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Re-Newbie
Hi All! Just turned 38, and want to lose one pound for each of my birthdays! Would love some support, and some folks to go for challenges with. Lets get this done, yall!!!
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Looking for Twin Cities MFPeeps
Hi All- I just moved into Minneapolis and am looking for some new friends! I am a college professor and I dig running, weight lifting, racquetball and soccer. Moving has occupied my life for the last 3 months, but I am now ready to get back into the swing of things. A running partner nearby would be greatly appreciated,…
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Just Checking In!
I'm back, after a long break to recover from some injuries. Who's out and about?
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Looking for Public Opinion
After searching for a good long while searching for advice, talking to RDs who were largely unhelpful or seemed to know even less then I did, I came up with some new numbers. I am curious to know what you all think: So, with a BMR of 1750, and TDEE of 2560 (based on a projected workout schedule of 5x a week) I should lose…
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What up, Tucsonenses?
Hi everyone! I took a little break from MFP due to some injuries that needed recovery, but now I am back and ready to ROCK it. I am curious to know: what are you all doing for your workouts, and how is it goin???? Holla! Joaquin aka JKWON
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Back on MFP, and in need of reinforcements!!!
Hi All- I am back on MFP, after a hiatus due to a hip and knee injury, which saw me stop pretty much all working out, and as a result: Gaining about 20 pounds Gaining about 4 inches on my waist Gaining about a shirt size I need help! And a kick in the *kitten*! Anyone out there willing to friend me, push me, high five me,…
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Looking for help for the last big goal
Hi Everyone- So, after losing a big portion of the weight I carried around for most of my life (approximately 125 pounds) I have now been stuck for the last 6 months in a holding pattern. I have not been able to break through this last plateau to lose the last 30 pounds. I have fluctuated between 190 and 210, though I…
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Trying to figure out the last 25 pounds
Anybody know the difference between speaking to a dietitian and a nutritionist? I am going nuts over still being stuck at 200 for a year now. I'm thinking one of these might be able to help, but not sure... Over the last two years, I have tried multiple eating strategies - eating 80% of my TDEE, eating more because I was…
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Why? I dunno, cuz its fun...
Hey everybody in MFP land! ! I used to love doing these when i was in high school- just thought it would be fun to bring em back! 1. WHAT ARE YOU WEARING Cords and a dress shirt - purple, to be exact 2. WHAT COLOUR PANTS ARE YOU WEARING Grey 3. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW The Dubliners 4. CAN YOU JUGGLE? For about…
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Just thinking about sugar these days...
Anybody have any opinions on the elimination of sugar from your diet? It sounds like a brilliant idea- I'm just thinking about its feasibility. Also, I usually need a good kick in the @$$- so, anyone interested in a "Kick Sugar for Jan, 2013" challenge with me?
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Calling All Music Fans
I don't know about everyone else, but when I am working out, I NEED to have some good tunes. Slow tunes can sometimes KILL a workout for me, so I try to have upbeat, hype music to keep me going. But now I need your help!!! I have been listening to the same running mix for the last year, and while I love whats on here (Jay…
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High Intensity Interval Training
I just read this article, and I am intrigued about the possibilities. Anybody have any feedback/experience of High Intensity Interval Training and its effectiveness? http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2012/11/02/interval-training-and-intermittent-fasting.aspx? e_cid=20121102_DNL_art_1
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Thoughts about online dating descriptions
Hi All- So, I am thinking about venturing into the world of online dating, and I have a question: how does one go about describing, ACCURATELY, their body type? Though I am speaking in third person, I am actually referring to myself, in this case. So, I am ready for your assessments, ladies and gentlemen: if I am setting…
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Complimenting Conundrum
So, a question to everyone- Seeing as how we are on a fitness website, where looks and appearances are a concern, I wonder: What would you consider an acceptable and non-creepy way of a man telling a woman that they have an impressive body? While there are, of course, ways in which this could be read with overtones of a…
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Looking for Tucson AZ Jogging Buddies
Hi All! I'm an MFPeep looking to start up a jogging regiment again. Anybody need a jogging pal? I like to run around Reid park, Himmel, and at the U of A. Joaquin
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Push Up Challenge Anyone?
Who is up for a push up challenge for October. Add 5 to your total each day - full on or modified (or 1 hand for your bad@$$ muthas out there). Oct 1 - 5 Oct 2 - 10 Oct 3 - 15 Oct 4 - 20 Oct 5 - 25 Oct 6 - 30 Oct 7 - 35 Oct 8 - 40 Oct 9 - 45 Oct 10 - 50 Oct 11 - 55 Oct 12 - 60 Oct 13 - 65 Oct 14 - 70 Oct 15 - 75 Oct 16 -…
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Looking for those Tucson AZ Jogging Buddies
Anybody in Tucson need a running partner? I am trying to add it back in to my workout regiment, but its so BORING to jog alone. Anybody up for it?
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Words of Inspiration
Let me hear 'em folks: What are the quotes, lines from songs, sayings and phrases that get you through the tough times? I'm compiling a list for the people doing my challenge this month.
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Looking for those Tucson peoples!
Hey there! Looking for T-Town folks who are interested in health, working out, and mutual support. Hit me up!
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A Good, Solid Fitness Test
Hey MFPeeps! I am looking for a good fitness test as a way to determine where my level is. I have seen the Army fitness test, with push ups, sit ups and the like, but I am looking for something that will test a bit more. Any body seen/heard/done a good all around fitness test? Thanks!
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100 Mile Challenge
I am thinking about setting up a challenge for running or walking or jogging 100 miles total for the month of October, which would be roughly 25 miles a week - 3 sessions of 6 miles each time. Anybody interested?
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It's Freaky Friday....
How are all you MFPeeps getting freaky tonight?
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Loose skin issues
Hi All - Anybody have any experience with getting rid of loose skin after weight loss? I have a bunch around my mid section and thighs after losing about 125 pounds, and I am hoping to find an option that DOESN'T involve surgery?
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Building the Ultimate Workout Mixtape
What's your favorite track to workout to? I'm trying to build the best workout music mix ever. My first: On To The Next One - Jay-Z
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What's inspiring about the person above you?
Check out the person above you's diary or blog posts and tell us: what's awesome and inspiring about them?
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Any Tucson basketballers?
Hi Everyone! I'm looking for some folks in and around Tucson, AZ who would be interested in steady and consistent basketball games. I haven't played in about a year, and I would like to get back into it. Anyone interested?
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Working at working out!
Hi everyone! My name is Joaquin, and I am busily working on myself in LOTS of different ways: physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. I am working to develop myself to my fullest potential, in every way I can. I love to talk about fitness, playing sports, eating healthy and being healthy, and I am ALWAYS looking…
