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Coming back after a long hiatus
So I hopped on the scale this morning and cried. I haven't stepped foot on it for almost a year, and when I saw 270.2 lbs I cried. How could I have let myself get back up to that weight?? I've never been thin...and I'm ok with not being thin....I'll never be a size 6 or 10...I just want to be healthy. And I can physically…
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Help Creating Bodyweight workout
So I've decided I need to do something other than cardio to help with my weight loss. I also want to start toning to help with loose skin and my flabby bits. Here is what I came up on my own...I have no idea if this is a good regime. Any advice is greatly appreciated. (Keep in mind I am very limited with weights, hence the…
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In desperate need to fit into my wedding dress
So I bought my wedding dress in January off the rack and it's 2 sizes too small. It's been such a rough go the last few months dealing with by anxiety, depression, and binge eating disorder. I'm happy to say I haven't really gained weight, but I'm still too big to fit into my dress. My fitting is in 2 months, and I think I…
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Progress Pic
So I ran my first 5K on Saturday and my friend took a picture of me. It was amazing to my progress. It's been a long rough road and I've fallen off the wagon many times, but I'm proud of where I'm at right now.
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How much did you lose before you went down a pants size?
My beginning weight on my journey was 275lbs. Since then I've lost 40 pounds and have only gone down 1 pants size. I was a tight 20, and now I'm a loose 18. I'm very bottom heavy which frustrates me. I have large hips and thighs and a small waist...so I tend to have to go a size bigger just to button up. Just feeling a…
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Red Dress NSV
So I had my wedding social on Friday and wore my favorite red dress. I noticed that it's fitting a lot better and I felt amazing in it! Slow progress, but so far happy that I'm seeing results!
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Outdoors workouts
Hey Everyone! I'm needing some tips on working out outside. I'm trying to train for my first 5K in July and have realized running outside is a lot tougher than in a gym on a treadmill. Does anyone have any tips for that? Also, since it's become so nice out lately, I would like to start doing some toning outside as well. I…
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Wedding Social Anyone?
To all my Winnipeger MFP's. My fiance and I are having a wedding social Friday June 14th from 8pm-1am. If you're interested in knowing the location and getting tickets you can PM me. Silent auction prizes include a 36" TV, BBQ, Avon gift basket and a signed football from the Blue Bombers!
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Discouraged after someone else's success story...
So I was watching TLC the other night and was watching 600 pound woman. I was watching her transformation from 600 lbs to 125 lbs. I can't imagine how difficult it was for her to do that. It makes my 100 pound loss seem like crumbs. I know her situation is much different than mine, having to go through gastric bypass and…
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Desk Workouts
As a graphic designer, I am stuck at my desk most of the day. I try and get up at least once an hour to walk around and stretch so my body doesn't get stiff and sore. But I still feel like I should be doing more. My boss is really awesome and said if I want to get a stability ball to sit on instead of my chair I can. He…
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Women with double belly rolls...
So I need some inspiration with women who have lost their double belly rolls. I have attached pictures of what mine look like. This is after 30 pounds lost, and I'm curious as to how much I will have to lose to make my top roll disappear. I'm extremely self-conscious about my stomach...especially when one doctor grabbed on…
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Push through the pain?
So I just started the C25K program this week and my legs are already killing me. It burns when I walk or do stairs. I did day one of C25K Monday, then yesterday I worked out on the elliptical doing intervals. Day 2 of C25K is today. I want to do it, but I also don't want to over exert myself. Will running help ease the…
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Extremely Depressed
So I was going through some of my old Facebook posts that I had written last January. I was so proud of myself for losing 40 pounds. I had lost that 40 pounds in 5-6 months...now a year later I'm still at 40 pounds lost...and probably muscle lost. Yes, I've been working out (but not as dedicated as I was.) I moved to a…
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Binge Eating Support Needed
I'm needing some support for my binge-eating disorder. I've dealt with binge-eating for as long as I can remember. I used to hide food in my room from my parents growing up. My ex-husband didn't know I had a disorder until close to the end of our 7 year relationship. My current boyfriend knows about my disorder, but he…
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Weight Loss - Depression - Anxiety
So I've been off track lately because of my depression and anxiety. I've refused to go to the gym because I just don't want to be around other people. I have 5 or 6 personal training appointments that I have scheduled, and I tried to cancel them, but head office isn't letting me because of my contract. I'm really tempted…
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Lunch ideas for work
So I'm in need of some ideas for lunch. Lately I've been having salad, half a tuna sandwich, yogurt and a piece of fruit. I used to eat the healthy choice meals, but I'm also trying to cut down on my sodium intake. I don't mind eating the same thing for lunch every day, but I'm thinking I probably need a little more…
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Plateau
So I'm getting a little frustrated with the fact that I can't get past 230 pounds. I would like to think that I'm doing things right. I'm working out 5+days a week and have a 1300 calorie limit. I occasionally eat back some of my exercise calories. My food diary is open if anyone has any suggestions as to what I should…
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Favorite Restaurants?
