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Positive pals needed
Hi guys! I just got back to America from Mongolia 2 weeks ago, and am using the 6 months I have in the states to try to get as healthy as possible again. I’m 5 foot 6 ½ inches at 169 pounds right now, hoping to be in the 150’s by January 1, and would ideally be 125 by the time I go home in May. I’m big on celebrating…
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In need of encouragement and accountability
I am almost 2 years into my journey of weight loss on MFP. I started at 194.4 and lost down to 168.0 in the first year with ease. Since December I actually reached 157 in March. At 5'7" I was so happy with this. But then the summer got really busy!! I work in Mongolia, and we had a lot of volunteer teams arrive and so it…
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Unique Noob
Hi, I'm not super new to MFP or weight loss, but I could definitely use the right mentor for support. I am a 32F and my husband and I live in Mongolia (and it's nothing like Mongolian BBQ you get in America). I started MFP years ago at 195 lbs, lost 30 but while I was working 80+ hours a week put it back on quickly. Prior…
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Accountability - living abroad
Hi ladies! I am still looking for some accountability ladies as friends. I'm from America but have been living overseas in Outer Mongolia with my husband for the past 3 years. And those around me have a much different idea of what's healthy than I do. My weakness is chocolate and I've learned I do best with my diet when I…
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Week 1 Weigh In's
How was week 1 for you? Did you get off to a good start Week 1 was still a flop for me. :( Even though I burned over 3500 calories per my calculations I have been having an impossible time losing weight this last month and still fluctuated from 162.6-163.8 through the week (also have fluctuated between 162.4-164.8 all…
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Looking for accountability
Hi, I am Sheena. I am 31 years old, and live overseas studying language with my husband. I had great success losing weight in Nepal 6 years ago, but I gained it all back in America before moving back to this side of the world. I am now looking to get back in shape, and lose about 50 pounds (22 kilos). My starting weight is…