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70 lbs down in 315 days
So, I have struggled all my life with weight. Binge eating, secret eating, and emotional eating. Basically if you could feel the feeling, I had a good that went with it. Like a wine pairing. I’m bougee like that. July 1st, I started Whole30 and never looked back. I now bounce between Whole30 and Paleo, and up until this…
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Regarding Diet/Low Fat/Fat Free Junk
I found this article rather interesting. It's kinda long, but worth the read. (link: http://www.sott.net/article/242516-Heart-Surgeon-Speaks-Out-On-What-Really-Causes-Heart-Disease) Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease Dr. Dwight Lundell PreventDisease Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:58 CST © n/a We physicians…
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Welcome!!
I created this group after doing a Christmas Card Exchange on another site last year. That site happened to be a recipe site, so the cards that I received included wonderful holiday recipes from all over! Depending on how many people join, expect to send out and receive about 5-10 cards. These can include fun little 3x5…
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Lazy Sunday - Cooking and making cards!
Good day friends! I decided to go to church last night and spend today resting. That resting has included the following activities: Putting black beans in the crock pot Baking up a spaghetti squash Making brown rice Making turkey meatballs Whipping up a batch of spaghetti sauce Washing/folding/hanging/putting away clothes…
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Changes in cravings and exercise desires?
As I go and look for my yoga dvd's, I need to ask: Does anyone else have moments of randomness where your body will tell you, "DO YOGA NOW!!" or any other kind of exercise....even if you haven't done it in a long time or ever before? Same question but with food. Have your cravings changed since starting this journey? I…
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Maybe?
Okay, so here's my progress so far. I took the first one in all black because, well, that was my wardrobe. I was wearing a 22/24 and a xxl/xl shirt - 273 lbs. Now: Size 18 (tight but i can zip them up! - so that means still a 20 comfortably). Shorts: xl. Shirt: large. Weight: 247 I am still going to be losing more, but…
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WALK THIS WEIGH - PLEASE READ
Ladies, it is with a very heavy heart that I have to announce that I will not be able to continue to captain this team. Life has gotten SO very busy and I feel like I am letting you gals down, but I need to take time to deal with the storm that work will be and I don't want anyone to think that I'm purposefully ignoring…
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WALK THIS WEIGH - WK 2 - SEPT CHALLENGE (CLOSED GROUP)
Good evening all you wonderful and amazing ladies!! Wrap up from week one: I have had a couple of people NOT report in. If I don't have everyone report their weekly progress by tomorrow morning, I will be dropping them from the list. I do my best to keep up with everyone, however if I have not been told that they will be…
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Awesome Chicken Casserole (corn/black beans/brown rice)
Okay, I have been dying for a casserole lately (I <3 comfort food!), but, classically, they are heavily laden with fat. Not the path I want to go. So I tossed stuff together tonight and it turned out AMAZING! Wanted to share: Preheat oven to 375* 1 lb (14 oz) cooked shredded chicken breast 2 cups cooked brown rice 1 cup…
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WALK THIS WEIGH - WK 1 - SEPTEMBER CHALLENGE (CLOSED GROUP)
Good Evening Ladies!!! I apologize for this coming so late. It's been BUSY in my world, as I'm sure it has been busy in yours. September is FAST approaching and I am honored to be the captain for this wonderful group! What is this group about? We are about pushing ourselves past our known limits - but not so far we are…
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WALK THIS WEIGH - September Challenge (CLOSED GROUP)
Good Morning Everyone!!! So I wanted to start this thread so we could introduce ourselves and get to know each other before the challenge begins. What are your biggest dreams? What are your biggest temptations? I will start! My name is Brandy and I am a 31 year old single mom to a wonderful 5 year old little boy named…
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TEAM PERSISTENT DETERMINATION - (CLOSED GROUP)
Hey Ladies! I think Sonia is away from her computer, so I wanted to post this for us so we can all get an early start on this final week! AUGUST CHALLENGE #4: INSPIRE AND RETIRE! Week 4 and FINAL Daily Challenges Day 1: 2 sets of 20 Windshield Wipers, 3 sets of 21’s, 2 sets of Swimmer’s Press Day 2: 2 sets of 20 Tuck…
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Weekly/Monthly Goals?
Recently it has come to my attention that I need to start setting weekly goals for exercising: Example: 1000 jumping jacks, 1000 crunches, 100 mountain climbers...etc... I've been on here for about a month and a week and have found that the August Challenge is awesome at keeping me on track for things that I should be…
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September Challenge Team!!
Good Morning Everyone! I am starting a team for the September Challenge. I already have a couple of people that are on my team. If you are interested in filling spots - not just filling them so my list is full, but if you are interested in pushing yourself for 6 days, doing challenges, and being dedicated to YOUR team,…
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How Do You Motivate Yourself?
Not that I've hit a wall or anything, but I have considered doing something to keep me focused on why I'm doing this in the hard times when it's difficult to get my buns off the couch. Do you have an outfit hanging up in your closet that you don't currently fit into, but are striving for it? Do you have a "before" picture…
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Motivation for your Wednesday
I posted this last night as a status, read it again this morning, and thought, "More people need to hear this." And then I expanded it a bit. :smile: Proverbs 24:16 (NIV) ~ "Though a righteous man falls seven times, he rises again". It doesn't matter how many times you have fallen, It doesn't matter how many times you have…
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Question about the holidays
Hey guys, with the holidays approaching in a few months, how do YOU make sure you maintain your weight and even lose with all the food that seems just pop up everywhere? I LOVE to cook and I LOVE to eat, however with my choice of a new/healthy lifestyle, I know this is going to be a very difficult year in the regard to…
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Sand Volleyball
It just occurred to me to ask if there are any MFP's that are interested in playing sand volleyball on a weekend sometime? I live in the Grapevine, Texas area, but can travel small distances to meet up. It's fun and burns a lot of calories per hour! ~Brandy
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Scared to lose weight?
So, for the last couple of days, I have been contemplating me being under 200 lbs. I have never been under 200 lbs in my adult life. I'm 31. Not old, but not young. I have been told I don't act like a 31 year old (I've contemplated that and don't know what a typical 31 year old should act like, so I've moved on from that…
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Workout Videos Question
Hey everyone, I'm still new here (four days! Woop woop!) and I found a workout video on Hulu called Envy Girls that I actually like. It takes a lot for me to like a video, however I don't know how to log it on my exercise. Any help? Thanks in advance! Brandy
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New Single Mom
Hi Everyone! I joined yesterday and thought I'd give this a go. I DISLIKE having to track calories. It seems picky and time consuming, but I've been praying and asking to be made willing to be willing, so I'm going to give it my absolute best. My name is Brandy and I am a 31 year old single mom. Most people don't think I…
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Daily Summary question
Hey Everyone, I have a question about the Daily Summary at the top. It's confusing to me. 1516 Calories Remaining Goal Food Exercise Net 2000 1304 -820 484 What does this mean and how am I supposed to read that? I'm new and appreciate any assistance you may be able to provide. Thanks! Brandy
