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Overcame that PLATEAU!!! HOORAY
So excited overcame the plateau I was on for 4 weeks with a 3 pound loss seems like alot but thrilled!!! YEH only 6 more to go!!! For all of you stuck, stick with it!!!! I really almost gave up so many times! I think the key was totally rearranging my workouts and adding Jump rope every other day uped that cardio!! Im sure…
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My progress so far
I thought I would just share my progress so far. The link I put isn't working, I use photobucket can someone help me out please?!
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I just couldn't believe it....
I stepped on the scales this morning and I have lost 7 pounds this week!!!:noway: I couldn't believe it. I got off the scales and then I re-weighed myself and there it was...7 pounds lighter. Then I took my measurements and I've lost 3 1/2 inches...Wow!!!:happy: I went off to school to substitute in a VERY good mood!!…
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One Year MFP Anniversary! I did it!
Hi MFP Friends, This week marks the one year anniversary of my starting MFP and my losing my 32 lbs of "baby" weight! :smile: :tongue: I've lost 32 lbs doing this program (my original goal was 30 lbs), and it could not have been easier (and I was someone who thought I could never lose it!). Had I not started this, the year…
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Just so dang happy, I have to share...
It has finally paid off! 14 pounds today (and almost 6 inches)....I'm down to a size 3 pants, I'm up to 9 miles of running a day, my trainer has drastically increased my weights, I have tons of energy, my stress level is practically at zero and I just busted through a horrifying 3 week plateau! YIPEEEEEE! PLEASE....share…
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found this picture of me about 1 1/2 ago
hello all sorry cant figure how to put a picture i found of me about 1 1/2 yrs ago here so its on my profile . all i can say is thanks to all my mfp peeps out there you know who you are thank you :heart: and if you are just starting it can be done !!!! so good luck to all
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My pic from two months ago!
I posted a new AV today and was looking at the pics in my profile. I can't believe the difference in my face since January 1st. If you go to my profile the pic of me in front of the red door is my January pic and the pic with my dogs is today! When I get discouraged (which seems like alot) I think of small accomplishments…
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My tummy shrunk (YAY)
My son took a couple of photos of me this morning, and I just had to post how amazed I am, my tummy doesn't stick out past my chest anymore :bigsmile: I've posted them on my profile, with the 'old me' although, I don't seem to be able to find the photos I had taken before I started losing weight. Got printed ones, but no…
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had a great shoping ex
so i havent gone shoping since starting this and i have been doing really well 20 lbs since new years and my pants are falling off my butt so i went to the store where i bought my last pants and i tried on a 12 yes i said a 12 i was in an 18 that is 3 sizes im almost into single digits!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! was so happy…
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I am on my way!!!!
Well This is my 2nd full week on this site.. and the 3rd full week in the gym and I am happy to say that I have lost 2 pounds and 3 inches in my waist 2 inches in my abdomen and 1 inch in my calf... I cant believe it... I feel so good.. I just want to keep going to the gym.. My husband has been helping me so much by…
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fat is going so fast!
Now that I have this site which allows me a factual basis for making choices about food and exercise, I am seeing unbelievable progress. I lost 5 pounds in the last week alone. I believe the key is cardio. I am doing 50-60 minutes of cardio per day in addition to lots of walking to and from errands in dowtown Chicago.... I…
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Burning bridges (but not bras)...
I have gone down a couple pant sizes and even though I have plateaud about 5lbs higher than my goal, I debated and debated but finally took all the larger clothes to the Goodwill. When I asked on here, I got about 50-50 response for ditching or saving them "just in case". I decided it would be like burning the bridge. If…
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ok, I am staying at a hotel 2nite for my bday and...
I charmed my way into an upgrade for the SPA SUITE, ( the cute man at the desk, didnt think I was 39, he thought I was younger)! But the best part of it all was after I got out of my jacuzzi tub, the hotel bath robe FIT ME! it went around, and nothing was gaping! WHoo hoo!! had to share, now back to my birthday!! lol
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Bad Day
Well today was a bad day. I have been doing so good since i started. I work out at least 3 days a week and im started swimming a few times a week as well. But today was just a bad day. I over ate and i didnt excerise. But its back on the horse again tomorrow and back at it. I just needed to get that out.
