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There isn't a whole lot you can do to target specific body areas for "slimming". My girlfriend is 5'2'' and went from 195 to 123 and still has her thick thighs and backside. Overall, her body has slimmed a great deal, but her pair body shape isn't going to change. I know it's tough to see parts of yourself and them not…
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Yeah.. even after calorie counting for two years, I still can't properly freaking count the calories n a bag of microwave popcorn. Popcorn is a decent snack if you find the right kinds. We prefer the lower calorie sea salt/salt&pepper/white cheddar pre popped bags. they are usually 130-150 calories for 2 1/2 - 4 cups.…
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click their screen name, click it again, and then click add friend. it's not very intuitive, especially on mobile.
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Weight loss surgery is far from an "easy" fix. I've been following the Youtuber Boogie2988's weight loss struggle for years. He has finally been given approval for his gastric bypass surgery and the lifelong side effects are terrifying. Plus, there is a moderate chance of death during the operation. What makes it worse is…
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Having people that you care about and care about you can be a huge boon to your dedication. My SO and I have pushed one another to keep losing and we have lost and kept off 113 and 72 lbs for two years. The most important piece of advice that I can give to those starting their new life is that it is just that, a new life.…
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My SO and I struggle with this all the time. We will completely smash sweets and "bad" food when we have it. We try our best to combat this by simply not bringing it into the house. When we do, we try to get smaller portions to avoid leftovers. Just keep in mind, two days of pizza aren't going to destroy a month's worth of…
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2000 calories is far too steep of a calorie deficit to maintain for more than a couple days. at that point you are burning muscle and likely not anything at all. Judging by your picture you can't be more than 50 lbs overweight, meaning your TDEE is at most 2500 calories. Try to eat at least 1200 calories a day with plenty…
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Keep up the good work. Take it one day at a time, and after a year or so you'll hit that 100 pound goal. I lost 103 lbs after one year of counting with no extra exercise. my SO also lost 65 LBS in that same year. There are ups and downs day to day and week to week, but consistency works.
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Fats don't really equate to "fat" on your body. Fats can actually make you feel fuller, longer. Carbs are complex sugars that can cause a myriad of health issues, especially combined with a high sugar diet. I don't personally do Keto, but I do strive to maintain with a lower carb diet. It's mostly a byproduct of carbs…
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You can add friends by clicking on their screen name, clicking it again in the popup, and then clicking add friend.
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Congrats on the weight loss, keep at it and take it a day at a time. After that first year you'll look back at pictures and really feel the pride within yourself. Sadly I hear this a lot. some think that you won't stick with it, others may be jealous that you are trying to better yourself while they don't have the…
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My SO and I are about to hit our two year streak here on MFP. We love sharing our experiences with weight loss and maintaining. Letting others know what worked for us really keeps us going. Feel Free to add Me as well. And for those that don't know, it looks like the easiest way to add someone is to click on their screen…
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Welcome back! I enjoy helping others that have decided to make a change in their life. My SO and I have lost a substantial amount of weight and maintained that loss for over a year. If you have any questions or need motivation, please add me.
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I smoked for nearly 10 years. eventually I got into vaping with a decent mod and quality e-juice. After a while I worked my nicotine levels down low. Then I got sick and quit my job soon after. Both of these removed any desire to vape and I quit that as well. Vaping is so much less addictive than cigarettes. About a year…
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The MFP community and other forums such as reddit are great tools for inspiration and motivation. They have kept me going two years strong! Feel free to add me if you would like advice or motivation!
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Now that's Inspiration! My SO and I lost 100 and 65 lbs in a year thanks to this app and calorie counting. We spent another year maintaining and losing a bit more. Now we are refocusing and getting ready to tone up and actually get healthy. It's a never ending process and It's great to see people out there telling others…
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Welcome and congratulations on taking the first step toward a better you! Feel free to ad me if you need any advice or need motivation. We are about to hit our two year streak here on MFP!
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My SO an I have lost 120 and 72 lbs each with no exercise beyond the walking we did normally throughout the day. every little bit of increased heart rate helps though. We've kept at it for two years now and are getting ready to start at a gym full time to tone up. Keep your calorie intake low and burn when you can, you've…
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About to hit my two year streak. Feel free to add me if you wold like advice or motivation!
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I used the success of others to motivate me initially. Now I use the progress that me and my SO have made to keep it up. After two years of logging we have been able to keep off 120 and 72 lbs. If you would like, feel free to add me as a friend and ask any questions. I enjoy helping others get going once they have…
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It's just one day at a time. I'm about to hit my two year streak and it will always be one day at a time. It's a marathon, not a sprint. We have lost 120 lbs and 72 lbs so far and still take it a day at a time. Feel free to add me as well!
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At least once a month i go a week or more without losing. Then in one day I'll be down 2 lbs. It happens.
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Day 191+ and 70 down. Get on my level son! Seriously... Keep it up. It gets easier.
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Great work! I've lost 70 and my g/f has lost 40 since June as well. Counting calories works. It is the vbestest chance you have to change your lifestyle.
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I do pretty well with the night shift and eating. I eat a normal meal (700-1000 calories) a couple hours before work and then fast until I get home. Then I will eat some oatmeal or go to the diner and get some breakfast with my remaining calories. Sometimes i take snacks like chex mix or beef jerky and only eat it if I've…
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Congrats! I've also lost 60+ pounds so far. I've just been counting calories for 5 months.
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My girlfriend and I are losing together. I've lost 37.4 so far and she has lost half that. We encourage each other, but at first it didn't feel like it was really happening. We stuck with it and now we can both finally see the changes in ourselves. She kept telling me ever since i dropped 20lbs that she could tell the…
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Set your activity level to sedentary and don't eat back any exercise calories. Don't change your diet too much, this is a lifestyle change not a one-off. Focus way more on your calorie intake than your exercise if you need to lose a lot of weight. I've lost 37.4 lbs in 74 days so far just by being at a 1000 calorie…
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My stomach started getting floppy, and I can pull some skin away from my arms. The very first thing I noticed was how it was getting easier to clean my back. Now my moobs are getting really small and almost dissapear when my arms are up or I lay down :smiley:
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Keep in mind that a pound is 3500 calories. If you're only at a 93 calorie/day deficit, it will take you 37.6 days to lose a pound. If you need to lose more than 20lbs then I suggest not eating back any exercise calories. However, if you are close you your goal weight then you may want to exercise a lot and just be sure to…
