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Spartan over 50!! Yikes
I have always struggled with weight! I am proud to say I have completed some Spartan races and am going for my trifecta this year! I really need to lose about 20 pounds and it is a challenge! The last time I had great success was here, logging my food and being in touch with other people with the same goals!! Looking for…
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Over 50?????? Yikes!!!
Hey there - I have always struggled with weight and eating. I just had a birthday and yes I am over 50! But I feel like I am in my late 30's!! I enjoy exercise and have taking up Spartan Racing along with other OCR's and now running as well. I still need to drop some weight and it is a challenge. Time for me to get back to…
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Losing 20 pounds AGAIN!! Looking for more friends to share the journey! :)
Hi there - I took a long break from MFP after losing 20 pounds. Well I have continued with my exercise, running, hiking, mud run training. But I am obviously eating more than I am burning. I have been on the Ketogenic diet for the past year and lost 10 then gained it back. I decided this is what works best for me, MFP and…
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Looking into Isagenix??? Any comments?
I'm trying to find something to get a jump start on weight loss again! I am exercising and have that part down..but need to re loss about 20#. I have a friend that sells this and I am looking into it, but would love to know if any of you have tried it and what your thoughts are. Thanks!
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Looking for an AWESOME group to join
Hey there - When I started here in 2011 I joined a group! I met some friends I still talk today. I am back for a second round and would love to be part of a supportive challenge group. I feel like I am in the right frame of mind to do this and get to my goal! I gained all but 2 pounds from the last time I was here. I want…
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Have you had to begin again????????? ;)
I am back, it's been a couple years. I have been on several weight loss journey's! I still enjoy working out which is a result of the last time I was on MFP! But I have gained some weight and the real truth is calories in calories out and tracking, since calories can add up FAST! I had to think about the times I was…
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Making a shopping list - What's on yours??
I have been away for a while and it's time to get back on track! I am going to start logging and burning those calories. I am heading to the store and I'm wondering if you could share some of the things you must have in your fridge, freezer or cupboards??? I am going to start losing again!!! I feel like planning and having…
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Back on the wagon! Looking for inspiring Friends :)
Hey everyone! I have had GREAT success on MFP! I lost weight here and then stopped longing in. I did great on my own for about a year. I went to my closet and was sooo happy to have everything fit!!! Well I am happy to say I am NOT back to my heaviest size 18! But I am back to that awful feeling of only having a few things…
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Apple Cider Vinegar & weightloss???????
I just heard from a friend about the benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar..from what I was told it has to be natural and not the Heinz regular stuff. 1-2 tbspn before meals can help with your appetite and metabolism!!!!!! Just wondering if anyone here has looked into this or doing it with some results??? What I read said that…
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Anyone have the Nike Fuel Band?
I just finally clicked on the ad for the Nike Fuel Band. Does anyone have it? What do you think? Do you wear it all the time? Looks interesting. I have a Polar ft7 and love it. Wondering if I should move to this when my polar is worn out :happy: Thanks! Keep moving:wink:
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I'm BACK ~ Begin again!!! Never Quit!!!
Well I haven't logged in here in months!!!! I use to be addicted to the place! I am not eating right and I know it...I am still exercising, but see a shift. I use to average 5 times a week and now I am around 3. I have gained close to 10# from my biggest loss. I feel re-inspired after logging back in today!!! I am ready to…
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Have you tried the Herbalife Plan? Did it work for you?
I need to lose that last 20#. I exercise 5-6 times a week and just completed the Urban Warrior Dash last Saturday 5 miles 13 obstacles!!! Love it!!! I have the exercise down. My daughter's friend is doing herbalife and has had some AMAZING results! Of course she is MUCH younger, but I am thinking of trying it for a month…
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THE MELT METHOD!!!!! DVR DR OZ TOMORROW :)
Have you heard of it??? I take the MELT class at my gym and it is AWESOME. It helps reboot our nervous system..helps with cronic pain, posture, cellutlite and helps prevent injury. Sue Hitzmann just wrote a book on it. She came to my gym and taught a class and it was AWESOME!!! Well she will be on the Dr. Oz show tomorrow…
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Changing Gyms!!!????
Hi MFP! I have been going to the gym for over a year and a half. Lost some weight and ready for 2013 and hitting my goal with another 20# to go! I mix it up and do everything from hiking to Zumba, spin, Strength, yoga, step even running ( not my favorite!) I just switched gyms! When I went in to cancel my membership it was…
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I want a Personal Trainer...but
I can't afford it right now:grumble: I have been working out for a year now...I do lots of different things. Spin, Step, yoga, bootcamp, strength training, hike, just tried pilates..sore abs, run (don't like it) and I just bought a bike! I have over 100 miles on it in just over 2 weeks. So I am serious. I have another 15…
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Cycling shorts...mountain - road...what do you wear?
