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Audio: Karin Slaughter "Cop Town"
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I'm 5'6". I've been around 130 lbs since last October. I'm still wanting to get down lower. I did it the summer of 2016 but the weight crept back on with lack of logging :( or misbehaving. :p * Maintenance cals - 1750 (what MFP gave me) * Normal exercise routine- 10 min treadmill warmup, lift weights 3x week, mowing with…
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I didn't want to waste money on the downsizing. I had some diaper pins I used for exercise pants. I purchased exercise clothes when I went from xl to medium. Second hand stores for rest. 99 cent sale days helped out a lot. You look hard enough, you'll even find name brands with original tags.
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I love having fun friends. Comedy makes losing weight easier. ;) Sending you a FR.
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100% agree. This will show your true trend and will never have you second guessing your number. When I toured a gym, I asked if they had a scale. If I remember correctly, she told me they didn't have one because it would need calibrated all the time. I personally would not trust public scales. Kids tend to jump on them…
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I cannot sleep if I'm hungry. I was perfectly happy saving calories at the end of the night to eat 1 tablespoon of peanut butter and 2 saltines. I would eat it right before bed every night. Later it turned into pb and apple. Since I was eating deficit, I lost my weight and never lost sleep over it;) Healthy fats/protein =…
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Not sure about the year contract since I cancelled after a year in. I had no fee when I cancelled. They just warned me to do it before the auto payment occurred and so I was not to be hit with another monthly payment. Ask the questions before you sign.
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I really enjoyed planet fitness. I only quit because it was too hard of a drive and then I felt rushed to get back home. I was a no-show for the most part but when I was there, I easily spent 2 hours there. The cable machines are wonderful. The cardio machines were better than I had at home. At the time I was a member, I…
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I forgot about the walking fitness videos. I did these a lot when I couldn't make it to my treadmill.
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If you like the dvd but one exercise is hurting you, then just replace the certain menacing movement with something else. I do that a lot since there are certain things I cannot do. Key is to keep the heart rate up. I like YouTube FitnessBlender workouts which there are many to choose from. More often, they will show you…
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Kudos to your sensational weight loss!! You are going to love weight training! I started lifting when a pal asked if anyone wanted to do the The 30 Day Dumbbell Plan from MFP's fitness blog. Now I have my own little gym in the basement. For the most part, I gather my workouts from bodybuilding.com's 12-day LiveFit plan. I…
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I'm also 44 and started weight training last September. For the first time in my life, I see muscles in my arms! I love bodybuilding.com site. They offer lifting and eating plans. What I like is they show quick tutorial videos for each workout AND they will offer alternatives if you don't have access to certain equipment.…
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I will follow this. They make a knife necklace that can be held down firmly with your sports bra. I bought a flip belt in hopes a small firearm would fit but it didn't work out and if it did fit, I couldn't access it quickly. I've been searching and everything either seems to be full coverage and not breathable which will…
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When I lost my first 30 lbs, I started getting dizzy and my sight was blacking out for a few seconds. I had a lot of tests done (bloodwork, stress test, tilt table, glucose, MRI. I'll break it down with the three most important tests/counsel. Tilt Table Test. I had to fast for this and I'm not a big water drinker and I…
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I normally don't have the time to read everyone's meals. In addition, I don't want to get hungry right before I go to bed. lol I tend to only "like" and not comment on my friends diary even if they are over in calories. The way I see it, they are logging to make themselves a healthier person and staying true to themselves.…
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I'll be 44 this year and have been lifting for 6 months now. I only have one child and find it difficult at times to work out but I aim to get a least 2 workout sessions completed for the week. I also started in the 170's. Even though I have lost the bulk of my weight, I'm still trying to slim down some more in the…
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I was at 173 lbs and I'm 5'6", age 41 when I started. You definitely can lose just weighing food, counting cals and eating less. I only walked on the treadmill for exercise because I do not have an active lifestyle. You mentioned "healthy" in your title. I'm a firm believer in changing your eating lifestyle to keep the…
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I belonged before and enjoyed it immensely. I only cancelled due to personal home issues and ended up getting weights for the home. Each gym is different (equipment and gym members) so I suggest you ask for a tour and see for yourself. Cardio, machines, free weights, ab rooms, full body workout room...you cannot go wrong.…
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Congrats on your loss so far :) You got this! Make it a lifestyle change that you will enjoy!
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You look wonderful!! Congrats on your weight loss! You and I just about started out at the same weight. I was 173 lbs when I started. I'm now trying to get rid of the stubborn tummy and thigh fat. I'm currently hanging in the mid 120s and loving it. I lack cardio but have been lifting weights. Add me if you like :smiley:
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I started out as a US size 14. I didn't buy clothing for each size I dropped because it didn't look super baggy on me. I lived in fitness clothing for four months. I was in desperate need of clothing and remember a wonderful shopping experience. I tried on a US 10 and need a US 8. A big happy dance was done in the dressing…
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@PixelPuff I love this YouTube video. When people ask me how I lost the weight and then immediately reject the idea when they find out it involves some work, I 'll then describe this video to them. A really eye opener with a big "wow" factor.
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I absolutely love this site. People ask how I lost my weight and I share. Once I get to the part of logging and weighing food, they shut it down quick. These people want magic. Well, there is a magic method of losing and it's "you". MFP, as awesome as it is, is just an excellent helpful tool to set you on the right road to…
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So far, I have read/listened to 1 through 6 of the Zombie Fallout series by Mark Tufo. If you like funny post Apocalypse genres, this one keeps me wanting more.
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First congrats on your weight loss! I went down an extra size with 15 pounds so I would hold off on the big shopping spree if you want to get more bang for your buck. I went from size 14 to 4, so I needed clothing during the weight loss. I waited until I was a size 8 to start bargain shopping. This is what I did: 1. Second…
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I noticed it in everything: scale, measurements and clothing. I had dropped 11 lbs the first month. The first two weeks, my weight dropped 8 lbs and my workout tops were not as snug. I was able to notice it a whole lot just looking in the mirror. I kick myself in the butt because I didn't accurately measure my waist until…
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Throughout the span of 20 years, I eventually found myself with 70 extra pounds by the time I turned 40. I never did pay any mind to my weight so I had no specific weight to aim for. Therefore, I aimed for the middle of what the BMI charts said was "normal". Once I met that goal, I set mini goals until I reached the final…
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Toast drizzled with honey but of course I like the pairing of butter and honey a lot better :wink:
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Toss some stew meat in a pot with water and a beef bullion cube or two. Cover and simmer for 1.5-2 hours. I eat mine on brown rice and broccoli. The bullion juice can flavor the rice if needed. Quinoa and Black Beans (you can add pan cooked or boiled chicken to it) http://allrecipes.com/recipe/49552/quinoa-and-black-beans/…
