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  • I'm 5' 1.5" (age 29) and started at 147 and now am 133. I have in my early 20s and more recently with MFP gotten to 127, but its VERY difficult and really I can't break below that. It doesn't last for long and then back up into the mid 130s. For me (pretty curvy structure), I think its unrealistic to stay below 130 - even…
  • Sept 7 bride! Need (want?) to lose about ten more before then but really stuck in a rut right now. And buying my dress in 3 weeks so worried about losing more after that! trying to focus on lots of veggies, protein, and exercise. Please feel free to add me! I sure as heck need extra accountability which is why my food…
  • I'm getting married on Sept 7th of this year too! Its tough going! but you are coming in at a good time. The summer is easier I find to eat healthier, exercise, the light is longer, its warmer, etc. my tips: (which i'm having a hard time following this month, April has me stuck in a rut with exams etc, I was doing so well,…
  • weekday - 1/4 cup uncooked (half cup cooked) steel cut oats with cinnamon, raisins and walnuts. Greek yogurt and a half banana on top. Steel cut oats take forever to cook in the AM but if you boil and let sit overnight it takes one minute. This breakfast keeps me full all morning and its delicious and healthy!
  • I like: Almonds (about ten), dates and or prunes, (2-3 total i find really helps, especially dates), greek or regular yogurt with peanut butter or almond butter mixed in, or a tiny splash of real maple syrup, cottage cheese (I add half a persimmon to my cottage cheese or yogurt and i find it makes it more dessert-like),…
  • Hi there! This is totally me. Every pound makes a difference when you're short. I started this in April not to count calories or diet ... Those just never work for me... But to practice mindful eating. I find that being really aware of and thinking about what I'm eating every day helps eat less crap. I don't not eat…
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