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NSV - 1st ever 2 piece! (pics if they work)
I tried to find bathing suit pictures of myself from 35lbs ago, but couldn't - guess I did a good job taking them all off the internet! So, the first picture is the closest I could find: me in a full wetsuit for springtime kayaking in 2007. 5'3", 19 years old and about 170lbs Now, here's me in my first bikini ever! While I…
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The Last 10lbs Will Not Go
Hey all - what has helped you tackle the last 10 pounds? I'm down from 170lbs in 2006 to about 135lbs now. I've got 10lbs left to go, but they are not budging! I've been stuck in the 134-137lb range for months now, and I'm losing motivation to stay consistent with MFP since I'm not making progress. Here's what I've tried…
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NSV - Driver's License
So I just moved to a new state and went to the DMV today to trade in my license. It was so awesome to "135lbs" in the weight section! It's the first time I've ever filled out license paperwork and not cringed when I had to fill in my weight. Also, my picture came out GREAT. :D
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Buying a heart rate monitor - any suggestions?
I need to buy a heart rate monitor, as I've finally got my bike set up on a trainer at home and need to have some numbers to guide my workout. I'm leaning towards the Timex Zone Trainer, as you can change batteries in all the parts of Timex HRMs yourself, but there are mixed reviews online - I am especially worried about…
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High weight day after a big workout
Hey all, Does anyone experience this; the day after a big workout my weight goes up. I'm training for a 7 day bike trip in March, and do some 25 mile bike rides to prepare. After a long ride like that, or a night out swing dancing for a couple of hours, I weigh 2-4 pounds more for a few days! What's going on?
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I want some MFP pals who are optimists!
Hey all, I've been doing this August and have lost 10 lbs (woot woot!) I'm a pretty enthusiastic person and like to post (somewhat exuberant... heheh,) positive notes on my own and others' posts & walls, instead of getting down on myself when I screw up a bit. (For example, I did a killer workout the other day and…
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Low cal whey protein/amino acid products?
Hey All, My personal trainer just told me I need to start eating something with whey protein and amino acids towards the end of, and after, weight lifting to combat muscle fatigue. Anybody have any brand or product suggestions? I don't want to waste calories on some nasty protein shake!
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NSV x 2
1. I went to a new doctor yesterday. He came into the room, looked down at his chart and told me the chart said "obesity" Then he said "well that's wrong, isn't it?" 2. I only have one pair of work pants left that fit & they are a size 8!
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3 Halloweens - 30 lbs lost (pics)
So I started my weight loss journey when I hit 170 at 18 years of age and was told my BMI was officially in the 'obese' category. (I'm 5'3" tall.) This shocked and disgusted me, so at college I started swimming, then joined the crew team etc. Plus, I started trying to eat more healthy foods. I plateaued in spring of 2010,…
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1st NSVs on MFP
When I started out doing this, I bought a road bike and starting biking a lot. On my first trip on my new bike I went out on a route near my house and had to walk up all the hills because I didn't have the strength to cycle up. I did the same route today and did not walk once. Also fit into some pants I bought last fall…
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Out of physical therapy and back on track. Anyone else gaine
Hey everyone. I gained a little over ten pounds after I left college, partly because of eating out too much and largely because I had totally stop my exercise regime after injuring my shoulder and hip. I used to run 5k every morning before class, so ending exercise really got my calories off balance. I know swimming and…
