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Blended vs. whole fruits and vegetables
Hello, I recently purchased a vitamix and have been enjoying all of the smoothies. I just read on a Vitamix user group, that eating "blended" (food put in a blender and made into a smoothie not juiced.) is higher in carbs/sugar than eating the fruit whole. The explanation was if you put an apple into the vitamix, it breaks…
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Hardwood vs. tile floors in the kitchen??
Ok everyone. I need your help! We are going to remodel our kitchen and I am torn on what kind of flooring to put down. I currently have tiled floor and I do think it is really easy to clean. But, I do love the look of hardwood floors. Just wondering if it will be a pain to keep clean with kids and a dog. Will the floors be…
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Thanksgiving Help....dreading the Food Pushers!
Just got off the phone with my mom. We are planning the Thanksgiving menu. I don't know how many times I told her that we need to not go over board with desserts and dips, etc. I told her that I would make a fruit salad, steamed broccoli, etc. (trying to keep it a little bit healthy.) She is so disappointed. She wants the…
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Looking for motivated & supportive friends!
Hello, I have realized that I can't do this on my own. I do not have a great support network at home so I rely on my MFP friends to help me through some of these day to day challenges and accomplishments. If you are serious about getting into shape and being healthy and are looking for support and someone who understand, I…
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Check-In and Starting Measurements!
The Rules…sort of Jillian Michaels 30 day shred is designed to be done for 30 days in a row for 20 minutes a day. Some of us will be doing the Shred every day. Some of us will be doing the Shred on days that we are not doing our regular workout routine. Either way, the purpose of this group is to support each other and get…
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Spreadsheet to track weight measurements....
Hello All! There are two ways to keep track of your progress. You can either update the spreadsheet. Here is the link... https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgZOpOv758RldGxVNHJ4TmVfNnF3Z09abGZnWjZkT3c Or post on the Check In Thread Or do both!! Happy Shredding!!!
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ROLL CALL FOR 7/14...DID YOU FINISH TODAY'S WORKOUT?
Let us know how you are doing! We can do this!!!
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On Your Mark, Get Set....
GO!!!! It's time to begin our challenge. We are all on different time zones so I thought I would be posting this Saturday evening for those of you who are ahead of us! Just a reminder, we will be recording our weight and measurements every Sunday. There are two ways to record the measurements. You can either post a reply…
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Advice & Support...
This is the place to come for advice & support. If you have a question, post it here and we will try to help. If anyone has any tips, advice or support, please add it here. We are all different and different things motivate us. The advice you give will help someone! (Especially if you have done the shred before.) Let's…
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Hello....nice to meet you!
Hey Everyone! Let's introduce ourselves! Here it goes... I am really excited about doing the shred. I have been thinking about it a long time and finally bit the bullet and picked up a DVD. Now I need a little encouragement to others to hold me accountable! I know that we can keep each other on track! I am 42 years old. A…
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Are you ready??
This 30 Day Shred challenges starts on Sunday, July 8. If you haven't gotten your DVD yet, now is your chance to go on out and grab it and join in on the Shred! We can do this!!
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Roll Call for 7/10/12 - Finished today's workout?
Go Be Amazing!!! We can do this!
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Roll Call for 7/10/12 - Finished today's workout?
Keep it up everyone! We can do this!!! As Jillian would say, "Unless You Puke, Faint or Die, Keep Going!”
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Motivation!
"Visualize what you want out of life and think big. Don’t feel undeserving. We're all deserving of living our dreams—some of us realize it and some don't. You’re not doing anyone any favors by living small. Embrace these truths and step up. The world is waiting." Jillian Michaels
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30 day shred group....come join us!!
Just started a new 30 day Shred group. We begin on Sunday, July 8th. Would love for anyone to join us! It doesn't matter if you have already started the Shred. We just want to support each other and kick Jillian's behind! ;) http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/6853-jillian-michaels-30-day-shred-start-date-july-8
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Favorite Salad Dressing?
I have always eaten a lot of salads but now I am paying really close attention to what I put on them. Embarrassed to admit that I was shocked when I realized how many calories are in my favorite dressing! I am looking for suggestions on some good low cal dressing. Please let me know your favorite! Thanks!
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Just For Today-Challenge
My Challenge is Just For Today. Just for Today, I promise to eat healthy and make wise eating choices. I am not going to concern myself with tomorrow or next week or next month. Just for Today, I will remember that I deserve to be healthy and feel good. Just for Today, I am not going to eat junk food. Just for Today, I am…
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Need you help..going out to dinner tonight
Hello! I need you help. I am going out to dinner tonight and everything on the menu doesn't look very healthy. I don't eat seafood. Can anyone give any suggestions on what they think I should order? I was thinking the chicken and apple salad with a low fat dressing. http://www.maggianos.com/en/Pages/Menu.aspx# Thanks for…
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Really Really Trying to Make this work...would love other's
I am so determined to make this work. I have tried all kinds of diets in the past. I get bored with them and then give up. I am also an emotional eater which hasn't helped because of some family illnesses which really made me depressed and I found comfort in food. I need to make a change for myself and my family. Really…
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Trying MFP again...hopefully for good!
Hello! I tried MFP about a year ago and lost a few pounds. I have been debating about trying MFP again or doing WW. I thought I would try MFP again mostly because it is free. :) I really need and want to make a positive change. I hate when I see myself in pictures or try on clothes at the store. Before kids, I weighed 120.…
