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I'm in Oklahoma. Last night they reported that the temperatures were the lowest OK had seen in 15 years. Despite all the weather warnings, my administrator didn't announce our school closing until late last night, after I'd already left the hospital where my new nephew was born, and now I can't get back there to see my…
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These are soooooooooo delicious! Hope more people will try them!
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I'm losing weight to love myself, but if you read my profile, it says that I am single because I chose to be single. Reading through all these posts made me think about that statement. The sad truth is, there are very few men out there I'd be interested in, because I have such high standards. Some people suggest maybe too…
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Since I've been on this weight-loss thing my entire life (meaning I've tried and failed a gazillion times), I know there's really nothing out there that motivates me for any length of time. So this final time, and for the rest of my life, the thing that is motivating me to stick with it- pure, mule-headed stubbornness!…
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Trust me- when a man flexes, we aren't comparing arms to see if they're the same size! =)
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I loved it, but if I only worked out and didn't count calories, it didn't do much. But, it is what you put into it, and I usually start out really motivated and then slack off. I am planning on going back after basketball season is over. Maybe I will eventually move on, but for me, beginning (again!) at Curves is a smart…
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Well, now I'm just jealous! No one has hit on me! ;-)
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I usually have insane cravings right before TOM visits. I crave tons and tons of carbs, so that could be a possibility. However, food addiction is real. I subbed for the health teacher one day during my prep hour. She had her students watching the study done on McDonald's, and it talked about how the more unhealthy he…
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I loved working at the all-women's circuit training- curves for women. I didn't feel like I was being stared at for being so big, there was enough change up that the machines didn't get boring, and they always had really fast upbeat music playing. This is all in the past tense, since I used to never stick with anything…
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You are at the right place, because I've found tons and tons of encouragement on here! So glad you decided you didn't want to be invisible anymore!
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I have had a lot of weight to lose for ever and ever, but I just decided I'm not going to focus on that number. Right now I've set one goal, and that's all I'm focused on. Find what works for you, but know you've got a lot of support on here!
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LOL!!! I'm soooooooo glad I'm not the only one! I'm also more addicted to MFP than Facebook, and that's a complete shocker! Don't tell my boss either! We're blocked from FB at work, but not my new, true love- MFP. =) And I'm losing weight too, so refreshing must work! :tongue:
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I've read a lot of comments about the food choices you're making. I haven't looked at your diary, but as someone who is 35 and beginning a life change for the gazillionth time, I will say this- it IS worth it. Don't waste away the rest of your teen years and your 20s, or even the rest of your life as an unhappy, overweight…
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I would have been so mortified, but I'm with everyone else- the shame is his alone. Karma, baby. He'll get his!
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Do you have the recipe?
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Well, somewhere along the way some advertiser has assumed I'm African-American! Lol I even have free Essence magazines delivered to my house, which, quite frankly, I rather enjoy, but still I would like to know where the idea got started, cause it is sure to be a good story! My current advertisements are Nutress Hair…
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I don't have anything against WW, but if you're just using the online part, MFP is free and offers tons of support. If you need training on nutrition and serving sizes and all that, their books are great at that, but I imagine you could get those from somewhere like Amazon. I've used it in the past and had success, but I…
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One way to improve your health and stay on track would be to drink orange juice instead of drinking Coke, and eat sugar-free jello instead of sweets with calories. It's hard to beat bread when feeling down, but I think saltine crackers are a fantastic alternative. But, the best thing is to get plenty of rest and stick with…
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Please send a fried request (if that's what they're called! I'm new-ish). I'd also appreciate someone to help hold me accountable
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You know best how hard you push yourself throughout the hour period, so you will have to decide for yourself if it is high or moderate. If I did Zumba for an hour, it would be high aerobic activity, not because I necessarily pushed myself hard, but because I would take it hard!!! (but my baby sis, who is in much better…
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I think tkrall gave the best explanation for a "cheat" day, though like so many others, I don't like the negative connotation associated with the word. Why not call it a "reward" day? Since it is about the rest of our lives, most people can't be harsh taskmasters of themselves for an extended period of time (otherwise, why…
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And for those of us just starting out on a long journey, I sometimes panic and want to eat everything (it's a mental thing, I guess). Having those extra exercise calories keep me from beating myself up when I go into panic mode. Besides all the other great reasons people have mentioned! :tongue:
