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900 days of logging...
Hey everyone!! I wanted to share this with you in hopes to motivate each of you to keep moving on your Journey. I've been logging on MFP for 900 solid days and love every minute of it. NO, I haven't always logged great days and I have even skipped logging food. However, I have NEVER given up on logging in. We all have bad…
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Happy March 1st!!
Can't believe it's March 2013 already! Today starts a new month, a new day and of course a new CHALLENGE!! Thank you all for joining me! I decided not to make a spreadsheet since there aren't too many of us, but please feel free to have your friends/family here on MFP send me a friends request and I will be more than happy…
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Facebook support group!
Hi Everyone!! I know we all love MFP and are here to motivate and support each other. I wanted to invite you to continue that support and invite you to our group called Weightloss & Wellness. Feel free to send a request!! :-) We'd love to have you. Nicole
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Day 3 of reset:
I've gained 2.2lbs! Yes, I expected that would happen, so I am not sad. But I had to put the scale away because I am constantly on it EVERY morning, which does not help with this process. So with that said, the scale is hiding in the bathroom closet and is not allowed out for at least another week or 2. I believe this will…
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Newbie to this!!
I'm not sure where to start with this. I started last Wednesday, but I am sure a lot of newbies get "scared" and I did for sure. Scooby calculated my TDEE to be 2309 calories per day, which seems like A LOT for me and I had trouble meeting that goal. I burn anywhere from 500-1000 calories at least 5 days a week, sometimes…
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What's your favorite Motivational Weight Loss Quote?
Mine is : Your body is the baggage you must carry through life. The more excess the baggage, the shorter the trip." Arnold H. Glasgow :flowerforyou: And it's so true!! Sometimes we just need a little motivational quote/saying to get us through our long journey!! What's yours?!
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Figuring out MAX fat burning zones/HR
Fat Burning Cardio Zone (figuring out your max HR) Instructions 1 Figure your maximum heart rate by subtracting your age from 220. For example, if you are 33, you would subtract 33 from 220 to find your maximum heart rate equals 187. If you are 50, you would subtract 50 from 220 to get 170. 2 Multiply your maximum heart…
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Gym Story To Share!
I hope this is the right place to post this! I had to share this awesome experience I had tonight at the gym.........ENJOY! Tonight at the gym, A woman I have never seen before took her place on the treadmill beside me as I was warming up for my "wog". As I always do when this happens, I nodded my head and said hello (had…
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108 Pounds Down.. Now to maintain it.
Hiya MFP!!! I want you all to know that my journey is far from finished. It has taken me over 2 long, hard years to get where I am today. There has been a lot of tears shed, aches and pains, sweat, failures, stress and a mountain of things to overcome. But I am here to tell you, I have NEVER given up on myself and that is…
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I DID IT!!!
Today I completed my very FIRST REAL 5K RACE!!! I feel amazing! I came in at 30:57, which is my overall best time so far. I have ran a couple virtual 5Ks w/ times at 40:00! :-) Here are some pictures to share!!!
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Training for a 5K
HI everyone!! I am excited to start 5k training next week. I am in no way, shape, or form a runner though and it makes me a little nervous. Now that I think I have got my knee pain under control, I am going to give this a go. What are your thoughts on this training? I know I plan to do the training every other day of the…
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Recent NSV
So, this NSV happened a couple weeks ago.....I just never posted about it because I wanted to make sure it was not "too good to be true"............ So, we all know that losing weight is a wonderful thing, we are constantly buying new clothing, RIGHT? Well I put it off for a few months at a size 12(back in Sept) because…
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Weekend full of NSV's
Hi Everyone!!! I haven't had a lot of recent NSV's until this weekend. My boyfriend and I were invited to a wedding that will take place next weekend. I've been putting off buying a dress to wear because I am so nervous about wearing them. I haven't worn a dress since I was about 12 or 13 years old and when my sister got…
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Vitamins for Joints.....
Anyone take vitamins to help prevent sore joints? I know a lot of older people do, I am 24 and my joints hurt quite a bit after hard workouts. Any suggestions on what type of vitamin to help w/ this?
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For those w/ HRM's do you........
