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As a kid I only ate a handful of veggies (corn, potatoes, onions, okra, squash, and celery mostly), but I eat far more as an adult. Some I've grown to love (cauliflower, carrots, green beans, raw spinach) and some I've learned to tolerate (peas & tomatoes are two that I have to force myself to eat). There's only a few that…
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I think I speak for all of the women here who need to lose a decent chunk of weight by saying that you are truly an inspiration for all of us! You prove that what seems impossible is possible! Thanks for sharing your journey! You look amazing!
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Wow, what a transformation! You look so much younger now! Great job!
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Congrats! You look fantastic and I love how you used the clothing to compare every-so-often!
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Original starting weight : 235 on MFP (but 244ish before I joined) July starting weight : 226 July goal : 220 Ultimate goal : 145 July 1: 226.2 lbs July 8: 224.4 lbs July 15 221.8 lbs July 22 220.6 lbs July 29 Total loss for July: 5.6 lbs I'm thrilled with a 1 lb loss this week. The first half of the week I didn't eat very…
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Thanks everyone for the suggestions!
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Original starting weight : 235 on MFP (but 244ish before I joined) July starting weight : 226 July goal : 220 Ultimate goal : 145 July 1: 226.2 lbs July 8: 224.4 lbs July 15 221.8 lbs July 22 July 29 Total loss for July: 4.4 lbs Biggest 1 week weight loss I've had since my first two weeks back in May. Worked hard this week…
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No Trader Joe's in my area yet (we just got the first one in my state less than 2 years ago), but I could stop and get some next time I travel. I'll have to check out the Kirkland ones as well. Thanks everyone!
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Quality most days. Most days I don't snack much and I can get by with lower calorie breakfast and lunch so that I can eat whatever I want for dinner or dessert. There are a few days per month, however, where I feel hungry constantly and I choose quantity over quality on those days.
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I mostly eat what I want within my calorie goal. I have made an effort to eat more fruits, veggies, and lean meats, and cut back on a lot of "junk" food. I still drink a couple sodas per week though and I usually have a piece of dark chocolate with sea salt caramel every night (unless I'm too close to my calorie limit). I…
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fruit or cheese
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I did it 11 years ago when I was still in my 20s (on a low fat diet back then which of course translated to lower calories and with pilates and aerobics). I dropped 40 lbs in just under 5 months. Through three pregnancies I gained it all back and then some. This time around (in my late 30s) my weight loss is just slightly…
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That's awesome (and that burger sounds delicious)!! Congrats!!
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Wow, you look fantastic!! Congrats!
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20 lbs down (11 lbs since re-joining MFP) since the first week of May. Still have another 75 to 80 lbs to go.
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Original starting weight : 235 on MFP (but 244ish before I joined) July starting weight : 226 July goal : 220 Ultimate goal : 145 July 1: 226.2 lbs July 8: 224.4 lbs July 15 July 22 July 29 Total loss for July: 1.8 lbs. Survived 4th of July week and a birthday and wedding this weekend and came out with a really good week!…
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You look fantastic!!
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I agree. I have 3 young children who are all very active (and always take a 1.5 to 2.5 mile walk with me each evening). My oldest and youngest are very thin. My middle child is right on the edge of being considered overweight. She's short, thick, and very strong for a 7 year old girl (we always say she could play tackle…
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Up 2 to 3 lbs from 2 days before my period until 3 or 4 days into it and then it goes back to where it was before (or less).
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I'm struggling with it this month. Some months I barely notice a difference, but this week with aunt flo arriving I've been really hungry and really tired (the hormonal sleepy feeling). I've been pushing myself to exercise even though I don't feel like it, mostly so I can have the foods I'm craving (which was cinnamon…
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Welcome and good luck on your weight loss journey! Feel free to add me if you'd like! I find having friends around here definitely helps keep me motivated.
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Like someone else said before, maybe think of a future date and focus on it. I started my weight loss/get healthy plan at the beginning of May. I'm 38 and started out at around 244 lbs and my first big goal is to be under 200 by New Year's. I've lost 18 lbs so far and am on track to be right around 200 by then. Then if I…
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In the summer when I often sleep in until 9ish (I'm a SAHM and my kids sleep in until around 10 most mornings in the summer) I usually skip breakfast and just eat an early lunch around 11. Then I eat some fruit or veggies for a snack mid-afternoon. On days like today where I was up before 7 am I do eat breakfast because I…
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My advice is to eat whatever you want as long as you can fit it in your daily calorie goal. Of course focusing on healthy lower calorie foods is important, but don't deny yourself your favorite 'junk' foods. Have them occasionally if you can fit them in (I save mine for the end of the day to make sure I have room for…
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Actually my great grandfather-in-law asked for lemon meringue pie one last time as he was dying. So it does happen. ;) I'm pretty sure he had no regrets about that decision.
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Only weigh yourself once per week or less and always weigh yourself on Sunday so you don't binge on Saturday. Also, track everything you eat the best that you can, don't give up your favorite foods (except for sugary drinks because you don't want to drink your calories away), and don't punish yourself for an occasional bad…
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That's the rule in our house. I'm willing to be flexible with breakfast or lunch a bit (during the summer), but dinner is whatever we make. If you want something different you better make it yourself. My picky 5 year old has went to bed without dinner quite a few times (and no snack after dinner if you don't at least…
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Thankfully my husband and two oldest kids aren't super picky. They all are willing to eat a lot of healthy foods, but my youngest daughter (age 5) is super picky. It's so hard to get her to eat anything that isn't junk food, cheese, peanut butter, or bread. She won't eat meat, fruit. or most veggies. I've had to get…
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I've been slowly working my way up from 1 mile walks to 2 or 3 mile walks almost everyday. That's probably 75-to- 80% of my exercise through the week. Sometimes I'll do some aerobics, go for a swim, or shoot hoops with my husband and kids, but mostly I walk at moderate-to-brisk speed (and stay under my calorie limit). I've…
