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Did not like it at all at first bc time consuming and tedious not to mention feeling a bit obsessive. But now I am thankful for it, it has been the best tool for me to get honest about portions and to me is the best measure when cooking at home.
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44 yrs old, 5'3, 1525 calories, loosing 1.5 on average per week.
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According to recommended portions listed on packaging or recommended in general: 1. cereal - because a portion in reality is maybe a sixth of what I was really eating 2. meat in general - I was eating four times as much steak as I should have been. However, shrimp and fish were a pleasant surprise. 3. pasta - I was eating…
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I noticed at 2 weeks, I lost 10lbs quickly because it was mostly water weight and I noticed a change in how my clothes fit immediately. Other people started noticing around 30 lbs gone and commented that I looked younger and my face looked thinner. I'm at 43 lbs gone as of now and I have dumped my entire 22W wardrobe to…
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Some things I have memorized like popcorn if I use the exact same bowl or container. Some extreemly low cal things in the veggie catagory I feel are not worth the bother, so I don't sweat them. But in general I can't trust myself to get it right, I end up thinking it "looks" like I can have more when Its actually at the…
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Every Monday morning without exception. Since October last year, I now know my patterns and can handle a slight stall or no loss once a month.
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Height: 5'4" Age: 44 My heaviest: 281 lbs Program/BMI goal: 125 My happy zone goal: 150 Goals depending on fat compared to muscle ;)
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Hi Jessica, one of my initial goals was to loose 45 lbs by my 45th birthday. My birthday is Nov 11th and I started last Oct and have already lost 42 lbs. I have much more to loose than that, but I have to tell you it really feels good to know I'm going to crush this goal way ahead of time! Good luck and safe journey! -Nancy
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Think about why you all of a sudden stopped. Did someone say something? Did you give up after an indulgent day and think you trashed everything? Are you afraid of something changing in your life? Are you giving in to old habits when stress triggers happen? Is it a combination of things and now it has snow balled? When you…
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Convienance foods (bc of processed content and/or chemical additives and preservatives) Large desserts (had a HUGE sugar addiction) Pop and other various bottled beverages (again with the chemicals and additives) Large portions (ate for comfort or boredom)
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I also still eat pizza, but only one slice of my absolute favorite take out kind and accompany that with a big fresh crunchy salad loaded with veggies and just a drizzle of dressing. If I make it at home I use a whole wheat tortilla and load it with mushrooms and green onions, a few black olives, 1/4 LB hamburger, a little…
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Wow, you look amazing! I love sucess stories and b4 and after pics! You should be so proud of yourself:)
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Be strong and rely on yourself. Believe me, they will notice when you are shrinking and will acknowlege you one way or another. MFP really helped me with support. Find someone in your life who is like minded in your goals and include them, it will strengthen your relationship and you can support each other. Good luck and…
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http://personalexcellence.co/blog/naysayers/ I really liked this article on "Nay Sayers". Check out tip #5. Give it a read, sounds like nay sayers comment critically out of fear. You determine weather or not the comment is coming from a loving place. Remember, you are the only one in control of how you feel about…
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What keeps me motivated now is my positive results so far. In the beginning I chose one thing to dedicate myself to everyday, and that was logging my food honestly. I have played games with the numbers and falsely measured and eaten bites all day without logging and took random guesses about calorie content and took cheat…
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Oh yes...double chins do go away! Unfortunately though for some of us over a 'certain age' lol, they can become turkey wattles. Funny thing though about your post- I just read yesterday that the FDA is going to approve a new cosmetic injection that melts the fat in double chins. Really!…
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I suggest you should take the time to read and compare some labels and decide what is best for you, meaning what are you wanting to get out of your cereal? At first I thought FIBER but then I remembered I have kids so I went with the cheerios multigrain one bc it has good nutritional value and is slightly sweet. I'm not a…
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A red letter day here and there is no biggie. It's a safe guard for MFP to not appear that the app condones or supports eating too little. Obviously there are consequences of eating too little one of which being a stall in weight loss, another not enough fuel for the body to run efficiently. Just take it in stride and try…
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Agree! I had the same disappointing experience with cereal. My food scale was the best investment I made when I started. Its a pain in the butt but the discipline helps you get down to the nitty gritty. Good luck!
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Mostly friendly, welcome! Wide range of opinions on here just like other social media. Great blogs and discussions and someone always willing to be friends.
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I also dropped 10 in the first 2 weeks, it was a nice kickstart. I am holding pretty steady at 1.5 lost per week now. I see you will be discussing questions with your doctor, that's good. Be informed and an active participant in making decisions about your health. You are paying for your doctor's services, ask for…
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I get nervous too. I weigh every Monday and am anxious that some how I have failed for the week and I will start gaining again. However, I am consistantly loosing. The gradual loss is a bit unnerving because I feel it is on a razor's edge all the time unlike a bigger rapid loss that would feel more like a confirmed success…
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AGREE! A little extra leg work looking for sales or price matching when possible and a willingness to learn how to prepare them, makes affordable seasonal fruits and veggies easy to get which in my opinion are the best "healthy foods" to put in your body.
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Your look terrific! Great job identifying your needs and adjusting for the best results. May your journey continue to be positive and healthy!
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You look awesome! I too have a desk job and really struggled with winter exercise. Fortunately we have a used tread mil which has taken a position of authority in the back of my living room positioned so I can view the TV straight on. My family also purchased wireless noise cancelling head phones so I didn't have to turn…
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I am interested in success stories too, I had 2 C's and the last one was 11 years ago so I've been carrying this huge flap around for years. I feel like I need to loose a lot more overall weight before I can see a big difference. After 37 lbs gone its slightly less to grab but I have this awful feeling it will be the last…
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At my 30 lb loss milestone I joined the YMCA. I felt justified rewarding myself with this change up eventhough we are on a tight budget. I also bought new undies and bras, I'm waiting to buy a new swim suit when I am at my 50 lb mile stone. I have also stopped rewarding myself with a "cheat day" or with food in general…
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Right on!
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Good Will on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, they have put out the weekend stuff by then. My sister in laws and close friends trade around with each other too, when no one wants it it goes to donation.
