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I have about twenty pounds left to lose, and when people hear I am "still dieting" (i.e. not eating indiscriminately) they say things like, "but you don't NEED to lose any more weight!" and then glare at me like I am crazy, or doing it to shame them. I make desserts for my family, that I will not partake in (I have a very…
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Definitely go low carb to get rid of the last of your fat. Look for ketogenic diets that bodybuilders use to get ripped before a contest. Not a long term solution, but it ought to shake up your metabolism. Eliminating starches, processed foods (if you can't wash it before you eat it, avoid) and sugars. Get rid of breads…
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When I am at home, I have to walk through my centrally located kitchen constantly, I portion out snacks I can have (almonds, apples, etc) and get anything else easy and tempting out of the kitchen if possible. I make as many roadblocks for myself as I can, so eating is not convenient. Also, find something to occupy your…
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I had bad back problems after my daughter was born, which contributed to my not losing the baby weight and then some. It hurt to stand for as long as it took to take a shower, so I took baths instead. Usually I got out of the bath first, then drained it, but this one time I pulled the plug while I was still in to let some…
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It is not intolerant- just prudent. Some people value their sanity and stress levels, and you appear to be reducing potential stressors by not introducing yourself to people who are going to clog your FB feed with creationist BS or "pray for our schools" crap. I don't friend them either, for my own mental health. They meet…
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You can add me. I only have a few friends, and post every day. I used to be 5'8" until back surgery lost me 1 1/2 inches... and I too have about 64 lbs to go. My toddler is now 8 so you are doing better than I am! Also I am an art tutor (when I have students) and a huge fan of the BBC.
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You, and anyone else who wants, can add me. I usually access MFP via my phone or Kindle, so there is not way to reach "community" (only friends you have already) from there. I'm from an atheist family, been raised by Freethinkers, and am surrounded by an ocean of zealots. I'm 43, joined in January, and have a long way to…
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I have been every size from 4 to 24 and the only unpleasant thing my husband ever said was, Will you quit losing weight? You look like Skeletor! (My face never holds fat, even when I am big so when I am thin I can look gaunt) He never teased me when I was big, or acted like he thought I was unattractive, but he knew I…
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I have made the weight loss journey before (from a 24 to a 4) and back up again. I had gotten rid of all my fat things above a size 12. I regretted this ultimately when I had to break down and buy plus sized stuff other than yoga pants and t-shirts. So now I keep the most expensive/nicest (most costly to replace if I need…
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I tend to go over for calories on the weekends, but am under Monday through Thursday. So I weigh every other Thursday, so the differences will shake out and reflect my hard work, not my weekend overindulgences. Weighing on a Monday is masochism...as is weighing daily. That just sets you up for disappointment (at least it…
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I have shin splints too. It helps if I don't do high impact aerobics (running certainly qualifies as high impact so I race walk) and when I am not working out I wear a shoe with a gentle heel. Dorsiflexion (lifting your toes up toward your shin- like the motion required to keep my favorite shoes -flip flops- on) aggravates…
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In no particular order (hard to choose 5) The Usual Suspects Blade Runner Monty Python and the Holy Grail anything by Tarantino The Princess Bride
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I work out and because of this am usually under by quite a bit (despite eating back the exercise by half) from Monday to Thursday, but then comes the weekend and the husband and kids being home throws a wrench into my eating. I am almost always over at least twice- sometimes three times a week, but I only weigh myself once…
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OMG you are killing me!!! You look great, your Highness :D
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I don't log black coffee, breath mints (if I only have the one), cucumbers, celery, crystal light, or mustard. I also tend to underlog exercise (underestimate minutes spent/intensity) and round up for food. That way I have a bit of a buffer for estimation errors (let's face it, portion amounts are usually way smaller than…
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Holy cow that is AWESOME! What a transformation. You look wonderful!
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So incredible to see what a huge difference you have made in your life! You look much younger than your stated age :) What an inspiration.
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Amazing difference in your back! Very inspiring!
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Incredible- your before pic doesn't look as heavy as 214! You are truly lovely! Congrats on your transformation!
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I'd love some friends- been logging every day for 3 weeks so I am new, but committed.
