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Females Lifting Heavy -- Progress pics
I am starting my lifting exercise routine and could use some inspirational pics of progress!! Let's see 'em ladies !!
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1250 cals/day -- no weight loss?
Hi MFP’ers .. so I have a question for those of you who have been on diets for awhile. Since May of this year, I have been increasing my exercise and cleaned up my eating habits. I was consuming anywhere between 1400-1700calories per day, and initally lost 15 pounds. The beginning of this month, I enlisted the help of my…
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1250 cals/day -- no weight loss?
Hi MFP’ers .. so I have a question for those of you who have been on diets for awhile. Since May of this year, I have been increasing my exercise and cleaned up my eating habits. I was consuming anywhere between 1400-1700calories per day, and initally lost 15 pounds. The beginning of this month, I enlisted the help of my…
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Online Dating
Does anyone have experience with online dating?? More specifically, with Match.com? I am debating on whether to make a profile to start dating since I've never really dated before. I am totally stepping out of my element and am beyond terrified about the types of people I might come across. Mostly, I am curious as to what…
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Hanging fat hurting after exercise .. anyone else??
I dont know if this has already been discussed here, but I figured I'd throw it out there regardless! I am getting back into a cardio routine, and I've noticed the past few days that my stomach (which does have hanging fat) hurts after exercise .. and not my stomach, the organ .. but the actual stomach fat. It hurt me so…
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Need inspiration! please help =)
I posted this on my blog, and realized that it wont reach many people that way. I need some inspirational support and would like to share my blog post with the hopes that someone has been to this level of despair and can offer some words of encouragement . Thank you I hope this blog post will not be a long one because I…
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Need inspiration! please help =)
I posted this on my blog, and realized that it wont reach many people that way. I need some inspirational support and would like to share my blog post with the hopes that someone has been to this level of despair and can offer some words of encouragement . Thank you I hope this blog post will not be a long one because I…
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Issues with the weightloss ticker??
Is anyone else having problems with the weight loss ticker not tracking their progress? I've put in two losses, and my ticker is still stuck at zero. Does anyone have the same issue, or better yet, a solution to the problem?? Thanks alot!!
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Back to MFP -- Need motivational friends!
Hi everyone! My names Lisa and I coming back to MFP at the recommendation of my doctor. I am looking for like-minded people who have a good amount of weight to lose 80-100 pounds ... preferably those who put up alot of inspirational quotes, motivational messages and try new foods/exercises and like to share their…
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calorie counter/machine
I recently bought one of those pedometers/calorie counters/ heart rate gadgets ... granted, it was fairly cheap .. only $20 .. i couldnt bring myself to pay $100 for one ... but anyways .. I used it tonight while I was on the eliptical machine...and i got very different results; oh, and mind you, i was hauling *kitten* on…
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Just showing off....
....My healthy beautiful breakfast!!!! ( And making sure I can succeed in posting pics to MFP =p ) 1C egg whites, 1/2C old-fashioned oats (cooked in water), with mixed berries, few almonds & 1tsp agave nectar; coffee with 1% milk & splenda; candle -Yankee Candle Company - Fruit Salad =)
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TUMBLR ACCOUNTS WANTED!
What are some good TUMBLR account you all follow?? I love seeing the collages of pics & inspirational quotes!! LEAVE YOUR FAVES HERE !! PLEASE&THANKYOU =)
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TUMBLR ACCOUNTS WANTED!!!!!
What are some good TUMBLR account you all follow?? I love seeing the collages of pics & inspirational quotes!! LEAVE YOUR FAVES HERE !! PLEASE&THANKYOU =)
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Tingly-ness on the butt?
This is going to seem sort of weird, but does anyone else get a tingly feeling in their butt cheeks after they run?? LOL .. I know, so random! .. I've started running a few times now, and I notice that once I finish, my butt and legs are tingly .. I am assuming its all of the blood rushing to the muscles, but what exactly…
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Questions about Vacation travel
Hey MFPers!! Non-diet related question: For those who have been to Cancun Mexico in the past few months --- Is it safe?? I am planning a trip for August but some are worried with the drugs/violence down there that safety in cancun will be an issue. Does anyone have information on this?
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Juicing -- worth it??
