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Congrats to you Ms. Fancy! You've come to the right place. You will get out of this app what you put into it and more. Set small goals. June is a reasonable and reachable goal. As for your weaknesses, work on them and your resistance to them will make you that much of a stronger person! Good luck,
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Motivation comes from within, but would be happy to help!
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5'10" here with desk job. Started at 235. Lost over 83 pounds. After joining MFP and getting seriously focused, lost 52 pounds in 26 weeks. Reached 152. Started at set 1200+ calories and ate back most of my exercise calories to start. Worked out 5-6 days a week. Started with about an hour of cardio increasing the…
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No ~ just in case! Think of helping someone less fortunate or someone in need of clothing. Donate to various charities. When I still buy something new, I promise myself I will go home & get rid of two items for one new item of purchase. For some reason, we tend to hold on to things but need to learn how to deal with…
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You go girl~ Strong is hot!
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Diary not open, but sodium can most definitely be a factor. Sounds like you've weighed yourself several times in the last few days. Would not encourage that due to so many reasons for fluctuations. Maybe once weekly. Keep up the exercise, healthy eating and logging and look back on some mini goals. This won't set you up…
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Be cautious of true measuring and using quick adds as they only add calories and no other content factored in which may not assist in true factors. Consistency is key for continued logging and losing. Good news is that if you lose more than you want, you can eat more :) Good luck,
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My personal opinion and suggestion would be to eat real food. Slimfast doesn't give you fruits and vegetables and all the nutrients you should require especially not having a thyroid. I got very sick from it years back and gained back what was lost and heard of several people to develop health issues. Besides following a…
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I love to eat a healthy breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner, snack. All healthy food options broken down througout the day fill me up and keep me satisfied. Hunger pangs are never an issue this way. Also some hunger pangs are from boredom. Stay busy and helps to keep hydrated. :smiley:
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Set your alarm far enough away that you have to get out of bed! Climb right into your clothes and make it fun and get it done. You will rev up your metabolism. Suggestions: Tell yourself often how badly you want to be healthy. Keep inspirational pics or messages around. Make healthy food choices (plan and prepare). Be…
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I have been maintaining now for about 3 years. I have become one with logging. Not only for accountability, but I like to also keep other things other than calories in check like fiber and protein consumption or limited sodium and like to see how adding in exercise and workouts adjust those calculations. If I am happy and…
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Get the word diet in any way out of your mind & call it hydration. Drink water all day & you won't need to obsess over following a timed schedule. Good hydration will flush your system of impurities and hydrate you. Calories in vs. calories out will make you lose weight. Good luck,
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Water is water. If you are fine with citric acid or natural flavors or aspartame, then hydrate away. I drink about 16 glasses of water a day & mix things up a bit by adding crystal light mix or having Zero Clear American Sparkling Water. I'm not much for seltzer but it is flavored sparkling water and makes me feel like I'm…
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First time photo post so forgive me if it doesn't work. Previous pics are in profile, current pic is shown. I'm 5'10" & 44 years. Starting weight 235 to 152. Currently maintaining for almost 2 years and comfortable around 160-165.
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Everything has to be entered individually as a person consumes it and by selection of amount especially since there are so many types and varieties. If you tend to eat the same things, these items will show up under your recent tab and if you eat them frequently, they will show up under your favorites tab. This will allow…
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Also, noted in your diary that you use quick added calories. Try not to use quick added calories as they don't allow proper macros to be entered into your set macros. You need to take the time to enter the items individually and store them as a recipe if you are making a meal or recipe or find a comparable source.
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Right. Can't spot reduce. Calories in vs. calories out for continued weight loss. I would suggest strength training and you can focus on areas directed toward areas of concern such as if your belly is a concern, the following exercises will benefit your whole body but also your core...lunges, squats, deadlifts, leg lifts,…
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chicken, turkey, tuna, fish, dairy - milk, cheese, yogurt, eggs, lean meats, protein bars or protein powder to supplement.
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Love the description active rest...I workout every day work day with 20-30 minute cardio at lunch & Strength training/TRX etc. for almost an hour in the eve. I usually pick Sunday as a rest day but having only Sat. & Sunday off, I may not be doing the usual, but I am probably still running errands, grocery shopping, house…
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I had tried all of the same remedies as you and Nancy as well as hanging from an inversion machine to avoid survery. I had a slip and fall & ended up having back surgery of the lower spine fusion (l5s1) as well in 2004. Technology and recovery has come even further since then. You will rest and recover and get strong…
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The definition of Maintenance is the process of maintaining or preserving someone or something, or the state of being maintained. If you have met your goal and are attempting to stay within that decided range of (blank) pounds great, but you can't be in maintenance and want to continue to lose 8+ pounds unless you are…
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Log in every day. Considered a lifestyle change vs. diet mentality. Make healthy eating choices & exercise daily. Busted *kitten* to lose 80 pounds despite being told it was going to be extremely difficult. It took splitting my pants for me to invest in making changes. No excuses~It's all up to you. Healthiest I've ever…
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Try to experiment with different foods and what keeps you full. I like to start my morning with oatmeal with a scoop of protein powder & flax seed and maybe a handful of fruit. Good carbs to fuel your workouts with low fat & good fiber. This will keep me full for quite some time. Kinda sticks to your bones.
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Maintaining but on here every day for support & love the positive attitude pretty girl!
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Don't weigh daily. Eat healthy and enter all into mfp. That along with your walking and weights you have and any kind of movement and activity, will prove to provide slow and healthy weight loss. Be positive and patient. Keep at it! Don't give up.
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Not being sarcastic & don't know if I missed something, but how about a belt? Or visit a local consignment store for reasonably priced items and try a few things on. Some brands run so differently from others but maybe you will find some with a more comfortable fit :)
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First of all don't be disgusted with yourself. Be proud of how far you have come & get back on the horse! The bottom line is not to become too comfortable and lose site of what your goals are or where you started. Reduced your calories, increase your exercise, log everything again & when you get to your desired spot,…
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I know what you mean about the picture. When I show my before I am usually told it's not the same person-lol. You Go Girl!
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Fabulous!
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Spinache, feta cheese, egg omelette or love knorr's spinach dip with vegetables. You can use light or low fat mayo/sour cream to make a healthier version.