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30 lbs since Jan 1st
I am so excited! I have never been really great at New Year's resolutions, but I told myself that this year I was going to eat right...Michael Thurmond's 6 week body makeover...and stop drinking sodas! I started drinking water and went by the MT 6week body makeover, and Jazzercise and as of this morning I am 30 lbs…
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Sticking to it
After 9 full days of MFP, I am sticking to it and pretty happy. I have been through that TOM in those days and finally told my boy friend we were just going to be friends. Well in that kind of record, I should have fallen off the band wagon three or four times but I didn't. I stuck to my calories all nine days. The only…
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Anyone had to $pend on new wardrobe?
So have any of the 'big losers' had to spend a bunch of $$$ on new clothes yet? I'm only at the point where I've had to add an extra hole on my belt. :happy: In fact, for a long time I've kept some of the clothes that used to fit me over 5 years ago thinking I'd eventually lose the extra weight. Now it's starting to…
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My first 20 lbs gone.. Woo hoo..
I joined 6 weeks ago and have lost 20 lbs.. Yeah.. I'm super excited.. I actually have a safety pin in my slacks for work to keep them up.. Love this place and MY TEAM... thanks everyone for the support....
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I love shopping now
I went to buy new jeans today and I discovered I wear a size I havent worn since I was 14. I havent been this fit in a decade!!!!!!!!!! I was so excited I did a dance in the changing room. I love shopping now and I cant wait for summer. Bikini season!
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Finally, my colleagues notice that I'm losing weight =)
Just want to share my joy, this morning 2 of my colleagues said that I look slim now and they asked whether I'm taking diet pills or just control my calories. With very proud and happy face, I told them that i did it with exercise and MFP. Last 2 weeks, I was complained that I did not lose more weight eventhough I did the…
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I Did it! 1st 20 lbs lost!
Hey Gang! Just wanted to share that thanks to the motivation and support of all of you I have lost my first 20 lbs, in 2 months! I can't wait for the next 20 lbs! Have a great days! :flowerforyou:
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THE BIG 50!!!!!
Today I celebrate 50 pounds GONE! Not lost because I don't intend on EVER finding them again. GONE I SAY! It makes my heart pitter patter and shake my head in disbelief that I have finally did it. Today is the greatest day of the year so far.... Thanks to MFP and my friends for all of their encouragement. You both make…
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Almost There!!!
I am so close to my goal weight and so happy! I finally get to turn heads, and feel comfortable in tight clothes again! And I love being told that im hot, it still doesnt seem real! I went froma size 15 to a now size 5. I am so happy! Just alittle more toning and Im good! Now I get to go Bikini shopping and will aim for…
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6.5 lbs down!!
Yea!! weighed today after we started our "Biggest Loser" campaign at work and I have lost 6.5 lbs and I owe it all to MFP and my workouts!!! MFP really helps me keep myself in check on my food intake!! Anyway wanted to share the great news!!! I weigh again in two weeks!!!
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When will it come off!!!!
Ok so I think i had a kick Butt last couple of weeks and im trying to stay under my calories and eat my work out cals and sometimes its not that hard. I can feel a difference in my arms and legs muscle wise. I can see a difference in the rolls on my tummy THEY WENT DOWN :flowerforyou: :drinker: GO ME GO ME HAPPY DANCE…
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i started walking again today
Well i started walking again today after a bad sprang ankle could not walk for 2 weeks and it was driving me crazy i was doing 9 miles a day before i hurt my ankle 6 miles in the am and 3 miles in the pm. but i started back slowly i was able to push my self today and did 4 miles the morning so should i stay walking at a…
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I reached my 20 pound goal today!
I reached my 20 pound goal today! It was pretty darn exciting! I actually stepped on the scale a couple times just to make sure! :laugh: I've been making 10 pound by 10 pound goals. That seems so much more attainable than a huge goal...so I've reached my second 10 pound goal! :happy: Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Online…
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what an accomplishment
I have not been able to walk very far in years and today at the gym I desided to the treadmill first and I did 25 minutes and I was done before I even notices so I desided to do anther 25 minutes then I did my weights / tonning then I went on the eliptical to do my 5 minutes so said let me try 10 then I got to 10 and i…
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Finally below 300!!
About 4 years ago I walked into my doctors office and stepped on the scale..it said I weighed 311 lbs. I was heart broken and burst into tears. The doctor actually recommended gastric bypass surgery, but I couldn't even consider that. In my mind that was way to risky. I was such a disappointment to myself and all I could…
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I have came a long ways.....
On January 1st, I rode my dual exercise bike for 7 minutes. Today, 10 weeks later, I rode for an hour and burnt 633 calories on my HRM!!!! My goal was to burn 500 caloires, but I just keep going! :smile: