For the newbies: here is what losing 80 pounds is like
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A great read!0
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What a great and thoughtful post for you to take the time to write. This is awesome. I don't think it matters how much one has to lose, you nailed the path & the hurdles along the way to becoming more fit, healthier & thinner.
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OMG I am totally experiencing month 6 right now. I was actually questioning the amount of weight I lost thinking I didn't lose enough for the amount of time I've been working out (Since this past summer). I seem to be going at a really slow pace cause I am literally having at least 1 cheat day a week. I feel horrid. Thanks for reminding I HAVE to stick in there.0
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This should be required reading for ANYONE starting out here on MFP... 'cause it's all TRUE!!!
Great work, both the writing and the changes you've made! :flowerforyou:0 -
Thank you so much for this post - I have 80 lbs to lose and I've only been going with the journey for two weeks, so seeing this post is fab for helping keep me motivated to stick to it and give it my all! :flowerforyou:0
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Dunno why bt I got tears in my eyes.. I wanna experience it all! Started with 81 to lose, 76 more to go..
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you are so spot on and said it brilliantly ... exactly how i'm feeling! and you seem to really captured the hearts of so many MFPers! definitely should be required reading for all of us. And you look great - before and after, and feeling fit is the best bit!0
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This is a great post . It is nice to know that this is not a perfect science !0
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yours has to be the most popular this week - everyone can relate to it thanks a ton!0
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I love the way you went at it. One foot in front of the other. Small goals. Once you reach them you move on to the next tier. Any suggestions on your food choices. Sample meals?0
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This was a fab read and made me chuckle quietly to myself. I've experienced the 1st 4 stages but your words give me hope that. so long as I stay focused, I will achieve my goal. Thanx.0
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Awesomeness all around! Great post! I got an awesome laugh because its SO true to a lot of women especially! Definitely a great motivation to keep going! Thank you for posting this. Even my husband who's not losing weight and is my greatest supporter and best friend got a good laugh out of it when he heard it. :-)0
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I love your post! You are so right, it does get discouraging some months ....and then, when you look back, it seems like the weight just dropped off. I was upset because I gained 1.4 pounds back over the holidays ....then I realized in the past I gained that much each DAY during the holidays. Back on track now and feeling great. Thanks for making my day with your post0
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Congrats Wendy, that is a stunning result!0
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Bookmarked. Definitely coming back to this whenever I get frustrated. x30
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OMG I am totally experiencing month 6 right now. I was actually questioning the amount of weight I lost thinking I didn't lose enough for the amount of time I've been working out (Since this past summer). I seem to be going at a really slow pace cause I am literally having at least 1 cheat day a week. I feel horrid. Thanks for reminding I HAVE to stick in there.
Oh, I do 1 cheat day a week. I'm sure if I had been much more disciplined, I would have lost it all faster. But I always would have been moody and cranky and unpleasant to be around so I think I did OK. Stick with it. It may not come fast, but at least you have a better chance of keeping it off and not alienating everyone around you in the process.0 -
Dunno why bt I got tears in my eyes.. I wanna experience it all! Started with 81 to lose, 76 more to go..
Thanks for d post!
And you are only just starting. Every milestone I turn into an emotional basket case - crying because I'm so happy and can't believe I knocked down another ten and frustration that I didn't do this sooner. You are going to do great!! Just stick with it and know it will be worth all the tears.0 -
I love the way you went at it. One foot in front of the other. Small goals. Once you reach them you move on to the next tier. Any suggestions on your food choices. Sample meals?
I posted some of my meal plans and other suggestions about foods I liked in my blog if you look there. Otherwise I just eat what I want just as long as I stay within my calorie limit. I've changed my calorie limit to be my BMR and I eat most if not all of my exercise calories. I did do the 1200 calorie diet for a while, but I get really cranky and moody and over binge on my cheat days so I won't be doing that anymore. In general I like to eat protein with every meal to help me feel full and for dinners I try to stick with just veggies, protein and fats and keep the carbs for breakfast and lunch. But just experiment and see what works for you because everyones body reacts differently.0
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