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Need motivation ASAP
So, recently I've been in a slump. By recently I mean the last 6 months or so. I'm not sure where things went wrong but I've gained about 30 lbs. I went from 230 to 260 and I can't find any motivation to get back on track. Of course I this k about eating right and getting off the couch to exercise but I don't follow…
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Where are you going?
Tell us where you are going? What you are celebrating? Or just shout out for Roll Calls. <3 Trish
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Banded and back again
Hi, I just wanted to see if there were any other lap band friends out there. If so please add me and we can support each other. I had my lap band surgery on 08/15/2013. My heaviest weight pre-op was 330lbs. 6 months later, I am down 54 lbs. I am very excited. I would love to hear from other banded people and talk about…
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Thinking of switching cruises
As the days go on, I find myself reading more and more reviews on CC and looking at the different cruise company websites. The more that I read and review, the more I think I would like to cancel my trip with Carnival and go with Royal Caribbean or Norwegian. They are a slightly bit more expensive but all of the amenities…
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Welcome!
Hello Everyone! I just wanted to say thank you for joining this group. If you are here, then most likely you have an upcoming cruise and you would like to shed some pounds. I find that its much easier to stay accountable for my weight loss and the things I eat if I have a group of friends that have the same similar…
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Pinterest
Anyone have a Pinterest page? If so, add me. http://pinterest.com/trishtrish84 This way we can share all kinds of goodies! I have a board for Cruise 2014 that I pin stuff too. Mostly clothes that I think would look cute to wear on the ship and in port :)
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14 week challenge
As of September the 24th, there will be exactly 14 weeks left until December 31st.... I am starting a challenge for anyone who would like to join. The rules are easy.... Set an amount of pounds you would like to lose by December 31st, and stick to it. Weight ins will be every Monday. Please get me your numbers before…
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C25K Question
Today I decided to start the C25K program. I found a cool app for android that beeps when you are supposed to start and stop running. So this morning I got off work and changed and went to the local jogging trail and was ready! I did the first 5 minute brisk walk to warm up, my phone beeped signaling me to start jogging, I…
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Reasons why you are on this journey...
I am sure you all have seen the motivational pictures that say things like "Reason #9636: Because I am epic!" Well, I am starting a post and I will start with Reason # 001 and the next person will continue with Reason #002 and so on. I think this is a good way to keep motivated. Why are you on this journey? Why do you get…
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Hello
Just wanted to stop in and say hello to everyone! My name is Trish. I have always been pretty interested in belly dancing every since I was a little girl. Its such a beautiful seductive dance. I recently found this amazing belly dancer on Youtube named Sadie... She is my new idol. I even bought a DVD where she instructs…
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Describe the last meal you ate?
Describe the last meal you ate? I am currently eating a salad with Iceberg lettuce, fat free mozzarella cheese, carrot sticks, tuna, and zesty italian dressing. I know its not glamorous but it does taste yummy!
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A personal question to all males....
I have read somewhere that when you lose weight, for every 30-35 lbs you lose, you gain an inch of... well I am sure all of you can fill in the blank. Has this been true for most of you? I don't need to know specifics, I am just curious if this is true or not. I also feel very embarrassed asking this :blushing:
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my fitness pal vs facebook
Anyone else find themselves on my fitness pal more than facebook? There are so many threads to read on mfp than on facebook. Also, when I get the munchies, I look at the success stories thread and it helps to keep me motivated. Seeing before and after pictures of people really makes me want to stay an track that much more!
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Medifast
I have been thinking about starting the medifast diet and I wanted to see how many people in MFP has had success on it and what their thoughts were on it. If you have before and after pictures I would love to see them. That is always great motivation :)
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very mild chest pain
This week is the first week that I have ever in my entire life gone to the gym daily. Before this week I had never stepped into a gym or worked out. Since yesterdays cardio session my chest has had this very very very mild chest pain. Its just enough that I know its there but not enough to freak me out. Is this normal…
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30ds for a fitness noob
Hey, I have been thinking about doing 30ds but I am a beginner at exercise. So far I just get on a treadmill at the gym or a stationary bike and do like 45 minutes or so of cardio. I am learning to control my breathing and how to keep my heart rate between a certain range... I still get very much out of breath when…
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Phentermine
Recently my dietician prescribed Phentermine for me to take... Has anyone ever used this or any opinions on this?
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Mini Turkey Meatloaves with Roasted Root Veggies
This is a recipe that I found from the Cook Yourself Thin cookbook. Its very yummy! My fiance loves it too. Serves 4 Calories per serving, meatloaves: 227 Calories per serving, roasted root veggies: 121 For the meatloaves 1 slice whole-wheat bread 1/2 cup skim milk 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 onion, diced…
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ladies with PCOS.
I know there are threads out there about ladies with PCOS but I decided to make this one since the other ones seem to be full of posts and its very confusing to read. I have been diagnosed with PCOS for about a year now and up until about 6 months ago I was able to maintain my weight. Now I seem to be gaining weight left…
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I am back!
Hey everyone~ I am not new to MFP I am just returning. I guess now is the time to confess my sins huh? I stopped using MFP because I got lazy. Simple. I do not have a long elaborate story about how it wasn't the right time in my life or I had other things going on in my life that I couldn't keep up with the calorie…
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my nsv. has nothing to do with weight loss but...
Today (07.15.2011) marks 6 months of not smoking. I quit on 01.15.2011 and I am very proud to have made it to my 6 month mark! Again this has nothing to do with my weight loss goals but its a big accomplishment in my book! At least now when I exercise I can breathe and my lungs thank me for this lol and so do my fiance…
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Waiting to lose some weight before hitting the gym?
Is it bad that I am waiting to lose some of my weight before hitting the gym to start doing lots of exercise? Currently I walk but at a very slow pace about 30 to 45 minutes a day.... sometimes uphill... depending on where I am at. Most exercises I attempt to do hurts my knees or my ankles because I am so heavy still.…
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Recipe Xchange
Hi all. Just wanted to know if anyone wanted to exchange recipe's? Its a good way to spice up your meals..... this way your not eating the same boring chicken breast over and over. Let me know what you guys think!
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Goal Reward?
I was just wondering. What was or will be the first thing you reward yourself with after you have reached your end goal? Personally, I will have to say new clothes. As is right now I hate shopping for clothes because I can never find anything in my size that I like or that fits correctly. It will be refreshing to be able…
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Movie Association (really fun)
Okay Guys and Gals, here are the rules! I am going to post a movie and tell you who played in that movie. You have to post another movie that the actor was in and list another actor/actress that was in that movie. Please quote the last person above you so everyone knows where we are in the game. Here is an example!…
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Read any good books lately?
I love to read and I thought I would post a thread about that. I am always looking for a new book to read. Currently I am reading John Normans Gor books. There are like 26 books in the series and I am on book 4 or 5 I am not sure. Let me know what you guys are reading. Maybe we can do an online book club or something…
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Chicken Recipies
Hey everyone. I know this has probably been covered before in previous posts but I am looking for yummy chicken breast recipes. I live in an apt so I don't have a grill so cooking chicken for me has become very boring and I need something to spice it up. If you can please post pictures as well. I am a visual person and…
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Belly Dancing
I have been thinking about starting a belly dancing routine daily for my exercise. Anyone else out there that has done this or is thinking about doing this please drop me a line. I have looking on Amazon for DVD's and there are so many. If anyone is interested in doing this with me please let me know.
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hello
Hello everyone. Just wanted to stop in and introduce myself. my friends call me Trish I am 26 years old and live in texas. I have been using this app for about 3 days and its amazing. I know it will help me in my journey to a smaller me yay!
