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What are foods you love that most think is gross
I love sardines all sardines, I can eat them everyday. My favorite are the Mediterranean seasoned ones <3 <3 <3
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Returning to MFP after 5 years, and looking active friends
Hello all, I am a former college woman's wresting champion and competitive power lifter in my early 20s, that was 15 years ago, but I've maintained a high muscle mass and all the benefits that come with it. I have experimented with many ways to drop weight and spot reduce and spot increase successfully. I am looking for…
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sore muscles from lifting, should I do cardio or just take a
Good morning, I just started weight lifting the day before yesterday. Tuesday did cardio, In the morning I did 50 min dance dance revolution with kinects, then in the evening 30 min treadmill at 3.5, then did a 50 Zumba class. Wednesday did 50 min weights for thighs and legs, then 30 min treadmill at 3.5 as my cardio.…
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I am looking for healthy oatmeal raisin cookies, please shar
Hello, I have always loved oatmeal raisin cookies, and I am having a hard time finding some that are low on the glycemic index. I am finding all of them have a bout 12g sugar and 2g to 3g protein only per serving. I just can't seem to put it in my mouth with that much sugar to protein. Does anyone know a brand that has…
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In recent accident and in need of encouragement.
I wish I could go out for a walk without feeling dizzy and nauseated. I wish I could go sit by the pool without getting migraines. I hate not being in control of my body and not knowing how to fix it. I thank my doctor and my physical therapist for helping me get back on track. These past few days are my first days off…
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Looking for work out buddies in Boynton Beach, FL.
I am looking for a workout buddy here in Boynton beach. I have a decent gym and pool we can use for free. I am also considering joining the LA fitness near me so I can use their sauna. If you are near by and interested, let me know.
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nap causing double chin??
I have been feeling like taking a nap in the after noon's lately, after lunch. I heard that napping causes a double chin to appear, have any of you heard of this?? should I be concerned?
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women who know more about cars than their SO :)
How many women know more about cars than their SO? I have changed my car's batteries/headlights/oil/tires several times in college and top off the fluids regularly. How about you? Edited to add hubby is a computer engineer that has no clue when it come to servicing a car and will not change a tire either (God love him)…
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Please allow me to vent....
I married the love of my life, I still love him but he has done so much that I can't see myself with him anymore. He has become extremely insecure and hurtful for a long time and he knows it too. We almost separated last week but he convinced me to give him a chance to make it all better, now he is trying by doing stuff I…
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night time jokes, the badder the better ;)
Ok I can't sleep and have a need to laugh, so bring on the jokes!!!
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lost 112 lbs then gained some from lifting and can't shake t
About 8 weeks ago I joined a gym and started lifting regularly. I exercise 6 days a week 3 lifting 3 cardio, I have been eating well and my diary is open if you would like to see. Last week a weighed myself and noticed an 8 lb gain. Since then I have dropped 2 lbs but that is it. I feel that I shouldn't feel bad about…
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help me figure out if my gains is ok :-)
About 8 weeks ago I joined a gym and started lifting regularly. I exercise 6 days a week 3 lifting 3 cardio, I have been eating well and my diary is open if you would like to see. Last week a weighed myself and noticed an 8 lb gain. Since then I have dropped 2 lbs but that is it. These two pics of me are in 11/2011 these…
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exercise and fitness buffs, help :-)
There is a trainer at my gym, LA Fitness, who has been trying to get me to train with her for some time now. She looked at my diary today and said I am doing too much cardio and hurting my muscles more than helping them. My hubby thinks I am doing well and that she is just rying to get more money off me because I am health…
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share what you have to be thankful for :)
I wanted to start this thread in honor of "slingbladefan", when we aren't feeling well and have a lot of stress in our lives, there are many things we tend to over look. 1. My health 2. My sweet hubby 3. the ability to pay all bills and have some on the side 4. the time to take care of myself I will update this thread as I…
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Lifting weights on TOM :)
Is it a good idea, or will it make cramps more severe? I was thinking of doing cardio all week, but I was wondering the effect of lifting weights 3 X a weeks while on TOM. I just started lifting a few weeks ago and formed a nice habit of it. Don't want to break that habit unless it will cause more TOM discomfort. Thank you…
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what we have to be thankful for :)
Good morning to all, This is a practice that teaches the joy in being content. When practiced daily can spread peace a happiness to yourself and all whom you encounter. I am thankful for the following: 1. my brilliant hubby who fought to be my husband and works hard to make me happy each and every day. 2. The strength I…
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for those who are not getting support from their SP, my NSV
Good morning, This NSV will help and help an encourage you to persevere even when he/she is being very difficult. I have been working on loosing weight for years without any progress, finally I found something that worked. In the beginning he was ok with my loosing weight and dieting, then he started acting weird. Trying…
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Do carbs make people feel fuller after some time?
I went out with my hubby last night, he ordered rice and nan bread; I eat some and didn't over eat. It was been a month since I have been able to eat carbs, but each time I tried to eat them I would just gorge on them and have this feeling of disparity, like I needed them desperately. I hate that feeling. Last night I…
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rainy day ideas, what do you do?
It is raining and so yucky out side, and I am feeling down. What do you do when you feel this way?
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I just took new pics today, down to a size 8.
I wore make up this time, but that's it. start weight 283lbs, jean size 24 US, 08/2010. End weight 172lbs, jean size 8 US, today chest: 38 waist: 26 hip: 38 height: 5'4"
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Goal reached, with pics!
1st set, I was 283 lb , 08/2010. 2nd set I was 245 lb, 01/2011 3rd set I was 207 lbs, 5/2011. 4th set I am 183 lbs, 9/2011 5th set today 173 lbs, 11/2011 I wore the same green dress from the 2nd set today just to emphasize the size difference. No push up bra, girdle, or panty hose, this is me naturally.
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count the blessing in your life.
I heard some news that just angered me, and I can't share it. Please lets count the blessing in our lives so we can salvage the day ahead. I am grateful for my husband and his job that is paying our bills. I am grateful that my husband has very kind heart. I wish my husband would be a little more selfish, and less willing…
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Please help, feel self destructive.
I got some bad news this morning and feeling self destructive. what I should do is eat something light then go out and work out, but I am feeling like just sitting on the couch and eating everything in sight. I have reached my goal, and accomplished a lot. I have been able to maintain my weight as well so far. I think I am…
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Just got my pics uploaded, 109 lbs down and goal reached!
1st set, I was 283 lb , 08/2010. 2nd set I was 245 lb, 01/2011 3rd set I was 207 lbs, 5/2011. 4th set I am 183 lbs, 9/2011 5th set today 173 lbs, 11/2011 I wore the same green dress from the 2nd set today just to emphasize the size difference. No push up bra, girdle, or panty hose, this is me naturally.
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I wanted to thank all of you!
I wanted to thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for all your comments. I was feeling upset that I couldn't healthily loos any more weight, and feeling like I was still to fat. I know it was all in my head, but I guess I needed to think that way for so long just to have the motivation to accomplish what I have. It…
