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The struggle is real, but try not to look at what others are eating. As pointed out, ever one has their own vice or calorie needs. I try to bring a healthy option when going to a party. It's usually very appreciated. I am also the same person that brings a ridiculous dessert that causes people to cave...sorry about that. I…
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I totally get you. My total weight loss journey predicts that I'll need to lose 190lbs from my heaviest. I bawled like a baby the first time I calculated this in 2012. It was just too overwhelming. I really kicked *kitten* for a year and a half with calorie counting/working out and lost 130, (So YES, YOU CAN DO IT!) but…
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I definitely end up searching on MFP for the "comfort food" prepared by my husband and go for what seems like the highest estimate. Who does the shopping? A really good way of keeping tabs is by buying healthy and logging/pre-portioning upon arrival into the house. (e.g. low fat sour cream vs. high, extra lean beef vs.…
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@happysherri - I love baking from scratch for others. I would have sent left over cake home with you too! (It's my version of a party favor.) I would have totally derail you awesome lazy skills. ;-) @aleahurst and @sabinki - getting out of the house is always good. Even just sitting in your yard and looking at everything.…
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@ParanormaLauren you look incredible in that dress! BABE ALERT! Looks like many of us are in the same boat. But HEY we figured it out that we went a little sideways and are getting back to our beautiful business of caring for ourselves. The actions you all are taking to improve your health and achieve your goals really is…
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Whoa, whoa, whoa....no dude. You are NOT going in the wrong direction. That's your old self-conscious, unhealthy self trying to trick you. DO NOT believe that. That's exactly what screwed me over and set me back...50lbs. Best believe I will not let you pitty party yourself into seeing your future accomplishments as a set…
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Wooow! Great job! You are a total babe! As someone who was never, ever been in good shape until I started my weight loss journey I can't relate to the "back in the day body." Soooo maybe try to see yourself as a constant work in progress. I personally have put in the time to build the muscle definition for the shape I WANT…
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Hello my beautiful people!! This has been quite a week! We had a lovely romantic dinner for my husband's birthday. I felt sick the next day after from eating so much rich food. What a wake up call on how much more connected I am to my body. In the past I would eat ALL the things and more without really connecting that I…
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Dude, do I ever relate. This issue was actually a major reason why I stopped working so hard on losing weight. I lost 130lbs and was completely overwhelmed by the excess skin. Since I have been overweight since age 3, I don't know what my healthy weight is. My BMI indicates that I need to lose 190lbs from my heaviest.…
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@xmarye You are a rock star!! Way to get rolling! Don't doubt that your heart is going to beating out of your chest as you awkwardly read or hand over that letter. It's going to be hard, but it's going to be worth it. It sounds like you have an understanding spouse that loves and cares for you. If you would prefer for him…
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@itsallgood803 like @BLawyered I used Phentermine for a period of time. It really does help cut the "distraction" of hunger and helps you focus on the science of nutrition. If you need to gain that knowledge, look into it. Someone changed my life when they asked me "how's the healing process going?" This really brought…
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These other responses are spot on. You are not the sum of all your failure and an additional one (which will happen at some point in your day/life) will not undo all the wonderful things you have and will do with yourself! I understand the struggle of having a depressed significant other and how emotions feed off of each…
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@PauseCollectReset I was talking to someone this weekend that was saying that becoming a vegetarian is a solid approach to PCOS treatment because the hormones in animals won't screw with you. I can't do this right now, so I'm trying to go organic as possible with proteins. I also know someone that went gluten free and lost…
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Hey, hey beautiful people! I either ate really healthy (pad thai dinner and salmon dinner) or reeeaally bad this weekend (banana split with all the fixings for girls night). No regrets! I completed a 4.6 mile, 1800ft elevation gain hike in 4 hours on Sunday. My buddies and I kept falling through the snow and I'm sure I…
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@PauseCollectReset I did a speedshopping spree over lunch and it cost me big. Healthy veggies and proteins are ridiculous! I am so proud that I didn't break and buy discount easter chocolate. Me passing up chocolate on sale is pretty much like an alcoholic turning down a free round of beer. no kidding. Don't let the rain…
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Great news on my Dad! He moved his legs on command yesterday so it appears that his spinal surgery was a success. My sister and I found out while walking our pups in a crowded park. We both screamed for joy. I'm still over the moon about it. It's been a pretty stressful week and I'm glad I only had one slip up by hanging…
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Thank you for sharing your stories @Leannep2201 and @PauseCollectReset. I wish I could give you both hugs. I can't imagine anything harder than losing a baby. I've never really told anyone this, but I am nervous to even to try to have children because of the possible complications associated PCOS and fertility issues. I…
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Awe, you all are rockstars! @happysherri I made my water limit with many, many trips to the bathroom. My dad is slowly waking up from the induced coma. Kinda a difficult processes since he's a bit confused, but we are hoping for the best! I love your thoughts of the day! I like playing a game of "what would the me of 10…
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You all are super inspiring! It's actually comforting to know that "the struggle is real" when it comes to PCOS. @Kar328 - way to rock it on your journey! What's TRX? @PauseCollectReset I have been there with those sugar and carb cravings. I am finding that replacing my pasta with "Tofu Noodles" or zucchini noodles REALLY…
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@fitzmonkey13 @jessiquoi you can always just cut zucchini into larger plank like/alfredo noodles with a good old kitchen knife if you don't have a spiralizer handy. I don't have a lot of kitchen space so I don't really like collecting useless tools, but I am finding that a spiralizer is useful. It can also make some neat…
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Hey! You're in good company! I have PCOS and in the process of re-losing 50lbs, plus an additional 40lbs (90 total)...I had originally lost 130 a couple of years ago and it slowly crept back. This winter really hit me hard and I could tell my hormones were super out of whack leading to massive gains. I am making a point of…
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Hi everyone! Thank you for the warm welcome! This weekend was a dozey. My dad had a fall on Friday resulting in a fractured spine. He was medivacted to Seattle and underwent a major surgery. He has a lot of health issues, but has just the most positive and wonderful spirit. Right now we are waiting to find out if he has…
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1.) YOU ARE A ROCK STAR! Congratulations on your success! I know EXACTLY what your talking about. On my own journey I can tell you that adding a skin brushing routine before bathing really does help. Using coconut oil after and REALLY massaging your skin helps too. However, nothing beats staying hydrated and trying core…
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This is a beautiful thread that I would love to join! I recently joined MFP and have been creeping through the various threads and forums and was a little discouraged to see so many trolls in this community. So let me just say that I'm very happy to have found you all! I've been overweight since childhood, but in 2012-2013…
