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Gah, trying to avoid the catering!
I am a graduate student, so when I get together for meetings, fatty and salty foods are usually there. I managed to dodge everything this week. I am proud of myself! Monday Seminar: Doghnuts and coffee Tuesday Semnar: Cookies and coffee Wednesday Lab Meeting: Pizza and Coke Friday Lab Meeting: Pizza, cookies, and Coke…
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blah-to-babe fitness challenge post here!!
Hey girls, here's where we can post our stats and challenges and keep each other motivated!!! This weeks challenge is to do 50 crunche each day!!! And don't forget to post your weekly picture tomorrow on flickr and if you haven't already done so, post your measurements! :) Good luck!!!
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Diet Devotion - Feb. 29
1 Peter 2:21, 24 . . .because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps. . .Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness. . . It is good for us to remember, as we sit feeling sorry for ourselves because we…
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I'm sorry, I just really really need to brag...
So yesterday I posted how I was so excited because I went from 193.8 on Wednesday to 192.2 Yesterday... WELL THAT'S NOTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I stepped on the scale this morning..... 189.6!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ONE EIGHTY-NINE POINT SIX!!!! I haven't been under 190 since I got pregnant in August of 2006!!!!!! I'm…
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Spring Break in the Carribean.......
Three weeks to the day until I leave bought a bathing suit one size to small a few months.... Fingers Crossed it will fit.....please fit....ugghh..so stressfull.. its with my boyfriends entire family...his mom looks 25....she definatley isn't.....uggghhh :sick:
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Didn't realize how many calories I was consuming...
Wow - I just joined this site 2 days ago and am ASTOUNDED by the amount of calories that I'm consuming! The first day, I 'thought' i as being extremely healthy / not eating as much as i normally would, and was SURE i was going to be under my daily calorie goal for the day - but i was right at it. Then yesterday, i went out…
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For those that have 100 or more lbs to lose.
Below is my progress copied and pasted from my ediets page. Not that I am near my goal weight yet but I just wanted you all to see that losing a lot of weight CAN be done. It seemed so daunting back in September...and the thought of getting below 200 seemed impossible. I know it seems like it will take forever but…
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I NEED HELP PLS!!
SO I STARTED GOING ON THE CALORIE DIET AROUND FEB.15. I STEPPED ON THE SCALES TODAY AND I HAVE GAINED 8 LBS. HOW CAN THIS BE? I NEVER GO OVER AND HARDLY EVER GO UNDER THE 1600 IM SUPPOSED TO EAT. PEOPLE CAN TELL THAT I AM LOSING WEIGHT AND I CAN TELL IT IN MY CLOTHES BUT WHY DOES THE SCALES SAY I HAVE GAINED 8 LBS?
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New Motivation!
Just when I thought I was starting to lose motivation.... Around Christmas, my sister-in-law was diagnosed with breast cancer for the 2nd time. My brother has decided to organize my entire family (and it's a big one) to do the national 3 day 60 mile walk to end breast cancer through the Susan G. Koman Foundation. Among all…
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Diet Devotion (catch up)
sorry for those of you who have been looking forward to reading these...I guess I've been slacking off!! ~Pam Feb. 23 Proverbs 18:10 The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. Kate was so thankful that Dennis was willing to spend time with her. Since she started her diet, Kate had…
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Body Image Icon?
hey guys, i have seen in some of yalls profile pictures the images of a womans body and how it changes as you lose weight. I want one! where can i get it? thanks!
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woo!!!!!!
So I know you're not supposed to weight yourself everyday but I do anyway. Yesterday I weighed in at 193.8... Today was 192.2!!!! I'm SO excited. Espeically because last week I gained a lb. And my workout last night was AMAZING. I did my usual 30 minutes on the elliptical... and then headed for the tread mill. I hate…
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MFP Biggest Loser weigh in
I didn't see this started yet so I thought I'd start. Hope I'm not stepping on anyone's toes. Not that I have anything to brag about this week really. Last week 144 This week 144.5 But I did lose 1/2 inch off my waist and 1/4 off my hips. I have no idea how since I was not eating that well and had a hard time getting in…
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Yep, this really works!
