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I can't believe it actually works!
I weighed myself this morning after a week of "dieting" and I've lost 3 lbs! I can't believe it! I say "dieting" because I am still eating plenty of yummy foods and I even let myself indulge in a cookie on days when I had gotten a lot of exdercise...I don't feel like I am on a diet but I am losing the weight! I love this…
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Day 350!
What a journey I have been on since starting here at MFP! At 257lbs, and after trying several diets, I had pretty much given up on loosing weight. With all of the support that I found here, and finally feeling like I wasn't alone and the only one struggling to loose weight, I am finally PROUD of me, myself and I! That is…
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My first NSV (non-scale victory)!!
As of yesterday I am officially overweight and not obese...can't remember the last time my BMI was less than 30! Woooo! Anyone else got any first time NSV's?
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small improvements
Well I started my weight loss journey about the 10th of January. I started out weighing about 222 pounds. when i started I had to leave the confines of my household and make a 2 week pit stop in Chattanooga, tn followed by a 1 week pit stop in lynchburg, va. not the best idea when starting to concentrate on working out/…
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I used to weigh 358lbs....NOT ANYMORE! Before and After Pics
I have these in no particular order...I have so many pics but I wanted to post the worst of the worst so that hopefully I can inspire someone who is as heavy as I was. If I could do it, anyone could! Please dont be hard on me, I know I look bad lol! MARCH 2008 OCTOBER 2008 FEBRUARY 2009 APRIL 2009 NOVEMBER 2009 As you can…
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Finally getting pictures posted!
Thank you to everyone who's helped me in my other posts when the pictures don't want to work. I've found the reason they weren't posting, so here they are. They are huge, but you can right click and hit "View Picture" to see the whole thing.
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My Journey thus far...
I finally created a "before and during" photo. The file date stamp on the before is "march of 2010", the weight is unknown. I started my MFP journey on January 1st 2011 @ 315. I am currently 290, and the picutre of my "during" is from today. along with the bottom picture that shows off my new found muscles and my tattoo. I…
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a spotting of the elusive skinny me.
Maybe it is the confidence in trying, maybe it is the few lbs I have shed, maybe it is because I am getting back to my previous ways; Today walking by a mirror, with the prefect light, at the just-right-angle I saw her. The version of me that enjoyed food but didn't eat the whole casserole dish. The version of me that…
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Ok let's try this again with before and after pics!
This is just a mini success after only a month and three weeks!!! I feel so much better my ultimate goal is to get down to at least 140lbs by June for our trip to vegas. I can't say how much the support from this site and the success stories have kept me going! I am so grateful that I found MFP!!! and that I Know I can…
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HUGE SUCCESS
I have been dropping weight over the past year and recently I decided it was time to buy some new pants because literally NOTHING fits me. When I started I was wearing sizes 16/18. I went into the store guessing I would be somewhere around a size 10/11 NOPE SIZE 8 WOOHOO BABY!! This is awesome I have dropped half of myself…
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Screw you, scale!
I hate you, and I ALMOST let it get to me that you told me this morning that I had gained 2 lb in the last month, even after working my butt off almost every day. Well, up yours! Because I may have gained 2 lbs last month but I am officially down ONE PANTS SIZE! And it's not a fluke. I tried on six different brands, and…
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101 pounds gone for good!
I never thought I would see this day.. I can honestly say this journey wouldn't have been possible without the support of my family and friends. This site has play a huge part in my loss too. I've met so many wonderful people here. It really has been an amazing journey. Thanks to ALL.
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NSV: Social Gatherings
Last night my husband and I attended a BBQ by one of his co-workers and on the drive over I started getting nervous. Meeting a lot of new people is pretty nerve wracking for me, and results in me grabbing handfuls of food and gorging the entire time. At first I planned on staying away from all the food to help prevent…
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Attempting to post progress pictures :)
It keeps saying the photo was deleted, but I just uploaded it. Oh well. Sorry everyone :(
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Results
After 30 days I finally checked my weight and couldn't believe I lost 8 pounds already! I'm really inspired to go harder now considerding my workouts were half speed and I still lost that much weight. Thanks MFP for the motivation to get better and stay healthy!!
