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40 lbs and can finally see it (My first progress pic)
I'm 40 lbs down since Jan and wasn't seeing the change in pics (even though other people said they could). This past Sunday I took a pic with my hubby and compared it to a pic last summer and I am finally able to see the change. Very exciting! Still have about 60 lbs to go but this is very motivating. The pic in the left…
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NSV - 20 inches lost
I've lost 40lbs so far which feels amazing. From 274 to 234 since Jan. This morning I took my measurements and along with the 40lbs lost I have lost 20.25 inches off my body. This also feels amazing. Still have a ways to go but I really love seeing these numbers. Arms - started at 15.50 inches, down to 14.50 Chest -…
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Long weekend anxiety
Here in Canada we a 1 week away from the first official long weekend of the summer. This means cottage season is kicking off which also means drinks around the campfire and BBQ meat and late night snacks. Although being at the cottage is my happy place I am having a lot of anxiety about it. For starters, I really enjoy my…
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My NSV
Today I went shopping for a dress for my daughter's First Communion on Sunday. The dress I got is a size 16. I was a size 22 in January of this year. I'm actually starting to love shopping. I look good in clothes now.
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It's working!
Just a small thing but for the past week when I get on the treadmill I noticed that my starting heart rate is 83 now. I was 92 when I started exercising just over a month ago. Have I actually lowered my resting heart rate? I also notice that the my heart rate goes back to normal WAY quicker during my cool down period. When…
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New to strength training - advise appreciated
Hi - I began my journey to a healthier lifestyle and a better body in late January of this year. At the time weighed in a 276lbs (I'm 5 foot 7). I have lost 35 lbs so far and I feel great and I am really enjoying the changes in my body so far. About 6 weeks ago I started walking and about 3 weeks ago I started strength…
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Stretch marks??
Hi - I'm relatively new here (been lurking for about a month). I have lost 35lbs since Jan. 21 and I am feeling great. I started at 274lbs (I'm 5 foot 7). I love noticing all the stuff about my body as it changes shape but the one that really has me baffled is the stretch marks. 35lbs ago I had hardly any noticeable…
