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February 2012 Days-Worked-Out Challenge
For the month of February, our fitness challenge is to work out at least 21 days. This challenge is open to anyone who wants to join. We just keep a running tally of the month's workouts. For example, the first person who reports their workout will copy this and post it (replacing "Person's name here" with his or her…
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March no fast food challenge!
Hello everyone! I have a fast food challenge that is more realistic. If you can go a whole month without any fast foods that is great but this challenge is challenging you to do 26 days minimum. Are you up for the challenge? If so please join Fast Food Be Gone Group!! See link below:…
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March no fast food challenge!!!
Hello everyone! I have a fast food challenge that is more realistic. If you can go a whole month without any fast foods that is great but this challenge is challenging you to do 26 days minimum. Are you up for the challenge? If so please join Fast Food Be Gone Group!! See link below:…
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February MOVE-IT 180 to 360 minutes a week challenge!!
We are a group who are committed to doing 180 to 360 minutes of exercise each week (minimum 180). We count minutes for all types of intentional exercise: aerobics, walking, weight training, strength work, stretching or heavy gardening. You be the judge of whether it's exercise. Shake and Jiggle it! Wiggle or Bump it! Thump…
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January/February Conversation Thread
Hello all and welcome to all new members! Please feel free to use this thread for daily conversations and to get to know one another. Have a good day and remember success is never giving up! :flowerforyou:
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January/February Conversation Thread
How did 2011 go for you? Even though I gained weight in 2011 it was a good year overall in regard to my journey to get healthier and to stop or manage my binge eating. It is my hope you use this thread to get to know each other better and have a safe place to motivate & support one another daily. This group will be what…
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Don't Eat After 7 And Six Other Weight Management Myths
Don't Eat After 7 And Six Other Weight Management Myths By Michelle May, M.D. Diets are filled with dogma about when, what and how much to eat. Certainly “the rules” are usually based on observations that make sense, but unless you understand why you do certain things, you’ll break the rules as soon as the temptation is…
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January MOVE-IT 180 to 360 minutes a week challenge
January is here and time to get 2012 started off right! Is it winter yet where you live? Snow and cold air? With the frigid weather here in many areas this may be a good time to pull out those workout dvd's or hit the gym. This is the perfect time to start or jump start your exercise routine. Let's get back in the groove…
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Your Scale and You
Your Scale and You Unlike other plans that recommend weighing in weekly or less often, we advise you to weigh yourself daily. "Daily?" you ask. Yes! Studies show that people who weigh themselves daily are more successful at long-term weight loss than those who weigh themselves weekly. Experts speculate that frequent…
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Definition of processed foods ???
I rented "Fat Sick and Nearly Dead" after someone posted about watching it. I had it on my list for a while and just got around to renting it. Don't remember who suggested it but it was very good and worth a watch for anyone trying to get healthier. I am not going to do juicing but It made me a beliver on dropping…
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December MOVE-IT 180 to 360 minutes a week challenge
December is here and winter & snow are in the air. With the frigid weather coming this may be a good time to pull out those workout dvd's. This is the perfect time to start or jump start your exercise routine. Let's get back in the groove of things!:flowerforyou: This challenge is perfect for those needing a boost or for…
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1000 Minutes Challenge in December!
Happy Friday!! :wink: --PLEASE READ CAREFULLY--:happy: Are you looking for a way to stay accountable this month? I know people are really busy in the month of December. Well hopefully this challenge will help you get a little bit of activity in most days this month. I challenge you to do 1000 minutes of exercise this…
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WLS - November / December Daily Conversation Thread
Hello, It is my hope you use this thread to get to know each other better and have a safe place to motivate one another daily, weekly. This group will be what you all make of it. So let's talk peeps. You can do it! Mollie
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1000 Minutes Challenge in November!
Here is corrected link: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/411079-1000-minutes-challenge-in-december Hope to see!!
