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Veggies to serve with enchiladas?
Hello! I have a non-veggie loving family and I eat salad for lunch everyday. I like to have a cooked vegetable at dinner - asparagus, broccoli, spinach, and zucchini are my go-to's. But my family hates every one of them and it's a struggle. Tonight I'm making chicken enchiladas. Most of my plate needs to be covered in…
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Your favorite newby 1/2 marathon training plan?
Hello everyone! I have been a low-level "runner" for about 9 years (off and on). My normal local routes are either 2.0 miles or 3.7 miles, and I do that about two times a week. My best-ever training of running only (no walking) was for a very hilly 10k, about 3 years ago. At that point, I was running 5 miles regularly. (As…
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THANK YOu to everyone who posts 6 month victories!
Just wanted to thank all of you who remind us that it's a marathon, not a sprint. I recently heard a celebrity talk about what a difference 6 months can make in your body if you commit to making long-term changes. In 6 months, he said, you will be so happy that you started when you did, because it will be noticeable and…
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Inspiring: "To the Obese Woman Crying at the Picnic Table"
This story just brought me to tears - in a happy, inspired way! I can't relate to this level of obesity, but I can relate to the struggle, that has turned out to be (I guess) lifelong. Hope you find something inspiring in this, as well: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tony-posnanski/obesity_b_5578217.html Have a happy,…
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Logging 30 Day Shred workouts in MFP?
Hello! This has probably been discussed in the past, but I'm new to both MFP and 30 Day Shred. Can anyone advise on how to log the workouts in MFP? I've been using the "Curves Circuit Training" option that is available, in 20 or 25 minute allotments (depending on which 30DS level I do that day), but I'd like to know how…
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Do you recommend 30DS or Instanity for newbies?
Hello everyone! I started MFP a week ago and have had about 25 pounds to lose consistently for the past 5 years. I CAN be successful when I track food and commit to exercise, but for about 10 years I've been a yo yo (since having kids, quitting smoking, and getting a desk job). I run short distances and do weight training…
