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Perceptions of intellect?
I have noticed that some people stereotype the obese as less intelligent... While others stereotype very thin women as 'ditzy'. Seems to me that the stereotypical intelligent person must be a perfect weight... Thoughts?
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In five weeks you will...
Ok pals.. It is exactly 5 weeks until the first day of spring...it will also be my birthday. Let's spring into actiOn and be the best we can be as we enter a new season! So, lets take a look at where we are today, and where we can be in just 35 days. Check out that little message that starts with "if every day was like…
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SHOW us your stuff! Week #2
Hi SHOWgirls! Thought I'd start a new thread for each week so we can check in. How is everyone doing? I did o.k., but must say I did touch the peanut butter twice last week. Aiming for 0 times this week! It should be a weigh-in week for me so I'm starting to feel the scale anxiety. Glad it's only every 35 days! Anything…
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Hello!
HelloI Thanks for the invite! Let's SHOW what we are made of in Ontario! So great to have support from nearby. Hugs and all the best on your journey to excellent health!
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3 Mile walk NSV
NSV time! So, today I asked my neighbour, who loves to walk if she'd like to tag along with me. She has watched me be at my worst when I barely made it past the driveway without taking a rest. Anyway, off we trekked with my bank card and a few reusable grocery bags.. and I said to her that I'd like to walk to the grocery…
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Happy Monday!
Hope your week is off to a good start! Anyone have an nsv to share?
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Goal for May 11 (or 14th for me!)
I think May 11 is just 17 weeks away! I am not sure what to set as a goal. After a full year of this, I am not sure if 2 lbs a week is still possible, but if I think it's not, it definitely won't be! I've lost a bit more than 105 right now (I'm between weigh-ins).. so.. let's say that my hope is that I will be down 140 by…
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NSV: compliment
I am truly quite a modest person. It is quite difficult for me to receive a compliment..though, I must admit, over the past year, I've started to learn to accept one with grace. Today, I received one of the nicest compliments ever. We ran into an older gentleman we know quite well, and he ended up giving us a ride home.…
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Fit by Fifty
Hello.. I'm a 47 yr. old woman, 5'2 with a BMI over 50 - and that has GOT to change! I was so happy to read about the woman that said that she's a cheerleader for us. It's good to know that others for support. I have lost 9 pounds in the last 5 weeks. I joined in mid-December and must say that I love the food diary -…
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When folks don't notice....
This really is an NSV and not a need for encouragement. I have been thinking about this a lot today. To start, I have a recently new boss who is aware that I have been working at losing weight. He mentioned the other day that 'wow, you are still losing huh'? Good for you! He finally saw an old pic of me and then said 'wow,…
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When folks don't notice....
This really is an NSV and not a need for encouragement. I have been thinking about this a lot today. To start, I have a recently new boss who is aware that I have been working at losing weight. He mentioned the other day that 'wow, you are still losing huh'? Good for you! He finally saw an old pic of me and then said 'wow,…
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NSV - Warm Boots
It's starting to get snowy, wet, and cold here in Ontario, Canada but my feet and heart are warm with an NSV today! I went to the shoe store to buy some boots. Now, 90+ pounds ago, I always opted for the practical, super-easy-to-get-on-and-off ankle height boots - mostly because bending over proved very difficult and…
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Rest days
Hi there ; I am relatively new to wanting to be fit and toned..exercise always seemed like something to dread..but, my attitude is improving! For the past ten months or so I have enjoyed riding a recumbent bike at home (40-50 minutes per night, level 5, 18 mph with short warm up and cool down). We don't have a gym nearby…
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Takings pictures
Hi folks! I had a good friend take some progress pics as I like to have a photo taken about once a month for my own personal motivation. Anyway, she mentioned to me how much thinner my back was getting. So, she took a pictur of me from behind. Well, how often have we really looked at ourselves from behind! It was very…
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Naturally thin people
Are there truly naturally thin people? I see some folks who seem to be able to eat whatever they want, whenever they want and don't appear to ever gain weight. I know they may or may not be healthy, but it's the weight thing I'm interested in. What is different in a thin person who doesn't seem to have to be aware of every…
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'Under-one-der land'
So, the other day, I went to a medical appointment with a friend to provide support to her. There was, of course, a very good scale in the hallway , and just couldn't help myself (I normally only weigh in at my drs office every 5 weeks). So, on I hopped. The scale read 99.3. Now, before you get too excited, that's in kilos…
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Anyone who can reasonably estimate calories for this?
