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Hi! I'm 25, I played rugby for 6 years, have had 2 ACL reconstructions (and many derailments on my journey to finally being my true self)! I'm in it to win it this time, and could use all the support and motivation I can get! Abi :)

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The reason I am posting, is that I could always use a little bit of extra motivation and support, and friends who may (or may not) have had similar experiences and obstacles, or are also interested in having someone to encourage them. Or people with similar goals (Of 40-50 lbs of weight loss).

I have had both of my ACLs reconstructed, and had the hamstring graft both times. My first one healed up very well, and I am currently just over a month out from the second one, and I'm hoping for the same positive outcome. I have also had friends who had success with the patellar graft. I would recommend going with…

WOW!! You all look fantastic!! I can't wait to post my pictures soon! :)

The reason I want to do it this way, is because, even while logging in and hitting my calorie goal, I have lots of trouble sticking to macros- and manage to fit fast food, etc. easily into my goals. Now I know that the occasional cheeseburger is warranted once in a while, but I find myself eating things like that every…

I am mostly doing it for my mind. I need to add some strict discipline into my diet for a few days, and then slowly start to incorporate those foods into my diet again. I think starting off like this will make me feel better about myself (mentally as well as physically), before I can get back to slowly eating my trigger…

You are not eating enough calories. You need to eat >1200 calories per day, and also eat back exercise calories.

Today, marks the loss of a 3-gallon tub of super premium ice cream! I thought it was worthy of a post, since ice-cream is my favorite food, my biggest weakness, and part of the reason I got to where I was before starting MFP!

I started at 218 lbs in January/2013. I am currently 196 lbs, and hoping to get under 155 lbs as my first major goal, and then reevaluating from there! Anyone feel free to add me as well! I log in every day, and my diary is open! :flowerforyou: Edited to add: I'm 23 years old!

Name/ real name: Abi Goal weight on May 31: 190 lbs 5/1: 198 5/6: 196 5/13: 5/20: 5/27: 5/31:

Amazing!!!!!! :flowerforyou: You look beautiful, and so much happier!!

Since tracking, probably 4000-5000. Before tracking, probably over 8000!! Tracking definitely makes me feel guiltier about getting to numbers that high, though! (Thank goodness...)

^This is good advice. Eat at a lower deficit, and LIFT HEAVY. Mostly cardio will take longer to get rid of the flab than lifting heavy. The latter will tone you up, burn fat, boost your metabolism and make you STRONG! You got this, keep up the good work!

I want to lose around 8lbs by the end of May! :) SW: 218 CW: 198 GW: 190 (For the month of May) Ultimate goal weight: 155 Weigh in Dates: 5/3 - 198 5/10 5/17 5/24 5/31 End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use) Total weight lost: Just for fun: What fitness event are you going to accomplish this month? -run my first…

Exactly, it's phenomenal to think that I have been carrying around an automobile tire all this time! I can't wait until I can say that about an Irish Setter! :laugh: You are all so awesome, so when things slow down and you feel stuck- just think back to how far you have come! Keep up the fantastic work!! :flowerforyou:

Try and eat more protein throughout the day. It keeps you fuller longer. Protein bars, peanut butter, boiled eggs, nuts, beans, etc are all great protein-rich snacks that you can have throughout the day. An egg is only 70 calories, so having that before bed might curb your hunger until tomorrow. Also, depending on how much…

In my case, I retain a lot of water (up to 3-5 lbs) a day after eating a lot of sodium. I also can bloat and retain water during my periods (again a fluctuation of upto 5 lbs). As well as after starting new exercise, or going at higher intensity- because muscles hold onto water too. I find that drinking lots of water helps…

You are amazing, and you look fabulous! Thank you for being an inspiration!! :flowerforyou:

-What was your starting weight? 218 -What's your target? 155 (then reassessing to see how much more I need to lose) -What are you now? 200 -How many calories/day do you consume? 1400-1700 -When did you start your weight loss journey? Jan 7th (2013)

BUMP!

You are so amazing! Your story is an incredible inspiration!! :flowerforyou:

I had to go to a party last night, and in preparation for it, I ate a protein bar and a boiled egg so that I wasn't tempted. And just in case I was, I packed another protein bar and egg to snack on if I felt the need. I got there, and immediately went to the snack table...consuming almost 1500 calories in junk. I felt…

Wonderful progress, keep it up!

Hey everyone! Keep up the fantastic work!! Height 5'6 Age - 23 Gender - Lady Highest Weight - 218 lbs. Lowest Weight - 178 lbs. (sophomore year of college) Current Weight - 203 lbs. Goal Weight - 150 lbs.

Amazing!!!! You are an inspiration, and I can't wait to post my success story a year from now! :)

TWIN!!! 5'6 SW: 218 CW: 203 GW: 150-160

You are doing amazing! The changes are obvious!! Keep up the fantastic work, you are well on your way! :flowerforyou:

So far, I have lost a bald eagle...but I would like to lose an Irish Setter by the end of this! :)

This! Or I mix a pint of cottage cheese into any soup, curry or stew I make (adding a protein boost- as well as a creamier texture! :)