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Unhealthy obsession with the scale.
I've lost over half my body weight--that was the easy part. I've been trying to maintain for about a year now. I've been generally successful with maintaining, but in the process, developed an unhealthy obsession with the scale. I noticed I was weighing myself everyday and allowing my number to dictate my mood for the day.…
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Nothing above the knees?
I love my mother, but she's a horrible, mean-spirited woman. I've lost over 140 pounds. During the entire time I was losing weight, she continually told me to keep my fat clothes because I'm going to gain all my weight back. While maintaining my weightloss, she told me how "disgusting" my saggy skin looked. I got a breast…
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Bras
I was obese my entire life. I've always worn bras with underwire. After losing 140+ pounds, I've recently gotten a breast lift. As I transition out of my post surgery wear, my surgeon suggested no underwire and I don't need it anymore anyway. I've never bought a bra without underwire. Can anyone recommend any good ones?
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Lost half my body weight!
Okay, so I'm 2 pounds away from losing half my body weight, but I feel so proud of myself. When I started I weighed 270 pounds. I wore a size 24w pants and a 2x-3x shirt. Now I weigh 137 pounds. I wear a size 4/6 pants and a small shirt. It took me about 18 months to lose the majority of my weight. The last 15 pounds have…
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Dr made me feel like crap
This morning I went to my doctor for my annual check-up. I've lost 125lbs and couldn't wait for my doctor to reinforce my awesomeness. Instead, I got something totally different. First the nurse questioned me, not in a friendly manner, about my scale results. I proudly told her I've lost over 125 pounds! Then I hear my…
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Headphone Suggestions
I'm looking to buy new headphones and would like some recommendations. I need over the head headphones. I have some piercings and earbuds just don't work for me. I know BOSE and Beats are great, but don't really want to pay hundreds of dollars. I run about 4 days a week, 4-6 miles each trip so I need something that will…
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Am I doing it wrong?
My friend who is an experienced runner told me I'm "doing it wrong". Let me explain. I had been overweight my entire life. I've lost 120 lbs over the past 18 months. Started at 265 and now at 145. About 60 lbs ago I started running. I didn't use a program or anything. I just decided I wanted to go out for a run. Now I run…
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Great experience at dr's office
Earlier today I went to the OBGYN for my annual check-up. I only go once a year so the nurses don't really know me. The nurse weighed me and then she was talking out loud to herself while entering my data. Her convo went something like this "height 5'7, weight 153. Wait, 153... hmm yeah, that's funny. Last year that…
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Size 6!
I just did some back to school clothes shopping (I'm a teacher.) and comfortably fit into a size 6 pants. It's an amazing feeling. The last time I fit into anything even remotely close to a size 6 was elementary school. SW: 265 Pant size: 24 Shirt size 3x CW: 149 Pant size: 6 Shirt size: S or M
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Today I am "normal"!
I did it! I've gotten into to "normal" BMI range! I don't think I've ever been in the normal range. I was excited when I was down to overweight. Now that I'm normal I feel ecstatic! SW: 265 Starting BMI: 42.5 CW: 158 BMI 24.9 GW: 145
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98 pounds down!
As of my weigh-in this morning, I've lost 98 pounds! Only 12 pounds left to go. I didn't take very many pictures before, but here is a before and a current (taken yesterday). SW 265 CW 167 GW 155
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I hate my naked body!
I'm very emotional and upset today. I need some positive vibes. I've lost over 80 pounds so far. I've gone from a size 24 to a size 12. I absolutely love the way I look in clothes. Seriously, when I'm dressed, my confidence and attitude couldn't be better. However, when I'm naked, I hate myself. My body looks like a…
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Have to pause
I've been doing a great job eating healthy, working out and losing weight. I've lost 85 pounds and have gone from a size 24 to a size 12. I felt like I was finally in the zone. However, Monday night I was rushed to the ER with horrible pains and ended up having emergency gallbladder removal surgery. After surgery I had…
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I hate my naked body!
I'm very emotional and upset today. I need some positive vibes. I've lost over 80 pounds so far. I've gone from a size 24 to a size 12. I absolutely love the way I look in clothes. Seriously, when I'm dressed, my confidence and attitude couldn't be better. However, when I'm naked, I hate myself. My body looks like a…
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Today I am overweight!
After more than 20 years of being obese, today I am overweight! I started my journey at 265 and am currently at 190. I have 30 more to go, but I am feeling great and know I'll be successful.
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Looking at old pics...
This is my first post so please be nice. I was looking at some old pics and noticed what a huge difference I see in my "before" and my "in progress" pictures. I've lost 67 pounds so far and have about another 25 or so to go. However, I see a huge difference and I'm very proud of myself.