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December Daily Conversation Thread
How was your November? Mines was not good at all. I gained 10 pounds and really struggling despite being in IOP Eating Disorder Program. I am discharging from program Saturday. Hopefully things will get back on track for me this month. I will get back on track this month. I am thinking of trying weight watchers since I…
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November/ December Exercise and Fitness Goals
Are we moving? If not why not get started now? If you are already moving great. Please share your rountine with the group. I lead a challenge each month on the thread, if interested in joining please see link below. Tomorrow is week # 3 and you all are welcome to jump right on in for accountabily. Link:…
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November Move-It 180 to 360 minutes a week challenge
November is here and fall and leaves are in the air. Fall is the perfect time to start or jump start your exercise routine. The air is crisp and not too hot and not too cold. Perfect weather for walkers and runners. I know some have had a white October. :grumble: But you can still move it Let's get back in the groove of…
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Are you ready for a no binge weekend? -- 11/18/2011
Happy Friday everyone! Well I am preparing for a no - binge weekend. It will be very hard for me since I have 2 memorial services to go to tomorrow. I am passing on the repast because of all of the food. What are your plans for this weekend?
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October Move-It 180 to 360 minutes a week challenge
October is here and fall and leaves are in the air. Fall is the perfect time to start or jump start your exercise routine. The air is crisp and not too hot and not too cold. Perfect weather for walkers and runners. Let's get back in the groove of things!:flowerforyou: This challenge is perfect for those needing a boost.…
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*Summer Sweeties to Fall Knockouts* Week # 10 (CLOSED GROUP)
Hello Summer Sweeties, Hope everyone had a great week. Even if you did not please check in. We can do this!! Fall is fast approaching. Are you going to be a Fall Knockout? :wink: :blushing: How is everyone doing? If you are not where you want to be re-commit and do the best you can.:happy: Post on thread how you are doing,…
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*Summer Sweeties to Fall Knockouts* Week #9 (CLOSED GROUP)
Hello Summer Sweeties, I am sure something came up with Krys and I am just going to start the thread this week for her in her absence. I think she may have went on vacation or maybe something came up in life as we all know can happen to us all. Hope everyone had a great week. Even if you did not please check in. We can do…
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Weight Loss Stalls and Plateaus
Weight Loss Stalls and Plateaus by Doreen Is It Really a Stall? -Possible Causes - Helpful Suggestions Is It Really a Stall? A stall or plateau refers to an extended period of time during reducing efforts where there is no weight loss according to the scale AND no loss of inches according to the tape measure. So if you've…
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How did you all like Extreme Makeover Weight Edition?
Did any of you watch extreme makeover for the morbidly obese on ABC? How did you like it on a scale of 1 to 10 and 10 being the best? It was disappointing but OK. I give it a 5 because he did all of mechanics of throwing out food, exercising, making the home a safe environment, etc but they did not show the mental side of…
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50 TIPS TO HELP YOU SUCCEED AT “NORMAL” EATING
50 TIPS TO HELP YOU SUCCEED AT “NORMAL” EATING from psychology of eating expert Karen R. Koenig, LCSW, M.Ed. author of NICE GIRLS FINISH FAT, THE RULES OF “NORMAL” EATING, THE FOOD AND FEELINGS WORKBOOK, and WHAT EVERY THERAPIST NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT TREATING EATING AND WEIGHT ISSUES No matter how many years or decades…
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Organic Fat Free Milk
Does anyone drink Trader Joes Organic Fat Free milk? I tried it today and it was good. My question is normal fat free milk last 8 to 10 days pass the expiration date. Does Organic Fat Free milk last just as long pass the expiration date?
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Panda Express recommendations
I have only been to Panda Express a few times and it was not when I was counting calories. I just scanned their website and called and they do not cook with MSG and their food looks great and I remember it was good but it has been so long ago, I don't know what I had. Below are the lower and healthier options. Please tell…
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View permanent weight loss as a process, not an event.
Daily Inspiration for April 20, 2011 Katie Jay,MSW View permanent weight loss as a process, not an event. Most great achievements are the result of hard work and a designated plan of action. As they are often time consuming, progress is made in small, purposeful steps. The same is true concerning permanent weight loss.…
