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ANYONE HAVE A NIKE FUELBAND?
help! im thinking about asking for it for christmas. i used to have a polar HRM but i lost it in the hurricane. =/ what draws me to the fuelband is that it also doubles as a pedometer and general fitness tracker, but i really really need a good tracker for calories burned during cardio sessions as well. thoughts? reviews?…
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60 HEALTHIER DRINKS FOR BOOZING
i saw this article and thought it was a perfect thing to share with my mfp friends <3 enjoy!!! "Alcoholic drinks can be a sneaky source of calories, sugar, and even salt — but not when you play bartender. Try to get a few healthier alternatives under that (suddenly much looser) belt to impress friends and family and order…
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workout dvds
did anyone try all the jillian michaels' workouts? 30 day shred, ripped in 30, 6 week 6 pack? what was your favorite? and if you have any other suggestions for strength/weight training dvds, let me know! ive got cardio down, i just want another add-on to tighten up.
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Anyone who lost 100 lbs want to share progress pics?
I'm just curious to see what that kind of drastic change looks like, ESP for a girl in the stomach area. I'm scared that even when I lose all the weight I won't be able to wear bikinis because of stretch marks and loose skin. I've lost 100 lbs so far but I'm still not toned and at least 20-30 lbs from my ultimate goal.…
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my progress pics: one month later
i took some pictures of myself last month before i started my weight-training routine! this is the halfway point from then until my cruise (march 11th).... 1/7/12 197 lbs 2/11/12 194 lbs can yall see a difference? i really think i can! i feel a whole lot better too..amazing that ive barely lost any weight, but there's a…
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men are so dumb.
i read something on a message board today that really bothered me. basically this woman was like "men aren't that deep, they don't have feelings." i understand SOME men are like that (and by the way, so are some women... we're not immune, stupidity is an equal opportunist) but i can honestly say that out of all the males i…
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Suggestions for DVD workouts?
I have a hard time getting up in the mornings and getting to the gym before work, especially now since I commute into the city, I would have to get up at 5-5:30 just to be able to log an hour at the gym.. So i was thinking itd be easier for me to do something at home like a fun DVD that would get my blood pumping. I'm set…
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HELP!!!
A bit of background: After graduating from college in 2009, I worked as an intern for a magazine for about a year. They loved me there and kept extending my internship, but I left after almost a year because the commute was really getting to me (it's in NYC and I live in NJ) and I felt it wasn't enough money to make the…
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christmas 2010 and 2011.. comparison pics!
last year (about 210 lbs): this year (190 lbs): not a huge difference but i can see it! i havent been feeling that great about my body lately but these pictures remind me of how far ive come and how i have made a difference :) and im gonna keep going!!
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Want to hit goal before your 25th birthday?
ME TOO!! I'm 24, turning 25 in april! I'm about 30-40 lbs away from my ultimate goal weight, and I want to lose it alllll before my birthday! Anyone else? Let's get in the best shape of our lives before we hit the quarter-century mark =) feel free to add me!
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Got a goal for Christmas/New Years?
Add me!! I want to lose roughly 6 lbs by Christmas! I'm 191.8 now, hoping to be 185!! I'd love to find other people who also are determined to buckle down for the next few weeks and lose so we can feel and look fabulous for the holidays!! WE CAN DO THIS!!!! :drinker:
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my friend's girlfriend has anorexia...
I just want to get this off my chest because it's really been bothering me lately and I know you guys can relate/help. one of my good friends has been dating this really nice girl since august now. he's really happy with her and she seems to be with him as well. the only problem is that she has a serious eating disorder.…
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NEW FRIENDS?
Hi! I've been on myfitnesspal for about 3-4 months now, and i love the support and sense of community!! Looking for new friends who have some of the same goals as me =) im 5'7, 24 years old, looking to lose about 35-40 more lbs! i lost 100 lbs back in college and now the weight loss has slowed, i'm trying to lose the last…
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Pumpkin Chip Protein Bars
Hey all! I have an etsy shop where I sell baked goods, and I also make protein bars! I've only just started the store, so there is only one kind of protein bar up for sale right now, but its super delicious and perfect for fall! check them out =) i ship anywhere in the US, and i send them priority so it gets there in 2…
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TEAM THIN IT TO WIN IT: OCTOBER NYBNY CHALLENGE
hey guys! so every team now has their own discussion boards to motivate and chat with their teammates! :smile: so here's ours its the first week of october and im really excited for this month!! we made the challenges so i think its extra important for us to really get out there and get everything done! it would be so…
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craving sweets?
i run a dessert blog, and i get a lot of requests for healthy and low-cal recipes :smile: and surprisingly there's a BUNCH!! some of them are even just 100-200 calories per serving. http://bakeddd.tumblr.com/tagged/diet-friendly check it out next time you have a craving! :flowerforyou: OH and while youre there feel free to…
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job = purpose?
so ive been on a major job-hunt lately, which i am NOT thrilled about. if i had it my way, i wouldnt work at all. i dont like how im chained to a desk 9-5, M-F. to me the ultimate freedom is being able to live your life, every hour of the day, the way YOU'd like. after all, its ending one minute at a time.... we rarely get…
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NEW YOU BY THE NEW YEAR CHALLENGE- NEED A DEDICATED NEW TEAM
JUST KIDDING. POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED! sorry for the fakeout lol
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HELP! NEED PERSPECTIVE
okay so backstory: my "cousin" justin has been struggling with addiction. mostly to pills. he went to rehab a month or two ago, but it was outpatient and it doesnt seem like he's really put his life back in order. his dad is my father's best friend, which is why i call him my cousin. im pretty sure he's known me my whole…
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"the complete guide to workout nutrition"
http://www.greatist.com/health/the-complete-guide-to-workout-nutrition/ just came across this article! looks pretty informative, i never really am sure exactly what i should be eating before/after a workout to fuel my body, so this is a good guideline! :) check it out
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what would you do??
i wanna start the 30DS tomorrow, but i cant find my 5lb weights~! should i use water bottles, which i weighed at 2.5 tomorrow morning for day 1, and then buy the 5 lb weights for the rest of the 30 days, or just wait until i buy them to start? thanks guys!
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too fat to work?
I know the job market is TERRIBLE these days, and it's so hard for anyone to get a job, but that kind of makes my point even more relevant. I graduated college in 2009 and have been looking for a job ever since. I did have an internship for a while at a magazine, but it was a woman's magazine for housewives and had a…
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going out tonight- ideas for lowcal drinks?
hey! im about to head out in a bit to a local bar- i usually drink vanilla vodka and diet coke but i doubt theyll have vanilla at the bar. any alternative low-cal ideas? thanks!
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can we just talk about how i always ruin my diet on the week
SERIOUSLY. every friday i got into battle mode for the weekend, trying my hardest to avoid temptation and just say no but it doesnt seem to matter how hard i try, i always end up giving in. :( i feel gross and bloated and just... like a total loser. i let myself down so much but it seems like in the moment i just forget…
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WORKOUT VIDEOS ONLINE! :)
i just found this blog that has a bunch of links to different workout videos for free online! thought id share, you guys might find it helpful- especially if you dont belong to a gym and its SO hot out! http://soon2befit.tumblr.com/post/6535022842
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going out to dinner- where should we go?
my boyfriend and i want to eat dinner out tonight, but i really have no idea where to start. i know i can find things on any menu to eat, if i research the nutritional info beforehand, but are there any specific chains you guys find are diet-friendly? its kind of tricky , i know haha
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GOALS/REWARDS?
i used to love setting mini-goals for myself and then rewarding myself with something for each one :) i think once i lose 15 lbs (200) then i'll buy myself a cute new keychain (i need to reorganize my keys BADLY) anyone else have any minigoals/rewards?
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Heart rate monitor VS est. calories burned on gym equip?
just curious- what do you think is the more accurate depiction of the calories you burn? and for those who do have a HRM, does it calculate more or less calories burned than the machine says?
