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Congratulations! I understand how you feel. I have lost 15 pounds in the last three months...slow, steady, focused on the benefits not only the weight loss....lower blood pressure by 15 points, walking 7,000 steps per day, enjoying the variety of foods and the reduction of serving size. Being able to wear clothes that I…
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I used to pre-log, but I found that I ended up focusing too much on what I ate, how much, etc. Now I log throughout the day as I think about it. It helps me be more flexible on choices. It gives me the illusion of more control rather than being driven by 'the predetermined standard.' It seems to work for me. If I am…
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I write every morning in my journal online. It's a freestyle type of writing. I commit to writing 500 words on any topic that comes to mind. I am often surprised at the inner thoughts and feelings that emerge. I find it therapeutic. At the end of the month, I go back and read the monthly journal writings. I learn so much…
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Welcome to the website Vaun!
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Thanks for your input. Several comments hit home--"experiments and learn new habits to stay at a healthy weight long term, " "practices are very personalized," some treat as a project," the old normal wasn't working," "find sustainable habits."=---
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I actually met my goal, but I realize that the closer I got to it, I let up on the discipline of counting calories. It was like I thought maintenance would occur on its own. I also can see that the initial goal was an intermediate one and that I needed to reset the next goal. I want to move from it all feeling like work to…
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I agree with the other posts....losing weight slowly is better. I have been a member for a little over three months and have lost 12 pounds. Key steps for me have been: Log in every day and everything I eat,stay under 1900 calores per day, walk at least7,000 steps per day, focus on the process(es), not the results! The…
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I'm 75 and just started MFP two months ago...have lost 10 pounds and am enjoying the process. I like the website and the ease of loading food and exercise each day. I feel better than I have for some time.
