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I totally understand what you mean. It's hard to count everything and tempting to skip an entry (especially when you know that item will put you over your goal). But stick with it! I first started MFP just to test what I'd been reading that logging everything you eat tends to lead to more successful weight loss. It took me…
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My doctor. At my first visit with my new doctor, she minced no words when telling me that she thought I should lose weight and start exercising that very day. I'm not fat/heavy, but after a few months of feeling angry at her, I decided that her lack of tact didn't make her wrong. I was at the top of the normal weight range…
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Nice job! You've inspired me to give it a try. What equipment will I need?? (Again, way to go!)
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I'm also 5'8" and set my goal at 145. Once I get there, my goal is to maintain it and possibly lose another 5. About 140 has always been pretty ideal for me. Really, the big goal here is just to be healthy and not edging to the top of my normal weight range anymore.
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Magic Seasoning Blends Poultry Magic cure the blandness for me.
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I love Republic of Tea. They have so many unique options. Their superfruit teas pack some great flavor. I love those when I want something a little different from my standby. http://www.republicoftea.com/superfruit-green-tea-tea-sampler-cube/p/V01018/ Definitely get their free catalog (which comes with a free sample each…
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I am SO very glad you asked this. Thank you! I can't seem to stay under my sugar goal either. A simple bit of healthy fruit puts me right over. Just as you are, I was worried I was doing something wrong, but perhaps not!
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I'm with you on this one. He knew you didn't cook and is therefore not entitled to try to force you to change. That's ridiculous and unfair!! That said, marriage does require compromise (darn!). Since food/cooking sounds like this is a constant source of strain, so you'll need to reach an agreement that you can both life…
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I'm a chocolate addict, so I suffer that temptation all the time. Everyone is different, but for me, the key was moderation. If I cut out things I love, my diet feels like unending punishment and I inevitably fail. Now I'm careful about portions, and have just a little. I've also made myself "earn" the unhealthy snack I…
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Exactly! I'd dive in with lofty goals and just go crazy with the diet an exercise, and I'd burn out fast because it wasn't fun. You are correct that taking it easy, using MFP, and celebrating every couple pounds seems to have broken that terrible try-fail-cry-restart cycle. Baby steps are so much more uplifting for me. I…
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Ditto. People don't see me as overweight, but I have also crept to the top of my BMI recommendation (something my doctor is candid about) and am looking forward to fixing that. I want to combat the emerging love handles and get active/healthy overall. 10-15 should do it for me, and while it's been slow-going, I'm excited…
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I picked mine because sticking to a weight loss and exercise routine has been a bit like Don Quixote attacking his windmill, and I wanted to have fun with that. I'm picking myself up, dusting myself off, and giving it another try. Actually, MFP has been a very positive and easy to stick with resource for me. Love it!
