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Hi 😊
Hi! I’m Amanda! I’m restarting my journey! Things got pretty hard for me during the pandemic and falling pregnant. I’m ready to get back to my pre pregnancy weight! Any new friends willing to push me towards my goals are appreciated 😊
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How Are You? (Random Thread)
Just seeing how everyone is doing? I, for one, am doing fantastic this evening! 😊
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Let’s be Friends 😊
Hey everyone! My name is Amanda! I know how hard a weight loss journey can be without people on your side! Let’s be friends! Add me for moral support/conversation! You got this! You are worth it to keep going/start! You will succeed in anything and everything you do!
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Going to the doctor for the first time and they didn’t say you need to lose weight 😭
This is kind of big for me... I went to the doctor this last week and usually, I always get told “you would be healthier if you lost weight” or “losing weight would prevent all of this”. Well, for the first time, the doctor didn’t say anything in reference to my weight... that felt soooo good! If I could give any advice on…
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Almost 1 Year Weight Loss Journey Anniversary
Hey everyone! I’m about to hit my year mark of being on this journey in 6 days! How long have you been on your journey? Let’s be friends and keep each other motivated! 😊
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Updated Progress Photo (down 71.4lbs)
Hey everyone! I thought I should post an updated progress photo due to the fact the last one I posted was when I was down a little over 30 pounds lost. I hope this can give someone some type of motivation! This journey has been a rollercoaster for sure, but in the end, it is so worth it! You can do this! You got this!
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Reintroducing Myself 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻
Hey everyone! My name is Amanda and I’ve been on my journey for 297 days! I have lost a total of 71 pounds so far! I just wanted to tell everyone that you can do anything you set your mind to and that you are worth it! 😊
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New Exercise Plan!
I’m searching for a new exercise plan! Do you all have any suggestions on workouts that I can do that last between 30 to 35 minutes that burn a lot of calories??
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Feeling discouraged...
On this journey, I’ve felt many emotions. Most days, I feel empowered, proud, and happy, because I’ve done so good and have gotten this far (7 months this month). Today, I am feeling discouraged. I feel like I am not doing good enough. I feel like the weight won’t leave my body. I feel like I can’t continue because I’m not…
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Needing Some Talking Down
I had a horrible day at work today. That caused me to want to eat out for dinner and not choose something healthy. Now I feel guilty and crappy. How can I make good choices on horrible days?
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New Friends
Hey Everyone! I’m amanda and I am looking for more friends to help encourage on this journey of a new and healthy me! Send me a friend request if you are in the same boat! 😊
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What do you do when the scale reads that you gained weight?
Today was the first day that on my weight loss journey, the scale stated I gained weight... I feel totally discouraged. Granted, I haven’t been making the best of choices this past week... I know this next week I’ll see better results, but as of today, I feel horrible... how do you get back on track from feeling so bad?!?…
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Exercises... and hip pain..
So the exercises I’ve been tending to do are elliptical, recumbent bike, and weight training... I also throw in some random dance parties too lol... but I’ve noticed when I do the recumbent bike, my hip starts to hurt... but I can jump right on the elliptical and everything be fine and dandy... does anyone have any…
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Go To Meals?
What are your go to meals to stay on track?!?
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My First Public Progress Photo (down 32.2 pounds and 1 pant size)
My first public progress photo... I’m not where I want to be at all, but the way I feel trumps everything! I hope this inspires someone that if you stick to what you are doing to make progress, it will bring a sweet reward!
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New Friends?!?
Hey everyone! My name is Amanda and I’ve been on my weight loss journey / lifestyle change for 3 months come Sunday.... I’m looking for new support buddies.. people that know what it’s like to feel like you aren’t doing good enough, but can encourage you otherwise... While in high school, I had an eating disorder.. am I…
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Needing More People To Help Encourage!!
Hey everyone! My name is Amanda! I’m looking for some support buddies! Most days, I do so good on eating right and exercising... other days, due to my hectic, busy life being a full time mom and having a full time job, not so much! Please give tips, strategies, anything, to help me stay on track!
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What do you reward yourself with when hitting personal goals?
I’m curious what others reward themselves with when hitting personal goals... do you eat a meal you wouldn’t typically have? Do you buy yourself something nice? Do you go see a movie? So far for me, I’ve met one personal goal, which was losing 15 pounds (I’m currently at a weight loss of 18.6 pounds) and I bought myself a…
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Spring Break
So next week is Spring Break and I am taking two days off work because my kiddos are out all week and I want to take them somewhere special! Typically, when we go on vacation, I splurge... ALOT! I’m wanting to stay on track while on vacation. What tips can you give me to help me stay on track.. should I bring my own snacks…
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Temptation In The Home...
So I have been making way better choices with foods than I have in the past... my fiancé likes to eat whatever he wants and will keep it in the home... how do you get past that temptation of unhealthy food in your home?!?
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Down 22.2lbs and a pant size!!!
I honestly can’t even believe it!!! I bought new jeans today for the hell of it and I didn’t try them on at the store due to limited time... I just tried them on and they frickin’ fit! I’m ecstatic right now and so very proud! I hope I’m making my mom in heaven proud too! She was my biggest fan when she was here and I know…
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Exercises for Beginners?
I’m going to be getting a gym membership today at my local rec center. I haven’t had a gym membership since last year so working out is fairly new to me again... what machines should I start out on as a beginner? And how long is a good workout time for someone just starting again?
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How Often Do You Weigh Yourself?
I weigh myself every Sunday... That may be too often, but I used to weigh myself every week in high school and that led to nothing but horrible things! Is once a week too often??
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Recipes for Weight Loss
Do you have some good recipes that have been helping you lose weight? Leave them in this discussion! I’ll be sharing some of my recipes I’ve been eating as well!
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Big Events the Last Three Weeks, Bad Eating Choices...
So..... the last three weeks have been something else. We had Valentines Day... I ate Chili’s and definitely splurged... Last week was my fiancé’s birthday and we had Olive Garden... tomorrow is my fiancé’s dads birthday and we are more than likely eating Texas Roadhouse... I’ve do good all day on these days except for…
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New Support Buddies :)
Hello everyone! My name is Amanda. I have been on my new healthy lifestyle regime for a little over a month now and have lost 18.6 pounds so far. My goal isn't so much pound related though. I just want to feel healthy and be a positive role model for my kids when it comes to food choices. I have a long ways to go and would…
