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22 weeks to Sprint Triathalon??
So, I'm I'm starting from very little exercise, like being able to run 10 and a half minute miles for 2 miles, and that's only occasionally, Think there is any hope for me being able to complete a sprint triathalon in August? Any good ideas for training plans? I could maybe start with c25k and some biking and swimming…
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First day south beach
Tomorrow is my day one of south beach phase one. Any tips? Ideas? Suggestions?
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Can't stop thinking about food
How do I get food off my mind? I can't stop thinking about what my next meal or snack will be. How can I make that stop?
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Needing something new? A next step?
I'm struggling here. I've lost about 9 lbs, out of my goal of 35. And I'm slowly creeping back up. I think today I officially weigh more than my husband. In my recent past Ive been down as low as 181, and today I'm 187. I've been as high as 197, so that's good. I'm just wondering about trying something new, a new plan or…
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Goals?
What kind of goals do you set for yourself on a short term basis? Do you have daily goals, weekly, monthly, all of these? I have an ultimate goal- weight loss of course, but what would be some good short term goals to keep me motivated? What do you do? Thanks, Karen
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How do I start over?
I feel like I need to start over. I'm really struggling with losing and I've honestly given up a bit lately. I feel like I need a new fresh start, but I'm not sure how to do that. I like the free aspects of mfp and I love how easy it is to track on here. But would paying someone do more to motivate me? How should I start…
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Weekend away
So, almost done with phase one, sunday is my last day. We're heading to my parents for a birthday party tomorrow afternoon. I'm worried about going off the plan. The meal schedule is bbq ribs, chicken noodle soup, and sloppy joes. Any suggestions as to how to make it through and not go way off plan? We're bringing veggies…
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How is everyone doing?
I'm just about done with phase one. Any ideas on a good transition to phase two? I lost almost 5lbs in week one, I don't think this week will be as good, but I won't know for a few days. Do you think I can expect more loss this week or do things level out? I havea habit of losing a week and then putting it all back on. I…
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Phase 1 week 2 starts tomorrow
So, tomorrow is the begining of my second week on phase one. So far, so good. I'm noticing I'm low on my calories though, I'm hoving around 1100 per day. sometimes I'm hungry, sometimes I'm not. Any good phase one snack ideas, or good ways to up my calories with out going off plan? I'm starting to get some cravings for…
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South Beach Diet and Calories
I'm on starting my second week on south beach phase one and I'm looking for advice. My calories are low, like under 1200 low. Should I be worried about that? Is it going to make things stall out, or doesn't it matter for two weeks? I know that SB isn't about counting calories, but I've been entering in all my phase one…
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Day One of South Beach!
I'm nervous and excited and looking forward to a change in a positive direction. Any tips or hints or ideas on how to really get the most out of this change? I've noticed for quite a while that I do better with more protein and less carbs anyway, so this is really a good push in the right direction for me. Any hints or…
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Getting past the numbers?
How do you guys get and stay motivated? How do you get going when it seems like such a long and daunting task? I know I can't stay the way I am, but to see how far I have to go just kills me. Ideas to not get lost in the idea of the total goal?
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cherry tomatoes
What should I do with this huge bucket full of cherry tomatoes I have? Any good ideas?
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Going to lose 5lbs!
I have been on such a crazy ride for the last year that I'm just not sure what to do. So I'm starting over. Nevermind that when I started on MFP I was 186 trying to get to 155 and now I'm 193 and trying to get to 155. I'm going to lose 5 lbs, however long it takes, whatever it takes. I'm going to drop 5 lbs and have it be…
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high protein snacks
Any good suggestions for healthy high protein snacks? I really do notice being fuller longer when I eat more protein, and I'm slightly concerned when I eat 4 hard boiled eggs in a day because I don't have any other ideas for snacks. Thanks
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Problems with my garmin and bike trainer?
I have a garmin forerunner 405cx and I recently got the gsc-10 speed and cadence sensor for when I ride my bike on a trainer. I rode today for 20 minutes on the trainer and it said I went a little over 1 mile, average speed of 4.5mph. So I took it outside to calibrate my tire size, and the display tells me my speed it…
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Old Dvd Set- JM The Biggest Winner
I'm dusting off my shelf and deciding to try this workout set. It's 5 dvds. i can't find the recommended order for them though, any body know?? Thanks
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gadgets and products and gimics
Nothing gets me wanting to lose weight more than a good gadget or product. For at least a day or two. So I'm finding myself in a slump and looking online for some magic program to help me get this loss kick started. Then I decided maybe I should just use some of the stuff I already have. I was even looking at websites that…
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Dealing with difficult weeks..
How do you guys deal with weeks that you know are going to be terrible for food and exercise. I had a rough week last week with the 4th and all the time off and visiting with family. Then grandma offered to watch our kids for this week, so I've been without my kids since friday afternoon, and hubby and I "celebrate" with…
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back on track?
How do you guys get back on track after a particulary rough patch? how do you get past all the negative feelings and get to a place where you feel like you are worth putting in the effort? It's a tough mental place for me and I'm sort of stuck here. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Eating by food groups?
My nutritionist started me on a plan where I am to eat a particular number of servings from each food group per day. I think it's technically based on dietary exchanges? Any body else doing something like this? I'm just looking for someone to talk to who is doing it or has done it in the past. I get 3 servings of veggies,…
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Dietary exchanges?
Any one following a dietary exchange type of diet? My nutritionist just started me on one. So far so good. I'm finding it hard to very my starches, and I'm always, almost anyway, over on my veggies and protein. Anybody else doing a similar thing? I think it's sort of common for diabetics, I'm not one, but this is the plan…
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JM Body Revolution
Anybody tried it? any good results with it? Is it worth my money?? Any thoughts? I really like 30ds and ripped in 30. Thanks
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bike trainer accessories?
I posted before but didn't get any replies, any body out there have a bike trainer? Any suggestions for accessories that are a "must" have to go along with it? My trainer a kinetic fluid trainer will be here in a few days and I'm just wondering if there are anyother things you guys really like with yours. i have a hybrid…
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Bike trainer tips?
My great hubby just bought me a kinetic fluid trainer! I'm so excited ! Do you have any tips or advice for me? Any must have accessories? I'm a gadget freak, and have mothers day and a birthday mming up and ideas would be good. I love riding, I've never raced but I'm looking forward to getting faster and just getting out…
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is my hrm accurate?
Sorry for yet another hrm question, they pop up 100 times a day, but here goes. I have a garmin forerunner, 405 or something like that. I use it for my running and I turn off the gps and use it only as a hrm when I'm doing indoor cardio. I feel like my calorie burns are low in it's estimation. I have all the stats entered…
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Flight friendly foods
I'm leaving wednesday for a vacation in orlando. I don't fly often, it's been over a year. Anybody have any good suggestions for snacks? Can I even take snacks into the airport? I don't want to have to rely on overpriced airport convenience food. Thanks!
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working out at home and shoes?
What do you guys wear for shoes, if any, while you are working out at home? I did my first day of insanity with my running shoes on, while on carpet at home. My feet hurt SO badly, my arches almost couldn't stand it! So the next few times I've done it with out my shoes on. When I did 30 ds, I did it on carpet without shoes…
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Where do you get your info??
Where do you get your advice on what to eat, how to eat, how much to eat, low carb, high protein, low sodium??? I see lots of advice given out on here and I'm just wondering where people get their info from. I don't trust 90% of the stuff on the internet, and i feel like books are just trying to sell something. Where do…