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I've just started reading about this way of eating and most of what I"m reading also mentions heavy lifting. Is this intermittent fasting designed for lifters or can it work for the rest of us also?
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I am slowly making my way through this thread.. only page 3 so far, but I wanted to say that you all or ya'll as I'm Texan, are restoring my faith in humanity! I've always been one for general politeness. When I go out, I make eye contact and smile at people, and I'm always dismayed that most of the people glare at me as…
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Dr. Who reference is what got me into this thread.. :D I hate running unfortunately
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Ok. so I love how supportive you all are, reading through these replies really gave me a needed boost! Thank you, Thank you! I think somewhere in my head is still the idea of this is all a temporary "diet" and so I resist against it. So first I need to realign my thinking. I think what I'll try as ya'll suggested and get a…
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nobody has the problem of not enjoying the healthy changes?
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I'm 48, feel free to add me. I am also a couch potato, but did really well with exercise until my sons wedding was over, (that was my motivation). Now I am starting to struggle with staying within my calories and getting my butt outta the chair!!! Some friends to be accountable to might help! :D I would also advise eating…
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Well done indeed! And like others, I am very blessed to hear about the getting closer to God part of it. God designed us to have a desire to know Him, and it's when we work on that, that we become truly happier more loving people. Party because we begin to see ourselves as God sees us, perfect masterpieces. So healthy…
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Ahh now cokes are my weakness! Definitely addictive and very bad for me. Completely MY CHOICE to have a problem with them.... no one forced me to drink them. There is a ton of information available to everyone on how to make better food choices and exercise choices. Yes, the amount of crap being packaged and sold to us is…
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West Texas :) Cokes are my weakness. And mashed potatoes lol
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You Rock! And thanks for the motivation and encouragement! Lately I've been slipping slowly back into bad habits, not exercising as much, eating just a bit worse.. You story helps me refocus :) *hugs!!
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5'7" goal is 160. According to this, I should be between 133-147, so I was aiming to high.
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my oldest son (23) when he was 2.5, he was watching the movie "Hook". When the mermaids came swimming around he got so excited and said "look Mom Barbiesharks!". cutest thing ever!!!
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This!! I use to do this!! Fix everyone else, and I was good at it, most of the time. My own issues got buried and ignored until they kinda exploded all over me, that brought on depression and eating.. lots of both. I'm 48 and just now beginning to understand that "happy" is my own decision despite my circumstances, and…
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"I ALMOST didn't post this picture after reading the comment of the girl who doesn't understand how someone could "let themselves go." I don't have a response for that. I just have this picture. This picture... my before picture... is a picture of a girl who stepped up and did something about her weight. I am strong! I am…
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First, Congratulations to all who've posted pics!! You all are truly inspirational and very brave, I bow to you. To respond to the quoted post, yes, it's an offensive post, but I'm not offended. But there is no easy answer to your question of why people "let themselves go" Some answers are that it's a control issue. Their…
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re: not using the Smith machine. I'm brand new to lifting, and really hate gyms. Even though I know no one cares what I'm doing, I always feel like a spotlight is shining on me and I find myself too intimidated to do any lifting there right now, so I'm using weights at home and all there is for squats is a smith type…
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Don't get married at 19, be brave enough to go to college. You are Ok, you are NOT broken.
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This IS brilliant. I think I love him now! :D
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I've been dragging mine out a bit. During lvl 2 I started lifting, and so don't do shred on those days, which prolongs things, and then honestly I skipped a few days and had to make them up... but today I finally will start lvl 3. I'm a little nervous about how hard it will be, but really I'm kinda proud of myself for…
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Exactly! I don't really think of Canada as a foreign country (except they use the metric system) lol.. I have several Canadian friends, friendliest, nicest people I've met. Even been there once, it does exist!
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I'm 5'7". MFP has me eating a bit over 1300 calories per day to lose about a pound and half a week And yes, actually one of the major reasons I want to start lifting is to change my body shape. I'm german.. I'm built like a german, my mother said I had shoulders like a football player *sigh.. I have wide shoulders and wide…
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Hey all :) I'm new to this thread and would love to join! I'm 48.5. Mom to three boys ages 23, 19, 16. The oldest is getting married in Aug. and that has been my motivation for losing weight so far. Kinda shallow.. but it's working. So far I've lost a total of 35 pounds since Jan. From 226 to 191. So it's coming off…
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This!! Your accomplishments in other areas of your life were completely overshadowed simply because of some extra weight. Our society is very out of whack. While we all talk a good game about acceptance and tolerance, every overweight person knows the deep pain of rejection and being judged harshly. I can understand this…
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Wow!! Huge congrats and well done to you! We all understand how hard you've worked and now you are an inspiration!
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http://www.recipe.com/potato-bean-soup/ This! It's been the favorite in our house for many years. Even for the boys. On their birthdays when I offer to make anything they want, almost always without exception they ask for this soup. Only the youngest asks for the beans on the side lol.
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Exactly! I can understand the conspiracy theorists sometimes... it's getting easier to believe that the media is trying to turn us all into idiots. TV reality shows especially glorify the lowest common denominator in this country and make being stupid the popular thing to be. Or at least promote an attitude of "hey.. I…
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Ok I really have try these tricks!! However, if you are making egg salad, meaning the eggs are going to be chopped up, why are they going to waste if they don't peel cleanly? Just chop up the ugly eggs I would think.
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Tyrian!! Best character, and if he gets killed off, I'm going to seriously mourn. I also like Brianne, as she is in the books, noble and honest to a fault. And of course Arya. I do think Dany kicks *kitten*! And is my guess for ruling when the dust settles, the question is who will be her consort.
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I have to wince.. but be honest and say I rarely read the intro posts, there are sooo many! Plus I'm not much of a talker, so I don't reply much to what I do read. However I sent you a friend request for two reasons.. or three. 1. You are in my age group, I'm 48. 2. You are Canadian I assume from your name.. some of the…
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The success stories are so helpful!! Keep posting and Congratulations to you!! We all know how hard it is, and we are proud of you and need to continue to see success stories like yours. I know it really helps me to see these kinds of stories as often as possible. Well done indeed! :)
