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Your Scariest Moment
You should know right off this is not necessarily about weight loss, although you may consider it about staying in good health (I have heard people could die of fright lol) I am an extremely cautious and nervous person. For example: My husband goes to school full time and works full time, thus works very late nights, which…
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Should I join a gym?
Allow me to start at the beginning. I weigh 272 pounds and have a goal to get down to 145. That in itself is a lofty goal. Two years ago I started MFP, joined an amazing gym with my husband that required us to undergo a physical and have a tailored plan made for us to start out with. During that time we went for a solid…
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I found a secret weapon for myself!!
Okay I am a big fan of the obvious. Especially when it's something I haven't really noticed before. Ready? So we know that a lot of us are boredom eaters. I mean.. I can seriously put away a lot. Not good.. I know. BUT Somehow I stumbled upon something amazing! Cue my $50 price tag? No! I will tell you for free. I just…
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STOP WITH THE LINGO ALREADY!
Like "journey", "lifestyle", "NSV", "goal" or any of that stuff. I need a break. So instead why don't you substitute words like "cheeseburger", "french fries", "ice cream", or "pie"... I think we can all agree that we like these words much better.
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For you Yogis out there..
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn23480-meditation-boosts-genes-that-promote-good-health.html Found this awesome article about the health benefits of taking time to actively relax every day. I'm sure there is plenty more than just this out there, but it's nice to have proof sometimes for those non-believers out there.…
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MOTIVATED SEEKING MOTIVATIONAL
I have been here for quite a while, but hadn't really utilized the friendship portion of this website until now, and it truly makes a difference to have people cheering you on! I am definitely the kind of friend who tries to motivate and lift up my friends... I'm looking for more of the same :)
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How long before results??? Answers and thoughts plz??
I have been losing weight steadily for a little while, officially getting back on track around my birthday (Jan. 30th) and doing okay. I read "In Defense of Food" and have been trying to eat relatively "clean" although I am not strictly sticking to it.. I do have an occasional craving day. My friend and I have also been…
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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE ANSWER
I have been losing weight steadily for a little while, officially getting back on track around my birthday (Jan. 30th) and doing okay. I read "In Defense of Food" and have been trying to eat relatively "clean" although I am not strictly sticking to it.. I do have an occasional craving day. My friend and I have also been…
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Which FABULOUS Snack would you pick???
Debating between Nutella covered almonds or chips with amazing salsa as a snack. I have enough calories for either... thoughts? I mean.. this salsa is literally the best salsa I have tasted. Not to mention I could probably eat more of it. BUT it's chocolate.... chocolate is amazing.. 'nuff said.
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Chocolate
I am eating healthier, haven't really touched any processed food for almost a week, been doing very well eating under calories, and I am EATING CHOCOLATE ALMOST EVERY DAY and every time I get on the scale (official weigh in on Thursday but I can't help it, I peek) I see a drop of at least several ounces!! I'm just excited…
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Nauseated after exercise?
I have noticed this for the past few days actually that after I do my pilates work out (and it usually isn't too long since I'm trying to work myself up slowly.. like 10-15 mins) that I feel sick to my stomach. Usually I'm really thirsty afterwards and I drink a good amount of water (maybe that's it?) I have worked out…
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In Defense of Food
Has anyone else been inspired to eat better by this book? Has anyone read the first book? I just started it today. Anyone have any opinions? Eye opening to say the least. About the reaction from major food conglomerations in response for the first time discovering a specific food was not necessarily good which led to only…
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Mustache BASH
I just want to share what an awesome Mom I am. My four year old's birthday party is tomorrow and I just got done hand making all of the mustaches, lips, monocle, and bowler hat so that my son could have a party "like a sir."
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WOMEN...Too much insecurity?
Something I find surprising about myself is how insecure I have become over time. Something that has gotten worse in the past year or so is definitely my insecurity in relationships. Please understand I'm not talking about my husband. Frankly my husband and I are very close and have a very healthy marriage, praise God.…
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Venting...
First of all my family and I live in a home with limited storage in the kitchen, and anyone who has every had that sort of problem knows how challenging it is to fit everything in a drawer or cupboard. I have two kiddos (4 and 18 months) are are ornery and adorable and also challenging. Recently my 18 month old drank a…
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Running shoes for birthday/christmas?
