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Good one! I have a team picture from 3 years ago that includes me at my former size (30 lbs or so more than now). I keep it up in my office as a reminder not only to myself, but as an example to others. When someone starts complaining about they can't believe how they've let themselves go, blah, blah. I point to the…
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Yep, people def have different sized frames, but it's NOT a reason for obesity. However, ladies in particular, need to realize that they may never be a size 4 or 6 because they have a frame larger than would allow, even at low body fat. It's so important for us to be happy and healthy as ourselves, not as what we perceive…
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^^^ This! You are an awesome example! Your progress is incredible, not only because of where you are now, but how you got here and how you NEVER gave up, even after difficult times. Thanks for keeping me on your FL. :flowerforyou:
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O-M-G. That may be the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. :love:
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LOL good stuff
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Why didn't I think of that!! Awesome.
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You look awesome! You look healthy, fit, and happy! So, yeah, maybe your face doesn't look the same as it did the last time you weighed what you weigh now ... time has a way of doing that to us! So what? You look GREAT! Maybe they are really so accustomed to seeing you one way (I don't know how long you were overweight)…
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That's awesome! You're a great example for your kids and every other parent who just says "I don't have the time!" Keep up the great work!
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Walmart has a lot of Jillian videos for around $10. I have seen Living Social/Groupon special occassionally for $6. I have seen them on Amazon from from $6 - $10... just depends on the day, I think sometimes! Ripped in 30 is definitely the next step from 30DS. I personally like the "format" a little better in that it is 4…
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Kudos to you for walking instead of emotionally eating! I have had (and do have) alcoholics in my life, so I very much feel for you. Fortunately, I am mostly able to distance myself from them as needed. Always remember, it is THEIR problem, not yours. I know they seem to try to make it YOUR problem, too, but it is NOT.…
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I am SO impressed with all you tall ladies setting your goal at 150 lbs rather than 125 lbs or something else ridiculous. YOU GO GIRLS! You will be smokin' hot and fit at 150! :flowerforyou:
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I understand where the OP is coming from, but I def like this version better!
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Wow! You've lost an entire person! That is awesome... keep it up! You're an inspiration.
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There are exceptions. My almond milk carton has both ounces and grams listed on the label, so when I'm adding it to my smoothie mix with my already weighed fruits, I use the scale and weigh it by grams.
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If you are truly tracking your water intake in your diary, you certainly are dehydrated. Drink more water. If you have an issue with plain water, then use a very little fruit juice in it, or get some Crystal Light, Mio, whatever. I also agree with mschicagocubs in that you could eat more fresh fruits and veggies along with…
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You can do this. Forget fear of failure... Do you like how you look/feel now? If not, wth do you have to lose? What if you do "fail"? (I don't think you will, btw.) You're no worse off than when you started. Best place to start is here. Best time is now. Same will be true tomorrow, and the day after that. Don't let it…
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From the front, okay. From the back, terrible. :) Time to go shorts shopping!! If you just don't have the backside to fill out pants well, might try shopping in the Juniors section. I don't have that problem, so... :wink:
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Personally, I find it easier to work out at home. If I have to go somewhere to get it done... it just isn't as likely to happen. I gave up my gym membership YEARS ago. I am fortunate enough, though, to have a room in the basement dedicated to exercise... weights, treadmill, elliptical, TV with DVD player, etc. I get in…
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You don't HAVE to have 30% of your calories from fat. That sounds like the default setting - which might be fine for you. I'm not sure what your fitness goals are, but you can change your macro-nutrient distributions, if you'd like. For example, I have a family history of cardiovascular disease on both sides of my family,…
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WTG! Please take plenty of pics along the way because I know one day you will have one of those jaw-dropping "before/after" posts with lots of pics! I can't wait to see it!
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Yes, you are. :^D WTG
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You are looking fabulous! I think you'll continue to be amazed after you really get going on the strength training, too! Strength training may "slow down" the scale progress, but there are SO many posters where the pics provide the proof of the body changes that can be accomplished with minor weight changes. Keep taking…
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Have you done a TDEE calculation? You are very young and typically you should be quite able to consume more calories and still lose weight. That is, unless you have some unusual circumstance - medical condition, for example. I would say that you should at least eat back your exercise calories - meaning 1200 + whatever…
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ROFLMAO
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There are a number of "water flavoring" choices on the market which are usually with artificial sweeteners, if that doesn't bother you. I find I drink more plain water when drinking through a straw. I have a recyclable cup with a straw that I use. No idea why, but I definitely noticed I was filling the cup up more often!…
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I love this! Every person who weighs daily needs to read this! You have done an awesome job. Congrats!!! :drinker:
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Awesome, incredible, fantastic, superb... WAY TO GO!!!!!!!!!! :flowerforyou:
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bump!
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TESTIFY! :happy:
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First, you have made AMAZING progress! Congratulations to you!! I don't "have the time", either, to do an hour or more a day, strength and cardio. So, I look for 30ish minute workouts and I split the strength and cardio days. Right now - getting back into the new year swing of things and looking at the few pounds I added…
