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Success is not a straight line, 20 lbs loss in 100 days
Didn't know where to post this, if in success stories or here. Although I consider it a success it's only partial as I have much more weight to lose. In any case I thought this could be helpful for anyone, newbies and veterans alike because even though we know this journey is not a straight shot to our goal sometimes…
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How gross is fast food to you
I know how bad it is. I read the book fast food nation and I mostly trust and agree with the information in it. I've seen super size me. I regret eating that junk every single time. Yet I find myself mindlessly driving thru ordering the usual. I would like to know how disgusting you find fast high-calorie low nutrient…
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BOOM! get moving!! [Picture Super Heavy]
Some images I found around the web that kinda struck a chord with me. I hope they motivate you as well.
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MFP Veteran Undid 25 lbs loss
Yeah that's me. I undid a 25 lbs loss. And while it's said that I seat here looking at my chart on the wall, that was supposed to track my shrinking weight all the way down to 170 lbs, it's also a new beginning. I hate the idea of re-starting or re-committing. Fundamentally I've always been committed, however the facts…
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How much weight would you have lost by ...
How much weight would you have lost by any of the following dates? I'm starting this thread to say before hand what our goal is and maybe come back here on that date to see if we met the goal. So, maybe reply with something like "I'll be 199 lbs by the superbowl". I hope this keeps us motivated. :drinker:
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Do you invite friends and family to MFP?
Some friends notice my weight loss and ask about my 'secrets' so I insist that MFP is the X factor. I tell them that calorie logging, regular exercise and social support has really made the difference. Most say that they'll get around to it. But one friend finally told me that the reason why she didn't make an account was…
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Are you an emotional eater? look here even...
if you think you are not because chances are your eating behavior changes with your mood. Below are some extracts from the Wikipedia article on Mood: _________________________________ A mood is an emotional state. Moods differ from emotions in that they are less specific, less intense, and less likely to be triggered by a…
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Question for cyclist
I want to start doing my own biathlon. Cycling and running. I would like to get to some point near wash dc, lock my bike and then do some running in the city. I have fears of getting my bike stolen or vandalized in any way? For regular cyclist can I expect my bike to be safe overall? And what does it mean when parked bikes…
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Been doing this for a year...lets support each other
Hello! If you have been consistently logging food, getting your workouts done, and if you believe reaching your health and fitness goal require a lifestyle change please add me I'm a pretty reliable supporter. Say hi back and I'll send you a request (or even better send me one as mfp has a limit on friend requests) This is…
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16 mile bike ride around arlington
Hello NOVA MFPals, I usually do a 16 mile ride around Arlington before or after work. I cruise at about 12-14 mph just for fitness and fun. Would you like to join me? even just for a span Please reply, with how you'd like a group ride, days, times, speed, any other stipulation? Thanks
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Looking for other Jehovah's Witnesses
I'm one of the Jehovah's witnesses. If you are my brother or sister you know how it is having different standards. Please add me as friend and let's support each other.
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I can't even eat 1000 cals a day, I'm not hungry
Remember that people who say are not hungry after eating under 1000 calories will lie about other stuff too! lol
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Fitness equp. for <10 from amazon
Hello everyone, I just wanted to ask you opinion on nice little things that I can buy to reward myself for being disciplined. I know some of you fundamentally believe you shouldn't reward yourselves for doing just what you are supposed to do in the first place. However for those who have done it or have bought inexpensive…
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is it ok to fatten up people you don't like?
Well I'm not really trying to fatten up anyone and it's not that I don't like my co-workers. However I try to be very professional even in a field that doesn't really require it. I'll have the opportunity to buy a small chunk of the company in the near future. My co-workers sense I want to 'get to the top' and are not very…
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McMuffin Sausage Egg Cheese Alternative
I went to the store and got the following: -Sara Lee - Original English Muffin, 1 muffin 140 -Jimmy Dean - Turkey Sausage Patties, 1 Patties 60 -Kraft - Singles American Cheese Sandwich Slices 2%, 1 slice (19g) 45 -Homemade Eggs - Large Scrambled Egg , 1 Egg The whole thing takes about 5 minutes to make. Toast the muffin…
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"Everything in moderation" not working for me, HELP!
