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Oh man. Thank you all for your incredibly thoughtful responses. Some very excellent points were raised, and I can't thank you enough. It may be time to check in with a therapist, just because. And it is true that you are never really 'over' something like an eating disorder- you just learn how to cope with the triggers…
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Did an 8.5 mile walk/run today, just because. Didn't die, and am not terribly sore. 6 months ago I would have been a puddle on the floor.
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Still working though some issues myself, but making sure that I am not restricting too much and drinking a lot of fluids helps. Also, getting out of the house if I feel the urge to binge coming on. That almost always happens when I am just hanging out around the house, so getting out and doing something else helps avert…
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1. Only had one piece of candy (two shots of whiskey as well, but, well, we're not perfect...). 2. Wore a cute/creepy Halloween costume and didn't worry about looking lumpy. 3. My friend asked if I was going to start online dating again anytime soon (maybe- haven't decided- dating is the worst), and then she said "You're…
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I've lost a mid size microwave, working toward a human leg and ultimately a gold brick. Never thought I would be so happy to lose a microwave or a leg (or a gold brick!!!!).
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This. Man, I had so many of them, too. I don't miss them. There is a certain freedom in finally being honest with myself.
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Oh dear! It might take more than a morsel!
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Also- those kitties are so cute!
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Clyde- you're welcome. BRB and tiffkitty - Both of these displays of willing cat servitude are acceptable. Don't forget to throw in some groveling for good measure.
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Baked brussel sprouts with chili lime sauce and 4 oz of tilapia (white fish), either baked or pan fried.
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You look 15 years younger- like your own daughter (or younger sister). What an excellent life change!
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At this point, yea, but I am only about halfway to goal weight. I may change my mind after a few months on maintenance. For now, though, it really is a huge help to me and doesn't actually take all that much time to do. MFP really does make it pretty easy. I am a little nervous about moving into maintenance, actually, as…
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Great job!
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Told myself I was just naturally fat and couldn't do anything about it. Everyone else in the family was fat, so we must just be fat people. But as soon as i started actually calorie counting and trying to lose weight and be healthier, the weight started peeling off. Funny, that.
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Honey Mama chocolate. It's both surprisingly low calorie and dee-lish! Also, for those that care (i dont, particularly) paleo and raw. Soooooo, so good. Mmmmmm.....
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I know lots of healthy people that are not breakfast eaters. Personal preference, and it doesn't seem to impact them negatively at all. That said, if I don't eat something by 10am, heads will roll.
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I got rid of my ugly clothes- the clothes I wore to hide myself from myself. I still have some too big clothes in the closet, but as they are nice articles of clothing, I'm thinking of selling them once I'm ready to part ways. I don't plan keeping any 14+ sizes around, that's for sure. I really like the idea of getting a…
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I want to jump out of a plane! And wear something other than full shorts and a t shirt at the beach! And run for 5 miles without stopping! And yes, these are not things I can do if I am fat. Not comfortably anyway. I also just want to be able to look at myself in the mirror and not dislike everything I see. Weight is only…
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Thanks for the feedback, everybody! Who knew everyone had such a vested interest in poop? I'm gonna give it a try and report back in a few weeks.
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^^^^YEP to the food prep.
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Good tricks, Wii_Player! And nice job on your progress!
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Very true. It's not just about losing weight, but changing your relationship with food, and even with the outside world.
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Thanks @rnohou2010! I've had one minor plateau, but managed to bust through it by changing up the workout routine a bit. I think it will get tougher as I get lower, particularly when I move from 'obese' to overweight' and then 'normal.' About 10 pounds to go until I'm in a different bmi category!
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I cleaned a whole bunch of saggy, tired, unflattering fat clothes out of my closet and took them to Goodwill. I have space now for new clothes! I am now fitting into my smallest existing items (with one exceptional piece that will take a while to shrink back into), and will soon need to buy some new clothes. Not that I'm…
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Jelly Belly jelly beans. I can eat 1000s of calories worth of them in a single sitting. I have not had jelly beans in many months, but they will forever be my bad food love. I love you, jelly beans, but I can't be with you anymore... :'(
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I hear ya. I love veggies, but am very quickly bored with salads. It doesn't really matter how well garnished the salad is; it's still a bowl full of leaves and I would rather eat something else. So, I do. Lots of other kinds of veggies (mushrooms, carrots, brussel sprouts, peppers, squash and zucchini, onions, etc...).…
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Thanks, guys! Some very helpful answers here.
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Thanks oilphins! That is what I was looking for- an actual test of some sort. The other feedback is helpful, too. I intentionally underestimate the amount of time I spend exercising in order to control for little breather moments, waiting at intersections, etc... I just wasn't sure beyond that if I could trust the count.