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Awesome! Don't worry about people not noticing...once you start buying new clothes, people will start paying attention, and they will notice! But remember that in the end it doesn't matter what people think, it's how you feel, and how healthy you are becoming. People's opinions aren't worth much (at least to me!)
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Welcome, and great job! I think you'll love this sight! :drinker:
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boy, nothing is better than pure maple syrup on pancakes! 1 Tablespoon is only about 50 calories. But, how about strawberry ice cream topping? That's only about 70 calories for 2 tablespoons.
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Yes, I went through very similar reactions from people. The would tell me I was too thin, when really, I could lose another 5 - 10 lbs. It might have something to do with people not having a realistic idea of what a "normal" size person is, and also people being used to us being "big" people, it makes them uncomfortable to…
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I know I personally was shocked at first how much sugar I was taking in on a normal day. But I think the fruit is ok, so long as it's whole fruit and not juice, and not too much over.
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Every small step will bring you closer. The more you do it, the better you're going to get! Just hang in there. When I first started on my journey to health, I could barely even do 1mph for more than a couple of minutes on the treadmill and I was wiped out. I can't believe that now I walk most days for 30 mins between…
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Yes! It is very good for you. Thanks for reminding me, I still have some in my freezer from when I made a big batch this fall! Yum!
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I think we've all been there....this past year has been a bad one for me stress wise, and I've binged more times that I care to admit.....but I just tell myself today is a new day, a fresh start, I keep exercising, keep trying to eat right. I try to find other ways to relieve my stress. Taking a walk, doing some cleaning,…
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Congratulations! That is awesome! What a change! :flowerforyou:
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This is very good! I'm going to save this!
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I wish I would have read this 4 hours ago! My son and I stopped at McDonalds tonight, and I haven't eaten there in about a year. I had a huge mushroom and swiss burger ( I didn't realize it would be THAT big ). And of course, I'm one of those people who can't let food go to waste, so of course I ate the whole darned thing,…
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Cool Start Trek costume! I'm not dressing up. Just staying home and passing out candy. After that I may go through the haunted house in town...my son is one of the ghouls. He and his friends really scared me good the last time I went through!
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I put all of mine out in my garage in a cooler behind the lawnmower and the snow blower, and it's raining outside right now (detatched garage) and if it weren't way the heck out there, I probably would be very tempted to eat some! 2 more days, and I can get rid of it all~
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Last night! I had some Halloween oreos...but not too many. When was the last time you really observed nature and the world around you?
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I'm in the same boat....emotional binge eating. Stress at work and at home are my 2 biggest triggers. Once you find your triggers, it's easier to resist. Just keep reminding yourself why you don't want to binge, why you DO want to eat healthy and be healthy. I still have times that I fall off the wagon....but I just get…
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2 days ago was my bad day. I think I was stressed out, my teenage son was out with his buddies toilet papering the town for homecoming, and I was worried he would get himself into trouble. so try as I did to distract myself by walking, talking on the phone, looking at old photos, it wasn't enough, and I binged. It…
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Welcome! You're going to love this site! Good luck! :flowerforyou: http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/w9laFw1/
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I empathize with you...eating peanut butter out of the jar is a big weakness for me. I've started to just make sure I have a couple of snacks that include a tablespoon or two of peanut butter (celery, apples, sandwhich, etc.) and it seems to help. Much better than eating right out of the jar with a hershey bar! :blushing:…
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so would I!
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I remember when I had first joined this sight, and the weight began coming off. I felt embarrassed as well when people would start making comments of how good they thought I looked, and thinking to myself, "what were they saying before when I was obese....?" Now I'm just proud of my progress, people are used to me being a…
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Lots of things to think about....it's a supercharged topic, that's for sure. I'm not too proud to get the vaccine. I just choose not to get it, as is my right being an American citizen. Being injected with a foreign substance is not the same thing as being required to wear a uniform. I guess once all companies and the…
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our 'sick time' is just lumped in with PTO pot of hours each year. So, no, they wouldn't have to pay any extra time off if people got sick. Again, it's the principal of not having a say in the matter. I don't work in an area where 'sick' people come. I work in a specialty area, and people normally cancel their appointments…
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Plus, it's the whole principal of mandating that we have a foreign substance pumped into our bodies 'or else'.
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I'm a medical assistant in a clinic. But they are mandating it even for the IS people, and those who have no patient contact. I understand about the risks of getting the flu, but when the flu vaccine doesn't protect against the current year's flu, because that strain is unknown, you still run the risk of getting the flu. I…
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I'm the same way...I hate when people comment on my weight loss. I makes me feel very weird.
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people used to tell me things like that continuously. After awhile, they started to convince me that I was too thin. (5' 6'' at 140lb). So I stupidly put some weight back on purposefully.....STUPID, STUPID! I looked and felt so much better at 140, now I'm 150, feel FAT, and can't seem to lose the weight again. I don't know…
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I, too, have tried the water, and tea before bed, but the mid night bathroom breaks just make me eat when I get up to go to the bathroom. I've found if I don't eat or drink anything 2 hours before I go to bed, then I sleep all night through and don't pig out right before bed, or in the middle of the night.
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I don't know his name, but I'm rooting for the chicken farmer, too. I think he'll make it really far. He's on to the next round, so we'll see!
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Well, I'm back from the wedding party...it went well! They had a buffet style, but I filled my plate with veggies and fruit, pretzels, and roast beef sandwich. I had NO beer and NO cheese, and NO candy, and I was able to not over indulge. Thanks so much for the help! :smile: :
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:grumble: I've been horrible as well the whole last WEEK! It started when I bought some Easter candy to hide on Easter for the kids....there won't be any of THAT left by the time Easter does get here..... I'm officially back today, too :flowerforyou:
