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I lived in the US since birth until March 2014. Due to genetics, medical issues, and eating disorders- my weight fluctuated all over the place, even since joining MFP a few years back. Currently I am part of the "overweight" population in the Netherlands. There are a fair amount of overweight people here, but you rarely…
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I've been inked 12 times, however I have 10 actual tattoos as one time was an addition and another was a cover up. When I was 18 I thought Atheist in Olde English was the best idea in the world, and while I have not suddenly started believing in anything, I am not a fan of labels- so it's a Tim Burtonesque scroll pattern…
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Sadly it is a common occurrence, I think it is even worse for those who lost more in the first place. In 2007, at 21, after a lifetime of being overweight I decided it was time to become active and eat healthier. I didn't log food, but I started eating more lean protein, veggies, and tries to portion control and did…
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*both hands up* I did kettlebells while playing an old Panic at the Disco cd (can't stand xmas music) then I listened to an audiobook when I did a half hour on the elliptical. I'm not sure I'd bother if I had to go to a gym, so props to those who traveled for their xmas morning training!
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Thank you to the OP and everyone who shared on this post. I tried the 1200 calorie approach early this year and I was literally sick, had hair coming out (more than usual), and even started getting canker sores in my mouth. It was awful! I also noticed that when I went back to a more restrictive routine, 1400-1500, based…
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I know this sounds like a broken record of what the majority of the responses are/ will be- but don't let it get to you! Whether it's a friend, relative, co-worker, or complete stranger- people are human and have flaws. The motivation for their comments may come from envy, from their own unhappiness, a good place, or a…
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That is quite an impressive career you have had with special needs/ at risk/ vulnerable individuals. I agree that working with individuals with autism is quite challenging, mainly because every single person with autism is different and will not respond the same way to interventions. The tai chi sounds like an awesome…
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Thank you for the responses. I was actually looking at the more basic Polar's like the FT4 you mentioned. I may just go with something along those lines. I think MFP overestimates more on the circuit training, not as much on the elliptical The numbers just seem too high for the DVDs I do. I also use my TDEE to calculate my…
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I in no way support conforming to media/society ideals, however I am not an impressionable youth. In regards to sizing, I never claimed a size 12 was "small" but in sizing for women (not juniors etc) an XL is a 16/18. Having been a true XL I would love to be a 12, which most brands consider 10/12 a medium. My issue is more…
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This was a great idea for a forum topic, I think anyone in the teaching/education/related fields could use some friends and support from others who work in the field. I've had a pretty eclectic background. I've worked with adolescents with autism for about seven years and have also taught English in the inner city and work…