So I had to come to work today wearing all black because I have a concert tonight. I know black is a slimming color, but FIVE of my coworkers this morning commented on how "skinny" I look! I never thought I'd feel "skinny" at 184.4 lbs, but here I am. I've still got a ways to go, but I'm just so happy with what I've been…
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i reached my goal weight!!!!!!!!!
finally! this site really works! i lost 10 pounds in 2 months! some things i do that i think work really well and might help everyone is *i drink about 8 glasses of water a day. seriously this works *i exercize for 60 minutes 3 times a week *i make sure i eat all my calories everyday i hope that helps some of you guys out
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weight loss for the smaller person
I am finding that I see all these success stories of people who need to lose 20-40 pounds and made that their weightloss goal. I am a smaller person with a much smaller goal and I find that I am still having a very hard time acheiving it after I lost the initial 5-8 pounds. Have I reached the dreaded plateau? Does anyone…
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Someone stop me!!
I just ate lunch, had one of those Lean Cuisine Pizza things. I got that instead of something lower in calories thinking it'd fill me up... i also got an orange juice because I'm starting to get sick again... (:explode: ), but I'm still hungry. Or maybe I just think I am. I can't decide. But either way I am SO tempted to…
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First week
Well, I have my first done and I'm so excited! I have lost 5 lbs!!!! I love this. I feel so much better already, plus the puppy is loving the extra walks, lol ;)
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Measuring devices suck @$$!!
In the last three weeks I have felt great! my clothes are fitting better, I have more energy so I decided to weight my self and take my measurements. WHAT A MISTAKE!! I have not lost a single pound in two weeks and all my measurements are all the same. My boyfriend walked in while I was taking my measurements ( I was…
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Loosing weight!
I've lost 9 pounds in 9 days! I went to see one of my doctors today and she was so impressed by this website. She is excited for me. I have made a binder with daily motivations and funny jokes pertaining to dieting. I have the folder broken down into weeks...on the food diary, I take advantage of the notes section on my…
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Hey
Well, it's been 6 days since I quit smoking. The days were very difficult and it was hard to control what I put into my mouth. I decided not to even take accountability. Now, I am ready to be accoutable. I cannot guarantee myself that I will only eat my weight loss calories but I am going to make a point in not eating over…
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De-Stress in 3 Minutes or Less
Stop Emotional Eating Before It Starts -- By Dean Anderson, Behavioral Psychology Expert What is the single, most common problem that most dieters face when trying to lose weight? Will power? Nah. Temptation? Sometimes. Emotional eating? Bingo! That’s why it takes so much more than good intentions and information about…
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2 Weeks Lost 5 Lbs!
I have been a member of this site for 2 weeks. I eat most or all of my daily calories and my earned exercise calories and have lost 5 lbs in 2 weeks. I am not struggling, this works! Keep it up! Rob
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Tough week.........should I take a break?
So here's the scenario. I've quit smoking, started college, I"m a mother of two teenagers, significant other to a wonderful man, and started my weightloss journey including exercise all in the last year. Well the teenagers have been growing for a while but you know what I mean. Yesterday I go to the doctor because my left…
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Birthday Goal!!!
So my birthday is next month at the end of March and me and my boyfriend are going away on vacation so i want to lose at least 10 lbs. before we leave. So i look good in my bathing suit. Do you think its possible? and tips? So i think im going to track my progress in here and let you all know how im doing!!!!:bigsmile:
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smaller goals...
All who want to rally with me...drop a line....I really cant do the 100 pound goal..its there...but it is so far away...I cant focus on something so far away, I am near sighted? I dunno but I can only see things that I can reach..and right now I can reach 10 pounds.... My goal is 10 pounds...starting today... I weigh 303…
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Hooray for me
So I started this at 227 and i went up and down 2 pounds at a time the OMG 229. That was that so I did some research and Looked up Michael thrumans 6 week body makeover. And what do you know down 7 pounds in five days with no exercises at all. Today I am adding alittle more carbs (thats what the program says to do when you…
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A big thank u from a grateful heart and body
I want to say thank you to all those who have post things in answer to starvation mode etc.. I am currently trying to get out of starvation mode.. apart from it being difficult to eat more it is difficult to contemplate that i can eat ALL THOSE calories and not gain weight! or even lose it! its just a fear because i have…
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ONLY ONE POUND!
Only One Pound Hello, do you know me? If you don't you should. I'm a pound of fat, and I'm the happiest pound of fat that you would ever want to meet. Want to know why? It's because no one ever wants to lose me; I'm Only One Pound, just a pound. Everyone wants to lose three pounds, five pounds or fifteen pounds, but never…
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Stressed out
WARNING *vent + whining below* O.K. - this is my 2nd attempt :laugh: I am mega stressed out and have way too much on my plate right now and can't do a damn thing about it. :grumble: So I guess I just need some, well something!! A shoulder to cry on. My best friend has her head stuck up her toucas( :laugh: ) right now and I…