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Daily Check in (May 1 - May 7)
Hi ladies! I couldn't find the current weeks' update thread so I just decided to start a new one. I don't know if anyone is still here but I need a place to be accountable. So today is my third day of logging and I'm doing pretty well with it. I met my cal goals yesterday and Wednesday!!! YAY! I still haven't been back to…
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OK. So I finally found you.
OH MY GOD. THIS. SO MUCH THIS. (I apologize ahead of time for this long post.. I needed to get this all out) I've been feeling all the things written over and over by people in this group. I've thought I was alone in this struggle I've been dealing with. At times it makes me feel hopeless and I alternate between feeling…
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Goals for September! Tell us yours..
Hi ladies, I thought it might be helpful for each of us to write a few things we are working on over the next month. I have found that my goals change as time goes by and its good for me to reassess every now and then. I would like to tell you all my goals because: A) It helps me to figure them out and say them out loud b)…
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Progress Pic Thread?
Is anyone else taking progress pics? If so, how often do you take your pics? Are you at the point of wanting to share them yet? Would anyone else want to post them here in the group? I don't really want to post mine in the message boards yet.. lol.. but I would kinda like to share them and thought our small group might be…
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Switching from fat mentality to fit mentality: A rant
I hope posting this here is ok..I respect and value all the advice and knowledge in this group so much and I wanted to see if anyone has suggestions or can relate to what I'm going through. I'm kinda freaking out. I've inched up 100 again on my cals this week as suggested in recomp/weightlifting threads, multiple…
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Daily Accountability Group: Check it out!
Are you looking for motivation and accountability? Come join us! Daily Accountability Group is a small group of women who check in on daily threads for encouragement, support and occasional hysterical laughter. If you’re looking for an awesome group that feels like home with women that are very active and kicking major…
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Protein: I can't get enough!
Hey everyone, I'm at the very early stages of what I hope will evolve into heavy weight lifting although I've been doing body weight exercises for several months and Shred for a few weeks. I am 5'5" at 148 lbs and want to start recomp while continuing to lose a bit more BF. I recently recalculated my TDEE (slightly higher…
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Daily Reflections
5/10 FREE AT LAST Another great dividend we may expect from confiding our defects to another human being is humility – a word often misunderstood. . . . it amounts to a clear recognition of what and who we really are, followed by a sincere attempt to become what we could be. — TWELVE STEPS AND TWELVE TRADITIONS, p. 58 I…
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The Language of Letting Go 5/9/16
When I let go of the substances I found that at the root of my troubles I was deeply co-dependent. This daily meditation book is a part of my morning routine and always has something to teach me. This is applicable to my fitness journey as well as all other aspects of my spiritual life. Hope you have a great day!! Learning…
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Protein: I can't get enough!
Hey everyone, I'm at the very early stages of what I hope will evolve into heavy weight lifting although I've been doing body weight exercises for several months and Shred for a few weeks. I am 5'5" at 148 lbs and want to start recomp while continuing to lose a bit more BF. I recently recalculated my TDEE (slightly higher…
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Affirmation 5/6
Feeling Good Make yourself feel good. It's our job to first make ourselves feel better and then make ourselves feel good. Recovery is not only about stopping painful feelings; it is about creating a good life for ourselves. We don't have to deny ourselves activities that help us feel good. Going to meetings, basking in the…
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New Here.. Is this group still active?
Hi, I'm 39 yo, 2 years clean and sober, one day at a time with HP's help. I used the 12 steps of AA to deal with multiple addictions and continue to be active in the program. I find that I can practice the principles and use the same tools in my fitness journey and it's FRACKING AWESOME!! I would love to have friends here…
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Ketosis Breath?
Hi Everyone, This is my first post here but I've been reading for a while. I'm on day 4 of attempting to get into Ketosis. Calorie Goal 1200, Macros: C-5%, F-75%, P-20% (0.8g/LMB). Slight headache yesterday and today but not unmanageable. Experiencing Diuretic Effect, drinking ~100oz H2O. My Net Carbs: day 1 - 34g ~11% day…
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Small Victories
I got the idea for this post from Allie6011012 who resisted the pull of a chocolate attack, YAY! It made me realize that we all have little victories and acknowledging them is so important when we are making changes. So feel free to share your little victories with us so we can remember that we are all winning with every…
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Hello! New here..
I'm looking for exactly this! Daily accountability. I have lost 20 pounds over the last year using a combination of MFP and lifestyle changes.. I still have some weight loss, fitness and nutrition goals I'd like to work on and look forward to watching everyone here progress and reach their goals too! Please feel free to…
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I just realized I lost 19 lbs.. Feeling motivated!
When I started working in an office I was recovering from breast cancer treatment and was at a very low (unhealthy for me) weight. The sedentary lifestyle of office work and an open kitchen and candy bowl quickly changed that and I gained nearly 30 pounds within 4 months! I topped out at 175 lbs about a year ago and I said…
