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July 4th Challenge + need prize ideas if I meet it
Hey everyone, So i've been a member on here for some time now, trying to get healthier and in better shape. About 3 months ago I started P90X and did great for about 45 days, then b/c of a lot of stress i've completely stopped. But i'm ready to start back up again (even tho my life is not any less stressful, but i need to…
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Question about too much protein.
OK peeps, gotta question: I was searching around on these threads and found this link about facts on basically getting healthier: http://www.snac.ucla.edu/pages/Diet_Nutrition/nutrition_basics.htm It's a long read, but it had a lot of really good info. What struck me the most is that it said it recommends that you consume…
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Question about weight fluxuation.
So i've been trying to lose weight/get healthier for some time now, and have lost about 12lbs in in the last couple years or so. And my weight does fluxuate by about 2-3lbs every day. The last couple weeks, however, there have been two times that it seems like i've lost 1-2lbs 'over night'. Here's the situation: 2 weekends…
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Low Sodium Lunch Meat
Hi All, I just thought i'd post a little thread to let you all know about a lower sodium lunch meat I found the other day. I've been really struggling with finding foods that are low in sodium, especially lunch meats. But i finally found one! Yeah! Go to Sam's Club and get their 1.5 lb container of Turkey. I can't remember…
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Almost No Fat Banana Bread
Got this recipe from Allrecipes.com and tried it the other day.....Absolutely Wonderful! PREP TIME 10 Min COOK TIME 55 Min READY IN 1 Hr 5 Min Original recipe yield 1 - 8x4 inch loaf 12 Servings INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon…
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Any 30-Day Shredders out there?
I've been a member to this site for awhile now, but over the holidays I kinda slumped out. But now i'm back and I just started Julian Michael's 30-day shred this morning, again. AND LOVE IT! i was just wondering if there is anyone else out there doing it or anyone that wants to start a kinda of "challege" to keep everyone…
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Lost 9lbs!
I just wanted to shout this to the roof tops! I've lost 9 lbs already! After going soooo long w/o losing anything (mainly b/c I was kidding myself when i entered the amount of food/cal. i was eating), finally I have lost! I was entering in food that I ate, but not the right amounts and then I would drink on the weekends…
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Drinking beer, weekends only.....good? Not good?
Hi, So i haven't been losing much weight, well, actually i haven't lost any weight in a long time. But i'm trying to figure out what the causes could be. I'm wondering what everyone's thoughts are on this: First, I love beer, I was brought up in a family that LOVES to have a good time, then I worked in a Brewery in…
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OK, here goes Round 2
I'm back! i was a reg. here not too long ago, then the holidays started to roll around, and i lost my job, so i sorta gave up on the whole exercise and eating right thing. but now i'm ready to get back into it. i'm going shopping in one month for my wedding dress and our engagement pictures will be in about 2 months. so i…
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At a MAJOR plateau! Help???
ok, again, i'm pissed. I decided that i hadn't weighed myself since last sunday, and have worked out AND ate really good this whole week, so I jumped on the scale....and....GAINED WEIGHT!!!!!!:explode: :mad: :cry: !!!!!! ok, need to vent a little: i am so sick of all this! I've worked so hard and nothing has changed! i…
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Good Article on how to stay healthy!
here's an article a friend sent me about losing weight and keeping it off, and how these foods help. I thought it was interesting, so i thought i'd share:flowerforyou: http://www.newsweek.com/id/140027 -Laura
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SOOO FRUSTRATED! About to just say heck w/ it.
so, let me tell you, i've just about had it! I've been working my tail off and have gotten ABSOLUTELY NO WHERE! here's the deal: I started here way back in April/May sometime, did really good the first few months, lost 10 lbs, then about the middle of July I just stopped. I have not been able to go any lower than 150. My…
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Good Sources of Potassium????
Anyone know of any good sources of potassium? i read an article that the more you have helps you lose weight, and i checked on my food diary and i'm not even getting my recommended amount per day, i'm like 2000 off!:noway: Help! -Laura
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Roadblocks on why you're not losing
Hey, just found this article on MSN that pretty enlightening. Don't know how much of it is really true, or just one statistic shoved on the page to make a point, but thought you all would enjoy, especially this: Roadblock number 6: You're shooting for a realistic size 6 instead of a near-impossible 2. What's wrong with…
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Back from a "no-dieting/fitness" abyss! Want to start a new
So I started on this site about a month ago, then a whole bunch of stuff came up and I kinda stopped. I've been trying to lose weight all summer, I started at 160 (in May) and am now at 152! I just can't seem to make it past that 150 mark. Which is what really got me down and why I stopped everything. I want to get down to…
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What's up y'all - new here
Hi everyone! Just started like five minutes ago...really ready to lose this extra weight. I'm so excited to see all the chatter and support! Well, keep up the good work y'all! :flowerforyou:
