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Getting back at it hardcore!
Hey everyone! :) I've been on a bit of a hiatus since about halfway through the fall semester, and while I've only gained about 3 pounds back I'm still not happy with myself. I had planned to be at 150 by this time but I'm still stuck in the 180's. So here goes! I'm restarting and I'm going to make it all the way this…
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What are you doing to prepare for 2015 goals?
I am spending these last few days of 2014 trying to clear my obstacles to success. Since financial stress causes me to withdraw from healthy habits, I cleaned my desk yesterday. It was painful. But I put together a new budget, made and excel sheet to keep myself in check, and created a system for incoming paperwork. Today…
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Holy FB Picture Tag...Mortified!
Only 1 month into my weight loss journey and still weighing in at 253, I am not quite ready to face pictures of myself. Like many overweight people, I avoid cameras like vegetables! Well, like everyone else I just spent the last couple of days with family. Even though I tried to get out of the way of the camera, I got…
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I don't trust myself anymore
I know this sounds silly but I feel like every time I say I'm going to lose weight, deep down I'm so aware that so soon I'm going to eat so much sugar and be out of shape and quit. In my head I've labelled myself a quitter and I can't un-think it. I've tried Atkins, and Weight Watchers ...and now every time I start (and…
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Stuck
I've lost, and maintained a loss of 45 pounds over the past few years. The problem I have is I'm not at goal, and I would like to lose at least another 20 pounds. I know what I should be doing, but I am having a hard time getting my diet in check. I reached my current weight almost a year ago. I gained about ten pounds…
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Struggling to keep motivated!
What do you do to keep motivated? The voice in my head can be awfully convincing at times - I'm trying to tone up my body ALOT and lose a little weight, however on some days, I just find it a lot easier to be flabby and unhappy with myself, thoughts like... It's almost Christmas, there's going to be family around, you're…
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my second chance
February of 2013, I set off on this journey. A year later, I lost over 60 lbs, and also completed a 5K over the summer. Since then, personal issues have gotten in the way. I gained back 10-15 lbs and threw away everyone who was supporting me. Even my best friend deleted me on here. I want to complete a 10-mile race in May,…
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you're only as happy as you let yourself be
just thought I'd start a "good vibe" sort of thread :) something that made you happy/smile today today was my last day of finals! :)
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The difference
Hi guys and girls Im wondering at what point you felt and saw the difference, I dont just mean the feeling benefits of changing your meal, but the whole weigth difference. for example it took me about 23lbs to look and feel better/ more confident. but slowly im getting stuck to the 'im fed up with myself' moods... Anyone…
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Motivation is HERE!
Hi Fitness Friends! My name is Debbie and I live in Los Angeles, California. A little bit over 3 years ago, I was 217lbs. I've really worked hard and dedicated myself to drop down to 147lbs. For the last two and a half years, I've been a personal trainer. I love my work because I love helping others. I'm on my fitness pal…
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Where have all of my friends gone?
Thanksgiving happened and all of my friends disappeared!! I am looking to add some more people to my support network on here! I log daily and keep an open diary, i'm down 24 lbs on my 100 lb journey so i'll be around for a long time! :smile: Add me if you could use some new friends as well!
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Shout Outs
For me, most of my motivation to lose some weight and become more fit at age 53 resides within me. I really, really like how much better I feel physically and emotionally now that I'm taking care of myself with exercise and nutrition. I can't imagine not making this a priority going forward. It's just part of who I am now.…
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A great way to re-inspire yourself
Feeling slumpy? Go to the grocery store and find one or more items that represent how much weight you have lost so far. Then walk around for about five minutes holding that to get an idea of what your body once held. Only lost five or ten pounds? Go grab a bag or two of sugar. Lost 20 lbs? Grab a bag of dog food. Lost 35…
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21. No energy. No motivation!!
How. Is this possible!! I literally don't have the motivation to do anything!! On top of that I don't have any energy to do it. Like I'll do good with workin out then bam! I have to go do something out of routine and I lose track and stop! I just need that push!! It's a month early- bit I'm for real gettin back on track! I…
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Guilt
How do you guys get over guilt for eating too much? I stick to my diet every single day of the year except for my birthday, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Occasionally when there have been going away parties at work I have allowed myself to go over my calories then too. But, every time this happens I feel so guilty that I…
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Posts your graphs here
Up or down, short term or long, upload your graph to show others how you're doing.
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A few personal observations
Sorry in advance for typos. Mobile makes me type blindly. It's funny, the way my journey has gone. I am in the process of a 90 day lifestyle change. Originally, it was meant to be a personality thing. I was tired of being miserable and cynical, and pessimistic. So I set out to change everything. Then came working out. I've…
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No motivation, how do you do it??????
Hi- So I have been married for almost two years now & I don't have any children, but I went from 125- now 160. I also went from CNA to Bank Teller to Desk job which makes me snack all day out of boredom!! I live in a small town so my lifes not all that exciting- my regular routine consists of mon-fri 8-5 work, dinner, tv,…
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Happens Every Time
Hello community, I thought I'd post here to ask you all a question and see if I can give myself a little boost again. Every time I get on a roll with a diet plan, I go for maybe a few months, and then my inspiration dies off and I go back to not watching what I eat and I hardly ever exercise. It's been a month or two since…
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New but not .... in search of women around 5'10 over 250lbs for team support !
Hmm where to begin in short form ! I started here in May 2013 weighing in at 268lbs with a height of 5'10", and I was on a roll until July 2014 in which I hit my lowest at 220lbs. I had lost 48lbs and was starting to feel fabulous about myself. In July 2014 I was a bridesmaids in my best friends wedding and fit into my…
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What are you grateful for?
It's the Thanksgiving Holiday tomorrow in the US. This has prompted me to think about the things that I'm thankful for; there's too many to name. Among them are 1) the opportuity to work to improve my diet, fitness and health, and 2) my MFP friends who've been a great support to me. What are you grateful for?
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smile:) haha I am giving anyone longer than 8 years dieting : a Diet & Nutrition degree, Congrats
I have been at this for 14 years, I must be specializing! haha. I have learnt about fruits like Mamme apple, Cocona, Duku ( not Count duku haha), Rambutan, Pitaya ( one of my now favorite fruits), Mangosteen, what to do with cinnamon, ginger for lung health, too much fruit not recommended ( carbs and sugar & all that) is…
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Being called fat by family members
I'm at University in my last year so am doing tonnes of work this year to graduate with the best degree I can. During the summer before this academic year, I did gain about 7lbs and haven't managed to get it off, I exercise here and there but I'm so focused on my work. Anyway, I talked to my family back home over video…
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You re etting too thin
Someone at work told me that I need to slow down with the gym because I am getting too thin. That kind of offended me because being too thin is just as bad as being overweight. Anyways I don't think I am anywhere near being too thin as I still find myself still curvey.Does anyone get the same thing ? Here is my pic
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Lifting Doesn't Make You Big, Cupcakes Do.
Looking for some friends to keep me motivated. I could careless if you lift or not, but I would love to find lifters who count calories. - Chrissie
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Looking to "friend" an accountability/support person with same stats and goals!
I am a 30 year old woman, 5'8" 179 pounds. My goal weight is 160 as of right now. I am plateaued and struggling! 19 pounds doesn't sound like much but it is HARD. Looking for someone in the same place for support!
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Where did I lose the motivation!?
So last September 2013, I weighed 190 lbs. I had, had enough, and started eating healthy, exercising regularly. No crazy fad diets, I did everything the healthy way. By December last year I started getting compliments and everyone was so amazed including myself. In May I was down to 150 lbs. SO HAPPY! Anyways after Summer…
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Looking for motivation buddy
I am looking for someone to PM back in forth at least once a day to make sure we stay on track. I have to been trying to get in shape but I always seem to get unmotivated or distracted and lose my way. I need to lose between 15-20 pounds. I am a stay at home mom with 3 kids. I have a little girl who is almost 3, an ADHD…
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Motivation and strong willingness
hey guys, So, whilst using this app, I've lost 4 stone altogether. I've given up a few times and I've just back on the MFP wagon again and again. I'm around the 13 stone mark now and my aim is 11 stone. What motivates you to keep going and how do you say NO to certain things. Ask my boyfriend, I'm a master at saying yes…
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What motivates you...
What motivates you to go to the gym? When you feel like you don't wanna go what pushes you to get up from the couch and go? Please share with me some tips