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Need some inspirational friends!
Hey there! I've been on MFP for a couple of years now and have slowly lost about 18lbs total. Lookin for a few friends to help keep me more motivated since I'm getting back in the game and prepping myself for a June wedding! 20ish pounds to lose! Who is with me?! :)
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Started 30 Day Shred today! Who's with me?!
:) Just looking for some motivation and support to get through this very short, but tough workout every day. Feel free to friend me, or get creative and create a group!
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Insanity Nutrition advice--any success upping calories?
Hi everyone, So, I've finished month 1 of Insanity and have definitely lost inches, and have been consuming about 1500-1700 calories per day. However, I've only lost 1 or 2 pounds. According to the formula, I should be eating about 2300 calories per day. Should I add in the extra 6-700 calories for a week and see if I lose…
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Where can I get a Shakeology sample?
Does anyone know? I'd love to try it, but can only seem to find them in the $100 bags...
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Has anyone done the Beachbody Brazil Buttlift workout yet?
It looks fun (and worth it)!
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Too many choices! What's your favorite whey protein powder a
I have a few personal faves, but wondering what everyone else loves?? Good to hear reviews before dropping 30 dollars on a new tub of something I've never tried :) <3 , Jenna
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If you've done Jillian Michael's 30 day slim down, please po
I love her workouts, and with the results I've seen out of the 30 day shred I'm tempted to just jump into the 30 Day Slim Down since I've been working out for a few months now. Have you done this recently? Have any before/after shots? Just looking for some motivation to kick my bum into gear!! Jenna
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Easy, healthy dishes to warm up during lunch at work?
My office is in that weird inbetween time where it's too cold for AC but too warm for the building manager to turn on a boiler...SO, that means no heat for a while and a steady 60ish degrees in here...BRRR. Usually I eat salads for lunch, but since it's gotten cold \I've been forcing them down. What are your "go to" meals…
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Has anyone had luck drinking Casein protein shakes before be
I've heard from a few sources that when trying to lose weight and get fit that it sometimes helps to have protein shakes before bed, specifically casein protein since it's slow releasing. The whole idea is that when you sleep, your body goes into a catabolic state and uses your energy stored, often times including muscle.…
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Questions re: The New Rules of Lifting for Women
So, just bought the book and started skimming through on my phone...my question is: For the Stage 1 workouts...do you just do "workout 1,2" in each exercise for the first week and then continue to "workout 3,4" etc as you keep going per day? Or should I do each exercise that many times? how do you know when to change the…
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What are your top 5 favorite workout songs??
Right now, mine are: 1. LMFAO "Sexy and I Know It" 2. Lady Gaga's "You and I" 3. Florence and the Machine's "Dog Days Are Over" 4. Steppenwolf's "Magic Carpet Ride" 5. The White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army" It's funny how different my music tastes are when I workout, but these newer songs get my blood flowing better than…
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Women: Favorite strength routines?
I've been doing the same one for about a month now, time to switch things up... What is either: a) your favorite strength routine at the gym or b) your favorite strength move. I usually use free weights, stability balls, or machines.
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Who has been in a weight loss plateau? What did you do to ge
Just curious...I've only lost 7lbs, but I still weigh 170 and am 5'6" and could stand to lose another 20-30. Just curious...how did you get out of yours?
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Looking for motivation-- who has had success increasing thei
I already asked all of my MFP buddies, but know there are many more of you out there who probably have some good input. Anyways, I've been stalling after a 7lb weight loss for about a month. I've been netting less than 1200, but grossing around 1300-1500 cals a day. This week I'm going to try to aim for a NET of 1430 and…
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What is your favorite meal replacement supplement?
Looking for a tasty supplement to add to milk/water/etc after my early morning workouts...I go straight from the gym to my job, and like to have something in the car for breakfast ready in a cooler. Any favorites?
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Which workout produces most inches lost in midsection? Resul
Hi all-- So, since my body has decided to gain muscle instead of lose lbs (not a bad thing), I'm going to focus on LOSING INCHES IN MY MIDSECTION. My stomach is my trouble spot, and I might as well try to kick my abs and obliques into shape. What is the best workout DVD or routine that you've done and seen the most results…
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Inches before lbs, or pounds before inches??
Hi all, As you know, some of us drop lbs first and some drop inches...I thought I was dropping lbs, but the past two weeks i haven't lost anything! I weigh 170, aiming to weigh around 140 toned. I've lose 7lbs so far. So, for those of you that lost inches first (I am still losing inches), how long did it take for you to…
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I've only lost 7lbs, but look at the difference in my face!
I have only been at this for a month and a half, and have lost many inches, and only 7lbs...BUT look at the difference in my face! I was feeling bummed that progress has been slow lately, but this is a good reminder that while the scale doesn't change that your body is still changing!! Hope to encourage a few folks on…
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**Mission Slimpossible August Recipes** (Closed group)
Hey team-- You are all fantastic!!! Please post your favorite recipes here for our August challenge. Please also add nutritional info. If you don't have it available, there are plenty of websites you can find to figure it out by adding up the contents of the recipe. I have recieved two recipes, but please repost them. I…
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Just curious...how long did it take you to lose 20 pounds? (
I'm sure it varies by person, but just wondering so that I can set a realistic goal date, thanks!
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Women in their 20s? Let's all be friends?
I know that we are all on busy schedules and lead pretty hectic lives, but if any of you want to be friends and encourage each other, feel free to friend me! I'm 23 and working on losing 30-40ish pounds! I've been on here a week and love it! Good luck everyone!
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**Team Orange, August Challenge!** (Closed Group)
Hi All- I'm so excited to see all of the enthusiam about this month's KICK THE CRAP OUT OF AUGUST CHALLENGE! Thanks again to Gary for setting up the teams! Get ready for a month full of inspiration, challenges, and fun conversations! I will make a new forum post once a week so that our forum doesn't get too long. If anyone…
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Favorite low cal desserts?
Looking for satisfying desserts...I know of a few things (skinny cow ice cream, fruit with cool whip)...but what are your favorites??
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Best quick/cheap/healthy lunch ideas?
I have a few up my sleeve, but my "go to" lunches are getting boring. Chicken...frozen veggies...frozen meals...sandwiches... What are your favorite recipes that are low cal?
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What do you tell your friends when they want to drink freque
Both my close friends and coworkers constantly ask me to get drinks and go out to eat with them. For me, submitting to peer pressure around eating/drinking with friends will be the hardest part of this journey. What are your best tips for politely telling them that you can't? Do you avoid the outing? Or do you get one…
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What is your new food substitute?
Hey all-- So I'm only in week one of this journey and have 35ish pounds to go, but thought I'd ask: what keeps you going when you aren't working out or eating healthy foods? What have you started doing (instead of eating) that makes you happy? What do you spend your time doing? :) Jenna
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New group for those looking to lose 30ish pounds?
Thought it might be fun to get a few people together for encouragement! If you're trying to lose 30ish pounds, friend me and we can start motivating each other!
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1st NSV: No ciggs
So, being surrounded by many friends who work in restaurants, I've been picking up the awful habit of casually smoking ciggarettes when I get home from work at night. But....today, none! I think that's a good NSV if there ever was one. Off to join the gym, work out, and have a smoothie for dinner :)
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What does NSV mean?
Sorry, new here...
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New around here!
Hey everyone! Just thought I'd introduce myself...starting this journey again, but this time I'm 100% committed. Joining a new gym and buying new groceries tomorrow. I weigh 176 right now, and the goal is between 135-145, so here goes nothing! :) Jenna
