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X-Smokers
I figured Success Stories would be the appropriate place for this, since quitting smoking is a huge success! I am officially giving up the cigs on Saturday. I have been a smoker for 15 years and I'm pretty nervous about it. I've never tried to quit before and I'm sure it's going to be a rough ride. For those of you who…
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OT Sorta.. but still an accomplishment. =)
for those that haven't seen me around, I'm 20 years old and my son and I live with my parents, after escaping an abusive relationship. I've been trying to save money, but it's one thing after another, and I just keep seeming to get behind =( So yesterday, I had 120 dollars left over from my last pay check, and I opened a…
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What works for me
Most people stop exercising and/or eating properly because it becomes routine and boring or it becaomes too restrictive or rigid! DISCLAIMER: I am NOT a nutrtionist or a personal trainer, but this is what is working FOR ME. I alternate these every 3 weeks: 1800 calories At least 30 minutes of cardio at least 4 days Light…
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-158 pounds compare pic!
in Case anyone is in need of some inspiration after the Easter holiday, here is a new compare pic!
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Lower Cholesterol
Since this string is dedicated to success stories, I will briefly share one that I learned earlier today. Other than wanting to lose weight for general health reasons, I joined MFP in early Feb. 2010 to help me keep track of what I was eating. My overall Cholesterol was 228 back on 12/28/09 and my doctor was only giving me…
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18 lbs in two weeks
I have lost 18lbs in two weeks on the P90x program. Thank you to myfitnesspal. This is such a great tool. My goal is to lose 60lbs in 3 months. :tongue:
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Just have to share!
So, a group of teachers at our school decided to take a weight loss journey together. We started March 1st. We decided to make it make like the Biggest Loser but focus more on motivation and less on competition. Well, I am soooo happy to report, that as a team, 5 girls, we have lost 42.5 pounds in one month!!!!!!!! We have…
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Just because....
I want to share how good I feel today and hope it makes you feel the same! I woke up this morning done my work out in the house as this is a non gym night and got me and my toddler ready and went out a long walk in the sunshine, I LOVE doing this as it helps me revaluate just how far i've come and why I SHOULDNT let a…
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I can see it!
Finally figured out how to post pictures. :drinker: Here are two pics from TODAY! I bought these shorts last July, and they are a size 14P. I remember wishing I could button a size 12, but I couldn't. Today I bought a pair of size 10P shorts. They fit. :tongue: I can finally SEE my hard work paying off!!!
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TODAYS WEIGH IN!
Well i have been on this journey since Jan. 4th. As of today i have lost 33 lbs., whoo!!!!! Still have a long way to go, and i have had a few bumps in the road, but the trip isn't over yet! I will do this, i can't wait to get below 200 and i am almost there!!!!!:drinker: kat sw 237 cw 204 gw 150
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"Are you loosing weight?"
So, "Are you loosing weight?" is pretty much the best question ever! One of my dance student's mother asked me that last night after class. I was dressed in some really baggy sweat pants and a t-shirt. Me- "In this? really?" Mom- "I noticed in your face." Me- "Wow thanks! You don't know how good that feels!" Just as I…
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Small Success
Well! I am now officially 1 pound under the "overweight" line - first time in several months!! Also, Monday I ran 5 miles nonstop in 43:39. Not my best time ever, but hey, not too bad. :) Just very excited it's working- couldn't have done it without you all!! Thanks! (Just bought new Sauconys to celebrate.) One question…
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Five pounds!
I hit the 5-pound mark! Doesn't sound like a lot, but I've struggled to get past the 2-pound mark for months. For me, busting through was a matter of changing the make-up of my diet. I still eat 1200-1400 calories a day, but almost all of my calories now come from veggies, fruits, and beans. I've had some slip-ups, but I…
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You're looking slim...
Well, I have only been on MFP for about a month or 2, but it has helped me immensely!!! I have since lost over 16 pounds and am well on my way to my goal weight. The best thing is that in the past week I have gotten numberous compliments! My friends have noticed that I have lost weight, but most importantly my husband has…
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100 days!
