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Back again!
Hey all! I lost 25 lbs with MFP a few years ago. Four years, a new job, a new baby, and a cross country move later it's all back. I've lost the majority of my friends list in my absence and need some new ones. I'm a thirty something mom of two with a desk job and a love of running. I use a FitBit and would love more FitBit…
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Jenna Mourey :)
New video up today, I am sure a ton of us will relate with this one. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RLAGxUbp-U
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Feeling sick?
I quit about 35 days ago. Since then I have been enjoying clothes that smell lovely, food that tastes better, and more money in my pocket. I also enjoyed a major throat infection and after recently recovering from that, I still feel like I am "getting sick" in my throat. I never coughed when I smoked, but now I'm coughing…
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Broccoli and Chicken Stuffed Pitas
I love the chicken and broccoli Hot Pockets, but I am trying to stay away from prepared foods and eat as fresh as possible. I made these tonight as an experiment and they turned out great! I used pita bread, but you could wrap the mixture in biscuit dough or crescent rolls if you prefer. The recipe is for 1 pita loaf. It…
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Checking in :)
I'm on day 24. I have not smoked 245 cigarettes and have saved $75. I feel an unbelievable sense of accomplishment and am happy the worst is behind me. When I quit it didn't feel like I was struggling, but now that I'm past that part I can see that I was. Initially I gained weight (5 lbs,) but I nixed snacking and it's all…
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For runners - funny read :)
http://www.cracked.com/blog/4-stunning-revelations-idiot-has-about-running/
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Push Presses > Me
Seriously. :( What moves are harder than others for you?
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Smokers and running
Okay, I've never had a smoker's cough or pain in my lungs when I exercise hard even though I smoked for 17 years. I ran a 5k just before Halloween in early morning coastal freezing air and didn't have a smidge of discomfort. Recently I quit smoking, about two weeks ago. I noticed within a couple of days that even though I…
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20 lb. loss on 5'1" frame
Maybe I don't quite belong on this forum yet, as I am not even halfway to my goal, but... I'm a shorty and weight really shows on me. I've been here for a long time (4 months) and while I have only lost around 20 pounds (I've been bouncing around the same loss,) I feel great and look a lot different. At first I cut…
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Day 2
I haven't smoked in almost exactly 48 hours, and I can't stop thinking about cigarettes. I'm not going to have one - there aren't even any here- but I wanted to know when this constant thinking about cigarettes stops. I know I've just started, to give it time, etc, but I like timelines. :-/ Some of you have been through…
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Grip
Hi ladies! I'm in stage 2 and have been having a problem since the middle of stage 1. On my step-ups, I can't progress to heavier dumbbells because my hands start hurting so bad I just want to drop them sometimes. Its gotten better, but I've been on 25 lb dumbbells for a while now. I've tried combating this by increasing…
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Another sugar thread...
It's pretty much impossible for me to stay within sugar targets on a reduced calorie diet, even when I don't eat any fruit that day. I've cut back on milk to help, and have also upped my calorie goals (just started NROWLFW.) This makes it a little more manageable, and I actually stayed within that target today - something…
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My first big NSV!
I wouldn't normally post, but I feel like shouting from the mountaintops!! I've never been a runner, and really didn't like doing it. Today I set a goal to run one mile, just to see if I could. I did myself one better and ran two!! Now I'm thinking about starting C25K so I can get more of this amazing feeling. That's all,…
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I want to lift weights.
I don't want to be a bodybuilder, but I'm taking a more nutrition/strength training approach to weight loss versus the tired old run-yourself-into-the-ground-with-cardio bit. I've done that before and it did nothing for me in the long run. I do, however, have two nights a week of cardio and sometimes add a third, each for…
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Critique my diary, need help.
My diary is public, and I want some people to take a look at it. I'm finding that I am always ending up with too much fat, but I haven't been worrying too much about it because when I look at what I'm eating I can't really find a place to shave it off (back off my almonds.) Starting tomorrow I'm going to try netting 1200…
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MFP is so much better than FB.
Okay, FB is cool for family, seeing what old friends are up to, and playing with a silly quiz occasionally, but personally I enjoy MFP more. I love that people post REAL pictures of themselves and aren't afraid to tell perfect strangers things they would never say otherwise. You would never catch most people on FB posting…
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Men vs. Women
I've noticed that men seem to lose weight faster than women. What's up with that? I see it all the time on The Biggest Loser; its like us poor women are wired to hold on to the weight! What gives?
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Hey everyone
I'm not new to weight loss, and this is my second go with MFP. I've been logging for almost two weeks and would really like to add more friends with similar goals. I have a really busy schedule (full time day job, second job with a preschooler) and fit in exercise whenever I can and am using a lower carb diet. I would like…
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Need some busy parents to read this!
Hi guys, I've been at this for about a week and am having an issue with scheduling all this exercise and cooking. I'm not new to healthy eating or exercise, as I've struggled with my weight going up and down my whole life. My problem is finding time!! I've heard all of the "make time" nonsense, and I'm posting here for…
