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Feel like I'm starting over
So I started using MFP last year and in 5 months (from July-Nov) I lost 50lbs. Ever since that time I've hit a wall and been at a standstill. I've lost nothing. Zero, Zilch. So disappointed. I have finally had enough and I'm biting the bullet and going to a personal trainer twice a week come Sept. On my off days from her,…
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Dvd's that are not cardio?
Can anyone recommend any workout dvds that are NOT cardio? I'm great at getting my cardio in, but I need something to do at home when the little ones go to bed that doesnt involve running on a treadmill or jumping around.... suggestions?
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Starting over today!
So I decided to do it! Reset my weight loss ticker to 0. I see a few people have done this already or rejoined. I have lost 55lbs since July 2012, but I have stalled and it's annoying me, so today is my day to start over. I have a personal trainer now, and Im hoping to trick myself into working harder by only seeing a…
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Starting over
Has anyone truly started over on MFP?? If so, what were your reasons? Long story short, I feel like the number of days I've logged in is messing with me. I feel like I've been here for almost a year now and I should've lost more weight. The number count really means nothing to me now and it used to encourage me, but now…
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Protein powder
Where would you get this? Do I need to look for good quality? Im sooo lost when it comes to this thanks
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Food
Does anyone else have a dislike of food? My post (rant) this morning went a little like this ... I.hate.food. I honestly do. I hate thinking about it all the time. I hate meal planning. I honestly wish someone would just plan my days for me and set a plate in front of my face and be done with it all. Even when I plan for…
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Sketchers gorun/go walk
Has anyone tried these shoes??? I generally wear Asics gel shoes because of the side support they have, but someone told me about these shoes and I tried them on. They are amazing!!!! I havent bought them yet because Im concerned on hard pavement for long periods of time they will hurt my feet. They are very lightweight…
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50lbs and a LOT more to go
I never thought I'd be posting here, but one of my friends just created this "Before and After of me" without my knowledge and I was quite surprised when I saw this ... so I had to share. I started this journey July 7th 2012 and here were are almost Dec 7th 2012 and Im down 50lbs. I have a LONG way to go and the journey is…
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Anyone know anything about Cholesterol?
Before I started this back in June, I had slightly high Cholesterol levels. Not alarming by any means, but higher then they like to see none-the-less. I told my primary that I would try diet and exercise and go from there and come back in 3 months or so. Well 3 months past, I have lost 45lbs which they are very pleased…
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Ever feel like you're not doing "Enough?"
How do you get through this? Im trying to tell myself that Im doing MORE than what I was before I started actively changing my life back in July. But I keep feeling like I need to do MORE. :( When did you feel like you were doing enough?
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Is C25K REALLY for "couch" people?
Tell me your thoughts on this .... Im thinking about starting this but seriously, I've never "ran/jogged" a day in my life. I'm overweight (obviously) .. and thought I'd start off walking in the mornings. Someone suggested this to me .. but I really dont want to fail at this and I want to like what I'm doing, not dread it…
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Any fitbit users here?
I also posted this in the Fitbit group but some of you may not be members there - so I've only had my fitbit for a week and I'm hoping someone can help me please??? I understand Fitbit has BMR + exercise calories factored in and MFP is strictly exercise calories only and is already accounting for your BMR for the day. How…
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Need friends who are SERIOUS about changing their lives
I joined MFP last year, however just to lurk and see what it was all about. I never tried anything like this before (likely for fear of failing Im assuming.) I started officially logging exactly 60 days ago. Since then I've lost 35lbs, however I still have a long way to go. I need some friends who are serious about this…
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HRM for aquafit
Do any of you use a HRM for this? The Polar Im looking at getting says it's water resistant, however I dont want to ruin it by wearing it for 45 mins of aquafit classes in the pool .. Is this safe?
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Macros ... again!
Ive been seeing this everywhere, done the search on the boards, but I havent come across what your daily macros should be? Can anyone help with this or point me in the right direction?? thanks!
