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More insecure after weight loss?
Hey, everyone. I don't really understand it but the more weight I lose, the more insecure I feel about myself. I used to laugh loudly, go out all the time, chat with anyone and everyone and "werk" the outfits I wore when I was 20 lbs heavier. Now, I've noticed I'm more quiet/shy, stay home more often and don't think I look…
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Rest day between weight training?
I'm sure this has been asked many times before (sorry)... Do you guys and gals take a rest day after a heavy weight lifting session? I am following a weight training program that has about an hour to an hour and a half of heavy lifting FIVE days a week. Honestly, I am wiped out after working out and have cut cardio to only…
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Motherless Daughter
So I know this is a pretty heavy topic to post onto a forum of "strangers" but the MFP community has helped me so much and I don't know where else to turn since most of my family and friends don't understand emotional eating. I lost my mom at the age of 16 and today marks the 16th anniversary of her death. I have now lived…
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Happy for Others but not for Me
I can't seem to understand why I can't be a good friend to myself. Everyday, I try to give comforting words and support to others and enjoy celebrating other people's victories, yet when it comes to me, I don't know how to deal with my own positive changes other than sabotaging it. My weigh in today went well and showed my…
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New scale after 3 years
I've been using the same scale to track my weight for the last three years. I just bought one of those new "fancier" scales that records my weight 2 pounds heavier! What do I do? Should I just suck it up and take the two pound hit since the new scale is probably more accurate? It took a lot to lose those 2 pounds though :(
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Too much restriction during Super Bowl!
I made sure to stay in my calorie limits yesterday at our potluck party last night and restricted myself so much I didn't allow myself to enjoy the food. I nibbled and stopped myself from finishing anything and was even UNDER my goal. Now I'm ravenous today and all I want to do is eat a whole bag of Ruffles. HELP! It's so…
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Lower back pain after ab workout
I always get lower back pain everytime I workout my abs (or lack thereof). Can anyone help? I usually do crunches, leg lifts, planks. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Ladies in your 30's?
Hi, all! My name is Cookie, 32, and I've always tried those "get-skinny-quick" fad diets and lost weight then gained it back along with a few more while also going through fasting and then binging cycles. I have been working in the last three weeks to be better to myself and to lose weight the right way without restricting…
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Body fat scales?
Hi, all!! I'm looking for one of those fancy scales that supposedly measure your body fat percentage. Do you guys think they work/are accurate? Any suggestions for brands? Thanks and have a great day!
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I <3 MFP!
Hi! I'm Cookie! If you look up yo-yo dieting in the dictionary, my picture should be there. I've always struggled with weight and have tried so many different "diets" until I found MFP. Now I try to find balance in my lifestyle and am getting healthier and losing weight while doing it!! I check MFP more than Facebook now…
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The morning after... NSV ;-)
Hi, all!! This may not be that big of a deal but usually after a night of celebration where I've gone over my calories, I usually wake up feeling horrible and guilty and end up binging for the rest of the weekend telling myself I'll start again on Monday but THIS TIME, I enjoyed myself, ate what I wanted and stopped when I…
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Why can't I do it????
Hi, everyone. Just like a lot of you here, I've tried almost every weight loss program out there and felt SO happy when I found MFP. I seem do be able to keep with the "program" for 2-3 weeks leading to weight loss and feeling good, then I slip off for 2 weeks and gain the weight back. The cycle has continued for months…
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Woke up so hungry...
I woke up feeling SO so hungry this morning (and ate all my calories yesterday)... I hope I don't go over my calorie daily target today! I just hope it's not one of those days where I never feel full no matter how much I eat :-( Does this happen to anyone else? Suggestions? Have a great day!
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NO to stress eating!!! NSV!!!
I am definitely an emotional eater and have always thought that I had no control over the eating when I started the binge..... Until today!!!! After stressing out over trying to find a new place to live and trying to get over someone who has no interest in me, I really wanted to just buy some ice cream and feel sorry for…
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How do I gain self confidence?
Hi, everyone. I am very grateful to have found MFP and its great community of supporters like you. I need your advice. I've always had a problem with self confidence and how I see myself. I always thought I disliked the way I looked because I am overweight but a few years back, I did a crash diet and was 30 pounds lighter…
