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Need serious "pals" on here!
I've been on here for over 5 years, I've recently had so many of my "pals" on my friend list deactivate or be inactive that I feel alone in my journey. I need some more friends who are committed to health and wellness, who log their food and workouts everyday. I want to have people motivate me and help when I have…
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10 weeks to Dec 25th
Hi, I've been losing for a long time (slow and steady) I'm looking for fellow My Fitness Pals who, like me, are tempted by the glorious up coming food holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas) but want to lose 10lbs (or more) by Christmas. I'm 26, 5'11", bouncing between 199-197 right now, I started at 270lbs 4 years ago my…
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Looking for more support
Currently I have a few MFP buddies and while they are doing their best to support me, I feel like I could use a little more motivation and support to try and reach my goals! (I know, life gets busy!) If anyone is interested in becoming "Pals" with me I'd greatly appreciate the support! Just send a short message with the…
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I'm on every day...
And have been for 1027 days... I've lost 60lbs over those 1k+ days, and in those days I've moved from CO to CA, Graduated college, and got a job. I've also suffered the loss of some beloved pets and gained some as well. I've been married for over 5 years and we are planning to expand our family in about 5 years or more. I…
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Anyone try Lavender?
I purchased a Lavender plant and it's doing really well! I've had lavender in lots of things before so I know it's eatable! Has anyone grown their own lavender and used it in cooking? I'm just curious when to use it. I have had some of the flowers bloom and retract... I also have many unflowered buds just waiting until the…
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Tall Ladies! I need suggestions!
So I'm a blogger, and I was going to write a blog about being a tall gal. So far I've only got 2 things about being tall that people of other stature and gender won't know the pain of. 1. Public restroom toilets being so small you have to pop-a-squat to "go". 2. You will never find jeans that are the right length without…
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Sleep loss
This is more along the lines of SUPPORT rather than Motivation... Quick question for those 24 and older... After turning 24 did you find you lost sleep at night? I've woken up in the middle of the night a couple times for the past week. Like just flat out "That's enough sleep! I'm Awake now!" not "something woke me up"...…
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What do you do when...
You get mad or frustrated? In general, not just like, "oh darn, the scale won't move!" but like if something really ticks you off at work or something along those lines. As kids we are given paint and crayons to color out our anger... what do we do as adults? It's not good to hold onto these feelings of anger, being mad or…
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I'm 23, losing 100+lbs looking for pals.
Hi. I'm The Tonnina. I've lost 50lbs and now I'm bouncing between 220 and 225... I started at 270lbs. I'm 5'11" I'm looking to be 160-170lbs and I'm looking for friends who have similar goals. I'm married, with two gerbil boys. I live in Colorado (HA! Yeah I'm one of the obese ones bringing down our beautiful state's…
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122 calories a slice Pumpkin bread!
I made pumpkin pie on Thursday from REAL pumpkin... I ended up with extra puree so I made pumpkin bread. This bread has no eggs in it! Imagine that!! Ingredients: 1 and 3/4 cup flour (I used all purpose) 1 cup packed dark brown sugar (I used golden brown) 1/3 cup white sugar (I used splenda) 1 cup pureed pumpkin 1/2 cup…
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WHY are you here?
Well? Why did you join this challenge? Me? Oh I joined because October 25th is my 4th wedding anniversary! I thought that was kinda cool that someone made a challenge and it was ON my anniversary... I thought, "Hey, 25lbs is a doable goal by then... I'll join up!!" So what is your reasoning? Even if it's something as…
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One year down, at least one to go! (PICS)
Today is my 1 year fitness anniversary. I started using MFP today one year ago and I started working out one year ago. I was 270lbs one year ago. Today I am 219lbs on the nose!! I am looking to be 170-160 whatever makes me feel the best. What fun! I've had a wild hard ride. I spent Christmas, Spring Break, and a short…
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Shopping for a Dress... HELP!
My husband's brother is getting married. Naturally, since we had his brother as the Best Man, my husband will be the Best Man for his brother. I, however, am not in the wedding party. I'm great friends with the bride though, and would love to look great in photos of her day. I'm curious though, what kind of dress do I…
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Confused on Calories
http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm Says I should eat 2774 for Maintenance, 2219 for Fat Loss, and 1840 for Extreme Fat Loss. MFP says 1,370 for 2lbs a week lost, 1,870 for 1lbs a week lost and 2,120 for 1/2lbs a week lost. So... What number of calories should I be eating at? I work out 4 to 5 days of…
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Macros... Is it okay to be over?
