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Anyone else working out with heart issues?
So I didn't really see a category where this post would be specific to, but I figured I'll try here. I was diagnosed last year with an arrhythmia (benign PVCs and PACs) and was wondering if anyone else here works out with them? Would love to hear your challenges and successes. I personally find that cardio causes me no…
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So close! Yet so far away... :(
Hello out there! So I promised myself that the day I step on the scale and hit one-derland I am going to 1. Scream 2. Jump up and down and 3. Go buy myself a new outfit head to toe to celebrate! I haven't been under 200 pounds since I was in High School and I'm 39 now. I started my journey at around 257 and last time I…
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Recently started going to the gym and looking for supportive friends
Hi all! My name is Ruth and I started going to the gym/making healthier eating choices back in January. I dropped 40 lbs just watching what I ate and hitting the treadmill 4 times a week for an hour. I recently met with the trainer at the gym and he's started me on a strength training regimen. I now do 4-5 days a week at…
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Wanted: New friends to share support with on our weight loss journeys!
Hello MFP pals! My name is Ruth. I'm 39 (Yikes!) and have been here off and on since 2011. I've tried a ton of different strategies to lose weight - low carb, low calorie, etc etc.. without much success until this past January I decided to simplify things and just eat less and move more. I got a gym membership and started…
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Hello MFP Friends!
Hi there! I hope everyone is having a fabulous weekend! I am a 39 year old mom of two who is hoping to be around to see grandchildren one day! I am looking to meet some new friends here who can keep me accountable and perhaps take a glance at my food diary once in a while to let me know if I'm heading in the right…
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Back on MFP and need some friends who aren't afraid to put a virtual foot in my butt!
Hi all! My name is Marie. I am back on MFP for the 3rd time and I am more determined than ever to get this weight off and KEEP it off! They say the 3rd times a charm, so I'm hoping it's true. I am 37 (although I like to say I am celebrating the 16th anniversary of my 21st birthday!) and I have 70-80lbs to lose. I have been…
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Need Friends! Help me stay on track!
Hi all! They say the 3rd time is a charm, and since this is my 3rd time back at it using MFP I am hoping this time will be the last time! I posted the other night about needing friends to help give me a kick in the butt and keep me on track but it was about 3am and not many people were on so I figured I'd try again! I have…
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Help me stay motivated!
Hi all! Not new to the site by any means, but trying to make a new start! Was doing really well and lost about 25 lbs towards the end of last year before things fell apart for me. Now I am in the middle of a divorce and the last thing I need is for all the stress and anxiety to cause me to gain even more weight! After…
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Flax seed help!
Hi all! I recently decided to try experimenting with some things that are supposed to be "better" than others or help you with the healthy things you are supposed to be getting daily. For example switching to coconut/almond milk or skim milk, Nutella, air popped popcorn for late night cravings, Greek yogurt for protein and…
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Question on Sugars... Help Please
So after my last visit with the doctor, she recommended that I limit my sugar intake as well as watch my cholesterol. With the changes in my diet, the cholesterol part has been super easy, however, I am having trouble with the sugars. MFP says I should limit my sugar to under 31g per day. I know there are differences…
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Not brand new- but beginning anew!
Hi everyone- I first want to say that I love, love, love this site! The people are amazing, it holds you accountable, and you can find the answer to nearly ANY question you could possibly have. I was doing really well when I first joined about a year and a half ago, and I ended up losing nearly 30lbs. I was proud of myself…
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Can anyone help with a question about calories?
I am having a problem with finding the nutritional info (mainly calories) for my dinner this evening. I made a potato and corn chowder, a family recipe that's a staple in our house, but when I looked up "potato corn chowder"- there were so many choices! I went with a generic one, one that stated "homemade", and one from a…
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Awesome Low-Cal Asian Style Chicken
Ingredients- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 cup chopped scallions (green onions) 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 tbsp sesame oil (can also use olive oil) 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tsp fresh minced garlic 1 tsp fresh ground ginger (can use 1/2 tsp powdered also) First let me say that if you don't like mushrooms or onions…
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Has Anyone Tried Full Bites Products?
I was just wondering if anyone had tried the "Full Bites" products with any success. I happened to see them the other day at Rite Aid and I bought one of the cheddar bites, one of the BBQ bites and one of the chocolate crisp bars. I used both of the bites and they did seem to work- the BBQ ones worked better but mostly…
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Healthy (and semi-low calorie) pasta salad w/spinach & goat
This recipe literally takes 15-20 mins start to finish. Its easy, its SO good, and its been a hit everywhere I've taken it. The ingredients sound funny, but don't knock it until you try it! Ingredients: 1 box whole wheat pasta- bowties, rotini, or penne work best 1 pint of cherry or grape tomatoes 1 bag of spinach or baby…
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Question about metabolism and cravings....
Okay so this topic has probably been posted a million times if I scroll down and actually look, but I don't have a lot of time, so I'm just going to post a new thread. I have the issue of not being hungry in the morning AT ALL... in fact it almost makes me nauseous to think of food some mornings. I know I'm not alone in…
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Advice on whey protein powder- anyone used it for dieting?
So I have heard of a few people who have used whey protein powder with some success for dieting and not just for building muscle. I am not a hard core fitness person and I don't really work out. I usually just walk, play ball with the kids, swim or something like that. I had heard that using the protein powder at breakfast…
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New to the site...
Hi! My name is Marie.. my friend Michelle has had great results and uses this site so I thought I'd try it out. I am 33, have 2 children, and I currently live in Maine. My husband and I have been married for 5 months. I have struggled to lose weight for years and I am hoping to find some people, like myself, who may have…
