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can't seem to stop eating today:(
I don't know what's wrong, but I just can't seem to stop eating today...I've made healthy choices and I'm right at my calorie goal, but I just keep reaching for the leftover turkey...self control seems to be lacking a bit this evening. 71 pounds lost, 25 more to go...
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Fit tracker/activity level/exercise
I use the map my run app to track my walks/runs and have it sync'd to MFP. I also wear a vivofit on days when I'm off work just to keep tabs on my number of steps. If I also sync that to MFP will it be double dipping burned calories? I am currently set to lightly active and average 15000 steps on days that I don't…
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Eating "up" on long run days...
OK, I am in the pack that doesn't eat back exercise calories. I tried it, I didn't lose anything. So, my goal is 1250-1350 calories per day. I don't own a HRM, just go by what MFP and my run tracker app tell me my burn is. So I'm training for this half marathon and ran, for example, 8.5 miles today. I know I need more fuel…
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runners - training - possible knee injury?
Well, I've done something to my knee. When I was out running yesterday, twice, it just sent a quick jolt of pain, now it is popping occasionally. It doesn't hurt all the time, only when it pops. I have an MD appt next week anyway, so I'll have him check it out then, but here's my dilemma...I'm 4 weeks from the half…
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trail running versus street running...
The last 2 runs, I've gone out on trails at a local park and run out there...first time I've ever tried trail running...there are parts I have to walk because they are steep and I'm clumsy...don't want to fall and break something... I put on my run tracker and I'm actually going SLOWER than on my street runs, but boy, I…
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Half mathon - 13 weeks out...
Really kicking up the training. I completed it last year, but only ran 5 - this year I hope to run the whole thing. Haven't done more than 8 miles since completing it last year. I'll make it, though!
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official vacation talley....up 5 pounds...
Well, including the week I spent in Hawaii, I have been not eating well for 4 weeks now. I've exercised regularly, but haven't even monitored calories for 4 weeks straight. While it's been nice, I'm ready to get back to business and get the last 10 pounds off (plus the 5 that I re-gained). I'm all motivated again. I bought…
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vacation's over... :(
I have just returned from 8 days in paradise! I didn't log my food or exercise while we were there, but we were in Hawaii, so lots of great fish and fruit and lots of walking, swimming, snorkeling, and surfing. I haven't weighed yet...figured I'd give myself some time back on plan before depressing myself with the…
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Not logging on vacation...
I am going on a glorious vacation here in a couple of weeks...truly the trip of a lifetime...I'm planning on not logging while I'm gone...I don't intend to go crazy and eat everything in sight for the whole week, but if I want Pineapple ice cream, I plan to have it. I'll get in physical activity when I can, but I'm not…
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Maintenance advice
I am almost to my goal weight and plan on hitting it hard this summer to get the last 6 pounds off. When I change to maintenance on MFP with an activity level of lightly active, it gives me 1730 calories...After eating 1250-1350 for 16 months, that sounds like a LOT...I still have some toning to do, and would like to add a…
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The Body Fat solution...can it really be done???
I have been reading the body fat solution (Tom Venuto) and have gleaned some good tips from it. I am almost to my goal weight and all this time have been shooting for a body fat percentage of around 21% - right now I'm hovering at about 22.5%...In this book, the recommendations to be considered lean for a woman is 16-20%.…
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Eating every 3 hours question...
I have been trying for the last month or so to eat every 3 hours to keep my metabolism revved...I need all the help I can get to get these last 6 pounds gone - My question is...do you still eat every 3 hours even if you're not hungry? After my workout this morning, I had a large tomato with cottage cheese...now I'm due to…
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Crystal light more acidic than Mountain Dew!?!?!
I went to have my teeth cleaned today and there was a poster on the wall with the acidities of various drinks. The pH of crystal light (raspberry lemonade flavor) was lower than that of Mountain Dew! Now I know plain water is best, but sometimes a girl needs some flavor to get all that water in! The poster recommended…
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Personal Trainer?
I've been thinking of hiring a personal trainer a couple of days per week. I am almost to goal and still not happy with how my body looks. I already do a mix of cardio and weight training at the gym and don't know where else to go. Wondering if any of you have any thoughts? Have you used one? Did you like it? Hate it? Any…
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CAKE!!!
Let me preface this by saying I LOVE cake... or more specifically I LOVE Buttercream frosting...the cake is just the means to get the frosting to my mouth...anyhoo, there was a HUGE cake in the breakroom at work all night last night and I REALLY wanted it. So, after I had my snack (frozen grapes), then my meal, I took a…
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anyone else FREEZING!
My husband and I have both been losing weight this year. In the fall and winter, we always have kept our thermostat at 68 degrees, but this year both of us are freezing! I mean, wearing our winter couts inside type freezing. I guess maybe there's less insulation now?
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calories burned from fitness DVDs
I have increased my workouts from 3 days a week to 5 days trying to get the weight loss started again. Most days I go to the gym, but sometimes I just can't make it there and do fitness DVD's at home. I have kind of gotten hooked on the cardio machines at the gym telling me how many calories I burned. They ask for my…
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Wearing a size 6!!!!!
It has been a LONG time since these jeans fit...I put them on and the waist is a bit tight still (thanks to the flabby belly skin that comes with babies), but the butt and legs are actually baggy! I know sizes are not exact, but it sure feels good!!!
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Night shifters - do you allow extra calories?
On they day you are awake for 24+ hours, do you allow yourself any extra calories, or just stick to the plan? I always try to stick to the plan, but some days it is really difficult...
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taking a mental health weekend...
Not counting, not logging, just enjoying. Back to the grind on Monday. Sometimes I think we need to let it go for a day or 2... In the past, I haven't planned it as such, but this weekend was very much planned as a let go weekend. I don't know how weigh in will go on Tuesday, and really don't care - I am now at a healthy…
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NSV She called me "tiny"!
I had to go for a test today that involved giving me IV dye - new doctor, she had no idea I had been losing weight - and she said "I think I'll not give you the whole amount because you're so tiny"...that one little comment made my week!!! Haqve a great week ya'll!!!
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vegetarian meal plans...
For lent our church is giving us a challenge each week...This week's challenge is to forego meat for a week...I already have a pot of white beans soaking and I'm planning to make some pumpkin ravioli...Any other ideas for (picky kid friendly) meatless meals? Thanks!
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Body fat percentage...
When I started this journey, my wellness screening says I had a body fat percentage of 37%, now I am at 25%, but I can't seem to get any lower than that...I've kinda been stuck there for a couple of months. I get different numbers from different websites...so what is my body fat percentage SUPPOSED to be? I am a 37 year…
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MUCH better day today!!!
Well, I have had a much better day today - my sick kiddos went back to school and I got out for a long run and have stayed on track with my eating - I may even be a good bit under today, but that's OK, since I was a good bit over yesterday. Thanks to all the kind comments yesterday when I was having a difficult day staying…
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Way over calories today...
Home with a sick kiddo (doing better, though), baking for the school bake sale...good thing tomorrow is long run day!
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Is it possible?????
That eating bad food (simple carbs and sugar) can cause you to gain weight even though you are below your daily calorie intake? For the last week or so, the kiddos have had valentine treats in the house in the form of a big cookie cake. I haven't eaten large portions, but had a smallish (and sometimes a bit more than…
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snow peas
At the Aldi this morning, they had packages of fresh snow peas (in the pod) that looked marvelous. I don't know if they are the same thing as sugar snap peas, but they look the same. Anyhoo, I bought them, but just realized I have NO IDEA how to cook them. The only way I"ve ever eaten them is either in a restaurant or in a…
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Constructive criticism, please?
I have been on this weight loss journey for 1 year this week. I don't eat perfectly, as sometimes life gets in the way, and sometimes, I just need chocolate (or marshmallows...like yesterday...). I only have about 15 pounds to go, and it is coming off, but VERY slowly - I have lost on average 0.4 pounds per week for the…
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runners - Glucosamine?
I have been running for a year now and recently started upping my miles (again) to get ready for the next half marathon. My knees don't hurt, but the feel a bit "creaky" after I do 6 or more miles. I imagine I can actually hear them making noise, but I'm sure it is just my imagination...Has anyone taken glucosamine?…
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Enjoyed the compiments anyway...
We went to a family event tonight with several family members that I hadn't seen in a while (years) - several aunts and uncles complimented me and told me how great I looked, then I found out my Mom had been telling everyone how hard I'd been working at losing weight - it kinda made the compliments seem less sincere to me,…
