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"You look so much ... 'healthier!'"
I don't know if there's something in the air or what. Maybe I'm just super sensitive lately but in the past three days I have not had just one but three comments from various colleagues regarding my weight loss. In the last year, I've lost 60lbs and dropped from a size 20 to a size 12/14. There have been some significant…
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60lbs Lost in 365 Days!
I really wanted to share my joy today. I never expected I would be posting in this section, as I have tried using MFP many times before with little results. This time, I got serious. I'm 23, 5'10". SW: 270lbs, CW: 210lbs. Celebrating my one year anniversary of logging today! My first big goal was to lose 20lbs in 4mo. I…
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55lbs Lost and Still Disappointed
As of today I’m down 55lbs since the beginning of the year. SW: 270lbs CW: 215lbs CGW: 199lbs UGW: 150lbs-160lbs When I look in the mirror I still see the same things and I guess I’m surprised by how little of a difference 55lbs can really make. I’m still fat, just less fat, and I still don’t feel even close to comfortable…
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Does HIIT Produce Results?
With winter coming I'm going to retire my runners for the season and turn towards more indoor training. From April to November I worked from not running at all, and smoking a pack a week to successfully running a 10K the first weekend of November (and I quit smoking back in May!) What I'm wondering, is does HIIT produce…
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50lbs Lost, Need More Motivating Friends!
Hello friends! I began losing weight on December 27, 2016 and as of today have official lost 50lbs! I've been making some pretty massive changes to my lifestyle so I've not focused heavily on my rate of loss. For example, accomplishments this year include quitting smoking (4mo ago) and running my first ever 5K race (August…
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Feedback on my beginner's strength training/workout plan?
Hello MFP friends! Today I've officially been logging 90 days just tracking calories. SW: 270lbs CW: 250.1lbs GW: 199lbs - for now! Height - 5'10, Age - 22 I've decided to add strength training and cardio to my routine, and have been going to Zumba classes for the last two weeks. Below is the plan I've put together for…
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Can you truly eat whatever you want as long as it's under your goal?
I tend to try and eat relatively well most days, and I've been losing steadily the whole time. I've mostly be at or ~100kcal under my goal but some days like today I've eaten mostly junk. Stopped at Tim's for a late breakfast and munched a serving and a half of kettle chips for a snack instead of making something. I still…
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Weight Loss and Quitting Smoking - Motivation Buddies!
Hi everyone, I started using MFP (though not diligently through Christmas) two weeks ago which means this is not a New Years Resolution, this is a lifestyle change. Three months ago I started noticing two things: 1) I was starting to gain more weight 2) I had a deep, muscular type pain in my upper back when I bend or…
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University/College Students Over 200lbs
Hi all! I'm a 21 year old social work and sociology double major, graduating this spring! I've used my fitness pal before, actually, I think I started logging when I was in high school. I've never really stuck with it. I've been struggling with some pretty serious mental health issues and the medication I was taking, along…
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Protein Powder?
I've noticed I'm consistently not meeting my protein goals. I don't eat very much meat - it's expensive and I'm a struggling student - so I try to supplement with beans, lentils, etc. When I do get a chance to eat meant it's usually chicken or fish. I'd like to find a way to up my protein intake and I was thinking - I…