Just curious........ do any of you keep your HRM going during cool downs?
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My Christmas Gift.....
Hi Everyone, I had posted my Christmas Gift on here yesterday without pictures, but was asked by a couple people to post them!!! Yesterday I decided to weigh in a day earlier than normal because I KNEW this weekend would be messy for me when it came to eating and all. To my PLEASANT surprise, I got on the scale and saw the…
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Merry Christmas TO ME!!!
This morning I weighed in.......... I FINALLY MADE MY 100 POUND GOAL!!!! This morning I weighed in.......... Even after deciding to go into maintenance calories for the holidays, I have been working out and promised myself I wouldn't OVER indulge on junk. I've done pretty well, not going to say perfect because that would…
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Your 30DS Experience
I just started this program today.......so far I love it!!! I know they say do 10 days of each level........ but would it hurt to do more days of each level?? How many of you have done that???
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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies--- YUMMO!!
Found this recipe on Skinnytaste.com. I made some changes since I didn't have a couple of the ingredients needed. ENJOY!!! 1 cup all purpose flour 2 cups quick oats 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1tbsp ground cinnamon 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice 2 tbsp country crock butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup light…
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30DS Users...........
I ordered the DVD today, I am wondering what equipment if any I will need. I plan to start it Jan 1st. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Does anyone take fat burning supplements?
I am curious about these and how effective they are......... I haven't taken anything thus far. I've lost 95 pounds in two years and struggle w/ toning up! I do weight training/strength training 3-4 times a week. I'm in the stages of focusing on that more than I am losing at this point. I am 5 pounds away from my goal…
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From me to you...
Good evening everyone... I posted this as a status update on my profile, but thought that this would help inspire you as a reader and fellow weight loss pal :-) I've been thinking about the past two years of my weight loss journey and just how far I have come. I just can't believe what I have done for myself. Two years and…
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Easy Pasta and Broccoli Dish--- idea from skinny taste
This is a bit modified from the skinny taste website. I mainly cook for myself and make dishes that will along a few days....... Calories-267 Carbs- 33 Fat-12 Protein- 8 Sodium- 140 This serves 3- 1 cup servings Barilla - Linguini, 4 oz. Market Pantry - Minced Garlic, 2 tsp Wegmans - Quickly Frozen Broccoli Spears, 6…
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Getting close to goal.... need advice
Hi Everyone, I am 5 pounds away from my goal weight of 155. I am thinking about re-evaluating once I get there. In the mean time, I have seen other people lower their rate of loss to 1/2 a pound. Does anyone know how successful that is? Should I change mine now and then up the rate of loss if I decide to lose another 10?…
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Videos
Does anyone know of a website (besides youtube) that offers cardio videos?? If they are only on youtube, are there any specific ones that are good?? I would only be using them once or twice a week, normally I go to the gym. Thanks!
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NSV
Putting on my size 12 slacks for work this morning, they are nearly falling off my waist!! Looks like I will be asking for gift cards and money for shopping this Christmas ;-). Plus, yesterday at the gym I was able to complete 20 full sit ups w/ a 12 pound weight. I haven't been able to do sit ups in a very long time due…
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Here I am......only 6 away...
Thought I would post some updated pictures. Made a new collage. From 255 to 161 w/ only 6 pounds to meet my goal!!
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I can't believe....
I only have 6 more pounds before I hit my goal weight!! I am hoping by Christmas I can make it. Once I do I am going to set another goal weight, I am thinking 145-135 depending on how I feel. Gosh, it's taken me 2 years and 1 month to get this far. So many struggles and plateaus. MY most recent NSV is that I have ALWAYS…
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Motivational Tip
Found this online and thought I would share with you. Everyone can use this tip to help their progress. I think this is a very good idea for those who need a little extra motivation everyday to keep pushing through their journey! Hope it's useful to all of you! :-) Weight loss motivation is all about desire rather than…
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Idea's to replace chips.......
I am definitely in LOVE with just about any flavor Lays chips. I don't eat them often because I know how hard it is to stop once I start. I normally measure out the exact serving or sometimes just half. I know I really NEED to stay away from them completely....... so do any of you have any suggestions on what snacks I can…
