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Fresh Smoothies?!?!
I'm a Mom on the GO! I have a 2 year old and a 3 year old, a nursing major/full time student, and work 30 hours a week. I DO NOT have time to cook myself a meal haha. I have found granola bars are my best friend. However, today I bought some frozen organic fruit, (my kids eat it like its candy haha). I also have a juicer,…
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Training for a marathon! PLEASE HELP!
HI! I want to run the Chicago Marathon in October, so a little over 5 months away! Any tips on training? I would be running for a charity that hits very close to home, and have wanted to run a marathon for years. I used to be an avid runner (was able to run 10-15 miles at a time), however after I got pregnant with my…
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Cardio.. only jogging.. health problems..
Hi! After a few months of not being on here, I'm back! However, during these last few months I learned a lot about myself.. I had an MRI/CT and found out I have 3 blown discs in my neck, and will eventually require surgery. Right now they are being controlled by a small amount of pain medication. I'm TRYING to get back…
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Plateau so early?
I feel like I'm hitting a plateau. I'm losing inches, getting toned, but the scale isn't moving. I'm stuck at 157 (weigh in first thing in the morning). I'm eating 1200 calories a day, maybe a little more depending on how hard I workout. I started 14 days ago.. Shouldn't I lose more in the beginning? I started at 164.. And…
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Interesting article on yahoo..
I read this article on yahoo this morning, and find it very interesting! Right now my children and I are trying to eat as fresh as possible (obviously 100% fresh isn't happening just yet, but we are taking baby steps!) My husband (junk food junkie is getting a little better too!) We try to make organic chicken, brown rice,…
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How do you workout at the gym?
I usually do 30 min cardio and then weight training for 20 minutes, and then a cool down/get my heart rate up a lil again for 5-10 min.. Should I be doing weight training everyday? I feel like I'm gaining too much muscle (Yes believe it or not, in my genetics, when we weight train, we get ripped), and thats not my goal. I…
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A look at my diary.. please
Can you gimme any suggustions on my diary.. I still need to add my snacks for the day (I do that as I go..), snacks usually include veggies. I really want to lose belly fat, and thigh fat, and of course those LOVE HANDLES! EEEWWWW! any suggustions would be awesome. I usually go over on my sugar, but not by much, and thats…
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Is there such thing as too much Salmon?
I'm bored of chicken, so I need a break. I LOVE LOVE LOVE SALMON! YUMMMMM. I like to make my protein meals for lunch and dinner.. so today I'll likely have 4oz salmon grilled with fresh lemon juice and a small salad for lunch.. for dinner probably 6-8oz salmon with whole grain rice and some raw carrots. Is it bad to eat…
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HEALTHY BMI!
I just checked my BMI whether or not I was healthy or not.........I AM!!!!!! Of course its only by .1.... BUT my BMI is 25! Yay!!!!!!! I've been waiting for this day.. for years.
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New NSV!!
Well its a scale victory plus NSV! I weighed myself today.. 154.8! Yippie! 10 lbs lost since I started my journey 3.5 weeks ago. But I was going through my closet today and pulled out the pair of shorts I usually wear, tried them on (i've been in my workout clothes 90% of the time.. easy to chase 2 kids in, and then go…
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Why am I NOT losing weight?!?!
I am stuck between 157 and 159lbs.. my weight just fluctuates between that (the last 2 days its been 158 even)..it hasn't budged in 2 weeks. I have eaten my exercise calories back, not eaten them back, did more cardio, ate more protein, etc. etc. Why isn't it working? Am I just destined to be big? I drink 12 glasses of…
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Not even hungry enough to eat the 1200 calories/day
Usually I eat real close to the 1200 calories/day.. almost NEVER over 1250 calories/day. I usually burn 300-400 calories a day working out. I drink 3 cups coffee in the morning, have breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, and then dinner (I nap in the afternoons with my kids so I don't eat a snack usually). I workout around…
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Nsv
Since mid-late July until now I have lost a combined 12 inches off my entire body! Yay
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Too much sugar a day?
Right now MFP has me at 29g of sugars a day.... I usually average about 50-80 (today is 84)... is that way too much? The only guilty pleasure I have is my coffee mate french vanilla creamer for my coffee. I only have 3 tbsp of it a day. Is this holding me back from losing weight? I almost never go over my 1200 calories and…
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how to push through workout when sick..
I have an AWFUL cold, achy body, all the good stuff! I'm able to eat (had a Luna bar this morning), and on my 3rd cup of water... No coffee for me today, my throat is already burning enough, I don't need hot coffee to push me over the edge. ANYWAYS.. I always feel better when I work out, and with colds, I feel better in…
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Protein smoothies? Recipes?
I have whey protein powder (vanilla), and Greek yogurt.. I would love to make smoothies, since I am on the go a lot, smoothies are the perfect way to get protein, and nutrients.. I'm running to the store today, and would love to know what I should get to make smoothies?
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So sick.. no appetite..
Of course the weather cools down here (going from 100's to the 70's) and both my children and I are miserable with colds. I'm trying to force myself to eat anything, but 1 bite is all I can do before I feel like puking. I do not want my diet going to hell once I'm better and holding onto fat while I'm sick. How can I make…
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Another nsv..
my stomach is my huge problem area. My 2.5 year old likes to grab it and say "baby chunk"... Today when I was getting dressed, she rubbed my belly and goes "where's baby chunk mommy?" Awesome! Haha
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Plateau so early?
I feel like I'm hitting a plateau. I'm losing inches, getting toned, but the scale isn't moving. I'm stuck at 157 (weigh in first thing in the morning). I'm eating 1200 calories a day, maybe a little more depending on how hard I workout. I started 14 days ago.. Shouldn't I lose more in the beginning? I started at 164.. And…
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NSV TODAY! YAY! MY FIRST ONE!
I went to target today to get some new workout clothes, because mine are OLD, and ripping apart! haha. Usually I wear a large bottoms, and xl top (my chest was HUGE after I had kids, I stopped breastfeeding 6 months ago and my boobs have shrank, and since I started working out my chest has shrunk even more, and my back fat…
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1 week of not weighing in.. today I weighed in.. gained??
Why????????????????? I was 157.4 last Sunday. weighed in today and was 160... WHY!?!?!?!?!? I don't eat over 1200 calories a day.. exercise.. and I'm still gaining weight.. why?
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Probably tmi but..
Ever since I had my kids (2.5 and 1.5 year olds), my bowel movements aren't the same. I assumed eating healthy, lots of water and fiber would help.. It's not.. It's been 4 days.. The usual. Any advice on what can regulate me? When you have 4 days of food sitting in your body you tend to feel bloated.. Which is what I feel,…
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Will eating more calories help me lose weight?
Right now I'm eating about 1200 calories a day (way below today.. but I plan on making a sandwich soon) so I should be around 1000... then will try to get some more food in my belly.. Being a busy mom of a 1.5 year old and a 2.5 year old, chasing them, cleaning, cooking, running errands..etc. I tend to be below my calories…
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Why am I not losing weight?
I am eating very healthy. Salads, healthy sandwiches, fish, chicken, no pop, only water and working out an hour a day, 5-6 days a week. I went from 157 Tuesday to 160 today. I don't understand... What am I doing wrong???
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How long will it take me to reach my goal?
my starting weight was 165 (as of 2 weeks ago). Today I weigh 160.8. How long did it take to lose 45 lbs for everyone? I'm 5'6.5... My husband and I's 3 year anniversary is September 13.. And ideally I would like to weigh 145 lbs then but if 150 I'm happy. My ultimate goal again is 115. I eat between 1200-1300 calories a…
