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Yikes! 1 month until daughter's wedding
Hello everyone. I lost 50 lbs 6 years ago and kept it off until I started menopause a few months ago then YIKES! I seem to be gaining. So its back on track for this month! I am a diet/exercise guru so ask me questions & I'll try to help!
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Pants.Don't.Fit.
Okay, I feel really silly about doing all this, but I have GOT to get my weight under control. I've gained about 30 lbs. since living with my boyfriend. And we've been living together for a year and a half now. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE?! How does a person gain that much in such a short time? Anyway, I want to lose all the…
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New to the Group!
Hey All!- I am Terra, a friend just recomended me to this site. I think it is great. I would love to lose about 30 to 35 lbs and look forward to the encouragement here!
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NEW!
Hey guys! I'm new to the group as well...I recently finished my freshman year at UCLA. Although the year went well for me, I unfortunately put on the dreaded freshman 15. Now I am going into my second year of college, and I am hoping to get back into shape. I'd really appreciate any support! And congrats to everyone else…
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new today
Hello all, just joined today, and i am looking forward to using this as much as time allows. i am not looking to lose a huge amount of weight, just looking for that little bit of motivation to keep me on track. i overeat due to anxiety, but lately have been doing very well in controlling it. a recent bout of bad pms had me…
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HI ALL!!!
I love going to the beach, But hate wearing a bathing suit.lol I'm 22 & have A two year old daughter. I lost the baby weight RIGHT after I had her, But over the last 2 years pounds started creeping on): I'm GOING to lose 20 pounds to start off. I don't wanna go all crazy & have my goal far out(: you know? I've seen myself…
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Hit the wall and need some help!
Over the last 18 months I have lost approximately 100 lbs ( I never used to weigh myself I was too disgusted with myself) or 5 pant sizes. I still need to loose another 25 lbs to hit my goal and I haven't been able to loose it. I have been at it for 6 months now for these last 25 and they will just not go away!! Need all…
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New to site and my pants don't fit
Hello board, Well here is something that I thought I would never do in my life but then again we probably say that about alot of things. I am new to this and have a great wife helping me get through it. She is 24 weeks pregnant and my excuss for my weigth gain is that "it's simpathy weight". I have been great at losing…
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New to site
This seems to be a great site! I too have to loose weight. I go up I go down! How depressing! My problem is I lead a very busy lifestyle. By busy I mean functions to attend. The functions always include food and beverages. I am having a terrible time. Being in your 50's doesn't help either. I tend to eat on the run or when…
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just started
Good god, I am not really trying to lose weight, just to maintain and get toned more than anything. Any tips? I will not starve myself, but probably consume a good 1500 cal / day.
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Losing Lbs & gaining Life abundant in Washington State
Hey All! I'm a 34 yr old mother of three married to the most amazing supportive husband ever. My goal is to lose over 100lbs. I've spent the last 10 years caring for kids and neglecting myself and now I look at myself in the mirror and don't reconize the image looking back at me. I'm starting today. I will change my life…
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horrible pictures.
this is my first day on the site and im trying to lose weight aggressively. i went out this past weekend and my friend took some pictures. well when we looked at them i could barely recogize myself it was so embarrassing. im trying to live a new healthier life. i AM going to lose weight. i dont want to be a fatty anymore i…
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same story, different town
hello. i am turning 30 next summer and am determined to look as good as i did at 20..... or at least better than 29! ;) i have started a weight loss challenge to my family to try and get everyone motivated, because we all need it! And there's nothing like a little friendly competition to kick ya in the pants! so far I am…
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Hi! New & still a little cynical about all this...