Today marks 100 days in a row that I've been on MFP. I lost 14 pounds in the first 65 days, and I'm frustrated that the last 45 have been at a standstill, but I'm hopeful that the scale will start to move again soon! Just wanted to share a small success.
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I Hit my Second Goal Today
I HIT MY 15lb GOAL TODAY! FEELS GREAT!! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Nutrition Facts For Foods
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Is that a 6 pack startin to show?
I have uploaded a progress pic to my profile, but I don't know how to put it here. Check me out and feel free to heap praise on me. I have done some P90X , Insanity, free weights, cardio, healthy eating, and all that fun stuff to get to this point. It doesn't happen just by wishing it so. I want to thank my wife for all…
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Numbers won't get me down..
I started mfp a week ago and when I weighed myself last Wednesday, I logged my weight. I weighed myself again before my weekly weight in and was down 3 lbs. I weighed myself this morning for my weekly weigh in and was up 2 lbs. Now the emotional part of my brain started going into freak out mode.. “all this hard work and…
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Finally - my clothes aren't tight!
I haven't made it down to a smaller size yet - but my 12s are finally fitting right (some are even loose!)!! Maybe in another 10lbs or so I'll move on down and eventually be a 10...or maybe even an 8! Single didgit sizes here I come!!! :)
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Are those....collar bones I see?
Yes! Collar bones! First time in 6 years (2 kids, cancer treatment). Glad they're back. I'm going from fleshy to structural. And I love it!
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I did it!! Almost...
So my goal was to be at 160 on my birthday - which is today!!! and I ALMOST made it. I got food poisoning Friday (lucky!) and ended up losing a pound the next day...which I took easy food wise for the first half of the day...which I think contributes to my 1 lb. loss today! So I'm at 161. One pound away but I'm super proud…
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I didn't know I had it in me!
So, over the last year I have taken up running and I have gone from not being able to even run a mile on the treadmill, to regularly running 2, 3, and 4 miles with no walking at least twice a week on the treadmill. Now that it is spring I have been trying to run outside and finding that I can't go nearly as far without…
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Blood pressure drop
I don't recall what my blood pressure used to be, but I know it was decent. It could definitely be better, but I was never told to watch it. Well, while at the doctor's office for this bronchitis/asthma I've been dealing with for 2 weeks, my number read: 113/73 Sweet! Remember it's not about the scale. Health can be…
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TEN POUNDS DOWN!!! FIRST GOAL REACHED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOHOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) im so freakin excited!
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Cried in the dressing room today.
Last night I was getting ready for the talent show and my daughter looked at me and said, "Mom that shirt is way too big for you." She pulled out one of her shirts and put it on me. It fit but I was uncomfortable that it wasn't big and baggy. I chose to wear my shirt anyway. She told me today she wanted to take me bargain…
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small but exciting progress after 18 week plateau
I know this isn't a big deal, but it was for me. I've always been pretty active, but last year I gained some weight. So, back in August I dedicated myself to getting back to the old me- the healthy, active me. I was doing great, and lost 20 pounds in 20 weeks. In December 2009 I reached one of my mini goals---to get to my…
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Hardest Success
Hey I'm new on here. I started losing weight half way through January. Being away at Uni meant I had to control everything from my food to my activity. I lost 10lbs in four weeks and lost a bit more afterwards. Unfortunately after that I got ill and stopped walking so much then Easter came (plus more excuses). After losing…
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6 pounds......yes !!!!
Well i went in for my weigh in and i lost 6 pounds......yay !!!I know i wont lose that again next weekt week but it aint half cheered me up no end:smile: :drinker:
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Levi's Fitting - two sizes too small?
I'm having a girls weekend with a friend. We stopped at an outlet mall on the way to a cabin. I wanted to get a shirt for one of my kids. Anyway, we ended up in the Ann Taylor shop. I realized the clothes I had on were so big they were uncomfortable. Tried on a few shirts, they felt great so I got a few. I couldn't find…
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My first weight in for april
Hi First weigh in for April and i lost five pounds yessss and I just got so much more energy