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  • I am doing the 21 Day Fix right now, and I have to agree with the above statements! I was on MFP for a loooong time. I lost weight, gained weight, stayed the same weight... it's been years of ups and downs. I finally realized that counting calories isn't for me. I am GOOD at it. Too good. I stress about it and I get…
    in 21 Day Fix - REAL results/opinions ..no coaches Comment by MEGAmm July 2014
  • Thanks for responding, everyone! I'm happy to have made a few friends by making this post. Let's talk about what we're up to! I just wrapped up Week 2 of Couch 2 5K. This is my second time going through the program, and I'm pretty excited to work on my running endurance again. I let myself get SO out of shape, and even…
    in 25 y.o. PDX gal in search of a motivational fitness buddy Comment by MEGAmm April 2014
  • I did lose weight! I actually did C25K in addition to the 30 Day Shred. I would alternate days. I stayed on Level 1 of 30 Day Shred. I didn't lose as much weight as I wanted to, but I DID lose inches. My body felt better, my clothes fit looser, and I was in great running shape. I'm excited to do that same thing again, and…
    in 25 y.o. PDX gal in search of a motivational fitness buddy Comment by MEGAmm April 2014
  • Yeah! Couch 2 5K is so great. It is really gradual, but it will absolutely get you running 30 minutes straight in 9 weeks. I run 3 times a week for 9 weeks, with intervals of walking and running for 30 minutes until finally - BAM! 5k. :-) http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml
    in 25 y.o. PDX gal in search of a motivational fitness buddy Comment by MEGAmm April 2014
  • Great! You can always message me too, if you ever need to! I hear p90x is ROUGH. How's it going for you? Today I (re)started the Couch 2 5K program. I did it last year and was so amazed at my progress. I went from losing my breath after running for 5 minutes to being able to run 30+ minutes, easily. I'm back to square one…
    in 25 y.o. PDX gal in search of a motivational fitness buddy Comment by MEGAmm April 2014
  • I am 5'4 3/4" too!!! You are a TOTAL inspiration to me. My heaviest was 205 lb, currently at 163 lbs... My goal is 145 lb for now - we'll see once I get there. :-) I start C25K on Tuesday and I am SUPER excited. You just motivated me even more. Great job!!!!
    in Lost 50lbs~Now I'm a Success Story, Too :) *VERY Pic Heavy* Comment by MEGAmm May 2013
  • Easy AWESOME spinach salad with ACV in the dressing: On stove, heat up a little bit of olive oil, garlic, and chopped onion. Cook until onions are clear/soft. Add a few dashes of apple cider vinegar and pour the HOT dressing over a simple salad of spinach and bacon bits (try Baco's for a meat free meal). Add a little goat…
    in Apple Cider Vinegar Fans? Comment by MEGAmm March 2013
  • You look AMAZING! So inspiring to see your results too, just in general and because we're the same height and I want to be about 150 ish too! I'm so proud of you. Work it, girl!!!! ;-)
    in 81 Pounds Lost in 1 Year (Pics!) Comment by MEGAmm January 2012
  • I love lettuce wraps! Take a sandwich favorite (tuna salad, chicken salad, turkey, ham) and wrap your usual sandwich fixins in a big romaine lettuce leaf. You can have a couple rather than one sandwich. One of my favorite lunch salads is with romaine or mixed baby greens, dried cranberries, Gorgonzola bleu cheese, and…
    in I need healthy lunch ideas, pretty please Comment by MEGAmm January 2012
  • I went through an unhealthy cycle of eating very few calories and then binge eating... MFP has helped, but I still see that cycle present in a lot of my food diary entries. HOWEVER, this month I decided to make my journal public (to friends) to help keep me accountable. Having their support will hopefully demotivate my…
    in WHY keep your food diary hidden? Comment by MEGAmm January 2012
  • I've been binging a lot too recently... I am an emotional eater and I eat empty calories to feel better. The problem is, I end up feeling worse about myself. Some things I like to do to try and limit binges: -Drink lots of fluids, especially water (not empty calories like soda or juice... crystal light, coffee, or tea are…
    in I keep binging! Need help! Comment by MEGAmm January 2012
  • Zena Warrior Princess!!!! That's my favorite comparison... very motivational for my weight loss. ;-)
    in FOR FUN: What celebrity have you being told you look like? Comment by MEGAmm January 2012
  • I'm getting all 4 out as well, with IV sedation. That's why I'm a little nervous too.... this helped! Thank you for sharing your experience!
