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Exactly! We are not all the same size and weight and all of our bodies have different caloric needs to start. Someone who isn't very big is going to have much smaller caloric needs even before they start trying to lose. Don't compare yourself and your needs. Some people might start out eating only 1400 even before they…
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Had a triple stroke. I have a physical disability in one of my hands, but the ability issue that really is my hardest when it comes to exercise is the lack of energy I have. Every day I get a tiny fraction of the energy to make it through the day that a normal, healthy person gets. Exercising uses up all of that energy. I…
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I'm embarrassed to go get in the pool too. But it is because I don't know what I'm doing. Just to show you how differently people perceive things, I'm a small, thin person and I'm afraid that the people with swimming skills, like you guys, whatever size they are, will be judging me. I have friends who say they feel…
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I thought of a couple of things: 1. even thin people need to be active and exercise. Exercise is a health issue, not just an issue of weight loss. 2. Your friend's comment reminds me of what is discussed in this article about people who react badly when their friends and family start having healthier habits:…
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That is awesome! I don't even know you and I'm so proud! Good job!