Ok, so ya see my bestest friend made me totally do this so here we go... (please read in a "wanna be southern" drawl) Started too many times and somethings "always came up" so I couldn't finish. You know like, suddenly it's the holidays and Aunt SO-in-so is bring her famous pie and it would be sacreligious to miss that, or…
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need motivation to stay on track
Hi - my name is Heidi, I have been over weight for well over 9 years now, but have gained most of my weight over the past 7 yrs. from 3 pregnancies. It has been the most difficult weight to lose. And to top that off I have recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, which makes it difficult to eat when you have a very…
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confused but motivated
There are so many different opinions and plans to follow. It's very tough to find one that is spefic to you. I am in my later 30's diabetic and weigh 210 lbs. My target goal is 170-175lbs. I was exercising and dieting and lost all of the weigh and even built muscle. The problem is it was to ridgid and I guit, and now find…
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Hi, I'm Natalie and I'm overweight!
I have been for several years. I have lost large amounts of weight at least twice in my life and here I am again, overweight. The last time was supposed to be the last time. I lost 70lbs in 8 months and kept it off for nearly 3 years. Over the past 4 years I have gained it all back, plus 10 more YIKES! Not to make excuses,…
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i need to lose 40+ lbs! help!
i am new to the board. i recently had a baby in may. i had gained 41lbs while i was pregnant. i have lost 33lbs since i have had her. but those seemed to roll off. now it seems like i cant lose the extra 40 lbs i am still overweight. i walk for at least 30-45min 3-4 times a week. i could eat healthier and smaller portions.…
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Second day on site! Looking for success stories!
Hey everyone! Thi sis my second day on the site and I have 16 pounds to loose. My starting weight was 170lbs, most of which I gained after going on the birth control drug Depo Provera. I am currently 151 after beginning excercise regularly in April and cutting out chocolate and baked goods. I have 16 pounds to go to reach…
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Howdy to all
My Name is Robert, I am the only guy that ive seen on here, =[. I am 16 and currently weigh the big 300, though i have peaked at 315, my goal wieght is 210. Hoping to do so without surgery. I would love to make friends and hear from you! Thanx!!
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Hello
Just here for some support and ideas on how to lose some poundage!! I have decided it is time to lose the baby fat (she's almost 11 mos old now!) and get back into my old clothes!
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Hi!
My name is Teresa and I am from Arkansas. I have joined this site hoping to gain insight and lose weight! I am a mom, wife, and student. I have had 2 heart attacks and need to lose a lot of weight. I was already over weight but when I quit smoking I gained 40 pounds...So any great ideas out there?
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Hello everyone!
I am a new member and very grateful to have discovered myfitnesspal.com
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I just joined today
Hope to get in shape to counteract health concerns.
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hello everyone
i am new to this today and i want to lose the pounds to feel good again. i miss playing outside with my kids. i just want to be active again.
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Getting Great Results
Hello All! I am new to myfitnesspal (3-weeks), I must say I am getting great results and I know that it because of this website. My initial weight was 164 lbs. Today, I weight 154 and feel great. My husband was considering getting the lap band for himself but after observing my progress, he has become a member. It is…
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Hi everyone!
I just joined and I think I'm going to like it here. I need to loose 45 lbs. I do water areobics and am on a 1200 calorie a day diet. I hope it works. After reading some of your posts I'm sure it will. My worry right now is I have been craving chocolate for about a month. I need to cut down, or try to cut it out. I'm…
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Hi, New and Curious
Hello all! I'm pushin' 40 and need to lose over 100 lbs. I work in advertising at my local newspaper; the job is highly stressful and very sedentary--I'm a graphic designer. I have tried many diets over the years and have only been successful at yo-yoing. I've recently started swimming (ugh, I know, I hate putting on that…
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HI!!
I am new here. I am trying to get back in shape after having two kids in the past 5 yrs. I have quit smoking and just trying to get healthy. I have just started at Lifestyle Family Fitness. I am starting slow but hopefully in about a year I can drop the extra weight I have gained and tone up. I really like the calorie…
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Battling Cancer and trying to lose
Hi Folks, I stumbled upon this site yesterday and let me tell you how thrilled I am so far. I have recently started a metabolic diet and this is the perfect tool to help me keep track of my food consumption. I absolutely love that I can add the nutritional values of the specialized foods that I have purchased. I spent an…