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I'm not a runner and I failed miserably with the first few weeks of C25K and ended up going back to walking. Sounds like you have some great advice here from people who know. But I do want to add that I have exercise induced asthma and didn't learn I had it until later in life when I went to an amazing doctor for my…
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Feb. 27: 192.4 Mar. 5: 189.2 Mar. 12: 189.2 Mar. 19: 187.6 -4.8 lbs. Did two weeks of maintenance while on vacation so I'm happy with the loss so far.
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Chocolate, especially dark chocolate is actually good for you. It's about moderation. Allow yourself a small amount when you feel the craving, log it, and stay within your calorie goals. You don't have to deprive yourself. I don't buy the junk food so it's not a choice when I want to "graze". I try to prepare my food ahead…
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I'm wondering what you mean by "trying" when you say you've been trying to lose weight. What sort of things have you tried? To gain 10 pounds and say you eat 8 tortillas and lots of bread a day seems like you're not actually trying. I don't mean to sound harsh. It's just that losing weight takes a certain mindset to be…
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I agree! It's my favorite thread on MFP. I have it starred so I can get all the updates. So motivational. I'm 50 pounds down and hope to post a before and after when I reach my goal. I have 40 more to go. Thanks for all the inspiration everyone!
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SW 192.4 CW 189.2 Total pounds lost - 3.2 Good first week, but going to do maintenance for two weeks while I'm on vacation.
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Have you tried the hands free leashes? A lot of runners use them, but they're fine for walking your dogs too. http://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Paw-Premium-Lightweight-Reflective/dp/B00UZXPM00/ref=sr_1_5?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1456591899&sr=1-5&keywords=hands+free+leash
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Thanks so much!
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Hi, I'm Sara. I started MFP on July 1, 2015 at my highest weight of 238 lbs. I lost 30 lbs in three months and was then diagnosed with an acute leukemia (APL) in early October. For obvious reasons, I no longer focused on my diet as I fought for my life. On November 30th I found out I was in remission and by Jan. 1st I was…
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SW when first joined MFP: 237.6 SW for this challenge: 192.4 CW: 192.4 GW: 172 UGW: 150
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I love seeing the pics of everyone's dogs. Yes, my dog has definitely made me be more active. I was diagnosed with leukemia back in October - thankfully I'm in remission - but the chemo has left me with no energy. But my herding dog needs to be walked each day so I force myself. We do two 20 min. walks a day. In the long…
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I'm going to have to check out this Happy Scale. I weigh daily because it helps keep me accountable and I get extra motivated when I see my weight drop. I log my daily weight onto my google calendar, but only log on MFP once a week. If I don't lose one week I'll wait to log when I've lost.
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I'm also on warfarin and I'm not sure why they have told you not to have Vit. K in your diet. I spoke with two doctors about this when I was first put on it and it's all about being consistent in your diet with vit. K foods. It's fine, and in fact, very good for you to eat vit. K rich foods. I'm a huge spinach and brussels…
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Name: Sara Age: 48 Height: 5'7 Start Weight (1st January): 212 Goal Weight (1st February): 202 1st January: 212 8th January: 205.4 15th January: 22nd January: 29th January: 1st February: Weight lost/gained this week: -6.6 Weight lost/gained this month: -6.6 Successes/struggles this week: This was my first week back on my…
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Name: Sara Age: 48 Height: 5'7 Start Weight (1st January): 212 Goal Weight (1st February): 202 1st January: 212 8th January: 15th January: 22nd January: 29th January: 1st February: Weight lost/gained this week: Weight lost/gained this month: Successes/struggles this week: Just starting today (Jan. 1st) and I'm happy that I…
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This is the best thing I've read all morning! You deserve to be out there living life to it's fullest. So happy for you!!
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Brand new vegan here and would love to add some vegan friends since I really don't know many.
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Name: Sara Age:48 Height: 5'7 Start Weight (July 1st): 237.6 Goal Weight (Sept. 23rd): 205 (-32.6) July 1: 237.6 July 8: 227.2 (-10.4) July 15: 225 (-2.2) July 22: 222.2 (-2.2) July 29: 223.2 (+1) Aug. 5: 219.4 (-3.8) Aug. 12: 217.6 (-1.8) Aug. 19: Aug. 26: Sept. 2: Sept. 9: Sept. 16: Sept. 23: Weight loss/gain for week:…
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Name: Sara Age:48 Height: 5'7 Start Weight (July 1st): 237.6 Goal Weight (Sept. 23rd): 205 (-32.6) July 1: 237.6 July 8: 227.2 (-10.4) July 15: 225 (-2.2) July 22: 222.2 (-2.2) July 29: Aug. 5: Aug. 12: Aug. 19: Aug. 26: Sept. 2: Sept. 9: Sept. 16: Sept. 23: Weight loss/gain for week: -2.2 Weight loss/gain total: -14.8…
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Name: Sara Age: 48 Height: 5'7 Start Weight (1st July): 237.6 Goal Weight (1st August): 225 goal met! (new goal: 220) 1st July: 237.6 8th July: 227.2 (-10.4) 15th July: 225 (-2.2) 22nd July: 222.2 (-2.2) 29th July: 1st August: Weight lost/gained this week: -2.2 Weight lost/gained this month: -14.6 Successes: So far, I've…
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Hi All! I thought I already joined this thread... but can't find my original post, so maybe not. I started MFP on July 1st so I'm going to use that as my starting date and weight. Name: Sara Age:48 Height: 5'7 Start Weight (July 1st): 237.6 Goal Weight (Sept. 23rd): 205 (-32.6) July 1: 237.6 July 8: 227.2 (-10.4) July 15:…
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Wow, you're coming from such a place of "lack". I think anyone would feel overwhelmed when looking at a diet this way. In reality, you need to make a life style change (not go on a diet) and that's the easy part. The hard part is reframing the mental approach you take because that's what's going to carry you through in the…
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I've applied. This looks like a lot of fun!
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Name: Sara Age: 48 Height: 5'7 Start Weight (1st July): 237.6 Goal Weight (1st August): 225 met! (new goal: 219) 1st July: 237.6 8th July: 227.2 (-10.4) 15th July: 225 (-2.2) 22nd July: 29th July: 1st August: Weight lost/gained this week: -2.2 Weight lost/gained this month: -12.6 Successes/struggles this week: Today I hit…
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Losing weight and exercising is such a personal journey for me so I understand what you're saying. What your friend is doing would drive me crazy. It sounds like you know what you need to do. I agree with the others that have said to just stop talking about it. The next time she brings it up, I'd probably let her know that…
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Weight loss is like stair steps. Drop, plateau, drop, plateau. A lot of times when someone firsts starts dieting there's an initial big loss that's mostly water weight. This isn't a bad thing, it's just that your body burns glycogen which is your immediate energy source. Glycogen is stored in water (4 grams for every 1…
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Day 2 of the challenge - done! I've found a gym nearby with a large indoor track (too hot here to walk outside). So I'm feeling good about the challenge so far. I think this first week the number of steps needed is easy, but then I'll really need to push it to keep adding those numbers. But that's why it's called a…
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I'm joining in, thanks for the thread. I'm horribly out of shape, but love walking/hiking - just haven't done it in a while. I'm in southern Arizona and it's HOT right now, so I just joined a gym with an indoor track I can walk. Yesterday I began a "30 day to 10,000" steps challenge and am using walking as my main form of…
