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Weights and Lifting...What do you lift?
This morning was my first day back in the gym in a year :noway: We started with 15 minutes of cardio, 15 minutes of weights/lifting and ended with 10 minutes of cardio. I want to slim down not bulk up so what should I start with (machines and weight in lbs)? My most impressive one was the leg lift: 2 reps of 10 140# Thanks…
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Wanted: More Support Ladies (PCOS, TTC, MET, Christian)
ADD ME :smile: I'm looking for more supportive friends with like goals in mind! I :heart: the group of ladies I currently have but really need more with common goals. Dx with PCOS over 3 years ago. Started MFP and exercising Spring/Summer 2011. Dropped from 262 lbs down to 197 lbs. Returned to work this past Winter only to…
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PCOS, PALEO & CARBS
Needing a bit of advice from ladies with PCOS who have experience with paleo. Do you worry about carbs with paleo? If so, what carb foods do you incorporate? Back story: My husband and I are taking three months to get ready to TTC our first! 1000mg Metformin and Prenatals for me. Multivitamins for the hubs. We both get in…
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Ladies, PCOS, Periods & Progesterone (TMI)
I need help! This may be a bit detailed but I do need help. I went 7 years with out my period due to PCOS. However this past November, I started back on my own without any meds. Great news at the time, but 2 months later and still going, nonstop. I visited my dr today for a complete check up. He placed me on Progesterone…
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Ladies with PCOS
Hi Ladies! Just curious if there are many on here that battle PCOS with me? You are more than welcome to add me as a friend!
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A Southern Girl's Faith Fitness...find my page on FB!!!
Hey y'all! (Don't laugh. I AM a southern girl!) I recently made my own page on FB: A Southern Girl's Faith & Fitness. I added this for my own support and motivation & for friends that do not use MFP. I'll post things about my own story, motivation, success, Bible verses, outlooks on life and anything in between. I would…
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Calling All Prayer Warriors!
Hi all. Matthew 18:19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. I am in dire need of prayers for my family. I know this is not the place to post private matters but no one in my family is on mfp. Today,…
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Daily Challenge for Self Esteem
One of the hardest things after losing 58 lbs is readjusting your mind on how you now look. The new body you have may not look the same to you as it does to others. I just want to throw out a tip to boost your self esteem (especially on rough days) that I have been doing for a while now... Every single time you walk by a…
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2WW advice! PLEASE
I'm in the 2ww (2 week wait)!!! Well let me start off by sharing that my husband and I are not actively TTC but most certainly not TTA. We are just leaving it all in God's hands. For the past 6ish months, I have decided that we will not try but just live life until God is ready! I do, however, use an app called MYDAYS. I…
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My Story is in the Women In Motion newsletter!
I am usually not open and loud with things that make me proud but I am going to boast a bit. Two, maybe three weeks ago, I was informed that Tammy, my Curves owner, was selling out. :cry: To say the least, I was devastated. She has been so inspiring through out the entire time I have been losing weight. I :heart: this…
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Hello Roane County Tennessee!!!
I recently joined a ground titled "Restart Roane." Roane being our county of residence. However, I don't know anyone in the group. Our county isn't really that big so why don't I know any of you?!! I do want to add more members as friends that are closer to home. So if you are from my area (in or around), feel free to ADD…
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Provera/Progesterone...Ladies help please!
To make a long story short, my dr has prescribed me a 10 day dose of Provera (Progestin) to use for 3 months. I take it for 10 days 5 days later, TOM comes and 15 days after TOM ends, I begin my next dose. Although this is my 2nd month out of 3, it is not my first go round with the medication to keep my cycle regular. Now…
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Before & During Pics 8 months down
Eight months ago I started out at 262 lbs with major health problems. Had anyone asked me then where I would be now, I wouldn't have had a positive answer. Today I am proud to be 216 lbs. During the time it has taken me to lose the weight, I did gain back a few pounds here and there. It hasn't been easy all of the time.…
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What's your Curves Smart PI & calorie burn?
Just curious about everyone's Curves Smart PI and calorie burn. I recently, after 2 months off, went back to Curves to find that my PI was moved up to 229. After my workout today, I had hit 247! With a PI of 247, I did burn 562 calories. So please share with me your own! Thanks in advance for your input. :wink:
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A work in progress...with pics!
