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HUNGRY!
I started this plan this past Sunday and I've lost about 2 pounds so far so it's working great for me. I am doing my best to stay within my daily calorie intake but I'm starving in between meals and the snacks I've chosen seem to be either too high in calories or protein. Of course on the days I can get in a workout, I can…
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At Uni I struggle to eat healthy... Help!!
Hi guys, At the moment i'm in Uni and struggling to eat healthy. I've always eaten well throughout school and was heavily involved in competitive swimming so i had loads of energy and a good figure however since coming to Uni in 2006 ive let things slip a little and its seriously affecting my health! I wake up in the…
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Try, Try Again
Please welcome me back! I started in Jnauary and lost 9 lbs. Work became hectic and I slowly fell off the wagon. But I am starting again!! TODAY! I have to!! I gues I'm just looking for some encouragement. Why can't I just stick to this???? Well, like I said, try, try again for now!!!:happy: Everyone have a great…
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BIGGEST LOSER MFP 4/2/08 Check In
I haven't seen the check in so I am starting it. After some yoyoing the past 4 weeks, I have lost 3 pounds this week. I feel my motivation is back and I am ready to conquer again. 1/09/08 = 215.5 1/16/08 = 213 1/23/08 = 211 1/30/08 = 207 2/06/08 = 205 2/13/08 = 203 2/20/08 = 201.5 2/27/08 = 198.5 3/05/08 = 193.5 3/12/08 =…
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Ekkks starting over again
Hmm i was doing really good in febuary on my diet. But somehow i got off track for the entire month of march and have gained what i lost plus a extra pound. Now that i am back from my vacation i'm gonna kick myself in the butt and get back on track with this dieting. So today i am starting all over again. Well maybe i…
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A must read for all
I have learned, as a rule of thumb, never to ask whether you can do something. Say, instead, that you are doing it. Then fasten your seat belt. The most remarkable things follow." – Julia Cameron
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Help!
I want to binge so bad right now!! I already went 100 over my cals today because I planned on working out so I ate the food... but then I didn't do it... And I havent eaten since lunch and im not hungry now, but I want to binge SO bad right now!!! I can't afford a "cheat day" I'm tired of that excuse I have been using!…
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60lbs GONE FOREVER!!!!
Hi Everyone!! Just tooting my own horn!! :blushing: As of today I have lost 60lbs with MFP!! :happy: i Joined on Oct 27th and the time has flown by thanks to you guys and your support!! :heart: I still have 24lbs to go but i feel soooo much better! Just letting all you newbies know it CAN be done and the time goes really…
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My scale played an April Fools joke on me
So I weighed in yesterday and I got a 184. I was mad. REALLY mad. I just knew that could not possibly be right. I stepped on it probably 4-5 times and it kept giving me the exact same number. (I've had it before where I step on it twice and it give me some ridiculous number and then i step on it a 3rd time starting with…
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No More Excuses
It's 4 p.m. and you're at your desk, wondering how on earth you're going to make it to the gym when there are umpteen things you still need to do. Don't despair - you can get to your workout! The trick is learning how to counter the excuses that keep you from exercising. "By adjusting your thinking, you can overcome any…
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Some Motivation
Insta-Motivation Quotes to keep you going in the gym Dimity McDowell OK, it's not always your brain's fault that you find yourself back in the locker room before you've completed your planned workout. Sometimes you just wuss out. We polled 100 women to find out the sweet nothings they whisper to themselves when they want…
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something I had to share
I'm 31 years old and live with my mother(as roomies, shared everything). In January I started the weight loss/lifestyle change journey. My mother decided she wanted to do this as well. Got the membership to the gym but I can't seem to get her to go with me. She is eating healthy and I've spent the time to show her how to…
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Thank goodness for your...
successes. I've been feeling a little off today, not sure why. Having another one of those days when I just want to eat. What has been getting me through today are the 'toot, toots". It is so comforting and motivating when I read how people are losing weight and being successful. Keep posting cuz it really gets me through…
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need a swift kick in the . . .