Trying to figur out how to log this: Sugar free Elderberry pie 1/6 of an average pie No top crust Removed the end crust so only ate the bottom crust Help? Anyone?
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Laying carpet
I just spent about 2 hous on my hands and knees laying carpet...any idea what I could count that as? I did a lot of reaching, pushing and stretching.. Is tha,t more like strength training? Sorry, I know very very little about exercise...any help would be appreciated! Thank you!
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Please, somebody tell me this is all worth it!
Hi . I had a very difficult experience today. As you know I've been working at eating healthy and exercising for 7 months now, with a loss of 69 pounds. It took me a long time to actually start to feel a bit proud of my accomplishments.I am very private, but can accept a compliment. Today, 'Carla' came to see me at work.…
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Is this mean?
So, I wrote this letter to my Mom today. I really hope it's not mean or hurtful, but needed to set things straight with her.. thoughts? HI Mom; I do hope this letter finds you well , happy, and comfortable today. The summer sun is lovely, but my goodness, it does get hot ! I am writing to you today in hopes that I can…
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low cal margarita
This is pretty nice.. 1 ounce tequila 1 lime crystal light mixed with water 2 ounces fresca 74 calories.. deliicous!
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How to tell a friend to reduce her sodium intake?
So, I sooooo don't want to be one of those 'ex-junkfood-eaters'.. I really truly don't. A dear dear friend of mine is suffering severe health consequences due to a very heavy sodium intake. What do I say? She knows I'm eating healthy, and will be hurt if I say anything.. but will be more hurt if I don't. Even worse, she…
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People haven't noticed
HI There.. I'm working out consistently every night and logging everything I eat. It's been over 4 months and only 1 person who doesn't know what I'm doing has said a word. I'm a very large woman but short (only 5'2) and have lost about 40 pounds. My clothes are definitely looser.. but no comments yet. I don't mind not…
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Thoughts?
I don't think much needs to be said here.. but.. for interest sake.. From my local paper.. The Heart Attack Grill in Las Vegas lived up to its name again this week after the second person this year collapsed while huffing down a bypass burger. On Saturday night a woman was taken to hospital after suffering an apparent…
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Good advice your momma taught you..
Got to thinking about some of the little sayings my mom used to give us and thought I'd share.. pipe in with your own When heading out the door to school: "Remember your A,B,Cs.. Always Be Careful!" When wondering if something was still edible in the fridge" "If in doubt, THROW IT OUT!!!" When being too critical of others:…
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A really nice NSV
So, my husband came home from work today and said "I have something to tell you".. which, made me a little worried at first. Then, he told me this... "So, I was talking to my friend today (whose wife works at a restaurant we go to ocassionally).. anyway, he (the friend) asked what we were doing for Easter.. so I told him…
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Feeling blue, trying to keep motivated
HI there. I am working on this the best way I know how.. and I want to thank those who have been sooo very encouraging! I'm over 90 days into my journey to becoming healthier and it's going great (35 pounds lost). I am really sticking to eating in a way that I don't feel deprived and exercising in the amount that I know I…
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"If every day were like today"
Hi there... Have you ever wondered how correct the motivator at the end of your day is? Well, I'm quite the 'numbers' gal and was just sooo darn curious as to how correct it is.. and you know what? If you are very consistent and track your food and exercise very carefully, it really is correct. For the past five weeks I…
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Does length of workout matter?
Hi there! I'm wondering if sustained exercise gives a better cardio or calorie burn benefit than short bursts. Is there any benefit of doing 2 - 30 minute work outs over 3 - 20 minute ones? Is one better than the other? How? Or, are they the same? Thanks for the help!
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bike monitor
Hello there.. My recumbent bike monitor has different numbers on it. Some of them I think I know.. the rest I don't can anyone help? The first one has the letter A beside it.. not sure what that is The next one has an S.. I think that is speed.. is it in miles per hour? The next one has a D.. Distance? would it be in…
