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Starting again...need some accountability.
I've been on MFP before and lost weight...but gave it up when I've plateaued. I'm now the heaviest I've ever been at 265lbs, just turned 40 and NEED to make this lifestyle change permanent! I have an 8 year old daughter...and I want to see her get married and have kids. I'm afraid at the rate I'm going that I won't be…
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Do you "lie" on your food diary?
I see some food diaries where people are consuming less than 1000 calories a day...multiple days in a row. And these aren't "small" people. I'm wondering if maybe they are fudging it? I mean...can someone really be healthy eating 900 calories a day?? I try to log everything that I eat. Even if it means admitting that I…
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Jawbone
I've seen topics discussing the FitBit and have read through those comments...but I'm looking at the Jawbone 24. Does anyone have experience using that? Thoughts?
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So sad today
I've been on MFP since 2011...and have gone through the ups and downs of weight loss and weight gain. I've been trying VERY hard to stay motivated and watch what I eat. But I find it hard...and it's because of my husband. He is not supportive AT ALL. Just the other day, as I was logging my meal into MFP he says to me "Do…
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My NSV for today
I can't run for exercise...the impact is too hard on my knees and ankles...but I bought myself a bike at the beginning of July. I started with just a mile, then 1.5, then 2...and so on. I've been at 3 miles for a few rides now. Today was the hardest 3 miles I've done yet...the wind was against me during the uphill and it…
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Need some protein
What are some suggestions for adding protein into my diet aside from beans and/or protein powders? I'm consistently under my protein goal and am not sure what I can add that would be low in calories, but high in protein.
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Calories for frying food?
I'm usually really good at accounting for marinades, condiments and such...but my question is how you do calculate the calories for HOW you cook something...or does it matter? For example, I am making fried shrimp at home tonight...I can account for the calories in the shrimp and in the "breading" (I only use a…
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No ski pants :(
I'm a size 22 in jeans...and I've been looking for ski/snow pants. My daughter loves to go sledding and I wanted something to go over my jeans so I'm not soaked by the time we are done. I can't find anything! Anyone have any suggestions on where to look? I'm also fairly pear shaped so that makes it even harder! Thanks!
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NSV - for me
I've never been able to run...or jog even....for more than a few seconds. Yes, that's how badly out of shape I was/am. At 240lbs there was no way I could run. Today, I jogged for an entire minute at 4.5 mi/hr. It may not seem like alot to some...but for me, this is huge.
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Run or Dye 5K - first timer
The Run or Dye will be in my area in May. I've never run a 5k...but I think this is a reasonable goal to set for myself as I'd LOVE to participate. Anyone else want to start training for a 5K with me?
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iFit - Anyone use this?
I just got a NordicTrack C900 Pro to use...and it's iFit compatible. Does anyone use iFit? What do you like/not like about it? I wanted a treadmill so that I could get some exercise while I work from home...
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Starting over
Hi all...I joined MFP back in May 2011...I lost 20lbs before I "fell off" the wagon...only to just now start getting back up. I hope to have the same successes again this year.
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Moving at a Turtle's pace...and I'm ok with that
I haven't logged on to MFP to track my food in quite a while (since July actually) because the summer is such a busy time for me. I have managed to keep weighing myself every Monday morning and logging it. I started my lifestyle change on May 23rd of this year, just under 3 months ago...and I've finally hit my first goal.…
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My first NSV
I had my first NSV yesterday...which also prompted some scurring! See, I started working from home in February, so I haven't worn my dress slacks since then. I had a bridal shower to attend yesterday and I pulled out my slacks not even thinking they wouldn't fit. Well, they FELL OFF ME! I had to do some scrambling in the…
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Bar food help
I play in a Texas Hold'em Poker League on Wednesday nights at what's basically a sports bar (owned by Steve McMichael!). Their menu consists of your standard bar food...burgers, wings, sandwiches etc. I struggle each week to find something that won't bust my calorie budget each week...and am coming up short. They don't…
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Going over on protein and fiber...is this ok?
I'm consistently under my calorie goal...not by much sometimes...but still under. But I'm consistently going over my protein and fiber goals. Is this ok? I've only been doing this for 3 weeks (as of Monday!) so I'm not too sure. Thanks!
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Hi
So I joined MFP a little over a week ago...and I'm happy I did. My reason for wanting to lose weight? My daughter. My aha moment came while at the playground with my 2 year old. She wanted me to chase her...but I found that after less than a minute of running, I was winded. It was all I could do to keep from sobbing while…
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Mimi's Cafe?
Anyone familiar with this chain? They post the nutritional values on their website...which I like, but does anyone know if the values are for the whole meal or just the main part? For example, I ordered the Slow Roasted Turkey with mashed potatoes, corn bread stuffing and veggies...but I don't know if the values are for…
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Picky Eater
OK...so I'm a picky eater. I'm afraid to try new things. What are some good "starter" items to try to add to my diet? For example...veggie wise, I usually only eat corn (carb city!), peas, green beans and carrots. Any suggestions for some mild tasting veggies?
