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Holy Shnikeys!!!!!
I jogged 20 minutes without stopping last night. It wasn't fast, but it was jogging....FOR 20 WHOLE MINUTES!!!! I can't believe it!!!! Oh and my friend (who is also my personal trainer) told me my butt is getting smaller!!!! No wonder I'm in such a good mood today!!!!! :bigsmile:
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Goodbye Obese!
My weigh in last night was a big milestone. It dropped me into the "overweight" category on the BMI scale. My health risks for numerous ailments have decreased dramatically since I started this weight loss journey. I'm SO proud of myself. Seriously, this just feels GREAT :) Thanks for everyone's support, I appreciate all…
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4 years + 0 meat = -100lbs
Four years ago, as a man at the age of 22, I quietly stopped eating meat and began a life-changing process. Along with meat I gave up drugs, cigarettes, and my sedentary lifestyle, and began exercising 5-7 times per week. At the beginning of this journey I found myself depressed, alone, and topping 335lbs. My four-year…
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Happy to be "Over-weight"
So today I am officially over weight and no longer obese according to my BMI. I never thought I would be happy for that, but seeing how far I have come I have to celebrate. Possibly with some lo-cal, lo-fat frozen yogurt and fresh fruit! YAY!!! I still have a way to go, but my journey has begun!!!!
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Almost There!!
I started using MFP the first of June. It has been absolutely awesome! My healthier way of life began late last December. My progress had been VERY slow. But once I hopped on the wagon here, the pounds just flew off. Me in February... [img][/img] Me this morning! [img][/img] I have 3 lbs to go to meet my goal. I wish…
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I met my goal!!!!!
Really!!! I did it!! Can you believe it? I really can't. It seems like so long ago that I started this journey. I joined MFP in January and finally met my goal. It took a month to lose the last 3 pounds!!!!!!!! I DID IT!!!!!!!! I have lost 45 pounds! Me! I know that this is a little rambling but I am so excited! I went…
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ONE-DERLAND!
Finally! 199.6. *glows* Mirii
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A fall off the wagon...
You all are my heroes. Your losses inspire me and I need that inspiration more than ever right now. After three weeks of making really good choices I had a bad weekend - too many social events, too much bad food and not enough exercise. My normal reaction to this would be to beat myself up and continue a downward spiral.…
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update pic (44# loss)
updating my pics, have lost about 44# so far........(see couple messages later for actual pics, (THANKS!! to daniface) Second picture was at heaviest (around 228, or higher) and the first is from our recent Virginia Beach trip (weight then about 184#)...not at my goal yet but felt I needed to update my pics........
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Bummed...
...That I dont own a tape measure! I finally fit into my pre-baby shorts and I wish I knew how many inches I've shed! It's just too bad that summer is almost over! Lol! I've gone this whole summer without donning shorts once! Oh well, by summer time next year, my goal is to be able to flaunt shorts everyday (that its not…
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few little words, yet SO ENCOURAGING!
The other night my boyfriend and I were just sitting there and out of the blue he says, "I can really tell a difference in you." (weight/fitness wise) and I said, "REALLY?!!!" I see him everyday and sometimes that can be hard to notice little changes since you see them all the time but HE NOTICED!! ahhhh!! I am making…
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Finally!!! Really over the plateau ... thank god
so i took hcg for 3 weeks and it didnt do anything for me... im not knocking it what works for one doesnt work for all... i just noticed my energy drained and started noticing hair loss... NOW im back on my original supplement that i lost the first 44 lbs on and im working out and feel fantastic...i love it!!! ive lost 4…
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Hello 140's!!
March 16 2010 - 170.4 Finished breastfeeding and wanted to lose weight March 21 2010 - 168 April 09 2019 - 163.8 In May I caved into "It's Mother's Day just eat" Got back up to 166 May 28 June 07 2010 - 160 Finally had enough! July 31 2010 - 157 August 01 2010 started "Lose 5lbs in August" challenge August 01 2010 - 157…
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My success since Jan '10
In January I started really trying to lose weight after playing the lose weight/gain it all back game for most of my life. Of course I have fallen off the wagon a couple times but i think everyone does. Here are my updates =) Total Inches Lost: -15.5 Arms: -0.5 Legs: -1.0 Bust: -3.00 Under bust (were bra band sits: -2.75…
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I fit my towel!
had a shower today after doing another day of 30 day shred, and got out wrapped myself in the towel and OMG no gaps! it sounds small and nothing to celebrate but im so happy! there used to be at least a 5inch gap at the bottom of the towel making it highly exposing and walking round in just a towel was out of the…
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Change comes from...
within YOU! I always thought that if I changed my outside that it would change the way I felt inside, and no matter how small or large I was, the way I felt inside NEVER changed! I was still sad, miserable, depressed and BEYOND insecure! And the only thing that would make me "happy" was food! Say what?! Yep, food. It had…
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Yay! 1.5 pounds gone ;)
I know I know 1.5 pounds WHOOOO but the scales said i gained two pounds when I weighed in on the 15th :( . So todays weigh in was a relief since it has taken me forever to lose anything! I hope alot more to come! Ive also lost 2-3 inches off of my hips and waist, .5 on arms none on thighs :( ...wish me luck everyone!
