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Weekends!
Wow it's been quiet here! I need tips! How do I get through the weekend? I never had an issue on weekends with sticking to goals and working out. Now that's gone to hell because I've got less to lose. What do you do to survive?
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Bloodwork is fine
Hi! I joined this week. I haven't gotten a diagnosis, but the doctor I went to see last week was convinced that my thyroid was low, so she sent me for bloodwork. I just called the office and the results are perfect. But I still feel the same. I'm frustrated and I feel like I'm crazy, like I'm trying to convince someone…
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Lifting Schedule (kinda long!)
Cross-posted from another group, but it's pretty quiet so I figured I'd ask the general population :wink: Bear with me, it's going to be a long one! I have a question.. and I'd love to know what you all think! Last week I started a great program (oh wait, my immediate goal - I want to lose as many inches in the next few…
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Newbie!
Hi!! I've graduated from the 50+ To Lose group, I started with 87lbs to lose. I now have 25 to go! My name is Krista, I'm 29, married with 2 children. I work full time, workout at home and take taekwondo classes! I didn't think I'd get this far when I first joined MFP :bigsmile:
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My ad is better than yours!
We've all had those questionable ads come up on your home page. Some have even blamed them for sabotage.. This one takes the cake! ahah (sorry for the crummy quality, I don't have a fancy-dancy smart phone)
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Banana-Free Protein Waffles
I've always wanted to make protein pancakes, but I haven't come across a recipe that doesn't contain bananas. I don't like bananas. Until today! I made these bad boys for lunch. They were a little dry, but with the help of some syrup, they were pretty damn good!! Recipe: 1 scoop of whey protein 1/2 TBSP Cinnamon 1/4 TBSP…
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Activity Level Changing
Hi, me again! I've been eating 1775 calories for the last 5 weeks (before that was ~1500 for 2 months, before that was ~1800 for a good while). Weight is sllloooooowly going down, and that's fine. My taekwondo classes are going back to the fall schedule next week so I will be picking up more exercise. I am just looking to…
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Intake Question
Hi!! This is my first time posting a topic here, yaaay!! I have an question about my intake, and I've posted it in another group, but I would also like to get feedback from you guys! FTR - I've lost almost 60lbs in the last year, and the most part it was at 1200-1400 calories per day, but after Christmas, I started eating…
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Knee Pain - Squats?
I've always had a bad knee (left, if it matters) from years of playing volleyball and throwing myself to the floor. Sometimes it hurts from jogging/walking, sometimes it's cool. I did Workout B on Monday (I did A the week before, then I went away), and tonight I did workout A. I added 2.5lbs to my squats, but since Monday,…
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Hi, my name is...
Krista, and I am an EM2WL quitter. (waits for the unison 'hi Krista') (I'm copying my OP from a quiet page, I'm looking for a kick in the pants!) It's long, I know, I'm sorry... .. haha So, my story... I researched, and scared the crap out of myself for a good, long while before taking the plunge and upping my calories. I…
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Very New!!
Hi Ladies (assuming everyone here is female lol) I'm Krista. I've been reading about the benefits and results of lifting heavy since I started here last year, but I stuck to my small dumbbells because I was/am scared. Last night, after some pleading and reasoning, my hubby ran out and got a weight bench from someone who…
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Coffee a metabolism-killer?
As I was browsing my daily websites, I came across an article named "Little Ways to be Happier and Healthier" One of it's claims is that coffee before breakfast is a metabolism killer. Just wondering what your thoughts were? (I have zero plans to give up my weekend coffee-before-breakfast routine)
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I'm terrified
Hi! I've been reading into the TDEE/BMR info for about a month. I almost started to increase my calories, but then I got scared and decided against it. My info.. I'm 5'3.5 177lbs female 28 years old Weight goal of 135-140 (I'm not sure yet) I work 8 hours a day at a desk, I take 3 taekwondo classes for 75 minutes per class…
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New Here!
Hi! I took my first women's tae kwon do class last night. I LOVED it!! Something about kicking the bag made me feel great! The instructor said I was a natural! Just saying hi!!
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Weigh In #2
I hope I'm not stepping on anyone's toes by making this! If so, just let me know. THanks :) SW: 187 WI #1: 185 WI #2: 184 GW: 178
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30 Day Shred
I'm starting today. I'm really not looking forward to it, the workout itself and the soreness afterwards. BUT I'm so inspired by all of the before and afters, I will suck it up and get it done. Anyone else doing it? ** Edit - I'm overthinking this waaay too much.. I'm possibly talking myself out of this..
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30 down, 50 to go
I haven't shown anyone my before photos, and I've been feeling like I needed the boost, so I'm sucking it up and posting progress photos. I'm now down 34lbs, but these are what photos I have taken. I take face photos every 10lbs, and side-on shots every once and a while. Left was me in August at 220, Right was me a few…
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Hi! I'm new!!
Hey! I started C25K last Wednesday. I haven't gotten in my Week 1 Workout 3 yet this week. Might not get it in this evening (my son has a concert tonight, and I'll be out until 9pm). The first day was rough, and I only got through 15 minutes - heart palpitations and dizziness.. Then on Saturday, I made it through the…
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Starting out - Chest pain?
I've been having heart palpitations and pressure in my chest each time I've run in the past week. I'm doing the program on the treadmill. My walk is at 3.0, and my jog is at 5.0.. (incline of just 1, if it matters) I'm not sure what's going on, and it's pretty freaky. I've been dizzy and cold a lot lately too. I went to…
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MY nsv!!
I stalk these threads. I love reading about everyone's successes, it keeps me motivated. So now I'll post mine! Went to the states this weekend and bought a new pea coat from Burlington.. It's an XL. Last year's coat is a 3XL!!! I can easily put a bulky sweater under the jacket too!! Yay!!
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Restaurants in Bangor, ME
Hi! I'm heading across the border for Black Friday (yep, I'm nuts).. And we plan to shop in Bangor. What I'm looking for is suggestions on restaurants to eat at. Good, fair priced, and possibly with a website so I can check the calories before I go? Thanks so much!! :)
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Big Parents = Big Kids?
Just looking for your thoughts. There are those out there that swear if your parents are big, then you're predisposed to being big. (weight, not height). I call BS. My parents are, and always have been, healthy weights. I wasn't given the best introduction to foods - not all this much information regarding food choices…
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Canadians - Beef anyone?
How are you all handling the beef recalls? I'm in Nova Scotia, where the recall was limited to ground medium. So I get extra lean, and think I'm ok! I just checked the list and now it's ALL ground beef here, steak, meatloaf, cubes of beef... essentially, the whole cow, up to and including September 14th, 2012. I've eaten…
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Strength Training for a wimpy beginner
I want to start lifting weights, and doing other strength training. I'm a ball of flab at the moment. I can MAYBE do 5 modified push ups. I've been reading how good heavy lifting can be for women, and I want to get in on it! What are some tips? How heavy should I lift, how many reps/sets, and what moves would be suggested?…
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Away for work - Take-out Help!
I'm going away tomorrow for a weekend-long meeting with work. I'll be 3.5 hours from home, and I'll have to eat out. I've been here at MFP for 2 weeks, lost 10 pounds and had 1 splurge that I quickly recovered from, and I REALLY don't want to screw things up now. Tomorrow, we're having a staff lunch at a bar. I had to…
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75+ lbs to lose?
I'm looking for friends! I want to keep myself motivated, I've been plugging at this for almost 2 weeks now, and I've dropped 10 pounds. That's great, but when you have 75 to begin with) to lose, it's not so noticeable! If you're active and want to become a friend, send me a request!! (in case it matters, I'm 27, from…
