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Help with exercise
Hi, I know you can not spot reduce, here is my issues and I need some advise ..i am at 158 lb now, 5'4. i still want to get to 130lbs..BUT i recently been under DR care for herniated back discs, so everyone tells me to strengthen my core. I have no idea what I can do to strengthen my core and firm up some belly flab :( i…
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Back at it. 30+ lbs to lose
Hi I am not new to MFP but am back again after losing 50+ lbs 2 years ago and now gained it back. I am 56 yrs old, and am an emotional eater, once I start, I can not stop at 1 cookie or whatever. I have back issues recently diagnosed so doing heavy work outs is not possible. I need support ( i do not get any from husband)…
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Any groups for 50+ age?
Are there any groups for people 50+yrs? Maybe monthly challenges? weigh ins as group etc to keep us motivated?:flowerforyou:
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ISO Motivational Friends
I was on here 1-1 1/2 years ago and managed to get the 55 lbs off. Never thought I would fall off the wagon and gain the weight back after swearing to myself NEVER AGAIN..well here I am . Started over 11 days ago. I admit I am not so strict/obsessive as I was the 1st time, and i did lose the weight rather quickly ( average…
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im at the end of my rope!!
Hi i was on here 1 1/2 yrs ago, got really into the "healthy lifestyle" did pretty good. Lost 55lbs :) I was thrilled, in a size 8/10 jeans..then stress, problems with sons, distant /uncaring husband and several trips down south to visit family and here I am ..i have gained back 30 lbs. I promised myself I would get back…
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Need advise on exercises for Extra skin now :(
I really need some input , i have lost 46 lbs so far since March 2010. I like it!! BUT i have like sagging, wrinkly skin on my thighs, my arms and of course the dreaded belly area. I go to the gym 4-5 times a week and do treadmill, stationary bike and then work the machines, but i dont see the skin firming or getting…
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Artery Fat Reduction diet. NEED HELP
OK this is for my FIL who has heart disease and is looking at more surgery due to clogged carotid arteries. I saw this on the Dr Oz show today but am kinda confused. 1. Get the Plaque Out of Your Arteries Trim the fat and overhaul your diet. Under the Reversal Diet, only 10% of your diet comes from fat; 15-20% comes from…
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My tweeked Jillian Michaels Brownie recipes
I had to try these as chocolate would be nice every once in awhile. So I tweeked the recipe a bit to keep with my current plan of low fat/low calories. Have a batch in the oven now and have 8 minutes left. I didnt use 2/3 cups of the honey, used only 1/3 and 2 tbs more did not use any olive oil at all sub. the large egg…
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I see Wrinkles :(
Down 36lbs so far in 4 months, i looked in the mirror this morning and I see wrinkles :( Only way I can describe it. If I look at my belly , I still have a pooch there with fat, but it has turned soft & squishy and has wrinkles, sorta like a writhered old orange. :( Same on my butt area where my upper thighs start LOL.…
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Small victories
Well 36lbs gone and working on another 25-30 lbs to be gone by December. I hadnt noticed any real changes and was getting kinda discouraged. I tried on a shirt that I used to wear alot cuz it hid my fat belly muffin and it was soooo big on me, looked like i was wearing one of those baclk 33 gal garbage bags LOL. so its…
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suggestions to fine tune my foods
I have been doing pretty good with keeping under my calories. My main concern is low fat/ low calories for my cholesterol levels. I am fine with the way I eat, but my hubby is getting bored :( and then he eats everything in the house that I buy for my snacks or he just eats ANYTHING!!! I would like some one please to go…
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Brown VS White Rice
I love rice! I can eat it all alone or in a dish. I am confused about why its better to have the Brown rice? I had never tried it, always heard it was hard, crunchy etc. I bought some of the Uncle Bens Boil In Bags Whole Grain Brown Rice and I had some for dinner. It was good. Served it with some stir fry veggies &…
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AB Circle Pro
Has anyone tried this? A friend says its an awesome workout and she could only do 10 minutes 2X a day because it targeted the abds, obliques and her arms. She said after 10 minutes every muscle was on fire. She did follow a low calorie diet also but has lost 35 lbs in 2 months. Just wondering if anyone has tried this…
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Neoprene Waist Wrap
I just bought one last night at Walmart , its Made by Golds Gym and it only cost $5 so I figured give it a try. I have alot of excess & saggy skin on the abds and upper thighs. The thighs I can live with, but the Abds are horrible, Cant afford Lipo and a tummy tuck so figured this might tone it up a bit and train the…
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Losing it with Jillian Tonites show
Saw it tonight and as usual was awesome..At the end when the mom of the tribe came out she had lost 32 lbs in 6 weeks!! And u can tell..it said she went down 6 dress sizes!!!!! .Why the heck I have lost 30 AND I CANT SEE IT :( I dont want to get discouraged and I am not going to fall off wagon, but why does 30 lbs look so…
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before & after pics..still a ways to go :(
http://photos4.mfpassets.com/images/photos/974/438/974438_3218.jpg ( before at 187) http://photos3.mfpassets.com/images/photos/974/438/974438_1184_thumb.jpg ( 3 months later at 160) 27 lbs lost..
