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Today I Will ______________
Since, it's officially Sunday in MA, let's start the day with some thoughts on what I will do today to improve my life. Today I will start my C25K program. Thanks for the inspiration Emy! ok I need to be honest here….there is a some dread with me making that my goal for the day :smile: But I read somewhere "The Journey…
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November Goals
New month, new motivations! - at least 40 oz water daily - 40 miles for month - no more than 3 peoples of halloween candy - continue to change up foods
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Snacks
I need some good protein snack ideas. On average I've been pulling in about 1000 calories a day and MFP keeps yelling at me that I need more. I'm really not hungry though!!! So I think some days I'll keep where I'm at and other days I'll a snack or two to pull me up to 1200. Ideas? I'm hoping to go for a protein route to…
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About Me: Let's Introduce Ourselves!
Hi, I'm Cindy aka summerluno2. I am 44 yrs old and live in MA. Have always struggled with my weight and have just started a journey to get to where I want to be. My goal is to drop 35 lbs by the holidays. My culprits: carbs and MA weather (I like to walk/jog for exercise so lose about 6 months of the year of committed…
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Challenge!
Each Friday one of us will write a challenge for the week. At the end of the week the challenger tags another member to write the next challenge. So here we go…. This week's challenge: - Each morning (oh how I hate morning exercise!) 20 jumping jacks, 10 squats and 10 push ups Go!
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MFP App
Do you all use the app too? As mentioned, I didn't log the last 2 days. Just finished logging and completed the entry for the day, but didn't get the "If you continue like this, you'll weight XXX in 5 weeks". I loved that ….. is it missing from your final entry as well?
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Food Ideas
Thought it would be great to have a page we can post recipes and good foods instead of scrolling through other blogs. Emy, the freeze ahead steak fajita sounds great! I've got 2 to start: 1. Ocean Spray Cranberry Lemonade. 5 calories. 0 fat and 0 sugar. Tastes like a 'regular' lemonade and is really good! 2. Cilantro…
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New Group: Friends in their 40's
Looking to connect with a few friends to help cheer each other during our journey? Join "Friends in their 40's" - a group for women 40+ who are looking for motivational support. Hope to see you there!
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Jogging Music
What do you ladies listen to when you jog? I was getting so tired of my iPod, I've been listening to those songs for the past 7 years. I was telling my son and he introduced me to this app: itube You can search 'top 40 songs', 'dance music', or search music directly by artists and song names. You can add to playlist and…
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30 Day Ab Challenge: June 1 Start
JUNE 1 15 sit-ups 5 crunches 5 leg raises 10s plank Easy-Peasy; we got this one!
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Moderator Role
Hi ladies. Unfortunately, I've come to a personal matter that is going to take me off here until I can get myself straight. Would anyone like to assume moderator role in case there are any needs for that? Sorry to have to leave after finding a great group of ladies, but my focus is not going to be where I'd like it. Best…
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Today's Thoughts….
I'd love to sit here and meet you all as you join, but I'm going to get up and get ready for the day. Share something that has been a motivator for you and maybe for us. - For the last 2 weeks I have had a picture of me at my healthiest weight on the fridge … held by a magnet that reads "Nothing Tastes as Good as Skinny…
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Welcome!
I'm (and hopefully soon We!) are glad you stopped by. Let's face it, hitting 40 did not make this weight thing any easier. Let's share our stories, goals, questions, answers and journey together! Welcome to Friends in Their 40's!
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Protein Shake
I received the Isopure Zero Carb Protein Powder today (vanilla flavor). 0 carb/0 sugar and 1 scoop 105 calories. Made it with water, but I think next time I'll forgo milk at dinner and make it with milk to give it a creamer taste. No bad taste at all. Got it at GNC if anyone is interested…..
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Food & Recipe Ideas
I miss my ice-coffee with sugar and enough cream to really order it as "i'll have some coffee with my cream." I recently found this: Monin Sugar-Free Syrup in Vanilla flavor. 0 calories, 0 fat, (chemicals yes, but this is my guilty pleasure!). I add this and nothing else to my ice-coffee and feel treated!!!
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Friday Weigh-In
Oh yes … it's almost here. So close in fact, I'm creating the topic to get us ready! But … reading everyone's posts this week - we've been pretty darn good! Changing foods, exercising … it's going to be good. Remember, post however makes you comfortable. Here's to great losses tomorrow!