Where to start...My success in progress. My weight loss journey (this time) began in March 2011. After a dr visit and some very scary news, I decided that it was time to get serious about my life and my health. I was diagnosed with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). This explained why losing weight was so hard before. I…
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How do I calculate...?
I have searched a few sites with no luck. :angry: I forgot my HRM today and just need to know how to calculate the amount of calories burnt. I spent 32 minutes on the Curves Circuit with my HR increase at 80% - 85% the entire 32 minutes. My resting heart rate is generally 75 - 80 bpm. By past experience, I know that MFP…
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Can I possibly do this?
Mini Vaca in 1 week...My question is if my meals are planned ahead of time and I close out my diary for the 3 days I will be gone will I lose my logging count? I have all of my meals planned out for the days I will be gone and I just don't want to lose my daily count for logging my diary. I guess it is kinda a silly…
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East TN
I have so many incredible lady friends as it is but I would love to have more friends that live closer to home. So girls if you live in the East Tennessee area...ADD ME!!!
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Conversion Calculator!
I have seen where many people have asked about converting food weight numbers and this seems to me to be the best conversion calculator! HTH! http://www.cooks.com/rec/convert/
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The funniest NSV ever!
So as I was walking through my house today I tripped over my latest NSV. Literally tripping, my shorts have become so big that they just fell down as I was walking. I have had these shorts now for, I don't know, around 6 months, and although they were a bit big at first this is awful. :smile: Because they are 3% spandex,…
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Changing your goals...how often?
How often do you change your calorie intake goals with weight loss? And when you actually do change them how much each time? I am currently on a custom setting of 1400 calories daily which I changed 2 weeks ago. Before lowering, I was set to around 1550 daily. Now I generally only eat 1200-1400 no matter what and before…
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Another NSV!!!
I just recently realized I have ankles! But today I noticed that I no longer have fat knees lol fluid on my knees! I have always had problems with my knees since middle school from running/walking so much but I haven't had any problems out of my knees in over 2 months now! Thank God!
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How many carbs on a low carb/high protein diet?
I generally eat between 1400 and 1600 calories each day and my carb intake is around 25% and protein is at 45% ! Are these reasonable? Or should my carb intake be lower? So far I have been successful in steady weight loss just curious though! Thanks in advance :wink:
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IBS & PCOS
I have to apologize in advance for TMI! Before I joined MFP and Curves I suffered from severe IBS and found no relief anywhere. I would go weeks at a time without going. I know that constipation goes along with my PCOS battle but this was serious. I finally went to the dr after months of pain and extreme bloating (looking…
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Switching Birth Control
I have now been on Ortho Lo Tri-Cyclen for 2 months for control of PCOS and helping in the battle to become pregnant. After seeing that my body was doing better with Ortho Lo but having some complications (spotting, abdominal swelling/cramping, and fluid retention only on my ankles) my dr has ordered a change. As of next…
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Very Awkward To Ask...
Ok, so this is really a random and very awkward subject but I have always heard that sex burns a ton of calories. How true is this?
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Need Recipes!
I'm making my shopping list and need some more ideas. My general list is chicken, chicken, chicken, eggs, water, lettuce, and generally more chicken! Any quick recipes will be greatly appreciated!
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HCG diet drops & Phenphedrine?
I feel like I'm stuck after losing what I would say was water weight. So I am now looking into a diet supplement other than my Calcium/Vit D. The most recommended were HCG diet drops and Phenphedrine. If you personally have used either of the two I mentioned please give me some advice. Feel free to take a look at my diary…
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Need support for home schooling 12 yr old
Hi, I was home schooled for my high school years and this up coming school year I am taking on the challenge of schooling my 12 yr old brother. We will be using Gateway Christian Schools and Accelerated Christian Education PACES as curriculum. I have to speak in detail with other guardians that are experienced (at least 2…
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Best shoes for working out?
My first goal is just around the corner and the reward to myself is brand new tennis shoes to workout in! So what exactly is the best shoes for working out? I really love the Reebok Easytones so any suggestions?