    in Wisdom Teeth!? Soft foods and your experiences? Comment by MEGAmm January 2012
  • My man loves "curvy" women, but as I've lost weight I've sort of come to terms with the fact that "curvy", to him, means bigger than I am now. I love my curves that I still have! It makes it a little difficult to lose weight because I love him and he's the one I want to be attracted to me, but I want to lose weight for ME…
    in Weightloss and Your Significant Other (CAUTION: Could be PG1 Comment by MEGAmm January 2012
  • Name: Megan Katrina Current weight: 161.2 lbs Goal weight: 140 lbs What you would like to accomplish in 90 days: I'd like to work up to working out 3-5 days a week (REGULARLY) and build some muscle mass. I also want to incorporate more veggies into my diet and drink AT LEAST 64 oz. OF WATER A DAY! Good luck everyone. I'm…
    in 90 days to a better you challenge... start January 1, 2012 Comment by MEGAmm December 2011
  • Oh my goodness gracious! You look amazing. I'm so proud of you and you are DEFINITELY a huge inspiration for me now! Funny fun fact: I have pictures of me in the ocean like that too... we're water loving twinsies.
    in 49 lbs lost & pics! **work in progress** Comment by MEGAmm December 2011
  • Mostly I've made a lot of dietary changes. Working out has always been a bit of a roadblock for me. In the past I overdid it and then burnt out or injured myself. My approach this time has been to focus on losing weight by eating less and moving more, without putting too much emphasis on working out all the time. Once I…
    in 45 lbs lost (pics) Comment by MEGAmm December 2011
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    in When You Post Pictures On The Forum Comment by MEGAmm December 2011
  • Name: MEGAmm - Megan Katrina M. Current Weight (Nov 28): 162.2 lbs Goal Weight (Dec 31): 157 lbs 12/01: 161.8 12/05: 161.2 12/12: 12/19: 12/26: 12/31: My motivational statement is "No Excuses!", but I have to acknowledge that this past week has been stressful, in both good and bad ways. My birthday was wonderful and I got…
    in Lose 5lbs+ in December!!! YES WE CAN Comment by MEGAmm December 2011
  • 1.63 miles by my *new* pedometer helping my fiance shop for some new clothes. 97.37 miles to go! Need to step it up, literally, these next few days!
    in 100 Miles in December Comment by MEGAmm December 2011
  • Thank you! I did. :-)
    in 100 Miles in December Comment by MEGAmm December 2011
  • Yay! I got the pedometer for the birthday yesterday, so I'm going to play with it this month and see how many steps/miles I can get in! I think I'm going to wear it when I deep clean the house later this week... I'm sure I walk around A LOT when I clean! Haven't done miles yet today but I plan on going for my first…
    in 100 Miles in December Comment by MEGAmm December 2011
  • Yay! I got the pedometer for the birthday yesterday, so I'm going to play with it this month and see how many steps/miles I can get in! I think I'm going to wear it when I deep clean the house later this week... I'm sure I walk around A LOT when I clean! Haven't done miles yet today but I plan on going for my first…
    in 100 Miles in December Comment by MEGAmm December 2011
  • Name: MEGAmm - Megan Katrina M. Current Weight (Nov 28): 162.2 lbs Goal Weight (Dec 31): 157 lbs 12/01: 161.8 12/05: 12/12: 12/19: 12/26: 12/31: I got a pedometer for my birthday and I'm doing the 100 Miles in December challenge here on MFP! I'm excited. :-)
    in Lose 5lbs+ in December!!! YES WE CAN Comment by MEGAmm December 2011
  • Walked a mile today, shopping with friends. It's my birthday so working out wasn't at the top of my list, but I'm going to the coast this weekend so I'll get some nice beach walks in. :-) 99 miles to go!
    in 100 Miles in December Comment by MEGAmm December 2011
  • I'm in! My birthday is Dec 1st so I just asked my mom for a pedometer for my birthday! I also plan on beginning to walk/jog 3 times a week - no excuses! Can't wait, thanks for posting this challenge!
    in 100 Miles in December Comment by MEGAmm November 2011
  • Name: MEGAmm - Megan Katrina M. Current Weight (Nov 28): 162.2 lbs Goal Weight (Dec 31): 157 lbs 12/01: 12/05: 12/12: 12/19: 12/26: 12/31:
    in Lose 5lbs+ in December!!! YES WE CAN Comment by MEGAmm November 2011
  • I was diagnosed with Bipolar II disorder my freshman year of college. I had been manic all through high school, unknowingly, and then hit a huge bout of depression when I went through all the stresses and changes of college. I'm sorry you have experienced those ups and downs in your life, but I want you to know it can be…
    in Bipolar Comment by MEGAmm November 2011
  • Congratulations! Can I just say that you have the PERFECT body. I'm so proud of you and this is definitely a huge source of inspiration for me. :-)
    in 1 Year of MFP w/ Pics Comment by MEGAmm November 2011
  • I was doing so well!!!!! Last night I apartment sat for my good friends and they told me to help myself to whatever I wanted. I brought my own healthy dinner and snacks but then I found ice cream. :-( I had ONE spoonful, but I wish I could have said I went the entire 21 days without junk food. I'm still in though! One…
    in 21-Day No Junk Food Challenge: November Edition! (open) Comment by MEGAmm November 2011
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