I've never paid that close attention to my macros that much. I know it's bad to be over salt by a lot. I'm curious how bad it is to go over on fat. I'm also looking for protein heavy foods that are lower in fat... I can't seem to get my protein up without going over on my fat. Right now my Fat is 58grams (35%) and my…
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Just a little motivation
Some Motivational photos... Just to keep you going! :-)
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Brew Ha Ha then and now!
This was last year, about 270lbs And this was this year 231lbs
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Been stuck since February
I added strength training back into my routine in February and haven't really lost squat since then. I say back into my routine because in August through about Nov I did strength training 3 days a week. I'm anywhere from 228 to 231lbs each week I weigh in... One week it's 229 the next 231 and the next 228... you get what…
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Diet Soda cupcakes/cake
So I know you can make cakes or cupcakes with diet soda and they turn out very nicely. I love mine. My question is, can you make cakes/cupcakes with regular soda too? My husband doesn't like diet soda but is curious about the soda/cake mix concoction. If it is possible to make cakes with regular soda, I'd love to know!…
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Cauliflower Crust Pizza, my first time
Because I was asked for the recipe I used to make my Cauliflower pizza... I didn't use crushed garlic or garlic salt just the Garlic and Herb NO SALT ADDED seasonings... can't remember who makes it... Cauliflower Crust Pizza Serves 2; Adapted from Your Lighter Side. Ingredients: 1 cup cooked, riced cauliflower 1 cup…
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Gearing up for warmer weather!
In CO, even though it's supposed to snow tomorrow night, I've been thinking of getting new shorts. My size 22 shorts will not fit me this summer like they did last summer. If any of you lovely ladies have old shorts in a size 18 or 16, I'd love to have them. I like shorter shorts... like mid thigh length. I don't like…
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110 calories a slice! Banana bread!
I love banana bread, who doesn't? Well okay my hubby hates it, but even he took a bite and said this is good stuff!! I'll show you the calorie and nutrients first then the recipe and finally the photo of the completed bread! Calories and nutrients per loaf: Cal: 1315, Carbs: 292, Fat: 9, Protien: 40, Fiber: 20, Sodium:…
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Help guessing calories
Couldn't find the calorie count for my pizza online or in the database. Is 500 calories a good guess for 3 slices of thin crust, light cheese, light sauce, bacon, mushroom, and black olive pizza? By light cheese and light sauce I mean they prepared it with less. It was great tasting so I'm hoping it's not too terribly bad…
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I lost my dog (Photo heavy)
No, you can't put up posters for this kind of lost. Jake Boy died on February 9th at 5pm. He was 13 years old and spent 12 of his years in a loving home with my parents and I. He was my parent's 4th kid. He was an amazing soul. His "baby photo" Shortly after we brought him home: Jake was found by my Ma when he was just…
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Any other "Bronys" out there?
I personally like Pinkie Pie myself... :-D If you're a fellow brony just friend me with the message "Brohoof" or "Brony" and we can be friends! :-D And Yeah I'm a girl, but I think that it's okay to call myself a brony because I'm 22 (almost 23) and childless... Isn't that the definition of a brony? :-P
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Clothing exchange program?
Anyone here ever thought of this? I mean we all are tall so we all probably have long inseams (mines about 31.5 to 32 inches personally) and I don't have the extra cash to be buying up clothes left and right... Would anyone be interested in a clothing exchange program? We'd mail our too big clothes to others who need them…
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Banana smoothie?
If I take one banana and put it in a blender with ice cubes and sparkling apple cider... Is that a smoothie or will I ruin a banana and some cider? Any low calorie (under 250) banana smoothie recipes out there?
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Happy birthday WOW!
It's World of Warcraft's 7th birthday today!! I don't play anymore as money got tight in my house and it was costing $30/month with two gamers in the house... I do miss my character and all her pets... I even had some of the rarer companion pets... /sigh Oh well, Maybe in the future I can play again, I'm behind because we…
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Things I learned today
Things I learned today: I'm fitting in to women's L sized shirts instead of XL... I now weigh less than my ma... The last time I used the Wii Fit Plus was 373 days ago and I was 25lbs heavier then! :-P (I don't own a wii, my Ma does and since I was over there today I used it for once! That's also how I found out I weigh…