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Why is it not mandatory ....
for restaurants to have their nutritional information readily available?? I was quite annoyed last night that I went to a restaurant (my Mom's choice on where we were going) and there was nothing posted and when I asked the manager he said I could contact their head office and they might have the information or look on…
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Having trouble eating my calories
Is anyone else having this issue? Im having a hard time eating even 1200 calories a day. Yesterday I only ate right around 1000 but by the time I got home in the evening it was 930pm by the time I sat down and I didnt want to eat anything before I went to bed. This is the only day I've been under but most times Im only…
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Does what time of day affect your weight?
I normally weigh in first thing on Friday mornings. Im going to be going to an "official weigh in" now on Wed afternoons. Normally by mid afternoon I weigh more ... is this true for everyone?
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Attention UK members
Have any of you heard of the "Counterweight" program? If so, can you please provide your feedback? Did you join the program? Was it helpful? What did you think of it? Any feedback is welcome Thanks!!
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Attention MFP members from the UK
Have any of you heard of the "Counterweight" program? If so, can you please provide your feedback? Did you join the program? Was it helpful? What did you think of it? Any feedback is welcome Thanks!!
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Getting bored with routine ..
Does anyone else find themselves getting bored with their current routine? I started exactly 50 days ago and promised myself if I could walk/jog in the mornings at least 3-4 times a week for the entire summer, I'd invest in a gym membership in Sept. (I can only workout in the mornings) Well Im nearing the home stretch and…
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How do you stay on track during vacation?
Vacation time is hard for me. The 4 of us will be eating out 3 meals a day with no access to a website to look up calories/nutrition. I will also be visiting friends during this time and all of us will be going out as a big group. I know sometimes salads at restaurants can be heavy on the calories!! Thankfully on our…
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Strength training
So I started this about 5-6 weeks ago just walking ... Im now looking to add in some weights as well. Where would be a good place to start? (I'm lost here) I know reps and sets but I have no idea how many of each I should do?? And to log it here doesnt show any calories burned etc correct?
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Food stresses me out!
So since I started this a month ago I've been actually LOOKING at the nutritional labels .. Why is it things like a regular hamburger bun has the same calories as a "thintini" bun which is apparently created as a healthy alternative. Both have 170 calories. My hubby and I are both doing this and he is a huge foodie. He is…
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Does anyone workout twice in one day?
Is it recommended? Any feedback? Im considering joining the Y in the fall, and I decided even though I'm not a morning person, I really like doing my own thing alone in the mornings. Come the winter time I wont be walking outside any longer so I think I may join a gym. Thing is, I'll want to take the kids to some evening…
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What's YOUR goal for this week?
Mine is to focus on eating more fruits and veggies ... yours?
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Just not hungry ..
Im finding I need to force myself to eat 1200 calories per day most days and I'm just not hungry. For example right now, it's lunchtime, and I do not have any desire to eat at all. I had my morning breakfast and I'm good. Last night after dinner I had 700 calories I had to use up still for my daily allowable... I managed…
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Lost my motivation :(
Today is the beginning of week 4 for me here at MFP and after all my hard work, I actually gained weight this week. The first few weeks I lost weight so I was happy AND motivated. But right now, I dont understand what I did wrong and it's not motivational to me at all. How does someone GAIN weight doing the following? (if…
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Duffle bag vs sackpack
Stupid question I know but being new to all this sucks!! I have kids so I will be taking all of our stuff to the gym in the winter (inside shoes, change of clothing, swimsuits. water bottles etc) for 3 people... what do you all use? Im not sure if I should get a bigger duffle, or get us each sackpacks ... I want the bags…
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Question re: Heart Rate Monitors
I know that the chest strap ones are more accurate, but honestly they hurt when I wear them... Maybe when I lose more weight I'll treat myself to a good one. For right now, can anyone recommend a decent NON chest strap monitor? Or maybe one that you can wear with or without the chest strap to obtain a readout? (if there's…