Hi MFP cyclists!!! I am new to cycling...I have had my bike for 2 weeks and today I hit 103 miles. I am pretty proud and I really love it! I completed my first organized RIDE on Sunday 34 miles....see profile pic :wink: Anyway, while at the bike shop I noticed there are mountain biking shorts that look like regular shorts…
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Any Cyclists out there?????
Hi MFP's!!! I am sooooo Excited! I just got a road bike! Wow it was like buying a car...took some time, but I finally said "I'll take it and they got it all set up for me. I am signed up for a 36 mile ride on the 15th. And I am pushing my husband to take me out on the bike trails. I am a new biker..so far so good with…
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I need to kick artifical sweetners HOW???
Hi ~ I have made lots of healthy changes during the past year. Losing weight, changing habits and loving exerise. I am so hooked on exercise I am always up for trying new things now that I have dropped some pounds! I think the next thing I need to look at is artifical sweetners. I know they are not good for you and I need…
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Are you looking forward to Summer ???
:happy: Hi MFP!!!! Well I just wanted to share a "If I can do it you can do it!!!!" story. I have been on MFP since July 2011. I started out going to the gym then signed up and completed a 1/2 marthon and now have completed 2 mud runs. The weight loss has been slow but working out 5-6 days a weeks has changed my body…
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Step out of your Comfort Zone be a Warrior :)
Hey MFP :happy: Are you in your Comfort Zone??? I just wanted to tell you how cool it is to step out of it!!!! I have been working out since July, started slow then began to push myself to try new things...spin was one I really didn't want to try but knew I needed to!!! Now I spin often and love it. I also tried running by…
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What is too much Exercise????
Hi MFP!!! Well in the last 8 months I have started to LOVE working out. The results I am getting has been slow but great. I workout doing a variety of things - spin, weights, hiking, alittle running (not my fav) step, yoga. I am signing up for a month class of Circut interval training. It has been suggested to increase my…
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Have you injured your Achilles Tendon???
Hi MFP ! Well I have been working on running for the last few months. I have a 1/2 marathon on Sunday!!!! Over the last couple weeks I have been having some discomfort in my achilles tendon....I would run and it would bug me,...I thought it was an excuse for me to stop running since I don't think its my favorite exercise,…
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Hey Ladies ~ Where do you get your Fav workout clothes?
:smile: Happy Monday to you!!!! Well now that I am working out like crazy and have lost some weight and inches I want some more nice work out clothes and headbands. I checked out Lucy.com, saw it in a yoga magazine....cute but WOW $$$$$ Just wondering what are your favorites. I might have to just spend some $$ for some…
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When did you KNOW you liked running???
Hi MFP ~ I started running with a running class....I just ran my first 5k on Sunday and ran the whole time!!!!!! I have a 1/2 marathon on the 19th and the Warrior Dash on March 31st. :happy: I am not running enough to be able to run my whole 1/2 marathon. I am planning to do my best and run a few miles then walk etc....…
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Have you heard of TIGHT Supplement drink?????
My son came home with this drink he got from a health expo..... TIGHT - burn fat - increase energy...0 calories. It says to drink before your work out and only 1 can per day, due to the potent nature of the formula! Sounds alittle scarey also says don't use for more than 8 weeks. I am working out 6 days a week 1-2 hours at…
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I love MFP.... what are your plans today??? EXERCISE??!
I just wanted to say...I am having soooo much fun right now!!! The house is quiet...my i tunes are going, rainy day, sitting on the couch with a blanket the dog and my MFP!!! You Guys rock!!! On a MFP note...I love this site.... I have been really successful and met lots of great people!!! I have also turned into a workout…
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I need to start losing inches again!
Hi MFP!!! I am officially an MFP addict and crazy about exercise!!!! I never thought I would say that. :huh: I have been doing well, down over 11 inches and 22 pounds. I exercise 5-6 days a week, spin, weights, Hot Yoga, step, hiking, and running....my first 1/2 marathon is the end of Feb. I have been losing weight slowly…
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.8 away from my drivers license weight :)
:smile: WOW do I love MFP!!!!! Everyone here is soooo wonderful and a Big Thanks for getting me off my butt and finding a new me :wink: I weighed in today and had to get on and off the scale about 5 times...I couldn't believe the number I was seeing!!! ( I do deserve it but still) I am now .8 away from my drivers license…
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What if you aren't hungry for Exercise Cals???
Hi there and Happy New Year!!!! Question????????????????????????? I work out as much as possible..5-6 days a week. Lost 20# so far with another 20# to go. There are SOME days...not many but some..when I am not hungry for my exercise calories. In that case should you just not eat them???? Or focus on protein????? I know not…
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The mental mind game of running..help :)
Happy New Year!!! I have asked for running help a few times here and gotten some great words of advice. I have been working out on average 5 days a week since July....Step, Body Works, Zumba, Kickboxing, spin, Hot Yoga....and completed a running class. I am up to running 30 mins straight which is huge for me since I…
