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Let me re-introduce myself!
Hello MFPs! I began my MFP journey in November 2011, lost 70lbs and graduated grad school with a masters in social work. Well 2 months or so before graduation (March 2013) I lost my motivation and gained back 30lbs. 10 days ago I saw the scale and I was 285lbs 15lbs away from 300lbs a # I never ever wanted to see again.…
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Almost to the Halfway Mark (Forcing myself to post)
Hi MFPs, Firstly Thank You for taking the time to check this out! I am a perfectionist and the thought of posting in the success stories thread scares me to death, I wanted to wait until I had hit my goal. However, I think I need this little reality check to re-motivate me. I still have 85lbs to lose and I'm about 10lbs…
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What kind of eater am I
Hello Friends fighting the same demon! I have been attempting to evaluate my eating habits. I often wonder if I am emotionally attached to food and I am not convinced that I am. But I cannot seem to pin point my reasons why I binge. I am a Therapist (Currently a grad student in Social Work) and I help my clients everyday…
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My Mom needs friends!
Hello MFPs!! My Mom just joined! But she really needs some friends. She is 47, lives in Iowa. Loves art, lives to the beat of music, and made me :) She loves classic rock and outdoor things like fishing, hunting, boating, hiking. She needs friends who have been successful but who are still on their journey. She is…
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User Friendly
Hi MFP's!!! I would like to start a petition! I would really like MFP to alert me when someone has commented on something I have written. Does anyone else agree this change needs to be made? I find the more interactive I am on MFP the more focused I remain on my journey :) Take care!
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Tempting Ad's... Do they belong?
Has any one else noticed an over abundance of "bad for you" foods being advertised on MFP? In the past two days I have seen McDonalds & Dominos Pizza. I understand this is a free site but should the creaters gain revenue from companies that have no place on a fitness site? Thoughts please!!!
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Rollercoaster weightloss!
Hello MFP's! I have been on my weight loss journey since November 10th, and over the past two months my weight loss has been following a pattern, One week I will lose, the next I gain. My gains have been between 1-5lbs and my losses between 3-8lbs. I do not understand my body! 1) Is this happening to anyone else? 2) Any…
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Sodium!?!?!
Hello MFP's, Please name any yummy low sodium foods you know of. Resturant food included! Thank you!
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Guilt.
Guilt has certainly been the worst feeling I have experienced and it only continues. Sophia would have turned 7 yesterday and I forgot yesterday was her birthday. this has happened over the past couple years where when the day comes I just forget, I seem to always remember when it's to late to escape the guilt. sometimes I…
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First week, want to keep up the momentum!
Hello Fellow MFP Friends, Okay so I just completed my first week... I did well... but, I am so worried I will lose this momentum. I have had several bread cravings the past couple days. :( I wanna keep up the pace and surround myself with people who log daily and who don't hold back on the advice. Please friend request me…
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I want to surround myself with motivating people
Hello Myfitnesspal friends!! My name is Asteria, this is my 3rd day on here and I am ready to change my life! Here are my stats: 27 years old Married (6 years) Full time student (Social work major) 324 lbs :( Goal weight: 170 I know I can do this but I would love to surround myself with people who are motivating and…
