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I'm back on MFP and paying attention now. I've been on the HMR program (with St. Joe's/Ann Arbor) since 12/18/2018. I'm down nearly 80#, and I've gotten off Victoza, Levemir (insulin), blood pressure med, and a statin. My energy is amazing. I'm in Phase 2 now, and many food things look interesting, in a way that they…
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I'm about to start HMR. should I just not complete my days? I've heard something about the under calorie warning and the app not logging correctly. Does anytime know more?
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I confess that I'm likely to cancel my gym membership for lack of use. We are planning a move and I'm just dropping money in a hole.
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That is terrific and inspiring progress! You look amazing.
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Live in Milford, work in A2.
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Good luck, man! Don't do anything crazy (it may not stick, even if it works). I am hovering around 211, too. 211.4 today. I want to at least start hovering around 205 soon.
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Thanks so much for sharing your story! I've plateaued at around 215 for 3 weeks (I know why, I think), and seeing your story is inspiring!
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You look great! Thanks for the inspiration. As of today, I'm actually at 80 pounds from goal. You show me it can be done.
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Thank you for this! Not quite up to doing anything but MFP's suggestions, but I know that will change. helenlucyburn: I think everyone's right on target. The weeks that I ate up to my calories are the weeks that I seem to lose weight. YMMV.
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You are looking great! I should take a "before" now in leggings and a tank, since I am working on losing 85 more pounds. Thanks so much for the terrific inspiration!
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Yup. This . Oh, at home I often wear my glasses, too. My shoes weigh at least a pound if I'm wearing comfortable ones...
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I love water, but sometimes I get bored. Seriously, cold water with a couple of ice cubes is my favorite. The bad water thing is icky! So sorry! We had icky water at one place I worked, and we all chipped in $3/month (like, 5 of us) for a water cooler (free from vendor) and refills. Shop around -- the water vendors will…
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Thanks! That helps a lot. I completely had my doubts about the Cool Whip frosting -- I will now try it! I think the colas might be good in a chocolate cake, so I will try that, too. I wonder if pumpkin will work in a packaged brownie mix? Thoughts?
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Chipping away. I am also having problems to get motivated to hit the gym! Managing to stay close to my calorie budget. Most weeks average out, though. Bit by bit, and I am still losing. I started at just over 240, and I want to get down to the neighborhood of 135. I still have a fierce sweet tooth, but I am coming up with…
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I love these ideas! I have the sugar-free Jello snacks -- my favorites are creme brulee rice pudding and dulce de leche pudding. Yogurt, baby carrots, and Special K crisps are on my hit list, too. I like the snack bags of Triscuits -- I count out Triscuits at my desk, but I don't need to be mobile. oh, and let me second…
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This was my first thought on juice, too. It's just too much sugar for me to consider as a beverage. I drink tea, water, and Diet Mountain Dew. I may stop drinking soda at some point, but it fills a niche in my intake (for me). I drink coffee, but that's not a beverage -- that's an indulgence that I'm not giving up. I drink…
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In the past,I have gotten an exercise high, so I know I can. I found that I needed to work out for at least 25" and break a sweat by 12" in or so to get the glow thing. Id *does* feel awesome, so I'm working back up to that again. I found treadmill + MP3 player worked for a long time. I actually can watch TV at my gym and…
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See, I'm an equal-opportunity PB girl. Crunchy for eating as it, and cream to add to recipes. Someone mentioned soba above... nom nom nom.
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I haven't had frozen yogurt in a while -- I may try, in light of the possible clearer flavor profile. I used to eat Haagen Dazs' coffee flavor -- I wonder if it still exists, and would fit into my eating plans? Must check. My favorite frozen treat is Blue Bunny's Sweet Freedom Black Raspberry Bar. I like portions. I can't…
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I think that this comment is on-target! 20# is a LOT. No, really. That is a lot to lose in a short time. Please don't give up. The hardest thing for *me* is to keep going, so I know what I'm asking. I want to bail on myself. I need to love myself enough to keep taking care of myself, even when it's frustrating. I have had…
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My sweetie is around 185 and 5'8", so all good. I do wish he's work out and conquer his beer belly -- he hasn't had a drink in 26+ years, so I'd love the evidence to leave. I'm thinking as he sees me go to the gym more, he will too. All in all, not a big deal. He's absurdly healthy, from sugar to blood pressure. He gave…
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I also love before/after pics. I'm planning on posting when I get down to 180 (a bit over 1/2 of my goal loss). THANK YOU for the inspiration to keep doing what I'm doing.
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My turn for a question: what is polar HRM? It's so important to eat enough! It's challenging to do for me because I feel/hear the messages in the world urging me to starve myself to lose weight... only that doesn't actually work long-term.
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I think I love you.
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Am I in your head? Sounds like a good snack to me!
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Yes, backhanded compliment, but YAY on the progress!
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That's a huge loss fast! MFP makes me conscious of what I'm doing, too. I love the fact that the system automatically warns me if I'm starving myself -- I know I have the possibility of being an all-or-nothing girl, and MFP is helping me with the slow and steady, and that fluctuations during the month are normal, and…
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Looking good!
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46 here, and finally ready to change my lifestyle. Feel free to add me -- I love to do mutual support! I need to lose about 100 pounds overall, but I'm trying to stay in the moment with the assistance oy MFP's tracking and all of you!
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^this! Congrats!
