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Looking to lose 140 pounds -- And completely overwhelmed!
Hi, I'm Alli. :) I'm a young adult, and I'm 5'6" and 270 pounds. I've struggled with my weight since the age of 10, but I've been gaining a LOT of weight recently due to frequent binge eating. I'm so humiliated about my weight. Sometimes I don't leave the house because I'm so ashamed. I'm really determined to change my…
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Advice for an exercise newbie?
Hi. :) I've been trying to lose weight for about a year now, but I've never fully dedicated myself to it. I always fall "off the wagon" and wind up feeling terrible about myself. I've decided to try really hard and stay focused on my weight loss goals, which I know means counting calories and exercising. The only problem…
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Down 27 Pounds! (Pic Heavy)
Hi! :) I'm currently 27 pounds down from my highest weight, and I thought that since I'm almost at the 30 pound mark I'd share these pictures. (I have a very long way to go.) but I hope they give you some kind of reference or help in some way! (P.S. Sorry about the blurriness in the after photos!) Before: (270 pounds)…
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I made it to 245!!!
Hi, everyone. :) I joined MFP on Jan. 1st of this year, and at that time I weighed 270 pounds. As of today, I'm so excited to say that I've made it to 245! :D I know I still have an extremely long way to go, but 245 was my first goal. I just wanted to share with you all, because my awesome MFP friends and all of you in the…
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Is it normal to lose 10 pounds during the first week of calo
Hi. :) I'm Alli. I'm 21, and I am 5'6" and 260 pounds.(I was 270 until this week.) I just started counting my calories with this site five days ago. I'm not sure if it's ok, but I've already lost 10 pounds. I'm not sure whether I need to be excited or concerned. I haven't done any working out yet, just eating healthier. I…
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Introducing Myself :)
Hi, I'm Alli. I'm a young adult, and I weigh 270 pounds. I'm 5'6". I've been overweight since the age of ten, but in the past few years I've really gained a lot. I'm not so much interested in getting skinny fast as I am in making health and wellness a lifestyle. I'm a binge eater, and have been for the past three years. I…
