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Down 4 lbs in 1 week!
Getting back into the swing of things and trying to lose again, not maintain as I have been for about a year. I am at a healthy weight but want to get down to the lower end of my BMI and tone and tighten up for summer. I've been going at it for 1 week and so far already lost 4 lbs! :love: My plan has been eating really…
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Can't BELIEVE this guy said this about a size 8 / Medium!
I work at a high-end athletic clothing store that caters to size 2-12. Most of the girls I work with are in the size 4-8 category, or Extra Small, Small, or Medium. Yesterday a man came in the store, looking for an outfit for his girlfriend. He was talking to one of my co-workers, who happens to be a size 8. The man was…
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Is obesity 'normal' where you live, or 'abnormal'?
Just wondering if obesity is 'normal' in the where you live or 'abnormal'? Sometimes I forget that the US is about 70% overweight or obese, living in the area I live in. But of course when I go on vacation to other parts of the US or drive a few hundred miles away, I realize it. But where I live (a wealthy suburb of NYC)…
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Supplements you take?
Wondering what supplements everyone takes? I take these daily: - spirulina - chlorella - probiotic - calcium/vitamin D
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Health-related things you want for Christmas?
Started making my Christmas list (my parents always ask what I'd like) and quite a few things on my list are health-related, so I thought I'd ask... What do you want for Christmas that is health/fitness related? On my list: - Newton running sneakers - Garden of Life Meal Replacement Powder - probiotic capsules - clip-in…
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Waking up EARLY to workout?
Lately I've been struggling with actually getting up early to workout. By 'early' I mean waking up anytime before 7am. I just have the hardest time actually opening my eyes and getting out of bed to do it. I think I am the type of person that requires a lot of sleep because I have VERY busy and active days so when I try to…
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Do you think I'm Lightly Active or Active? Help?
I'm wondering if my activity level is set correctly so I'd love some input! I work 5 days a week at an athletic clothing store. I drive to work but then walk about 10 mins from my car to work at a brisk pace. I am on my feet for 7-8.5 hrs at work and even on my 30 min lunch break I'm usually power walking up the street to…
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Coffee vs black tea vs green tea
Which do you prefer and why? And how do you take yours? I love black tea with a splash of milk (or coconut milk or soy) or green tea just plain. Both feel healthy to me and I just enjoy the taste and little bit of caffeine! I will have a coffee on occasion but to be honest sometimes I feel more tired after drinking it so I…
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How much spinning/cycling is TOO much?
I LOVE spinning and cycling and I'm thinking of training to be a spinning teacher. I was thinking I'd start spinning or cycling outdoors 4-5 days a week. I'd be doing a combination of strength training and yoga along with that. Do you think 4-5 days/week is too much or totally fine? I am just concerned about bulking up too…
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How much is too much green tea?
Just curious. I've read different advice. Some people say you need to drink at least 6-8 cups a day to reap the health benefits, while others say 2-3 cups a day is plenty. I highly enjoy green tea and could easily drink 5+ cups a day and it wouldn't have any effect on my sleep. But I'm just wondering if there's such a…
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Noni fruit juice?
Does anybody regularly consume noni fruit or its juice? In Hawaii a few years ago I heard about how healthy it is (despite smelling disgusting! Haha) and I was thinking of buying a bottle of organic noni juice just for my general health. I've heard it naturally reduces pain, gives you energy, and can help clear up your…
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NSV - I wear a size Small!
I started my weight loss journey in May 2011 weighing about 165 pounds, give or take a few pounds. At 5'4, I was very overweight. I fit into a size 10 or 12 women's pant and was typically a Medium or Large top, depending on the fit. It really bummed me out because just a few years ago (2006-2008) I was in college and 135…
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Clean Eating 'til Thanksgiving Challenge!
So, I want to start eating cleaner! I'm hoping there are others out there who want to try it as well, so I wanted to start a challenge that will go from now until Thanksgiving, or for those of you not from the US, November 24th. That's 46 days away, so just a little over a month! Totally do-able right?! :bigsmile: Here are…
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Special K K2O protein water mix?