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Who Defines You?
Who defines me? In my short 23 years of life, strangers, friends, and even family members have said I am: Ugly Awkward Worthless Pretty in the face, but not anywhere else Chubby Smart and beautiful on the inside, but… Huge Cute, but fat For too long, I let their hurtful, belittling, bitter remarks control how I define…
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He said what?
Yesterday I went to my doc because of a reaction I got from taking Crestor (cholesterol meds). When he came into the examining room, his eyes bugged out, which is unusual for him, not to mention funny to watch. After he recovered himself, he said "It's just that there's so much less of you! You look really good!" Then he…
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Outback Steakhouse--Just Right with Some Rules!
My husband really wanted Outback tonight for supper and I figured, how hard can it be? My usual meal at Outback consisted of the chopped pecan salad with bleu cheese crumbles with Ranch dressing AND tangy tomato dressing on the side (my only attempt at eating well), 6 oz Outback Special, a loaded baked potato and some…
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Let's hear from 1 year (or more) members
Just curious, how many have used this site for a year or more? What have you learned? What have you succeeded at? I would love to have an idea of what a year of keeping track of calories and exercise accomplishes. Yes I like to read the back pages of a book first. Thanks for sharing.
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Back To School Guilt
Am I wrong for being happy to have a little "me time" now that the kids are back in school? I sort of slacked off on my diet and exercise during the summer (also had a lot going on in my personal life). Now that they're back in school I can get back at it harder. I loved having them home for the summer, but I love my peace…
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I climbed a mountain!!!!
Sooooooo......lately (like the last 15 years, lol) I feel like I've forgotten who I was. When I was a little girl I was the first girl in my area to play little league....once I made it to high school I went out for the cheerleading squad.....after not making the cut, I decided to follow in my brother's footsteps....and I…
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Lost too much weight!
This might be a slightly unusual question, but maybe someone else is also in my situation. My problem is that I exercise A LOT (cycling) during the summer, but never lose weight, because I overcompensate eating. Then the winter comes, I hibernate (live in Minnesota) and put on weight. I wanted break the cycle, lose a…
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p90x
Hi there!!! I was wondering how many people out her on myfitnesspal.com are doing p90x or have graduated from it??? If not doing p90x are you interested. I have graduated my 1st 90 days and almost to the end of my second 90 days and I am down a whole 61 lbs and 10 inches from my waist. I also went from a size 14 to a 4 in…
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Working out in the morning...
Hey all! My name is Chancy and, through diet and exercise and using systems like P90X and Insanity, I have lost 98lbs and currently have excellent muscle tone. I am pretty close to my goal weight right now... But I have sooooo much trouble working out in the mornings! I know I just need to "swallow the frog" and get it…
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20+ pounds gone, and I'm the person in the mirror (with pict
Before I started losing weight, I had this strange disconnect from the person that I'd see in the mirror. In my mind, I never looked like her; I was supposed to be this petite, cute brunette, and whoever it was who was looking at me when I was looking at the mirror was not me. Earlier this week, I had a strange experience…
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Sometimes it takes a while for it to really sink in.
I came across the most horrible and disgusting photo of myself today. The photo is horrible enough on its own... and then I realized it was taken last October -- AFTER I started losing weight September 8th last year. I had already lost *at least* EIGHTEEN POUNDS when this photo was taken. I say "at least" because I don't…
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Weight-loss Success, Maintenance and LIFE!! From one who kn
Hi guys! Some of you know me. Some of you don’t. I have been around here since early 2008. I have been more MIA than usual this past year due to life and a lot of changes for me. I just wanted to update a bit. I know my story can be helpful to others, especially those who have always battled their weight and who have a lot…
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30 pounds gone ~ before & current pics!
Now that 30 pounds are gone, I thought it was time for some before/during pics (I tried to post these on my blog, but the images wouldn't work...). Today I went on a search for some groan-worthy evidence of where my journey began. Here's what I found: The neck & face From behind I had gotten so thick... :( My eyes…