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Seriously. Sad - won't be checking this thread again, unfortunately. I was enjoying most of the discussion but I'm very over the testosterone-driven "I'm smarter-than-you" ridiculousness. New feature suggestion for MFP - a "filter" ability on the forums where you can identify a source name you'd like to skip and focus on…
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DEFINITELY agree with the siracha and salsa. We limit salt, so have to amp up the flavor. Here are some other ideas, some straight out of the bottle and some that take a few steps in the kitchen: - Balsamic vinegar (on just about anything. Toss before you cook/roast veggies or sprinkle after for a kick) - Light italian…
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Why, thank you Madame President. The fan club meets the third Thursday every month. :happy: At McDonald's.
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While I don't believe fast food is innately evil, I have found that giving up has helped me succeed in striving for a healthier lifestyle. There are a few reasons why: - fastfood was a mindset for me that I needed to break. Planning, counting calories, and making food at home has become an important ritual and keeps me…
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<clearing throat> Okay, I'm ready to be flamed. In the spirit of my own self-improvement and expanding my horizons, bring it. Abuse is one thing. Verbal, physical, sexual or otherwise - and shouldn't be tolerated. Is your mate (boyfriend, not spouse in this case) telling you he isn't attracted to you... abuse? That's not…
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This is a touchy question. I don't challenge his statement that he can't help it if your body is unattractive to him. That's fine... we all like what we like. It's hard wiring and not easily changed. So the question becomes do you want a relationship where physical attraction isn't there? That wouldn't work for me - I want…
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I did!! I started out over 550.... don't know by how much, 'cause the scale didn't go any higher!
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Reeeeeee-diculous. Enjoy it, love it, embrace it... then move on!
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I started WAY over 200.... my GOAL weight is over 200! HA!!! I just dropped in to say good luck and you're in the right place to find amazing support! Best of luck to you!
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Every single morning, first thing out of bed. I try not to be encouraged or discouraged by daily fluctuations and only record my weight once a week officially. But I track it every day. Here's what I see as the pro's: - It provides an instand snapshot of your previous day. Not calories per se, but sodium and water balance.…
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Sheesh. Deletion took all the fun outta this thread!
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What a GREAT IDEA!
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For those that posted to this thread with the best of intentions, this update is for you. I hope I'm not betraying any confidence with this post, but it's so exciting... I'll risk it if I am. I do understand where the naysayers were coming from when they responded to the OP. I can rationalize (not condone) the meaner…
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That's GREAT!!! Congratulations!!!!! And I know you're going to kill it next week, TOO!!! Why?? 'Cause you're amazin'! Keep it up!
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YES! And I think you can too!! Research suggests for behavior modification (like stopping smoking, sustained weight loss), it takes people an average of SEVEN attempts before they see success. Never stop trying! Even if you fall, keep it going. This is for the long haul...hard days will happen, you won't always make…
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Uhm.... well, snooze button got pushed today. I was in the ER for a good portion of the night with a friend and didn't clock much sleep last night. But the day is still young!!! How was the weigh in?
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So..... How'd you do?!
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Both. I watch portions to not pass out with the calorie count. :-)
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Thanks! This challenge has helped. I've still not hit my groove for morning workouts... hitting "snooze" too much instead. I asked for and received the fit bit for Christmas... I thought I'd slam dunk 10,000 steps (just over 5 miles) a day. I was LOATHE to find out I naturally fall around 2800 steps without trying... and…
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You're going to rock that weigh in!
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I'm one of those that lost more than 200 and still have another 50 to go. From what you describe, it is a food addiction. I know I have one. There are reasonable ways to deal with an addiction. Eating a bowl of iceberg and staying at 800 calories isn't one of them. I hear your anger and your frustration. I like volumes of…
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I'm not a real person, but I play one online.
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Adorable - my best friend of 18 years was an internet friend. We met in a chat room and met in person a year later. 18 years now and we're still going strong. And to top THAT one, I met my husband online. 7 years and blissfully happy. My job of 10 years now has me working from home 90% of the time where I hold web…
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Hi and welcome!!! You will find LOTS of amazing and helpful people here, along with lots of advice on the forums. Take awhile and read through it... send friend requests to people that resonate with you after reading some of their posts or their profiles. Definitely take all advice with a grain of salt (including mine!) -…
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I gained 30 pounds as a result of sleep eating - it was related to also taking Ambien. Once I stopped the medication, that resolved... but that didn't help me when I needed to take the medication. It didn't make a difference if I went to bed hungry or full - I would still get up and eat. Sometimes, the combinations were…
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You are UP to this challenge!!! Make a plan then stick to it. . . and on days when you're struggling, be gentle with yourself and carry on immediately thereafter. You can do this!
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You CAN do this. As someone else said, one day at a time. Sometimes, one hour... one MINUTE... at a time. If I look at the big picture, sometimes it's too overwhelming. I find I do better with very small, time-limited goals. I can't say "I want to lose weight." I have to say... "I will lose 1 pound this week." I wish you…
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I think it is serious and very real. Self-esteem can play a whole lot into your screen name, what you post, and how you interact. Perhaps that's how the poster views themselves. (and if it's not for real, what's the harm anyway?)
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Hi, Really. I think you hit it on the head... it sounds like you just may not be ready to make a change. Change will come when the benefits of that change outweigh the benefits of status quo. As I read your post, I sympathize. I was where you described. Ten years later, I no longer am... but it was hard, arduous, and…
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Sure. I'll post a jicama salad recipe. I find you can add it to just about anything as a filler and it takes on the flavor of what you put it with. I will frequently grate it and add to ground meat to reduce calories without affecting taste or texture. I also like it thrown into salads - kind of like a radish but with tons…