First of all let me tell you that the philosophy of ‘nothing is out of limits, everything in moderation’ is a bunch of garbage, junk, trash, etc. But I use to beat that drum and I seriously need to stop now. I just can’t do it and I’m raising my white flag in recognition, I surrender to the idea that some things are never…
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Losing 20 lbs was just the pre-season
It's been a few days since Real Madrid, Manchester United and now Barcelona football teams are playing pre-season games in the USA. During Saturday's Barca lost to Man U I had this revelation: Real winners work hard even before they are really required to have any results. Pre-season matches have a rap for being soft and…
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McDonalds to introduce more food groups such as fruits, vege
in an article you can find here http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/07/26/us-mcdonalds-idUSTRE76P41I20110726. McDonalds has agreed to make kid's meals smaller. Samantha Graff, director of legal research at Public Health Law & Policy said "Without the looming prospect of regulation in cities and states around the country,…
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Topics for priming relatives finally motivated to get health
I'm so happy that my sister and my cousin have finally agreed to do a "diet" as they call it. In part I've been nagging them about eating less or healthier things and as they've seen my own success (about 20 lbs down) now they want in. I would like to give them a little ' class' on the basics and to set a reasonable…
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Running a 5K before the years end
Hi there, I just wanted to get even more excited about running a 5K on Oct. 10 http://www.imaworldhealth.org/?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=91 I ran a couple of 5k's in the past, many years ago. Are you running a 5K before the end of the year? Reply and let's support each other. Thanks
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limiting sodium intake
I've been warned about the amount of sodium my diet contains sometimes. I understand the daily limit. If you read the wikipedia entry for sodium you will find that "The 2010 dietary guidelines of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommend to decrease the sodium consumption to less than 2.3 g per day (1…
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5' 7" (±2") dudes What is your goal?
I see the ladies have started a bunch of threads asking for opinions on weight goals. So I'm doing the same with the guys. I'm 5' 7" and I was once 180 lbs where people actually called me skinny. My BMI says I should below 160 to be in the healthy range. I just don't know if that is a realistic goal for me. Any 5' 7" (+/-…
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Hello My Name is....
Hector. I've been logging calories and exercise MFP style for a couple of months. The support received is great and I wish I was better able to give support back by knowing your first name or you real life nickname, somehow screenames like 3424asdfjf, oajgla5adsf, or oq93kaodsy don't quiet cut it for me. So what is your…
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Nature lovers see these pics
The forum is not showing even a 10th of the size of the pic!!! Follow this links instead: http://capitolmarkingproducts.com/hc/4milerun-062211.jpg http://capitolmarkingproducts.com/hc/fourmilerun-062111.jpg http://capitolmarkingproducts.com/hc/gwtrail-062411-en.jpg I've been taking time to stop to shoot some pics along the…
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Tough love from me to you
I've been logging for ever, but I've been doing MFP style for a couple of months. I see a direct relation between logging consistently and having success reaching the goal. It doesn't matter that you may have a 4000 calorie day, just face it, log it and keep going all of those with triple digit logging counts do much…
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walking tall
It's funny the number of excuses us overweight people tell ourselves when on route to being fit. One of them being: "Well I really won't like having loose skin around my belly". Another one, and the one I'm throwing onto you guys for tips and advice is "well, I've seen how people that was fat walk when they get thin, they…
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you will always be fat...
I read in a runner's world article that when have been overweight you will always be overweight or you will always worry about being overweight. In my personal experience this realization is dead on. I was overweight, lost much of my overweight, and when I stopped worrying about weight I gained it all back. It seems like…
