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Pictures: 70+ lbs lost, 50+ lbs to go
By popular demand: Here are two pictures showing my progress to date! http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/s448/Lindseydaz/BeforeAfter.jpg Even though the date on the first picture is July 2011, I didn't really start losing until late December 2011/early January 2012. I decided to give up soda and fast food on Deceber 26th,…
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Any advice for getting over a plateau?
After losing 65 lbs in 6 months (2-3 lbs a week on average), I have all of a sudden stopped losing. I have been hovering between 202 and 204 lbs for 2+ weeks now and it is driving me crazy! Advice on the internet is lower your calories (which I can't do because I'm already at 1,200-1,500 daily) and/or exercise more (which…
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Any Curves users out there?
Hey Gals - Do any of you use Curves? I am debating joining. I have lost a little over 45 lbs so far through diet and some exercise (I typically walk 2-4 miles every day). I'd like to step up my exercise a bit, but I find regular gyms intimidating. I have joined Curves twice in the past, but only went a handful of times (my…
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Exercise Recommendations Please!
My job requires that I stand at a counter 2-3 hours every day, and I would love to find a way to exercise during the slow peiods. Does anyone have any suggestions? Please keep in mind that I'm wearing typical work clothes (dresses, skirts, slacks, etc.), I can't leave the counter, I have to remain visible (meaning I can't…
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My iPad, My Savior
I never would have guessed it but so far my best weight loss tool and motivator has been my iPad! I received an iPad last Christmas. At the time I was feeling extremely stressed and depressed about my weight, my job, my family, my home, etc., and to be honest I wasn't even really that thrilled when I got my iPad. All I…
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Incentives and Motivation
Hey, Guys and Gals - Just curious what everyone is doing for motivation, if anyone is using incentives, and (if yes) what their incentives are? I decided to use necklaces as incentives. I wanted something I could wear and keep forever no matter how much weight I lose (so clothes and jewelry like rings and bracelets were…
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2 Months In
Hello, All! My name is Lindsey, F, 28, in AZ. Started at 270 lbs. and am now at 248 lbs. I decided to give up fast food and Dr Pepper (and soda in general) late last December and it has grown from there! My goals now include: -Giving up fast food forever -Giving up soda forever -Eating more fruits and vegetables (5+ a day)…