We've all heard about juicing for a long time now... ever since I was little I remember the Jack Lalanne info-merrcials on TV every sunday afternoon ... but I just thought that juicing was for old people with a big juicing machine!!! Nowadays, it seems like everyone is juicing ...more for the health benefits. not just to…
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Non-Scale Victory @ a sporting event =)
I went to a Celtics game last night (Boston sports are #1!!), and while my (skinnier) friend had 2 cups of beer and nachos ... I stayed in my seat and wasn't even tempted! She even offered me some nachos .. which, again wasnt too bad .... Then I came home ,, and was packing my lunch for today ... normally this is where my…
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GUILT-FREE SUPERBOWL FOODS
Hi Ya'll ! So this year, my beloved NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS are in the SUPERBOWL!! WOOHOOO That means superbowl parties.......and beer, wings & pizza! Great --- just what February needs ... another day revolving around food! I want to bring a healthy but tasty dish to a friends house for the game .... if I cant come up with a…
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SUPERBOWL GUILT FOOD THATS GUILT-FREE
Hi Ya'll ! So this year, my beloved NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS are in the SUPERBOWL!! WOOHOOO That means superbowl parties.......and beer, wings & pizza! Great --- just what February needs ... another day revolving around food! I want to bring a healthy but tasty dish to a friends house for the game .... if I cant come up with a…
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What to do with a sweet potato?
I want to try baked sweet potatos, but I'm at a loss on how to "do 'em up" ... I know I can eat them plain & they are delish that way .... but can you jazz them up like a regular baked potato??? What do you guys put on them?
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What's my body doing?!
I'm noticing that after high-impact exercises (for me: kickboxing, boxing conditioning, jogging on treadmill to a good sweat) that afterwards, I'm not very hungry... which is a good thing . but since I know I need the protein especially after the aerobics classes, I'll have a portion of protein and some veggies ... but…
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What's my body doing?!
I'm noticing that after high-impact exercises (for me: kickboxing, boxing conditioning, jogging on treadmill to a good sweat) that afterwards, I'm not very hungry... which is a good thing . but since I know I need the protein especially after the aerobics classes, I'll have a portion of protein and some veggies ... but…
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What's my body doing?!
I'm noticing that after high-impact exercises (for me: kickboxing, boxing conditioning, jogging on treadmill to a good sweat) that afterwards, I'm not very hungry... which is a good thing . but since I know I need the protein especially after the aerobics classes, I'll have a portion of protein and some veggies ... but…
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I'm stronger than I realize!
So this week, I decided to get back into one of my favorite classes at the gym -- KICKBOXING! .. I've been doing my gym's kickboxing class, on and off, for about 8 years now... It used to be free with my gym membership (oh how I should of taken advantage of it sooo much more back then!) but now, since the instructor needs…
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Ways to increase endurance
I am training for my first 5k in April and I am doing the "Couch to 5k" plan. Besides jogging, are there any other forms to exercise that will help me increase my endurance/breathe? ALSO: I live in Boston MA, where it gets really cold ... is it better to run in the cold weather or on a treadmill in the gym?? Thanks for the…
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Ways to increase endurance?
I am training for my first 5k in April and I am doing the "Couch to 5k" plan. Besides jogging, are there any other forms to exercise that will help me increase my endurance/breathe? ALSO: I live in Boston MA, where it gets really cold ... is it better to run in the cold weather or on a treadmill in the gym?? Thanks for the…
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Ways to increase endurance?
I am training for my first 5k in April and I am doing the "Couch to 5k" plan. Besides jogging, are there any other forms to exercise that will help me increase my endurance/breathe? ALSO: I live in Boston MA, where it gets really cold ... is it better to run in the cold weather or on a treadmill in the gym?? Thanks for the…
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Good stretches for running?
Good Morning MFP! So as of lately, I have been able to work my way up to walking at a brisk pace @ 4.0, sprinkled with a little bit of jogging for a few minutes at a time @ 5.0 - 5.5 .... I've noticed though that my ankles feel weak after I'm on the treadmill for about 45-60 minutes ... and now my knees are starting to…
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Specifc Ways of Eating?
I dont like to use the word "diet" .. because your not going on a diet, lose the weight and then going back to eating like crap ... but is there a certain eating plan you follow? Like limiting snacks, only eating protein/veggies for dinner, not eating past a certain time, etc??? Just looking for some ideas to shake up my…
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all things in moderation???... REALLY???
So I have been REALLY doing the whole weight loss thing for about 2 months .. definately looking better and feeling better due to consistant and CONSTANT exercise ... but my eating is still so ****ty lol .. For the past week I have been doing the whole 6 mini meals thing ... and I have never been one to SHUN certain foods…
