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Finally got a job teaching Zumba classes. Advice?
I'm so excited! I went and got my license in August to become a Zumba instructor, and I have been looking all around to get my feet wet. The other day, my gym approached me, and they asked me to be their instructor for Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings! I was so excited when they asked me! hahaha :D My first class is…
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Really in need of some support
Hey everyone! A few days ago, my mom was diagnosed with papillary carcinoma (the most common form of thyroid cancer). She has been my saving grace, and was the one who got me started on my journey towards a healthier life. We run together three times per week as we are training for a 5K in August. The reason we are…
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5'5" Down to 139.6 from 183 w/pictures (caution long story)
Hey everyone! My name is Sharie, and this is my success story. I posted it a while ago, and I wanted to update it and repost based on my more recent progress. I am 4 lbs. away from my goal weight and loving it. I couldn't have come this far without this website and the amazing people on it. So, without further ado, I bring…
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Do runners really need gel?
I've been running a 5K for about a week now (slowly building up to it with C25K for the past 9 weeks), and haven't really noticed any problems with energy during the run. I hydrate before, and usually hydrate after and eat a little something to replenish calories burned. However, reading through some of the forums, it…
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5'5" Down to 146 from 183 Progress picture
Hey everyone! I took a new progress picture, so I decided I would post up here! I don't have much time to write a story, but feel free to ask me anything you like. Here's my stats! Age: 23 Height: 5'5" SW: 183 CW: 146 GW: 130-135 And now for the moment you've all been waiting for (LOL)
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Sweating slow down with weight loss?
Hey everyone! I've been wondering this for a long time, and it may be a bit of a yucky topic, but I'm posting it anyways! lol For the majority of my life I've had to deal with sweating much more than my peers. Armpits, face, hands, feet, legs, everywhere really! I was wondering if any of you have this same problem? I was…
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Finally lost 30 lbs. so posting new progress pic. 5'5"
Hey guys! I finally hit 30 lbs. lost after hitting a bit of a plateau, and I'm super excited about it! So I figured I would add to my progress pictures! Here's my stats: 5'5" SW: 183 CW: 152.4 GW: 135 Here we go! My largest, 183, 8/7/2011 8 lbs. lost, 175, 12/15/2011 15 lbs. lost 168 1/8/2012 24 lbs. lost 159 2/22/2012 30…
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Progress pics! 29 lbs. lost 5'5"
Hey guys! I know I already posted some progress pics, but at the time I wasn't able to find a picture of myself at my largest. Well, I found a good one, and took a new picture at my current weight. If you're interested in my story, I posted a topic on it before in success stories, here's the link:…
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3 months on MFP 26 lbs. lost half way to GW with pics!
Hi everyone! It may be a little early to call this a success story, but I would say half way is just as good a time as any for me to celebrate! Today, I looked at the scale, and it is the lowest it has ever been since I've stopped growing. This might be a long post, so be prepared to read for a while! About 5 months ago, I…
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Allow me to Introduce myself!
Hello all! My name is Sharie, and I'm fairly new to this website. I switched from weight watchers to here because I could NOT afford 65 dollars a month for almost the same thing as this site! I've read a lot of inspirational stories, and they have helped me out a lot! I'm looking for any friends interested in supporting…
