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I am the same weight and height as you. I aim for the 1300-1800 range when trying to lose weight. I usually don't see a drop until at least week 3 of consistently counting calories and weighing my food. I have also tried dieting at full throttle by restricting my calories to too little and exercising. It didn't work. I…
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Walking is great for your psyche and can be an easy way to incorporate some exercise. If your goal is weight loss, as long as you are in a deficit, you will lose weight. It may be slow, but you will lose weight whether you exercise or not. I've done walking, weight lifting, running, and tennis. Some are considered better…
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Feel free to add me. I will be 40 in March and am looking for some support too. My diary is open and I post every day.
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Way to go!
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I also started with walking and then did C25K. The app is amazing! I was a non-runner. My husband always said he would only run if someone was chasing him. We both did C25K and we now actually like running. I did have to do some weeks several times, but if you stick to it 3x a week, you will run. I am proof hat it works.…
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A collection of elves on the shelf.
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Get out there and do it. Someone wise once said, "There is no try, only do." OK, it was Yoda, but still. Good advice. I hate hate hate January. It's cold and all I want to do is stay inside where it is warm. I just recently made myself get outside and walk in the freezing cold and found out that I actually kinda like it.…
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Absolutely amazing. Sounds like you completely changed your lifestyle and it paid off. Congrats to you.
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If you really want it, you can make it happen. I've lost weight several times in my life and learned a little something each time. I found that two things are key: persistence and consistency (MFP helps with this). Your head has to be in the game. You have to be able to put aside today's wants for tomorrow's needs. There…
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Name: Jessica Age: 39 - Soon to be 40 Height: 5'7" Highest weight: 172 lbs Current weight: 167.6 lbs Goal weight: 135 lbs (6-month goal) 1/11/16: 167.6 1/18/16: 166.0 1/25/16: 2/01/16: 2/8/16: 2/15/16: 2/22/16: 2/29/16: 3/07/16: 3/14/16: 3/21/16: Goal for 03/21/2016 (12 weeks): 155
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Name: Jessica Age: 39 - Soon to be 40 Height: 5'7" Highest weight: 172 lbs Current weight: 167.6 lbs Goal weight: 135 lbs (6-month goal) 1/11/16: 167.6 1/18/16: 1/25/16: 2/01/16: 2/8/16: 2/15/16: 2/22/16: 2/29/16: 3/07/16: 3/14/16: 3/21/16: Goal for 03/21/2016 (12 weeks): 155