I have been running for about a month now. I love it, or rather I love the way I feel when I complete it. It is tough. I am 267lbs :( and I feel so slow! I am using the C25K app and I find that very useful. Anyway, as I am furthering my quest for the "runner's body" and the ability to go long distances (my dream goal is…
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Top Joke of all time #3
''Dyslexic man walks into a bra' lol
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This might sound silly...
But I got my first "stitch in my side" while running today! I have only been running for three weeks now but for some reason this makes me feel like I'm "officially" a runner. lol I'm sure it doesn't indicate great things but I like knowing that I am accomplishing something!
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Am I jogging incorrectly??
Well, I wasn't sure if I should be posting this under exercise help or success story. I am doing the C25K and this was week 2 day 1 I started jogging a little over a week ago and it was TOUGH. I literally was huffing and puffing the entire time, and felt lightheaded when I was finished although accomplished since I did…
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Lose weight with running?
Hello! I am jumping back on the ship from being off it for way too long. I have started running and it is slow going but in a month or so I imagine I might be pretty good as long as I don't give up. Anyway As I have not been running long enough to notice a significant difference in my weight I was hoping to hear from and…
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School Shooting
This isn't related to dieting or weight loss.. but sometimes things need to be in perspective Today there was a school shooting at a local Junior High.. a boy committed suicide. There was terror and tears for nearly everyone involved. As parents came to pick up their kids after hearing the news.. imagine the relief and…
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MUSHROOM CRAVINGS PLEASE HELP
Hey I am at the very end of my calories... I have no mushrooms but I would give anything to have a few (like 2 dozen) baby portabellas roasted or steamed... Does anyone have any suggestions for "like" food? Or a suggestion for a food that is low calorie but could help fight this craving. I. Want. MUSHROOMS lol
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A "no processed food" diet?
So I have been toying with the idea of a generally no processed food diet for a while. But after having basically a yucky food hangover this morning I'm even more keen on the idea. Has anyone else ever done this? I'm not going to commit to something long term because I don't want to quite half way through or something but…
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It's amazing how many of you that don't pay attention.
This is part of a rant... so if you're thin skinned then stop reading. But seriously? If the point of this website were to just give mindless praise without really paying attention... then most of you are doing great. When I complete my food diary at only about 850 calories.. don't say "great job" or "Way to go" to that..…
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I would like your success pictures please :)
I dropped out of the weight loss thing for about a month.. lost 40 up to that and haven't gained but the occasional fluctuating 2 pounds but it's about time to get back in it. Care to share some of your inspiring new bodies?
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SO ADDICTED TO COOKING BLOGS
I am so addicted to cooking blogs! I have a great selection that I am subscribed to and it keeps my healthy eating (and some not so healthy) alive! So I thought I would put this out here: If you have one you absolutely love please share it... And if you are in need of some creative and free ideas just check these out!!:…
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How about those eathquakes!
Either you think they're ridiculous, you haven't felt any of them (like me), they are rocking your world (haha), or you have some theory about what's going on! I know it has nothing to do with weight loss but I thought it would be fun to ask. Not to mention I thoroughly believe that the earthquake on saturday after the win…
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VENTING
Okay so it is hard to go a day or two on here without reading about someone who "couldn't say no to themselves" regarding some snack or something that would put them over the calorie limit or whatever. But I have a few points to make. It is so annoying to see that! Of course you can say no to yourself! You're a grown-up!…
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Any 30DS Survivors?
I am on day 2, and I'm so excited to get this done, but I am experiencing some fairly severe nausea after my work outs. Last night I nearly tossed my dinner and this morning I'm reluctant to eat. I will eat.. but I'm wondering if anyone else had this issue and what you might have done to help it? Maybe it's just a first…
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thoughts or success with 30DS?
I know it's sad, but I have owned this DVD and Bob Harper's for about a month now but haven't done it. I'm a super super busy woman but I'm also quite focused on eating healthy and losing now 100 pounds. Is anyone looking to start this and we can do this together? Has anyone had some wonderful success?
