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I thought I was reading about me here LOL I'm 5'2 and average 129 pounds. I've been as low as 124 but that is far too low for me. I wear sizes 1-3 depending on the maker. My weight comes from muscle and I am very ok with that :) I'm a runner so I have larger quads and calves but due to a good program from a trainer I have…
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Me too :D I'll run my fourth marathon in two weeks. To the OP - I love posts like yours! I'm so sick and tired of the anti running crew who bash running every chance they get. The fact is it isn't bad for you and it doesn't shorten your life. The truth is it gives you confidence, helps you lose weight, gives you a real…
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Hey, what's old LOL To the OP - I'm 45 and have been maintaining for about 8 years now and the last few I've maintained at about 2000 calories. I'm 5'2 and about 128 pounds. With that said I'm a runner who is always training for a race but even if I wasn't, I still maintain about an hour of exercise each day. Maintenance…
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Hmmm...well what I've been doing has kept the weight I lost off for years so I think I'll just keep counting :)
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I did Crossfit last year and really liked it. I'm a runner so I was looking for something to change up my routine, get me ready for a triathlon and help me run faster. It was one of the hardest things I've done but when I walked out I felt so strong. I've not done it since but find myself doing some of the same moves when…
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Count me in! I weigh daily and I record daily. It helps to not only keep me honest but I feel I'm better able to manage and stay on top of changes. I've been doing this nearly 10 years and I've kept all the weight off so I must be doing something right. I tell people this works for me and what works for me may not work for…
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<<<How long have you done without sugar without caving before? There comes a point that you can reintroduce in moderation it and be craving-free. Promise>>> This can be true. In June I gave up diet soda. I didn't plan it, I went a day without it and thought I wonder how long I can do this. I had cravings for a few weeks…
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I love meeting people who understand why I do what I do! I can't tell you the number of times I've been told well you're doing it wrong. For a moment I stop and think ok if I'm doing it wrong then how have I kept all the weight off for this long!?! I actually know a couple of people who are 'trainers' who preach no…
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Yes the stats are very dismal and honestly that is why I felt the need to make this post because it is possible! I think part of the problem is that we focus so hard on making changes and losing weight that when we get to that point where we should transition in to maintaenence so many are not fully aware of how to do…
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I do. I know people who don't but for me personally I feel like in order to keep a good handle on how much I'm eating I really need to. It really is second nature :D
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Wow! Yes it is and in your third you know how true that is :)
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You are so me :D I weigh every day and have no issues with doing so. It is like others have said, you just have to understand that your weight will go up and down. If someone can't handle that kind of change then I would suggest maybe a couple times a week. I've kept this weight off for years and in part that is because I…
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Love this post! Great job :D
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I gave up diet pop this past June, for no other reason than to see if I could do it and I guess I could :D I do have a glass probably once a week but that is about it. With that said, I eliminated a lot of artificial sweetener but I do still use a little in my coffee and oatmeal. I didn't used to buy in to that whole diet…
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I started the C25K program and lost an additional 50 pounds on top of the 50 I had already lost. From that first 5k I found a passion for running and in 6 weeks I'll run my fourth marathon and I'm doing it in Rome...yes that Rome :D Who knew this little program could have such a huge affect on my life. Keep working at it…
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Congrats! I've heard that breastfeeding is not only great for the baby but also for the mom in terms of calories burned. What a win win for you and your baby :)
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Well only because you asked so nicely :D I am marathon training right now so my miles have increased. My typical non training mode is from 600-800 per day calorie burn most days of the week. On long run days I can burn upwards of 2000 calories so obviously I need to eat more, other days are a bit less. I vary between…
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I'm at about 2000-2200 per day with exercise counted. 5'2 and 128 pounds. It is what I've been doing for several years now and have kept all the weight off. That said, right now I'm training for another marathon so I have days that are much higher. Sometimes I have days where I'm ok at 1800-1900 and I leave it at that.…
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I was right where you are and then I increased my calories. People think this doesn't work but I'm proof positive that it does :D I hit a point where I'd just stopped losing weight and for a time I was ok with that but eventually I wanted to get the rest of the weight off. I increased my calories and just like that, the…
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I'm a 7 day a week girl :) I do take rest days when I feel I need them but otherwise I really enjoy exercise. Right now I'm training for another marathon so what I do and how I do it has changed but I continue to get exercise daily. I think it really boils down to what you do and how you feel. If you feel like you need…
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According to my husband it looks gross LOL Either oatmeal or oat bran (hot), coffee, water, PB2 and toast. I pretty much eat the same thing every morning because it is something that is tried and true for me. I do change it up a little and add berries when they are on sale but the base is always the same :)
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Some great suggestions here. While I am part of a happy childfree family I know about exhaustion. I've run myself to pure exhaustion trying to keep up with a very busy young business, working out, family stuff and just living life trying to be everything for everyone. Eventually I will get sick because my body simply has…
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I have a day off every week :) I've kept all this weight off for several years by eating in moderation and eating healthy most of the time. Once a week I get a break where I don't log calories and I eat what I want. It gives me a great boost and sets me up for success throughout the week. What I have seen personally is…
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You can certainly limit your sugar intake but you'll never eliminate it, nor should you. I've said this before to other people. I've lost and kept off 100 pounds for the last 10 years by eliminating nothing from my diet. I'm a true believer in moderation, treats and cheat meals. I love food and it took me a long time to…
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Year's ago when I started losing weight I was eating fast food a couple of times a day. Once I started I gave it up completely which was no easy for me! A couple of years later I decided to have a Quarter Pounder and to say it screwed with my digestive system is an understatement :) I'm a big promoter of treats and cheat…
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Great job! I loved your comment about enjoying exercise now. Years ago when I started to lose weight I could not imagine exercising and now I can't imagine my life without exercise :D Just keep moving towards your goal. It took me about 4 years to lose all my weight but I've kept it all off for several years now so slow…
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You bet :) Every Saturday we go out and I eat what I want. This Saturday it was an amazing ham, pineapple and red onion calzone. Calorie filled yes, delish beyond words! I've kept 100 pounds off for the better part of 10 years and can tell you that without a doubt what I do on Saturday keeps me on track the rest of the…
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Ok admittedly this sounds really gross BUT with that said, I rinse ground beef. I've done this for several years now and it does sound disgusting to some people so I can't really judge the OP :)
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This like a million trillion times :D I've done exactly the same thing! I started about 10 years ago and over those past 10 years I've lost 100 pounds and have kept it off. I did this by not looking at food as evil, I had to find balance. I don't really avoid any food except maybe fast food but that is a personal choice. I…
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So it isn't just me LOL I can run in the afternoon but it literally takes me 2-3 miles to really find my mojo and if I do run in the afternoon it is typically only 3-4 miles so I'm warmed up by the time I'm done ;)
