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  • Guilty as charged. After getting down to 180, I got back to about 190 for most of the summer... but I overdid pre-YK and post-YK and went back up to 200... but now back down around 190. Weight put on fast is often water and sodium weight... but... we must always be vigilant!!
    in People GAIN weight over Yom Kippur, you know! Comment by gsfreeman2 November 2013
  • YIKES! That's a challenge especially over the holidays. I could probably be in after Thanksgiving... but I know my sister in law is going to bake her late mother's recipe apple pie and even though I am only going to have a sliver, I am going to eat it.
    in If sweets are a problem for you . . . Comment by gsfreeman2 November 2013
  • Hi there! I've been on MFP a couple of years and I must first say, losing weight (I've lost 100 lbs. and have kept off 90 by exercise and food changes only) has made riding tons more fun!!! I'm 46 now and have been riding since college. I live in Minnesota. My choice of bike has truly been all over the board. I currently…
    in What's your ride Comment by gsfreeman2 October 2013
  • Greetings MFP'ers! My name is Greg, I am originally from Edina and now live in Rosemount. Almost two years ago I was in the worst shape of my life with 45 rapidly coming up ahead of me. I was completely sedentary and enjoyed eating FAR too much. I knew I had to make a change, and quickly! but how? I was fortunate in that I…
    in Introductions Comment by gsfreeman2 October 2013
  • Where are you in your weight loss plan? Are you near the beginning, near the middle, or approaching your goal? They all take different strategies. But certainly, mindfulness, consistency, and resilience are the keys. Sometimes on a plateau we are losing inches rather than pounds... the body is recomposing itself ... so it…
    in Losing the SAME 5 lbs over and over again . . . Comment by gsfreeman2 April 2013
  • Welcome Kaylor and best of success in your weight loss battle. I'm down in the Cities myself. Sugar is also a hard addiction. I would love to chat with you more sometime... I am fighting the good fight (weight loss) now. Take care! -Greg
    in I'm new......from Duluth, MN Comment by gsfreeman2 April 2013
  • Kim, thanks for sharing your story and for taking the courage to share your thoughts with us. I was the poster child for metabolic syndrome at my former weight. I was fortunate enough to have a personal trainer and get some formal motivation during the beginning of my weight loss. There are great communities to learn about…
    in New to this site and nervous about my new life Comment by gsfreeman2 April 2013
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