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My natural resting heart rate was right at 53-54 when I first began trying to lose. It wasn't an issue at all. I lost 40 lbs at age 51yrs by counting calories and exercising. (Strength training, rowing, swimming, treadmill) Now that I'm in better shape, my resting rate often sits at 48. It's no big deal. The only thing I…
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Today I'm bloated and up a couple of waterweight pounds. I feel HUGE compared even though I know it's just hormones. So here's the NSV: I can still fit into ALL my goal weight clothes including the new sports bra I got last week that's my smallest size since puberty (a happy thing). So if today is my new worst, I'm still…
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I took a size 4 in the denim jeggings I just bought.
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At first I was just happy to lose anything. However, as my weight started going down, I found this site to be really helpful: https://www.sailrabbit.com/bmr/ It not only gave me a possible target weight to shoot for, it also helped me figure out what my maintenance calorie budget might look like.
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My 25th wedding anniversary is next week, and we're going to a baseball game to celebrate. The NSV is that I booked a parking pass without looking to see where it was located because I don't care. Hubby and I are fit enough to walk to the stadium, climb the stairs to our seats, and STILL feel good enough to stand up and…
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Thanks for coming back to tell us what you discovered. The information about carbs and salt was helpful to me. Glad you're back on track now.
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Love your photos AND your story of why you began this journey. Well done!!
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Turkey pepperoni slices and cheese Greek yogurt with berries Apple slices and a tablespoon of peanut butter A few rolled up slices of turkey luncheon meat Peanut butter and crackers
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First, check and make sure there isn't an MFP entry that matches your package because sometimes you'll find one if you keep scrolling down the list. But, if there isn't one, I'd follow the package. MFP is a database created by users, so it has a lot of errors and outdated information. It's still very useful for making it…
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My husband loves ours. I tolerate it because it makes such a difference to him. I'm glad to know it can be washed in the machine.
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Yesterday I wore a Juniors size tshirt to the gym because it was loose enough to be comfortable. It used to be in my "too tight to wear" box.
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Welcome! Having your schedule so topsy-turvy is a challenge, but bodies are wonderfully adaptable. Glad you're ready to focus before you end up with health problems. You'll be glad you did!
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I usually give them a chance and then delete them if they turn out to be creepy. The nice people have far outnumbered the icky ones. I do wish people would take time to fill out their profile, though. Those requests always make me wary, and I have refused some of those. Depends on how long they've been on MFP. Occasionally…
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This afternoon while driving tired, I almost took the exit to my gym instead of staying on the highway to where I was going. Apparently my subconscious now thinks all car trips lead to the gym. My default used to be Walmart.
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I check my weekly totals to see if I have any unused calories there. Usually I do, and that's why I'm hungry. If so, I have a snack I think will give me the most bang for my buck while staying within those calories. If I'm not underbudget for the week, I may still have a snack, but I take a hard look at my macros to figure…
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I met my goal today: 12 visits to the gym this month!
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Focus on showing up consistently without trying to have the world's greatest workout. Just go. Do some fun things and let yourself play like a kid at recess. As you do that, your mood will shift and you'll be ready to focus and make progress again.
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I mowed my yard today. It's on a steep hill with uneven ground, so you really have to horse the mower around to get all the nooks and crannies. It requires a lot more strength than just walking back and forth. I used to have to pay someone to do it because I couldn't even pull-start the gas engine without help, much…
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@ClearNotCloudyMind welcome to the thread! I sometimes go back to the beginning and read all the posts all over again when I need encouragement. Glad you're now posting, too! @ramonaj2341 that's a lot of kms!
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Woohoo!! What wonderful news!!
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To follow up with what Ann said about waiting until you get closer to your goal weight, here's a great thread that shows how much faces change with weight loss alone: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10207059/before-and-after-face-edition I would also add that your body/face can continue to change some even…
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My resting heart rate is lower.
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I want to have 12 check-ins at the gym this month. It'll be a push because of my schedule, but I can do it if I go every free day the rest of the month. Right now I have 8.
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Great job finding a positive way to deal with the stress!! Choices like this really add up.
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Woohoo!! Congratulations!!
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Fabulous post!!! There are so many people who are going to be encouraged today by reading it. Congratulations to you, and thank you for sharing your journey with us.
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I'm deliberately inefficient at the grocery. I walk as many aisles as possible to get the things on my list. I also try to use hand baskets instead of carts. If I have time, I'll even check out twice and walk to the var twice: once with nonperishables, once with perishables. This may not be practical for busy people, but…
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I log as much as possible the night before so I know what I have available to use for unplanned foods. Them I adjust during the day as needed. This tells me if I can eat out, have a treat, or if I need to add more exercise to make the numbers work.
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I had a crappy start to the day, but I put on my workout clothes and headed to the gym instead of feeling sorry for myself on the couch.