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When others cook for you.
I eat with family and friends at their homes and when they cook they always brag how healthy the food is that they made so I could eat it. It never fails, and I mean NEVER fails that they have made in reality an unhealthy meal that they think is great. Veggies drenched in half a stick of butter ( literally half a stick),…
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FIRST 5k
I am running my first 5k tomorrow. I have been fighting the urge to do a light run tonight ( thinking half hour @ 5mph). Would that be smart or should I relax before the race?
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Question about muscle Vs Fat.
I wondering why 250 lbs of fat is worse weight to have on your bones than the same of muscle? I was wondering becasue although I am healthy( no diseases, health issues or mobility issues due to my weight) most people are telling me it is the weight on my frame that is unhealthy. Logically to me weight is weight and it got…
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question/ awesome NSV
My fiance had a pair of his ex wife's jeans in an old pile of cloths. I tried them on months ago and they were tight. like lie on the bed to zip them up/ so tight the zipper wont stay up/ cutting into the waist leaving marks kinda tight. Well I came home after dropping 26lbs and they fit. I could stand up button and zip…
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Outgrowing MFP
Has anyone ever felt like this? I feel it sometimes and although I am no where near my goal I have often wondered how long one goes before leaving? If you an learn to track your own calories and maintain or even sometimes just loose weight on your own why stay? Has anyone else mulled the idea of logging off for good? What…
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30Day Shred as gift
My friend wanted to loose weight before her wedding and I was thinking of getting her the 30DS DVD. She has two young children, one being only a month old and no real....zeal for dieting. I have never used the DVD but, I wanted to hear from people who have. Would it be good for her to use? What did you do in general to get…
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Selling Cakes and things
I have a few friends on MFP who are nice, supportive and doing well in general on the site. They however are also selling ( in many different forms) baked goods online and posting it on MFP to their friends. Even offering MFP discounts in some cases. Now I am all for making a buck doing what you love, but It is kinda ( but…
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Stingray INT'L LifePower Treadmill
So we have had this treadmill for a while. We bought it a few months after moving to the UAE. Anyway, I got really excited becasue I have been running at 5.2 mph and ran for a total of 50 mins today. That long run put me at 4.50 Miles. I got off....then my adoring fiance broke the news to me that the treadmill worked in…
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So close but, not even close.
I have so many goals listed on my profile. I haven't met any of them yet and It has been like 8 months ( since I first started this journey). I used to get really upset about that. I wanted to run a 5k...then I moved to a place that doesn't have ANY! I wanted to loose 2lbs a week...ha! My body said nope sorry not gonna…
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Expert advice needed.
I am told that eating fruit is what is keeping me from loosing weight and advised to skip it all together, replace it with veggies and that is it. The reasoning is all fruit are high in calories, carbs and sugars. I do know sugar content in fruit can be high. I measure my fruit and try to usually stay within the limit…
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MUSIC
My first choice for a workout is running but, I have a hard time becasue it feels like it will never end. I finally put some music on while I jogged and the 30 mins flew by. I know it is nothing new and fancy but, if you have not tried it and are finding it hard to get through a workout I recommend it. I never thought I…
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Not new Need out of USA friends
I have been on MFP for a while and I have many fantastic friends on this site. I just moved overseas to the UAE and am looking for friends that are a little closer to the time zone change. when I wake up all my pals are going to bed . I am missing out on a lot of needed support and so are they. If anyone can help let me…
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posture
I have terrible posture.I hear that loosing weight can help in that department and I am hoping there is some truth to that. Has anyone experienced this result? Or does anyone know of any exercise ( not necessarily a workout) that can help me improve my posture?
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Strength training vs Diet
I was told a few days ago that I could not start strength training because I was on a diet ( not by a health or fitness pro. just someone who is interested in fitness and health). The reasoning was that since I am dieting I am not taking in enough calories to build muscle. I thought this was silly but wanted to get other…
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The strangest thing you make.
