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5' 10" 235lb. (for now!) and I went from a 24 size pants to an 18/20 depending on the style, brand, and cut. My problem I've been having is that the pants are baggy in the knees/thighs, but don't fit around the waist (yet!). Once I get my midsection slimmed I hope to have better luck. Also finding pants long enough in my…
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My husband just bought a new wedding ring. He had a tungsten ring, but it kept falling off and you can't resize tungsten. So he bought a silicone ring which he is LOVING it so far!
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Start slow. It isn't going to happen over night. There is no magic pill that will change your body tomorrow. Start each day with little successes: eat something healthier, take a walk, etc. Each day is an opportunity to do better. Don't look at it as 200 lbs. Start easy. Think of trying to focus on the first five pounds.…
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My husband wanted to join the National Guard, but was over the weight limit. So, we worked as a team and 3.5 months he lost over 40 pounds, passed his medical exam, was sworn into the Guard, and he leaves for Basic Training in October. We both worked to change our lifestyle to incorporate exercise, portion control, and…
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Make a plan that works for you! You don't have to change everything in your life over night. Start by just simply tracking what you are eating, even if it is over your calorie limit for the day. Just knowing what you are putting into your body can help you change it. I would also get your kids involved! Find a local park…
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I hope your pain starts to heal! With such severe pain, I'm surprised doctors couldn't find a cause. Take it a day at a time (for pain management and for getting back to a healthy lifestyle). It is easier to think at the end of a bad that, that it was just that, a bad day. Everyone has them, we are human. Acknowledge that…
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First of all, thank you for your service! Secondly, congratulations on your journey! It is great to see that you've healed your body by adopting a healthy lifestyle!
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I've been having GREAT success at Shopko! As a rewards member, I usually get coupons, and their clearance rack usually has something for my gear. I've gotten shorts, capris, wicking tank tops, and sports bras and they have all been fantastic! I think their sizes run up to a 3X (26-28?). I would highly recommend it! And…
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I don't think yoga is going to be a huge "burner" for calories. However, I do add it into my work out rotation. I alternate between run and strength days, and sometimes for strength days I'll do my weighted exercises or I'll do a 1/2 hour yoga video. I like it because it is less intense, but it allows me to focus on…
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My husband is in a similar situation! He is working on joining the National Guard. Since we started in early April, he is down 15 pounds I believe. The biggest suggestion I can give you is to find someone to exercise with and to have a buddy. He and I have been working together and a lot of what keeps us going is seeing…