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Hubby called me "obsessed"
I just had to blog/post and i guess vent. I think I have done very well for the first time in my life by sticking to this healthy eating routine. I have NEVER been able to stick to any diet for more than a few weeks. I have been on this plan for a little over 3 months now. I count calories, log everything, read labels etc.…
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Need Help RE; Cholesterol & Blood work
OK after 3 months on this low fat, low cholesterol diet had my second blood work done..got the results today but am confused. Triglycerides were 185.. NOW 146 ( Dr says thats great!) Cholesterol was 230 Now 203 ( Dr Wants it under 200 ) HDL which is the good cholesterol went DOWN :( LDL ( bad ones went down a bit from 146…
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Chicken With Bisquits
Going to try this tonite, have it all mixed together and calculated ingredients.. Close to 300 calories per serving and 3.5 grams of fat. 1 can of Great Value Chunk chicken breast ( In water) 3 Packets of GV Chicken Gravy ( mixed with 3 cups water) 1 Large potatoe skinned and diced 1 cup of frozen Sweet peas 1 cup diced…
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Help with Videos
I just got the Jillian Micheals ( NO MORE TROUBLE ZONES) its 45 minutes of continuous squats, lunges, weights etc..i tried it and could do as many reps as she did and to be honesty I could hardly stand up the next 2 days i was soooo sore.. I keep hearing about the 30 day shed?? what is that?? I have lost 20+ lbs so far but…
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:( Too Much Stress
I'm going thru a really bad week, or month oh never mind lets say the whole year!! . Lot of stress, alot of demands on me every freakin day!! 18 yr old son moving back in house this weekend after a bad relationship breakup, taking care of in laws, one has Alzheimers, the other one is in left field alot, and hubbys aunt &…
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Stuffed mushrooms ( Low Fat)
Serve as a snack or side..I am going to have them tonite with a 3oz Filet and a salad. 8 Button Mushrooms ( cut off stem and scoop out inside with a melon baller) Set aside the insides in a separate bowl 1/4 cup of FF Cheddar cheese (shredded) 1 Tbs Egg Beaters dash of parsley 1 green onion, chopped finely Mash the…
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my 2 month anniversary
Wow its been 2 months exactly since I started MFP and this new way of eating :) Started at 187 and today weighed in at 166.4 :) :) I see it coming off slowly on the scale but I don't see it in the mirror :( I signed up at the gym 3 weeks ago and go 4-5 times a week but have not been doing alot of weight machines..mainly do…
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Need help with Recipes/cals etc
I made a Rotini Noodle dish tonite and I caclulate it very low in fat & calories.. My question is when I try to go in and add the ingredients, I need to know if the Rotini Pasta info on this site ( Great Value) is that for Uncooked or the Cooked pasta??? I didnt measure before I made the casserole and now am totally…
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BL Chicken Parmesan
I tweeked a little on this recipe since I really wanted to keep it low fat etc... 2 Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts ( 4 oz each) 1 can Del Monte Petite Dice Tomatoes ( Italian Seasoning) 1 Tbs olive oil 1/2 cup Kraft Fat Free Mozzarella Cheese ( shredded) Coated the breast with the olive oil and cooked till slightly…
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Breakfast omelet
I love this and fills me up and doesnt make me feel deprived.. 1/2 cup of Eggbeaters 1 slice Kraft Fat Free Sharp Cheese 1/2 cup Great Value ( walmart Brand) Shredded hash browns ( they are the only ones I have found with 0 Fat) A little chopped green onion Spray Pan with Butter Flavor Pam Brown the hash brown potatoes a…
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My Weigh in Tomorrow
I have been good all week :) Very proud 4 weeks and still holding on. I pray that the scale is kind to me tomm since I have been stuck at 179 last 2 weigh ins.. Keep your fingers crossed for me, that scale is what motivates me to keep going.. Thanks !! Luly:flowerforyou:
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Just venting out anger or frustration :(
Sorry, I am just really down today...its so hard to watch what u eat and stay motivated and lose weight to look and feel good :( I have no freakin support AT ALL from my husband. I swear today he is like just riding on my last nerve !!! I wont say this out loud, so please forgive me for ranting on here... I am doing this…
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Nutri Info on Subway Tuna Sub?
I try not to eat out now, but occasionally I have no choice. Last week I stopped in Subway and NO WHERE do they have the info for a tuna sub. I asked the 3 girls working there and they had no clue. All other subs have the nutritional info :( So I got a 6 in with 1/2 the normal amount of tuna and loaded with lettuce,…
