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Hi everyone! Returning after a long hiatus. Issue: Accountability
Hi everyone thought I would post something to get reconnected with some supportive people. I was very into MFP for a few years and at one point even lost 20 pounds which was amazing. Long story short I got really burnt out logging in my food and being accountable so I quit. Then a couple years ago returned to school and…
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Excersise video recommendations and few more tidbits
Ok would love to hear from my fellow MFPers on some cool recommends for fitness dvds to do at home. I have Taebo so Im familiar with Biilly Banks but I want to expand my collection. Also any You tube links some of you may have would be appreciated. I have You tube on my tv so I can use that to work out as well. Another…
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Does the mind play tricks? or is it something else.
Currently I am getting rid of lots of junk in my house spring cleaning etc and found myself going through some old pictures of me. In my early 20's I was about 170 and looking pretty damn thin. Its funny cause back then I thought I was fat but actutally I was at a decent weight range. As the years went on ( now Im 38 yrs…
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Fell off the horse getting back on... again
Fell off the horse and now getting back on it. Weighed myself today and took my measurements which I have never done. Didnt like what I saw so got into action plan mode. This is the plan: 2 pounds a week 8 pounds a month eight months later goal weight of 160. It doesnt sound too difficult but focus will be the order of the…
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"the excuses" struggling to stay focused.
Ok so at present Im in a serious slump. To bring folks up to speed I started MFP approx July of last year. I got really focused on it from like Aug to Nov. I lost about 13 pounds and really truly felt I was on my way to my goal. Then it hit....... "the excuses". I started to get really sick and tired of logging in points…
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Any Bay Area metalheads here? Updated profile with pictures
Hi all. Ive been here for a while and finally decided to write a profile and post some pics. Looks like Im gonna be here for a while. MFP rules!! Any head bangers here? Also anybody from the Bay Area? Darien \m/
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49ers!!!!!! Go Niners Go Niners!!!!!!
What a weekend!!!!after 9 years of crap we are finally in the playoffs and better yet in the NFC championships!!!!! I lost my marbles on Sat and was almost heartattack bound from the excitement. Killer game lets go to the superbowl!!!!!! I will need a sedative on for next Sundays game. WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:happy:
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Being called "fat" your thoughts ...........
I am gonna share something that normally I wouldnt share but since everyone here is going through the weight loss struggle I know a lot of you can probably understand so here it goes. Recently I was trolling on You Tube and I came across some videos I was in from a concert back in 2008. I was on stage with the band while…
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Struggling and trying to stay focused...... its hard.
Hi people I need to vent so here I go,:explode: Got through the holiday craziness and I ate alot, drank my fair share,:drinker: and gained about 5 pounds. At the moment Im having a hard time staying focused.:frown: I feel like I lost my footing somehow. Those pesky 5 pounds have warped my brain. :grumble: Im currently…
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Do you ever get burnt out? Some current personal stuggles an
Ok so I have been solid with MFP since July and have lost about 10 pounds. That in itself is a huge accomplishment for me but gosh damn I didnt realize the absolute commitment time and patience it takes to just lose that!! This whole weight loss thing is an eye opener to say the least. Now dont get me wrong, its a…
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Who here practices Bikram Yoga? A question
I practice Bikram Yoga about 2-3 tmes a week and I have read and re read various opinions on what you ACTUALLY burn. First Ive heard the heat and sweat dont matter and it should be calculated as a regular hatha yoga 90 minute class. THEN I read that its in the 800-1000 calorie range. Does anyone freaking know? :explode:
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Help Im confused about how many calories to eat per day?
So according to MFP I should eat 1280 per day but according to other sites I have googled, the number is way higher like double what this site is saying. Any suggestions? I excersise like at least 5 days a week for usually an hour and a half. My main excersise is walking and Bikram yoga and the occasional work out at home…
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Lost 10 pounds so far latley feeling frustrated :(
Hi everyone!! Just want to say that I joined MFP back in July and its probably the only thing that has really worked for me. Been struggling with weight forever and dealing with lack of motivation procrastination ya ya ya. Im sure you all know what I am talking about so I wont bore you with all the stupid details. Anyhow i…
