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Friends from anywhere
Hey everyone. I'm 30-something and have always struggled with my weight so this isn't my first rodeo. Nor with mfp, which helped me shed 20# not long ago. But I've gained and lost more pounds than I can count. So I'm back and trying to get this thing under control before I lose all my progress. I struggle with compulsive…
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I've lost control
I had gotten to my goal weight and felt great. Then a few changes happened. I changed jobs, moved, and a started on some new medications and suddenly I'm right back to where I started with the stress eating, night time binging, making excuses not to go to the gym, and to make matters worse, I now work in an office where…
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What!? I'm a runner? No way!
I have never been athletic. At all. I was convinced that I was allergic to exercise. I started gaining extra weight at puberty (Puberty is a jerk. And a dumb word.) and strugged with it until recently. I'm not sure what clicked. Maybe it was my husband getting fit and making remarks in admiration of people with very strong…
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Do you pre-log your food and/or exercise?
I've decided to try it. Last night I logged in all of the food I intend to eat today, so I can plan out everything and achieve macro-zen. I left a little wiggle room for unexpected snacks. I hope this takes the guesswork out for me. I didn't pre-log my run for today because I'm not ready to commit to that. Not that I won't…
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Why are you here?
short and sweet: what brings you to MFP? Let's find friends with similar goals and motivations. Me, I've lost over 75 pounds using various tools and programs over the course of about 10 years. (Yeah. Long journey with lots of ups and downs.) and I'm here to get off those last 10 and get FIT. I want to enter my 40s with…
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Running rest days are SO HARD for me!
i know how important it is to run every OTHER day, especially when starting out. My husband was a marathon runner once upon a time before I met him. He pushed too hard and wound up with a back injury that ended his running days. So I KNOW. But I'm enjoying it so dang much and that is so surprising to me because I always…
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Yesterday I was hot. Today I'm fat and gross.
I hate the seemingly arbitrary fluctuations in my body image. They can be so demoralizing. I know I'm not alone in this. Let's commiserate.
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Running alone v with company
hey all! I'm a new runner. I've been going it alone since I started, so I have a pace I like to keep. My two teenage girls now want to go running with me. This afternoon will be the first time. I can't possibly discourage my kids from healthy habits so it looks like I have two new running companions. How should I handle it…
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Personal safety while walking/running
Do any of you carry pepper spray or anything while out and about? I don't always feel safe staying out after dark or setting out before sunrise. I hate that I feel that way. What is the best remedy for that? Does anyone here take any precautions besides the obvious- staying in populated areas/lighted paths, etc?
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Do you still see a fat person in the mirror?
I have lost over 30 pounds with MFP, and 78 pounds from my max overall. I am a svelte size 4-6 US and healthier than I have ever been, YET... when I see myself in the mirror I only see problems. I don't see the progress. My first reaction is to think I need to lose 10 more pounds. I'm not acting on these thoughts. I am…
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Dairy-free favorites, anyone?
I'm dairy-free and I'm working on a list of my favorite dairy alternatives. I thought it would be fun to brainstorm with other people and find out what they think is awesome. I'm always looking for new things to try. I always go with unsweetened almond milk. I think it tastes best and it's less than 40 calories per…
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Barefoot/Minimalist shoes for LD walking?
I'm in the market for flexible zero-balance or barefoot shoes that would be comfortable for long distance walks (i.e. 20+ miles on mostly stable terrain.) I have tried the 5-fingers, but they don't work with my weird toe shape. Does anyone have recommendations for brands or styles that I should look into? Thanks in…
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My parents house is my downfall!
Because I had to move into my new hubby's little apartment until the lease expires, I spend most of the time I have my kids at my parents house. They have the room for us to stay. That is currently about 40% of the time. And they stock the kitchen with total GARBAGE! I have the hardest time finding anything worth eating…
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Success with MFP
Hi there. I am not new to MFP but I am new to the forums. I have been using the MFP phone app for well over a year now with great success. I guess I should do an intro. I'm 30-something and living in Texas- North of Dallas. I make dolls for a living. I know that sounds weird but I love it. I am a newlywed, having finally…
