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Exercise and Depression
Hey everyone, Typically it is the understanding the exercising helps reduce depression due to endorphins being released. However, as I have focused on my health again, my depression is back in full force. I am on medication for it and it seems to be doing nothing. The exercising hasn't helped at all, in fact, it might have…
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Been on MFP for 2 Years and FAILING!
During my first year on MFP, I tracked things religiously and constantly worked out. But entering my second year I had a job switch and I started school and I just lost motivation. I am now just entering my third year here on MFP and really need support to get myself back where I need to be. I have gained back weight and…
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Need advice - Insanity with or without gym?
I have really wanted to start Insanity. I have the program and would love to start it. The thing that is holding me back is I have a gym membership and don't want to just not go to the gym while I am doing Insanity. I need help! Has anyone done both before or should I just do one at a time. I really don't know where to…
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36 pounds
I took a picture of myself today and decided to share it. I really can't believe that this is only a 36 pound difference. I still have a giant ways to go, but this is still a great improvement.
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Gym Pet Peeves
I know I am not the only one that has seen this and it bugs them. Have you ever been in a gym and the person across/next to you is reading?!! Like a book or a magazine (even an e-reader)! I swear, the gym is NOT for reading. You are there to workout and push your body. You can read at home. It just irritates me to see…
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Pinterest inspirations boards!
I know there are a lot of people with Pinterest on here and I would like to see what all of you have as an inspiration board for weight loss!! I'll start off with mine. pinterest.com/friendofangel/inspire-me-to-lose-weight/
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Advice on HRM
I am looking at heart rate monitors and I am needing advice on what to get. I was given for Christmas a $50 gift card to Best Buy, so anything from there that's under $50 with a recommendation would be fantastic. I just want something to help count my calories burned and there aren't that many that list that. So if anyone…
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Help! I've hit a plateau!
I hit a plateau right around the holidays and it took me a little while to get back in the swing of things afterwards. I have been eating 1400 (net) calories since about September. I don't have a gym membership, but my apartment has a fitness area that I frequent 4 - 6 times a week, depending on the week. It has a bike,…
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Bye Bye Med #1
A little over a year ago I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and High Blood Pressure. After losing 1/3 of my goal weight, I was able to be taken off of 1 of my diabetes medications!! It was one that also made weight loss difficult because it made me hungrier. I am looking forward to 2012 with a whole new outlook on…
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Trouble areas?
I found this article which might help with trouble areas on the body. Thought I would share!! http://www.livestrong.com/article/426580-exercises-to-tighten-your-body-after-weight-loss/
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I have an issue it seems...
As I was getting ready for work, I did something I always do. I run my hands down my sides. Today. Something drastic happened, ok, well not happened, but noticed... There is no more fat around my hips to grab on to! :D It's been there for years and it was natural for me to grab it and comment about how "fat" I am. While I…
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NSV - First for me!!
I went shopping with birthday money (my birthday is tomorrow) that I got sent and I usually never buy clothes, but one of my friends sent me and Old Navy gift card and I decided to put it to use. I decided to try on a pair of size 16 jeans (I think the last time I was in a size 16 was in 2008) and they fit!!! I walked out…
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Fitness/Exercise Buddy?
Hey everyone! I just moved to the Fort Worth area back in June and I am looking for a possible exercise buddy or group that I can join in the area. I haven't gotten a gym membership in the area, so preferably something that doesn't require one, at least at first. I am trying to do this losing weight thing on my own and…
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I Work 8+ Hours
I normally work an 8 hour shift and I am up on my feet walking around for a good portion of it. Do I count any of that into my exercise or no?
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Broad Shoulders
I know this sounds like a weird questions. But I have really broad shoulder span for a female, is that going to hinder me from wearing smaller tops and etc, when I do drop weight? Its something I never thought about before and someone mentioned it to me today that I had really broad shoulders. Or should I just push the…
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Suggestions on a 1200 calorie diet?
I went to establish a doctor and had my first appointment today (just moved to TX) and I have been on meds and so on for about 10 months now for hypertension and type 2 diabetes. I joined MFP about a month ago and have stuck to it daily. Since it was a new doctor I, once again, got the speech about how I should lose weight…
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Hopefully This Is Where To Post This!!
Hey everyone! I've been using MFP for a little over a month now and I am excited that I am actually seeing it work for me. I've tried losing weight before and nothing has stuck, so I am proud to say that this is definitely putting me on the right track to where I need to be. Last fall I was put on medications for high…