In the hunt for that elusive calorie goal I tend to make up some wacky combos for my meals. 100 calories here 50 there. The food items themselves are not always what you might call...a meal but they are somewhat compatible. This often happens when I am home alone and hungry for dinner but not wanting to make anything that…
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What is your real style?
I have noticed in a lot of before and after photos that people change their clothing style, hair, and just overall fashion sense when they loose weight. I fee like ( especially in my case) We may have an idea of what we like or love but when you are bigger pulling it off or daring to even put it on is a challenge. If you…
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For the ladies annnnddd maybe the gents
http://www.dressaday.com/2006/10/you-dont-have-to-be-pretty.html A friend of mine posted this article on Facebook and it made me smile. I have gone through a transformation this summer ( as some may know) and have started to disregard what others think of my body and what I put on it. I felt a little silly today because I…
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Needed a NSV this week
I have been down about my progress lately so I am glad I had SOMETHING happen to boots me even a little itty bit. Then it came! I used to get out of breath easily when I ran, even when I played soccer like getting nauseated and gasping for air. Since I have been doing the C25k my stamina has been so much better. Then while…
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Almond Milk fiasco!
Ok so after much debate I purchased this Almond milk. I like almonds....I like milk delicious right? WRONG! I really hate the after taste, but worst yet I got it to mix with my soy Protein powder annnnnd it wont mix in!! I cant drink a whole cup without cringing but I like the fact that it has less sugar and calories than…
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I do not care
Something interesting has happened to me this time around. I have become less ashamed of my body, how about you? It is the middle of summer and this time last year I would wear jeans every day, not go swimming , wear a cardigan over my tank tops and never show any skin...in the middle of JULY! Now, I have not lost 20…
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I am NOT giving that up!
I have been wondering if there is anyone else out there not willing to give up a certain food or drink even tho they are dieting. I have given up a lot and changed habits but there are certain things that would make me miserable if I couldn't enjoy them. I think it is ok to have some things you can't part with as long as…
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like apple pie
Read this in a fitness article in Women s health magazine. A woman said she would slice up an apple, sprinkle it with cinnamon and microwave it and it would taste like apple pie. I was blown away haha apple season is not toooo far off and I might have to try this one.
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Cookout
I had this idea and my sister said no to it. I might go through with it on my own anyway because with BBQ season in full swing I would like to go to one and know I can eat and not be scared of eating unhealthy. I am sure this might have been posted before but here it goes. Host a cookout but have a few rules and tell the…
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Protein shake Question.
Had a soy protein shake this morning and, during my previous diet I had one every morning. I run 6 days a week but, I am not running today because of a hurt foot.This got me thinking. If I am not running or working out that particular day, should I opt for a different breakfast?
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First NSV
Was out with friends and was worried how they would take my new dedication to weight loss. I never asked for nutritional info before but decided since we would be going out a lot this summer I better get used to it. I plucked up my courage and asked the waitress and although I got a few negative comments I made a better…
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Wayward friends
As a MFP ...Pal we are here to offer support but, what if a friend is not eating right ( as you can see via diary) or not exercising to full potential? What is the way to bring it up? How do you say " you need to eat better and exercise more" without being a butt head? Along with that, is it OK to come in under calorie…
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Inner thigh burns
So I have always had the problem of my inner thighs rubbing together when I walk / run for long periods of time. It can be painful! Sometimes I stop running because I am worried about the damage. I love to walk and run but this can take you out of the game for quite a few days. Anyone have any good tips on how to keep it…
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Weights do you need them?
I lost 10 pounds in one month just dieting and running. I am going to have full access to a gym once school starts again in September and was thinking about lifting a bit. It never really appealed to me but then a few people told me I " had" to or I would never loose the weight. I think it is a bit silly since I obviously…
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take2
I Just re-started my fitness plan after a 2 month absence. Now I am training for a 5k run over the next 8 weeks and will also be using this time to get back to my previous plan. I have been using a low carb, no sugar, calorie counting diet coupled with running every day. This plan has worked well for me loosing 10 pounds…
