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:( That makes me sad because 1. I'm from the US and 2. It IS such a stereotypically North American thing to say. But I'm sure it was all in good fun! I'm a social worker at a community health center. And I'd like to add that I have no dreams of ever suing anyone. :)
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I'm sorry :\ Don't let people like that get you down. Their comments about anorexia show that they know nothing about it (you need to stop losing weight or you will become anorexic? yeah, ok.) Sounds like this person may be jealous of your weight loss. I've had people make comments like that to me, and usually it's from…
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Yowza, 700 calories?? I LOVE smoothies for breakfast, but mine are not that high in calories! And they keep me delightfully satisfied until my 11am snack of veggies and hummus. :) My smoothies consist of: 1 banana (fresh or frozen, but always 1 full banana) 1 cup frozen berries (a mixture of strawberries, blueberries,…
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Just want to say that you are all amazing! You're doing so well! Keep it up!!! :)
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I haven't started it yet, but will be soon! I'm excited about it after hearing your stories. :)
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I have a Rodney Yee yoga DVD that I like well enough...but of course it's not nearly as good as going to a class! Thankfully my studio has two classes during the week that I'm able to make after work. But if I have to work late or can't make it that week, I settle with following his power yoga video. He has many others,…
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Girrrrl I hear you. It's dark when I leave, and dark when I get home. During the spring/summer/fall, I have no problems going out for a run after work (most of the time). But I don't like running in the dark where I live (more because of the animals out there than scary people), and I can't afford a gym. Also, it's icy out…
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Yes!!!
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Sounds delicious, thanks for sharing!
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Ditto! Shopping for new workout clothes is one of my favorite ways to reward myself. And a bonus - it makes me want to work out more! :) Some other ideas: get a mani/pedi, get a message, get yourself something you've been wanting for a while, take an evening off from your responsibilities and binge on your favorite TV show…
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I agree! Who knows what's in there.... if it can clean a car battery with all that acid, what is it doing to our stomachs??? But I'm totally addicted to Diet Coke. And it really is an addiction. I don't even think it tastes that good! haha I've tried drinking seltzer water instead, but it just doesn't cut it. The good…
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Bahahaha perfect.
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Agreed. Like the others said, they can be quite high in sodium, and of course fresh food is preferable to frozen meals, but you have to start somewhere! If this is what works for you now, then go for it. I think people get concerned about how healthy they are because of the chemical preservatives that are used to keep the…
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Hola! No hablo mucho, pero siempre estoy buscando personas con quien puedo practicar. Uso espanol mucho en mi trabajo, pero solo de la salud (soy una trabajadora social en una clinica comunitaria). Me gustaria tener amigos en MFP que hablan espanol! :)
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Hi! I'm always up for helping support people on their journey :) And of course, I could always use some extra support myself!
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Agreed! I know I could certainly use some. :)
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My sister-in-law! Although I think she's too skinny (she's probably 5'8" and 115 lbs), I really admire her will power and commitment to healthy eating and exercising. She's the healthiest person I know, and I wish I could have that kind of dedication to being healthy. As for a celebrity dream body, I'd take Kate Hudson's…
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Congratulations!!! :)
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I have a similar problem. My roommate, who somehow manages to stay skinny, constantly has things like poptarts, cheetos, sugary cereals, peanut butter cups, snickers, funyons... and she's an excellent baker, and insists on making brownies or cookies from scratch all the time. The only way I can avoid eating those foods is…
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Salad? Veggie wrap?
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That does, thank you!
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Aaand just read the replies. Looks like you kept it nice and easy. Well done! :)
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The last time I donated blood, I tried running the next day. It was more than 12 hours later, and it was a terrible mistake!! I was so out of breath and light headed after about a quarter of a mile. I've never fainted, I don't get light headed in the least when I donate, nothing like that. But there is a reason they tell…
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Same! I got two freezer packs so the next morning when I finally remember to put the other back, I have one in there that's frozen. I try to pack my lunch/snacks the night before, but it rarely happens. So I give myself extra time in the morning to prepare it. I don't have trouble remembering, because I know the only…
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Congratulations!!! :)
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My love handles started disappearing when I started doing yoga. All that core work helped a lot. It also helped make my whole body a little leaner, and a lot stronger! So maybe you can't choose where the body fat comes off, but focusing on my core certainly helped those pesky love handles. :)
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When you're driving and you see someone running, what do you think? Personally, I think "that's what I should be doing!" no matter what size the person is. If I even think anything at all. As many people on this said, most drivers are just going about their business and won't even notice. That said, I get self conscious…
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Ditto! I have hummus with some variation of carrots, broccoli, celery, green/red peppers, or cucumbers for a snack every day. I've been doing this for so long, and I'm waiting to get sick of it. But it has yet to happen! I'm already counting down the minutes until I get to eat my delicious snack today. :)
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It is a great tool! Good luck!! :)
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Believe in yourself! If you really want to change, you'll set your mind to it and get it done. It will be a long journey, but absolutely worth it in the end. Do you have a doctor that you see about your migraines? It might be a good idea to talk to them about getting migraines when you work out. What type of exercising are…
