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A few weeks ago I looked at my medical records online to see some blood test results... and saw that one of the medical codes my doctor had put in my chart was for "morbid obesity". Turns out she had put in that code every time for the past couple of years, I had no idea my weight was considered that level. Two days after…
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Do a routine in a swing dancing competition!
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watermelon, caprese salads with basil from our garden, and sunflower butter!
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Ribs, Paleo potato salad, a green salad, and fruit salad for dessert.
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My favorite "mojito" fruit salad -- cubed watermelon, berries, and cherries tossed with some lime juice and chopped mint. NOM.
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The instructor makes all the difference!!!! I've been to so many different Zumba classes over the years... some I've hated, and some I've loved. I've danced all my life, so I've found I most enjoy a local instructor who incorporates a lot of hip-hop and has some more advanced routines. Other friends of mine gravitate…
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I use MFP to do my food log, and my bullet journal for weekly and long-term goals.
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I'm not a guy, but I have 100 to lose as well and am here for support. We can do this!!!!
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I started learning to play the drums last summer... when I'm completely stressed, I just grab my sticks and pound away to some Nirvana or AC/DC. :)
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I spent part of my childhood living in Kuwait, I'd love to go back there now to see how it's all changed. If I had to choose a place I'd never been before, I'd pick Japan, Iceland, or the Seychelles.
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I actually downloaded this to my Kindle years ago, totally forgot I had it! That'll be next on my list. Thanks!
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Ooh, thanks for the podcast recommendation! I've been looking for new ones to subscribe to.
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Fellow Hashi's here, been taking medication for it for about 20 years now. I lose the most weight and have the most energy when I eat a mostly Paleo diet, but everyone's body is different. One thing to watch out for is soy -- for some people with Hashimoto's, soy does this wacky thing where it affects your thyroid and…
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A friend who lost 100 lbs swears by "ricotta creme" for dessert -- you take a dollop of full-fat ricotta cheese, add some Splenda and some flavoring (such as a few drops of vanilla extract, lemon extract, unsweetened cocoa powder, cinnamon, whatever). Tastes like cannoli filling, it's really good!
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I'm a red wine drinker myself... I used to have a glass every night with dinner. I finally had to cut it out at home because it was getting in my way. Wine has a ton of sugar in it (especially the sweeter ones like muscato or white zinfandel), and even with a dry red wine I found that it was spiking my blood sugar and…
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That's an amazing transformation for only 2 months!!!! Thank you for sharing your story!
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You're all such an inspiration! I'm on day 3 of being back to LCHF, and am in the throes of sugar-withdrawal exhaustion... so it's wonderful to see these pix as a motivational boost!!!! *applause*
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There are so many amazing Paleo recipes on Pinterest! A few of my faves that are easy to search are buffalo chicken in zucchini boats, and creamy chipotle salad dressing. Assuming you don't have a nut allergy, stock up on coconut milk -- it will give you the creamy texture you like in recipes, and healthy fat, without the…
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Joining this thread late, but adding a few things that helped me when my husband and I did a W30 last summer: 1. Sign up for the daily newsletter... it's totally worth the $15 for the month. It was a huge help for us to read it every morning, because it totally nails how you're feeling each day. Things like, "it's day 4…
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Congratulations!!!! 40 pounds in 8 months is a perfect rate... you were able to lose without screwing with your metabolism! That means better long-term success! *applause*
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Replying so I can continue to follow everyone's amazing successes! I'm 5'0" on a good day (*grin*) and din't think I'd be able to get lower than the 130s until I saw this thread (currently in the 190s). Yay!
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My husband and I are 3 weeks in, and we've discovered a number of swaps that have really helped us to stay on track: - we're taco freaks, so we use romaine lettuce leaves instead of taco shells to hold the fillings. - as others have mentioned, cauliflower "rice" is fantastic... we have that at least once a week. - gajar…
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I used to be a competitive swing dancer, and am looking forward to getting back into it over the next couple of years. My biggest NSV will be having the additional stamina and increased mobility to be able to dance better. :)
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My husband and I have been getting a lot of recipes from Nom Nom Paleo. Her "kalua pork" is insanely good.
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Hi everyone, happy icy/rainy Sunday! Looks like this thread has been dormant for a while so I'll give it a jump-start. I'm Jenn, 43 years old, live with my husband in the Plymouth Meeting area. After suffering from back problems on and off of years (that plus awful eating habits gave me quite a few extra pounds), I'm…
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hi erika! nice to meet you. i just joined as well... i'm jenn, 42 and have had weight issues since my teens that have gotten much worse in the past 5 years. i have about 65 to lose and i hope this (plus my fitbit) does the trick. for your thyroid -- do you know if they've done an antibody test on you as well? sometimes all…
