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Inspiration for the Journey
I've struggled with weight my entire life since early childhood. Lost 90lbs a few years ago by eating too little, living with constant hunger and working out two-three hours a day. It wasn't sustainable, I couldn't keep torturing myself. I regained about 40lbs, by eating a "balanced diet" and working out moderately 3-5…
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Anyone have success from eliminating wheat?
A few people have told me recently that they have stopped eating wheat and it has really given them a lot of success with weight loss and improved mood, energy, etc...does anyone on here have any experience from eliminating (or cutting back on) wheat? Not looking for a fad or quick fix, just always looking to improve upon…
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Countdown to 30
Less than 2 months until my 30th birthday. Was really hoping to be at my weight loss goal by then, because I didn't want to bring my weight issues into my 30s. But now I'm about 30 pounds away so not happening. But I think what's even better is my new goal to have a better relationship with food and my body by then, so I…
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All-Natural Protein Powder
Does anyone have any recommendations for an all-natural protein powder? I'm allergic to soy so can't have anything with that. I want something that I can have for breakfast or post-workout. Not sure what the best kind is, I was drinking Shakeology for awhile but am looking for something new. Would love to hear your ideas!
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Instagram users! Before and afters to share?
Hi! So I started an instagram account to feature before and afters, it's @afireworkinprogress, (my personal account is @courtneyebw). I started the page to show off people's amazing transformations through their before and after photos because there's so many gimmicks out there (wraps/pills/crash diets/trying to sell…
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I know they mean well, but...compliments can be insults
I saw a lot of old friends this weekend who I hadn't seen in about 6 months. I know they are very supportive and loving, and happy for me that I've made this transformation of losing a lot of weight (down 87 total but regained 3 pounds in water weight from this weekend's festivities), but when people say things like "it's…
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ab/core exercises that are good for people w back problems?
i am looking for some good ab/core exercises. no matter how much weight i lose i cannot seem to get rid of this dreaded pooch. the issue is that i have back problems from a car accident several years ago and i have to be very careful because of the disks in my lower back which limits the exercises i feel comfortable doing.…
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Just started Jamie Eason's LiveFit Training...anyone else?
I just started the 12-week program and today is my fourth workout. Anyone else on this plan or want to do it with me? It's pretty comprehensive and I love it so far and looking to see if anyone else is doing it or wants to do it with me :) It's on bodybuilding.com if you're interested. The workouts are awesome and the…
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Anyone lose a lot but not see a difference in the mirror?
I have lost 80 pounds but when I look in the mirror I really don't see much of a difference. If I look at pictures I see a difference with a side by side comparison. But the image I see in the mirror is almost the same as I've always seen. I don't know if it's body dysmorphia or if it's normal in any way...it's frustrating…
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Need motivation and support? Become a Firework in Progress!
Hey guys! I've been on MFP for awhile and have now started a blog to talk about my transformation and try to help others. I want to do whatever I can to show people that it is possible to make a change like I have. Please take a look if you're interested at http://afireworkinprogress.com. On there you can also find my…
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Share your Veggie Juice Recipes!!
If you could share some veggie-based juice recipes I'd be so appreciative! I'm allergic to celery, carrots, and apples, so I can't eat those but would like some recipes that include other things. I also don't have a juicer, just a blender and a magic bullet blender so I'll be using that, not sure if it matters. I have…
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Lifting/cardio- how often and how to organize my routine?
I am a pretty active/intense exerciser, usually spending at least 6 days a week at the gym if not 7. For a while I was running an hour a day at 5.2mph (this keeps me in a 168-172 bpm heart rate range) and doing strength training every other day, doing a routine of about 15 exercises that work my whole body (a mix of body…
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Looking for a natural, soy-free protein bar brand or recipe
I am allergic to soy protein and am looking for a protein bar alternative that is hopefully all-natural or organic and made with an alternate protein source such as whey protein or whatever is another good option. Most of the top choices found in stores all have soy protein and/or lots of chemicals. I like them as meal or…
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Seeking new lifting buddies!
Hi all! I've been on here for awhile but am amping up my strength training and lifting heavier and looking for friends who lift and are totally amazing powerhouses like meeeee!! lol...well, sorta. well, is this you!? let's be friends!! :)
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NSV...new boots!!!
Omg. For literally the first time IN MY LIFE I bought a pair of tall boots, and they FIT!! Like, regular boots!!! Usually I would have had to get wide calf boots or just not even wear them because they wouldn't fit and/or would look terrible, but I just got these from J. Crew and they are literally amazing and I am so so…
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NSV
A high school kid who works at the grocery store in my town joined my gym a few weeks ago. Tonight I saw him at the store after I left the gym and he told me that he and his mom were talking about how impressed they are seeing me at the gym because "you are there all the time and work really hard and look really committed…
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NSV...when other people at the gym notice how hard you work!
On two separate occasions in the past week, I've had two fellow gym members (who I've seen frequently for the past year but never spoken to) tell me that I look fantastic and asked me how much weight I've lost. Both times I was like, wow can you really tell, and both guys said it's really noticeable! One even said it's…
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bodybuilding.com or other strength training program tips?
I tested out a new workout routine that I got from bodybuilding.com because I've been plateauing every 8 weeks or so if I don't switch it up. I'm doing the Bizzy 21 day workout, it cuts down my amount of cardio but makes it high intensity and switches up my weight routine. It's only day one but it was already hard to…
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Circuit training suggestions or success stories?
I want to get into circuit training. I usually do 60-90 min of cardio 6 days a week and weight training every other day with free weights, machines, body weight exercises like squats, pushups, etc, mixing it up every 8 weeks or so, but I have been plateauing and I think circuit training may be the way to go. I guess it…
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Coming out from under my rock...
I've been using the app for over a year but I've only recently starting using the website and looking at the message boards. I figure maybe losing these last 30 pounds might be more enjoyable if I have some interaction with other members. It's been a long journey, I've lost 80 pounds over the past couple of years, and…
