job soon to go back to school full time. I typically would set goals for "spend $$ on this after 10lbs lost, etc" but that won't be an option for awhile. Does anyone have any good…
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What do you eat when you're on the go??
I am new to MFP and am still in the beginning stages of understanding what to eat, and so far it has been pretty decent. Problem is, I have always been home in order to make myself a meal. I will be out and about, I still need to eat a filling meal, but not sure what to do in this case. Any ideas?
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PMS week?
Alright ladies, this one is for you........ What do you do on your PMS, bloated, worn-down, icky feeling week to stay on track? I feel like these weeks I am a bottomless pit and could eat any carb or fat until there is no more food in the world.... These of course, are the weeks when I don't want to exersize because I'm…
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Phoenix, AZ - new to MFP
Hi All, I am 23 year old, packed on some post-wedding weight that I would like to get rid of! My husband and I are in this together, but anyone who has tried doing that knows men lose WAY faster than women and it gets pretty discouraging. I hope to meet some locals who can help me stay motivated and offer tips from friends…
