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URGENT Mother in Law
I have a grueling 3 hours until lunch with my mother in law. I barely slept last night because of the stress. I want to keep out of the @#$%%%^ field that I usually step in - and avoid saying potentially offensive things. Also - I NEEEEEED TO LAUGH. What are some of the things I should NOT say? Here's the one I thought of:…
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NSV in my dreams
Last night I literally had a dream of an NSV - jeans that used to be snug and they were loose. My dream self thought," Well that figures I feel really strong right now, I just wish the scale agreed." --- I can't decide what to think about having that dream.... I am feeling strong and the scale is not where I like it.
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Sugar like Cocaine
Watch this ground breaking expose about sugar & it's effect on the body & brain. http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7403942n&tag=contentMain;contentAux What do you think hype or truth?
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Dread locks on kids
Hi - anyone out there have experience with dreadlocks on kids? What's your opinion?
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Prostate cancer support vs breast cancer support
If it's apropos to wear "I Love Boobies" in support of Breast Cancer Awareness... Why don't we wear "I Love Balls... or Testicles" in support of Prostate Cancer Awareness?
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question on calculating calorie burn
How would you calculate calories burned if carrying a 20# child in a back pack while hiking? It seems like it wouldn't be accurate to just add the child's weight onto my own body weight - because my system is not maintaining that extra 20# metabolically. However - it is a significantly more difficult feat... surely I'm…
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FINAL 5
Is anyone out there on their Final 5 pounds? I think that they are soooo much harder than the first 5!!!! Any other FINAL 5-ers wanting to join me in spontaneous challenges to get us through the next few months?
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Recording a new weight
When do you record a new weight? I have to maintain the "new" weight for a week - because I can't take the discouragement of having that weight go up a pound or two once I've announced it on MFP. What about you?
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Most Surprising
What is the most surprising lesson you have learned on your weight management journey? I have several, but the one I'm most thinking about lately is... Yo-yo weight gain is proportional to body size. I thought that if I were yo-yo-ing my weight would fluctuate 30+ pounds- but I now think that my yo-yo is 10 lbs.
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Weirdest Food
Name the weirdest food you eat because of your weight management goals. "Purple Java" - my own name for 2 T Red Hot Sauce in a cup of coffee.
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Eating when not hungry
Do you ever find yourself eating and realize that you are NOT hungry. Why do you do that? I do when : 1 - I'm thirsty 2 - I'm having lower abdominal pain/discomfort I hate it! What are your "triggers" for eating when not hungry?
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Give me advice...
... I'm staying true to my calorie intake, hitting mostly good nutrition, doing well over all and CRUD!!! I'm steadily gaining!!! If I drop my calorie intake any more I probably won't be able to get out of bed!! Any Help out there??
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Trouble Maker
Getting in touch with my inner trouble maker... I'd like to start a revolt against "LOL." It's sooo over used and incorrectly used - I can't stand it! My friends text me LOL just to tick me off. Help out.... give me alternatives to "LOL" that are original and funky...... PULLLLLLEEEEEZE!
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Funny story....
The last few days I've been struggling with motivation. The question, "Why am I doing this?" is running over and over in my mind. I'm looking for NSVs and as vain as this might sound...I hate to even say it.... but I like to know if I'm being "checked out." It could be motivational, to see that "extra" glance of…
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Zig-zagging?
I've been at a standstill with my weight for about a month. I'm thinking about trying the zig-zagging calorie intake method. What are your words of caution and experience? .... Help!!
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Losing last 5 pounds
I tried this thread once before, but I'll try it again... Is anyone trying to lose those last 5 # & looking for support & motivation?
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Essential Rules for Fitness & Weightloss
Please add your "#1Rule for Fitness & Weightloss" to this posting. NO repeats, please. Here's mine: Drink water, drink water, drink water!!!
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What's better than indulging in cravings...?
What are your top 5 things which are better than indulging in food cravings? 5. My feet don't hurt 4. Fitting the jeans! 3. Not looking my age 2. My wedding ring (20 yrs) is not tight 1. I feel healthy all the time
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Pimples, Zits, & Dieting?
Has anyone else experienced that getting down to a certain weight brings out the pimples? Am I imagining that it's related to dropping weight?
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Write in your favorite "snack"
Some days I really have the munchies, but I don't want to sabotage all my diet work. Please post your favorite snack ideas that are 150 calories or less. Here's a couple of my favorites: 1T. flax seeds = 45 calories They are odd to eat, but give me a lot of "chewing" time & they soak up water. Fresh spinach leaves 2c. = 30…
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Anybody out there?
Hi! I'm a Christian mom of 6 & I'm 7 really difficult # away from my goal. The weight is really a side goal; my primary goal is to win a 33yr battle with sugar addiction. I want to be free from the cravings & strong enough to stay clean from specifically, candy. I had 6 wks clean followed by 1/2 bag of Skittles. That was 5…
