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Dear MFP: this one's for you.
Today, I'm bummed out. A few weeks ago I crossed the threshold into onederland and then I immediately yo-yo-d back to 204. boo. Then this past week I overate. A lot. More than I care to admit. And I'm bloated as all hell. So today I stepped on the scale and saw that the number reflected another 5lbs gain. Which I know is…
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P90X Question
I'm starting the p90x program tonight and am really excited about it! I am ready for the challenge and think that this may be the push I need to jumpstart my weight loss again (7 months in I've hit a bit of a plateau) and generally tone up. Here's the thing: accoding to my fit test results I should be eating in the level 3…
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Motivated Mommas Week 8 (closed group)
Ok ladies, here it is, our final week's challenge. Let's give it all we got and finish strong together!!!! 19 Points + 9 Bonus for a total of 28 Possible Points. Cardio - 6 points Back to Basics ladies! Let's do jumping jacks every day. The are a fantastic way to boost your heart rate and get your blood pumping before your…
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New Challenge! Looking for ppl serious about losing and supp
Hi all! My name is Lynda and I've been on MFP for a few months now. I've been a part of 2 fantastic challenges and now I'm starting a new one and am looking for people who are serious about losing and supporting one another. Here's how it will work: Challenges will exist on a more or less monthly basis ( I say more or less…
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Motivated Momma's Week 7 (closed)
On behalf of Karie and this week's contributors here is your week 7 challenge! Cardio: Due to it's success we are keeping Renu's challenge from last week going. Here it is again for conveinence sake. Possible 12 points + Bonus miles in Part 1 Created by Renu Part 1- Time for walking.. Walking is the best exercise for…
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Motivated Mommas Week 6 (closed group)
On behalf of Karie and this week's contributors here is our Week 6 Challenge: Total Points Available: 27 + Bonuses for cardio and food! Good luck all! Cardio: Due to it's success we are keeping Renu's challenge from last week going. Here it is again for conveinence sake. Cardio: Possible 12 points + Bonus miles in Part 1…
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Motivated Momma's Week 5 (closed group)
On behalf of Karie and all of this week's contributors, here is the week 5 challenge. Cardio: Possible 12 points + Bonus miles in Part 1 Created by Renu Part 1- Time for walking.. Walking is the best exercise for staying fit and healthy, be it Leslie Sansone's walk at home, a leisurely walk with your kids, brisk walking to…
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Motivated Momma's Week 4 (closed group)
On behalf of Karie and all of this week's contributors, here is our week 4 challenge: Cardio Challenge I'm not sure who was submitting the cardio component but it needs to be added to this post. Please copy and paste this post and add the Cardio Challenge in.Thank you! Strength challenge Created by Renu Day1 1. Monkey abs…
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What's your secret???
I've gained weight steadily for as long as I can remember. I've failed more diets that I can count. I've lost 5 lbs only to gain 10 back. This has always been my pattern.... Until now. As of May 31, 2011 I turned over a new leaf. Weighing in at 261 I was devastated and thought "something's gotta change". So I changed.…
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Cleanse Question...
I'm doing a 7 day total body cleanse. It comes with a pretty thorought guidleine for what I should and should not be eating and I am follwoing it thus far (I'm on day 2) but it has led to two questions: 1) To follow the diet plan I am eating at least 200 calories more per day, made up of primarily carbs. Should I be upping…
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Workout Videos: Suggestions Please
I'm just about finished Jillian Micheals 30 Day Shred workout video and I'm looking for something new to start once I finish it. What I loved about 30DS is that it is short (27 mins including warmup/cooldown) and super effective. I'm open to longer workouts as long as they ahve the option to shorten as time is an issue for…
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Goal vs Net Calorie Intake: WTF?!?!
Ok, I've been on MFP for about 2ish months and it just occured to me this morning that I'm confused about how the calorie counting thing works. (feel free to laugh at my prolonged confusion - I won't take offence! :laugh: ) My goal calorie intake is set to 1300. I usually eat about 1200-1250 calories in a day so I am…
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Cheat day: within reason, is it ok?
I need some feedback. Let me know your thoughts please! What are your thoughts on a "cheat day"? I'm not talking about going way over the top and eating mcdonald's three times a day followed by an entire cake and ice cream sundae. I'm talking about giving your body a rest from rigorous workouts, and maybe enjoying a treat…
