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Another guy's story . . .
Alright, I've been at this long enough to put down some thoughts on the first phase of my new healthy lifestyle: I decided to turn things around at the end of March when I was getting close to 200lbs. Since high school, I had floated between 170-180lbs but gained weight with the birth of my kids and my high-stress job. The…
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My head is shrinking
Yesterday I was doing some work in the yard. It was hot and sunny outside, so I reached for one of my baseball caps I haven't worn in quite a while. I put it on and it was loose. I thought that was weird so I grabbed a different hat and it too was loose. Then it hit me that as part of the 60 pounds I have lost my head is…
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Ive trained myslf to eat right without counting calories...
So I started MFP 3/2010. I was addicted in the beginning, I logged on several times a day. This is what really got me on track. I wanted to lose 27 lbs all together. I wanted to be 4 extra pounds lighter than I was before I had kids. I am currently at 20 lbs lost as of today. I eat right, and dont have to count calories. I…
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Finished C25k this morning!
35 minute jog this morning! Whoa---now a few hours later, my quads are feeling it, after jumping into that after taking almost a week off. But, I DID IT! Even with a knee hurting a little...I pushed through. Yay for the victories!
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Post your pants-purse pix!
A couple days ago, I came up with the idea of taking my largest pair of jeans that I can no longer wear, cutting off the legs and sewing them up, and making them into a purse. I used the legs as the purse straps. Apparently this isn't a "new" idea (making a purse out of jeans), but perhaps the symbolism is. It's a constant…
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Saggy skin - How to avoid?
How many pounds per week can you lose and not have saggy skin later? I know doctor's rule is not to lose more than 2lbs. per week to remain healthy, but a friend lost 2 lbs per week and has a lot of saggy skin now. So, if 2 lbs per week = saggy skin, how about 1.5 lbs per week (or even 1)?
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Eating out calorie domination!
I am so incredibly pumped I want to share this with you all! Today was an amazing success for me. It was my brother's birthday dinner at Ted's Montana Grill. Plus chocolate trifle at home later. Did I go over calories? NO! I researched the calorie info before I left home, and ordered the salmon kid's meal with green beans…
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I Broke 200!
I broke 200 this morning. I know this isn't a success story yet but considering I have tried diets for the last 5 years that have'nt got me past this number. Funny how I prevously lost the same 10-15 pounds at least 10 times. I feel strongly that this time is different. I have new tools. Counting calories does work. I have…
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55lbs gone
:happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: yeah i'm not even going to try and figure out how you all post pics so look to the left, my profile pic is a comparison i made. i'm still really far from goal but i've lost weight for the first time in my life and i'm excited about it. i hit 50lbs last week and before i could blink i was at…
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my latest victory!!
:tongue: :smile: I have to share this with someone so here I am. I just sat down to do my measurements and found out that not only have I lost 12 pounds, I have lost 141/2 inches off of my body..YEAH!!!! I am smiling for the rest of the night!!! Happy Dance!!! :wink: :smile: :happy: :tongue:
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Revelation
So, I had a revelation today. My son was acting silly and taking pictures from my phone and snapped one of me. I looked at the picture and was kind of taken back for a moment. I didn't recognize the person in the picture. I asked my husband if the picture was REALLY what I looked like. He questionly answered yes. I said,…
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140 Days Progress Pics
Every month or so, I take a progress pic. This weekend I hit 140 days and decided to share my progress thus far. The first pic is from October (hence the pumpkin). I do not have any full body pictures of myself from the time I began my weight loss in April, but the pumpkin picture is very similar to how I looked when I…
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Proud of My MFP Friends
I'm very proud of the friends that I've made here on MFP. I had some down time so I took some time to make a spread sheet of what they've done. Total # of my Friends = 130 Deactivated Account = 1 Haven't Logged on in Over 2 weeks = 24 Still Logging on = 105 (That's Awesome! WTG!) Longest Time my Friend = CreativeRedhead…
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Post pictures?
I want to post pictures for everyone. How do I do this?
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Body for Life/Eating for Life
I am in final days of training for my 1st Triathlon at age 55. Has been a lot of work but at the same time an incredible journey. Look forward to posting my results and finish line photo. I have been following the Body for Life and Eating for Life program since January 24, 2010. Have been to Montreal 3 times and China…
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For the ladies, cool idea for your biggest cute jeans
Girls, I was just in my closet, and I found my largest pair of jeans. I bought them, but didn't wear them for very long, because when I saw the size number, I was really disappointed in myself, and started losing weight soon after. However, the style is really cute. They are very bedazzled looking. So what I'm going to do,…
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Last hole on my Belt!
Yay! I am on the last hole on my belt! I have been in between for the past 3-4 days. My pants have practically been falling off and I really needed to cinch them down, but it created a little bit more of a "muffin top" than i was willing to go for! Well today, I went for it. I Cinched them down! Whoohoo! So how shall i…
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If you've ever been to Torrid...
You'd know that they have their sizes labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4. I remember 59 pounds ago, I'd walk into to Torrid and come out with size 4's. (Which I think are like 26/28s) And sometimes, not even 4 would be big enough. I went into Torrid today, and came out with a bag full of size 2's and even a 1!! It took me forever to…
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Halfway to GOAL!
Hi Everyone, I just noticed that I am halfway to my GOAL! Woot woot! Actually losing weight :)
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100 days!
100 days ago I did my first workout with my Wii Fit Plus! Yeah me!
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Weightloss Inspiration - Excess Skin Removal Pics
Cosmetic Surgery Before and After Pictures (Tummy Tuck, Arm Lift, Excess Skin Removal) http://www.youtube.com/user/dancem89#p/u/6/pAO8R8VfQrQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAO8R8VfQrQ
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Guess its time for a new Suit!
My Suit I bought for job inteviews in 2007 when I got laid off Well I dont think it fits anymore
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before and now photos
Last November I weighed in at 294. On May 12th I signed up on MFP at 285. My goal was to reach 220 which I did on July 30th (217). This past Saturday I weighed in at 214.8, I've now reached the point where I hope to replace a pound of flab for a pound of muscle. I'm really working on my core strength as I'm worried about…
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New JEANS!!!
So I posted before about my pants and needing new ones. I rememberd all of a sudden that I had bought a pair of LEI jeans at walmart onsale a few years ago. I didnt try them on and figured for ten bucks I would wear them eventually if they didnt fit then. Well yea I wasnt able to even pull them over my thighs. So I didnt…
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I'm really impressed with My Fiteness Pal!
I'm really impressed with this site! I've been following the calorie counting since last Monday and I've been really successful in losing over 7 pounds so far this week!. I suspect I'm more active than I initially reported, so my BMR was rated lower and I'm eating below my BMR in calories.. Therefore I'm eating…
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How many inches!!! You better measure again....
So I began having my husband measuring me because I wasn't seeing the scale move very much, but I could tell a little difference in the way my clothes were fitting. Although he has been measuring me since the end of June, I haven't been looking at the actual numbers. I have this fear that they weren't going to show much…
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Today...
I was able to put on size 4 capris, which I could not get over my thighs 5 weeks ago!! Just thought I would share.
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First week MFP - DONE!
Last Sunday I signed up for MFP, never having counted calories before, feeling overwhelmed at the 50-60 pounds I needed to lose, knees hurting, depressed, wondering if I'd ever break the gain/lose/gain cycle I've been on for soooo long. What a difference a week makes...I have NEVER felt so empowered to really DO THIS THING…
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Before & After -- 6 Week Challenge
I bought a dress 6 weeks ago that I could zip up, but it didn't look good enough to wear in my best friend's wedding...so I challenged myself to make it look awesome by her wedding. Well the wedding was last night and here are the final 6 week challenge results! BEFORE: AFTER: My goal was to lose 25 lbs total before her…
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68 pouds gone
July 2009 I arrived in Vegas for a much needed vacation with my sister. We live 1200 miles apart. I became alarmed when I relized we were not going to certain places because we didnot want to walk there. (Even though neither would admit, we just had an ecuse). I watched my sister and relized that she was my mother all over…