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How you let go of the pursuit of the final number?
OK, so we all hear that the scale shouldn't matter, but I can't help it - it does to me. i was so close to my final goal weight (ok, around my fifth goal) as it kept moving down as I finally shed the weight (it took a LONG time). Now my body is holding onto 4-6 pounds (jumps around) and will not give it up. I suppose I…
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Measurements and pictures - When, where, how often?
Hi all, I'm realizing that I may be at the point where the smaller numbers aren't as realistic of a goal/assessment of progress as they've been during my weight loss, so I think I should start taking measurements. Many of you swear by this, and I'm so inspired by the stories of changes to body shape vs. pounds lost. How…
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Appetite increase after starting more intense workouts
Hi all, As the title says, I'm concerned about my appetite. I've never had a problem eating at or over my calorie limits, so I'm very concerned. In the last month or so, I've upped my number of workouts and added in more intense workouts and I've been starving. I don't like this; I thought exercise was supposed to help…
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Best daily weight tracking apps? Benefits to daily weighing?
Hi all, Today marks the one year anniversary mark of tracking consistently! I'm very proud of that :) Recently, however, I notice that the number on the scale can still bum me out, even when I "know" it's due to water, salt, etc. Example: a few weeks back, I was up nearly 7 pounds in 5 days. I knew it was due to PMS,…
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Ways in which stress can affect weight?
Hi all, I'm wondering if I'm on the right track here. The last few months of my life have been VERY stressful - new job, new move, in process of selling house in other state (thank God!), settling into a new routine, you get the idea. At first, I continued to lose - yay!! - and am determined not to fall into eating as a…