Does anyone use these? I tried the strawberry kiwi today and it's really tasty! It's 30 cals, 0g of sugar, 5g of protein, and 5g of fiber! So it sounds a little too good to be true... Haha. I'm hoping they help supplement more protein and fiber into my diet without the calories that other protein sources have. Anyone tried…
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Buckwheat pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes
I came up with this recipe for organic buckwheat pumpkin chocolate chip pancakes, and some people requested the recipe so I wanted to post it. ENJOY! :drinker: Arrowhead Mills Organic Buckwheat Pancake and Waffle Mix - 3/4 cup 1 egg Organic Canola oil - 1 tbsp Organic canned pumpkin - 1/2 can Sunspire Grain Sweetened…
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Help me figure out this weight loss
So for the past week I have been sick (just a cold) and have been eating less protein overall (between 34-60g daily). I have been eating pretty much the same calorie-wise, though have been eating a lot cleaner too. I haven't been able to workout for about 5 days. But I somehow managed to lose 3 pounds in 4 days this week.…
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NSV - 'modeled' for an athletic clothing store!
This just made me so happy, I just had to post something about it! :heart: So I've been working for a high-end athletic clothing store as a sales associate for the past month and a half. I LOVE the job, getting to wear the awesome comfortable clothes to work everyday, and that my workout wardrobe is now out of control…
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Anyone wanna join me for the C210K?
I'm starting the Couch 2 10K program today and would love to find others that are as well. If you are starting today, or recently started the program, lets keep in touch and update each other on our progress! :smile:
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Almond milk yogurt!
I just wanted to share with all the almond milk enthusiasts on here that a company now makes almond milk yogurt! The brand is Amande and they have a variety of different flavors that they make. I just found it at my local Whole Foods. I had never seen almond milk yogurt before so this was really exciting for me! They are…
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Interview at Lululemon... Should I go?
I applied for a job at a nearby retail location for Lululemon (a high-end athletic clothing brand) last night just for kicks, and today received an email that I'd been selected for an interview next week. I'm not sure if I should even bother though, so I need advice! A part of me thought it would be cool to go work for a…
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31 Miles in August Challenge
I want to log at least 31 miles this month, since August has 31 days! I plan to do this with a combination of walking and running. This will supplement my other workouts. Would anyone like to join me? We can help keep each other motivated along the way! :drinker:
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Need articles to help friend eat more
I have a friend who is just starting to get into fitness, which is awesome because she is overweight, but she still has the unfortunate mentality that she should be basically starving herself to achieve weight loss, even if she is putting in 1+ hours at the gym everyday. She has an unhealthy relationship with food. She'll…
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"Trainer" shoes - that different from running shoes?
I keep seeing Nike ads for "trainer" shoes... Shoes are meant to be used for high-impact workouts such as Zumba, workout DVDS like Jillian Michaels and Insanity, etc. Are they really worth it, and should I be using them instead of my running shoes for workouts? Any input appreciated! :smile:
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Bumps under armpits - natural deodorant?
Recently I switched to a natural deodorant. I like it a lot, except that it seems to have caused me to start having bumps under my armpits resembling acne. I never had this problem with drugstore antiperspirants. What are the bumps caused by? I'm hoping it's a detoxing symptom from the chemicals and aluminum leaving my…
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Anyone use natural deodorant?
For years I've tried different natural deodorants with not much luck. I'm currently using a drugstore deodorant/antiperspirant but I'd like to get away from using that because of the supposed health risks. I've tried a few natural deodorants (most bought at Whole Foods) and haven't had much luck. I don't sweat a lot, but…
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Please explain target heartrate?
I just got a HRM and have used it twice already. I love it, but would like to know more about my target heartrate "zone" and what it means to be under or over that, in plain English not scientific jargon please. :wink: Today I jogged and was over my "zone". My HRM has my zone as 127-166 and I was around 177 while jogging.…
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Nike Training app?
Just downloaded the Nike Training app on my iPhone. Anyone else have it? I haven't used it yet, but it seems awesome! There are tons of workouts on there for all levels. The app is beautifully designed and the photos are great. It is designed for interval workouts and has a voice that talks to you and counts down the…
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NSV - Sister's reaction to weight loss!
I saw my sister yesterday for the first time since before I started MFP. I was around 165 the last time I saw her in May, and now I'm 146, so I've lost almost 20 lbs. She said I was looking amazing! That is a HUGE compliment from my sister because she usually doesn't give compliments like that to me. :laugh: I told her…
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Do you surf/skate/snowboard/SUP?
Just curious how many others surf, skateboard or longboard, snowboard or do SUP (stand up paddleboarding)? Would love to connect with some others who do any of these board sports! I do all of the above but I'm not particularly good at any of them... I just have fun with it! :glasses:
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Poll: What running shoes do you use?
Just curious as to see what MFP-ers wear while running? As for me, Asics Gel-Nimbus. Tried other shoes (the Sketchers running shoes) and they gave me bad shin splints. :grumble: I was fitted by a running shoe specialist for my first pair of Asics a year ago and just ordered my second pair tonight after realizing my shin…