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Adding friends on MFP, does it help you?
I have been using MFP for a while, but only tonight have I started using the message boards. Do you feel like adding friends really motivates you more, or offers you a little bit more support. I am pretty much dieting alone and exercising alone, it doesnt bother me too much, I guess, but I wondered if others felt it helped.
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Happy Dance!!!
For Christmas, my husband bought me size 12 Old Navy jeans. I went into Old Navy today and tried on the 8 - fit perfectly!!! I could have even gotten into a 6 I think, but for sure I will be able to with a few more pounds lost. SO Excited! Size 6 is my goal and I am ALMOST there!
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Putting one foot in front of the other = Success!
2 years ago I started my journey to become a runner. I was always involved in team sports throughout my school years. But as the years passed so did my involvement with the sports I used to identify myself with as an 'athlete'. Then came college,marriage, work, and then babies. With each new chapter came the addition of a…
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almost there first time posting pics
I have always gotten such motivation when looking at everyones before and after pics. I didn't realize that I too am almost a success story until I saw this picture. Yesterday I was looking through old pics on my computer and was completely shocked by this old picture I found of myself. So much so I decided to take this…
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First weigh in and .........................................
Did my first weigh in this morning and had lost 5 lbs. :smile: I know most of that is water but was really chuffed when I stepped on those scales. Loving this site and the motivation everyone seems to give each other. Went into the countryside today with hubby, 3 kids and dog and walked and walked and walked. On way home…
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310 now 275 with pics
here is an update with my quarter way there! :) start weight 310 290 275
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84 Pounds Down
Alright, I am excited to be posting in the success stories area. My mother-in-law just said these are pictures of a 'big momma' (in spanish) and not her 'tiny daughter-in-law'. At the park on Feb 12 '10 Opening gift Feb 12 '10 (ewww) March 4 2010 (double ewww) Today! 02/12/2011 Today! 02/12/2011 Today! 02/12/2011 I went…
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After Run Pic
So I was about to get in the shower after my run and I looked in the mirror and was actually happy with what I saw. I've always had low self esteem and just saying that makes me feel conceited. So I decided to take a pic because the confidence most likely won't last, lol. Excuse the red face...that tends to happen to me…
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Shocking Difference In My Face (Pics)
Well as much as it upsets me to look at how far I let myself go, I thought i'd share these with you to show you that although I've still got a long way to go, I think i've done amazingly well so far. I've had a rough 2 months with hardly any loss but i'm not letting that stop me or get me down. I want this. I deserve this.…
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NSV: Shh... Don't tell anyone, but
my underwear are too big! They keep bunching up inside my jeans and feel like granny panties :flowerforyou: Guess a trip to Walmart is in order! I'm buying cheapy undies until I reach my goal weight. THEN I think I'll go get some nice drawers :bigsmile:
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off to find something...
to hold my pants up! The jeans that three months ago were my "motivation" jeans are now two sizes too big and the simple act of putting my phone in my pocket threatens to pants me...so, I'm off to find some string or something for a belt to keep the things up!
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And the pain is gone!!!
So I've had a herniated disc since I've been about 20 (curently 26). This causes me leg pain if I stand for to long at a time, and recently I've been having limited mobility in the same leg, to avoid excruciating pain. Sadly enough I would get the most pain when tying to sit on the toilet (something about that movement did…
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Happy 1 Year Anniversary on MFP to me!
Happy 1 Year Anniversary on MFP to me! Jan 18, 2010 – Jan 18, 2011 Wow, can’t believe it’s been one year today since I started on this life changing journey. In the past year, my daughter has graduated from college and is now working in Radiology at a hospital along with taking another semester for additional…
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i'm stuck so here are my b/a
bigger pics are 188 current pics are 156! sorry so many i really needed the motivation, thanks all!
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NSV - Need some extra motivation!!
Hey everyone! So I have been having a hard time staying on track for the past couple weeks and I decided to think about some NSV that I've had in the past two weeks to keep me on track and motivated!! SO far this week, it's working!!! Just wanted to share to help keep my head right!!! NSV #1 - I went from falling flat on…