*kitten*. Didn't want to cuss in the title! :) But that is exactly what I need. Had a friend come over today and in broad daylight we ate chocolate croissant, pain au chocolat (basically choc croissants in a different shape), fries with sour cream and sweet chili sauce, a large pizza, and a chocolate bavarian cake. In TWO…
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Looking for a support friend
Hi there, just looking for someone who, like me, is getting married this summer, and or is in her 20s. Would like the support of one particular "buddy", to keep me accountable, and who I can also keep accountable - two way support and encouragement! :happy:
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Feeling mighty lame
I've lost 15 pounds and a bunch of inches. I've lost about 25% of what I want to lose. I had to buy a belt because my pants are falling off. The point is, I'm doing great. So tell me why no one is noticing!!!!!! GRRRRR :explode: I know it all has to come from within, yadda yadda. But some validation would be nice! Thanks…
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what motivates you?
What stops you from eating those high calorie treats? I need to find some motivation i have the determination but after a couple of weeks i start having to many cheat days:explode: i need to stay focused but not sure how :sad: help much appreciated :smile: x
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What happened to my motivation?
I was doing really really well a few weeks ago, then I had a wedding a baby shower my birthday and easter all packed into three weeks, so I got way off track. Now I can't seem to get back on track, I did well yesterday and told myself I would stay in all this week and follow my plan and work out every night, now a friend…
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another milestone!!!!!!!!
I weighed in this week, and i'm down 40 POUNDS!!! :bigsmile: i never thought i'd be able to say that...i'm OVER half way to my goal!! 35 pounds to go! Just thought I'd share! :drinker:
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cant stop going over my limit!
i keep going over my 1200 cal limit, i am good all day, then around 5 or 6 everyday its the same thing- i pig out! and it seems if i dont pig out one day, its worse the next! any tips on how to stay on track? :ohwell:
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instead of losing , of course ...
ive gained! its april! this is not good! :noway:
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One Week Till My 42nd Birthday and I Want To Lose!!!
As I wrote earlier today I did not lose this week...stayed the same at 190. I turn 42 on April 8th and would love to have my best week of weight loss in my life. I have looked back at this past week and see where I could improve....too many full fat cappuccinos (up to 4 per day), and too many "little extras" . My plan is…
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I don't want to be a quitter!
Before I was losing weight like nothing, as long as I stuck to my right amount of cals and exercised. In this last month I've only lost about 4lbs because I can not stop eating over my cal limit on weekends! I don't think I push myself hard enough when I work out, and there is NO way I will on my own, I just can't do it. I…
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Oh Dear
I have started going on a downward spiral for almost 3 weeks. I gained 3kgs - is that even possible? And today I logged everythign I ate and according to my goal I am meant to eat 1,400 calories I ate double the amount and I am not kidding, -1300 calories left for today. I don't know what to do. At the same height I went…
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Update on Survey
For those of you who helped take the survey a little while ago for my friend who wrote a book about her issues with body image and dieting, I just wanted to give you an update. She was recently on Eyewitness News promoting her book, A Thousand Little Bites. Thanks to all of you for your input, you really helped a bunch!!!…
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Does anyone have tips for my two week vacation?
Hello! I am about two go on a two week vacation for my spring break. I have been exercising, living like a healthy lil' lady, now for 2 months and have lost 16 lbs. I want to keep the big goal going. I am staying with friends and have already purchased guest passes to the gyms by their homes. I also intend to go grocery…
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I don't care, i'll do it alone :-)
So since you are all so supportive on here i thought i'd share. I have a friend and we were supposed to do the weight loss thing together BUT there were always excuses for why she couldn't go to the gym or meet up to go swimming and I always felt let down as we were meant to support each other. Her atitude towards food…
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Fat Smash Diet
Hey everyone, I am thinking about trying Dr. Ian's Fat Smash Diet. Phase 1 (Detox) looks brutal :noway: Has anyone ever tried the diet. I hear that you can lose 6-10 pounds in Phase 1. I would love to hear comments about this diet. Does it really work? Do you have any recipe ideas for Phase 1? How much weight did you lose?…
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*ahem*
I've lost 31 pounds!!! :bigsmile::bigsmile::bigsmile::bigsmile: I just thought I'd share will all of you and thank those of you who have supported me through all of this! I couldn't have done it without you guys!!! :) I'm off to go eat a stick of celery to celebrate.
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Sooo Frustrated
I have been on this site counting calories and excercising like crazy four 4 weeks now and have not lost one single pound. I drink water like it's going out of style and eat healthy stuff! What is the problem?? I was even sicker than a dog last week and did not lose one single pound! How is that possible?? This is enough…