amandapanda007

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  • I was at 250 (woman, 5'3") and got an exercise bike seat (seemed like 4" of padding) because my butt and hips hurt way too much without that cushion. Then I was able to enjoy it.... although my self-consciousness because of people's comments (about others, when I was present) about "look at the size of that *kitten*..."…
    in Obese, morbidly obese, super obese and bike riding. Comment by amandapanda007 August 2013
  • Yes! I am only 5'3" tall, but I always felt big & strong. I weighed 280 at my highest. I built sheds, put down flooring, handled 80 pound bags of grain (not easily, but managed them). I was moved big furniture, etc. I always felt capable, strong, and well... fierce. LOL. I'm now hovering at 150 (which is still 30 pounds…
    in Anyone else feel themselves shrinking??? Comment by amandapanda007 August 2013
  • It would just be the composition of each part of the recipe..... There must be flavorings, etc. Generally, the BULK size has how many calories per serving (whatever measurement that is) then divided or multiplied by the amount used.
    in No Calories /nutrition Comment by amandapanda007 July 2013
  • WOW! You look great! Amazing job, and wonderful future you're looking at!! Healthy, strong, and able to make the choices you WANT to make to LIVE your life!! Congrats!
    in The Best I've Ever Felt (Pictures) Comment by amandapanda007 July 2013
  • Add me to the list. I am 54 & am experiencing the same metabolic sluggishness as the rest of you mentioned. But, it is more than weight loss... it is feeling better, getting healthier, and stronger. It is critical that we get & retain muscle strength as we move forward. The physical change that has hampered our weight…
    in Over 50 Ladies? Comment by amandapanda007 July 2013
  • Great job!! By the way, you EARNED the Master's degree! Congratulations on building healthy habits while you are young! Be gracious and gentle with yourself! Rock on!
    in From 420.2 pounds to 298.4 pounds, in six months. (Pics) Comment by amandapanda007 July 2013
  • Impressive work! Diligence and tenacity! You look great!
    in 172lbs to 123lbs after 4 children, Photos! Comment by amandapanda007 July 2013
  • I'm 5'3" tall and have been obese my entire life. I am 54 and post-menopause & have the metabolism of a snail. I dropped from 280 to 174 in about 18 months to two years. (I stopped eating out (too much fried foods) & cut almost all fats from my diet.) At that point, the weight loss stopped, even though I did periodic…
    in Calling all petite women 5'3" and under Friends needed! Comment by amandapanda007 July 2013
  • I love coffee drinks. with cream & sugar (in my past.) With cream & sweetener (also in my past...). Now, I'm using EADS Carb Advantage RTD shakes or Atkins shakes, as the creamer. It adequately takes care of making the coffee creamier, and takes the bitterness off. It also reduces the calories & the fat. Win-win, to meet…
    in How do you take your coffee? Comment by amandapanda007 July 2013
  • Scales that try to calculate the BMI use an electrical current, that is NOT accurate. Based on height & weight, you're at 25.1 per National Institute of Health calculator (http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/BMI/bmicalc.htm). Apparently there is a basic calculation that is simply arithmatic. However, because we…
    in GNC scale says morbidly obese?! Comment by amandapanda007 July 2013
  • feel free to add me. I'm 55 and have one adult daughter of 26 years old. Widowed.
    in Where are the 40 somethings? Comment by amandapanda007 July 2013
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