Hey Everyone! Thought I would get a message board rolling here. Just wondering what is your favorite restaurants are? Doesn't have to be healthy, but it's nice knowing the low calorie options. Mine is Mongo's Grill. Love being able to pile on the veggies. I know the sauces aren't the greatest for you, but it's a little…
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Too much exercise?
So I have a question whether I might be working out too much, or if I'm not giving my muscles enough rest. I've been working with a personal trainer 2 days a week for the past few months, and last week I just signed up for bootcamp that I will be doing 2 days a week as well. So I will be doing bootcamp Mondays and…
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Shin Splints
I'm just wondering if I can get some advice on how to deal with shin splints. I went jogging for the first time (C25K), and I am still suffering from shin splints. I have postponed my running until I buy a proper pair of running shoes. I will be going to the Running Room in Winnipeg to get fitted. Anyway, are there any…
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Need a bit of support...
So the last few days I've been feeling really bummed out about my weight loss for some silly reason. (Sorry for all the guys that read this, but it is my TOM and I'm really emotional right now too.) I know I should be proud of myself for losing 30 pounds since August, but I see all these other people who have lost more,…
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Exersices that Targets Hips
So I'm looking for some advice on exercises that targets hips. I seem to be losing weight everywhere except my massive hips. Are there any specific exercises that can help? or will they just slowly disappear as I continue losing weight?
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18 pounds down - face pictures
I started my journey here on MFP at my highest weight at 275. Absolutely disgusted with myself I have vowed to change my lifestyle. With lots of encouragement from my boyfriend and my MFP friends, I have lost 18.4 pounds as of this morning. I still have a long ways to go, but I wanted to see more for myself how I have…
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NSV - I can wear my belt again!
I decided I wanted to wear my brown Old Navy pants to work today, and they were starting to feel a little loose in the waist. I also have a hard time with pants that like to slide down in the back. So I decided to try on my favorite belt that I haven't been able to wear in months....it fits again!...it's on the first…
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Eating with Chopsticks
Do you eat too fast? I used to as well...until I started eating my meals with chopsticks. Now I slow down, chew more and enjoy my food instead of wolfing it down. By eating slower, you feel full faster, making you not eat as much. What do you do when you eat?
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Eating with Chopsticks
Do you eat too fast? I used to as well...until I started eating my meals with chopsticks. Now I slow down, chew more and enjoy my food instead of wolfing it down. By eating slower, you feel full faster, making you not eat as much. Whoops! Sorry, wrong forum!
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Support Groups - which to choose?
Hi guys, I'm looking to join a support group, but wherever I go they seem to be closed or have many parts to them and don't know where to start looking. I'm having extreme difficulty losing weight and getting motivated to workout. I do well when I'm at work, but as soon as I get home, I seem to sabotage myself with huge…
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Curves vs. Home Workouts
I'm looking for some opinions. I'm currently signed up at Curves and try to go over there after work. I used to go in the mornings, but now it has gotten too hard to get out of bed when it's dark to go. I don't mind Curves, I like the idea of it only being a half hour, but people keep telling me to work out harder on the…
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Curves
I am currently a member at Curves and so far I really like it. I haven't gone much in this past month because I've been incredibly sick. I did my monthly weigh-in a few weeks ago and haven't lost much in either inches or pounds. I was hoping that I would have lost more. I've been tracking my calories as best as I can, and…
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Motivation - What moves you?
So a little about myself...I've been overweight and yo-yo dieted for as long as I can remember. I've been successful a few times. I joined Weight Watchers in high school and was able to lose 50 pounds. I also gain all that back when I went to college. I've always been a person looking for the quick fix. I'm extremely…
