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Life in numbers
I was thinking, probably over thinking, but I was wondering when numbers became so important. The number on the scale, how many calories, how many times we go to the gym, how much time we spend on a piece of equipment, how many reps and so on.... It got me thinking to a few years ago when I separated from my husband and I…
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Body shame
I was wondering what you would do if your other half didn't find you attractive, body and face. Is it all about appearances or personality? Would it make you more determined to lose weight or would you think if you don't love me like this you're not going to love me slimmer? I am me regardless.
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Reducing calories
I apologise if this has been covered before and I am going over old ground but I was wondering as your weight drops should your calories? For example if I am on say 1400 calories a day and I lose a stone (14lb), it is easier for me personally to use stones and lbs than lbs or kgs, should I reduced my calories to say 1350…
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Comfort eating
So when things get stressful or I get lonely I comfort eat. I don't necessarily reach for bad food, I just had a dish of fruit, it can be anything even when I am not hungry. I get lonely and that's the main time usually when my 17 month old is asleep and my partner is at work. I clean, I prepare the evening meal, I try to…
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Portion control
Hi all. I am not new to trying to lose weight, I have tried probably every way to lose weight under the sun I even had a gastric band for 6 years which I recently had to have removed due to complications. But I was wondering if anyone has had success with just portion control alone? I would love to lose 28-35 lb. Any tips…
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New to the community
Hi guys. I am not new to mfp but I am to the community forum, well I dipped my toe in yesterday and liked it. I am looking to lose between 28 and 35 lbs so to have new friends to help motivate each other would be great. :)
