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Back again!!
I was a regular about 4 years ago and then life happened. I lost 25lbs and then have slowly put it back on plus a few more. Just looking to get back on track and stay on track. I love to read, garden, hike and just be outside. My family and I camp every summer all over New York state with a group of friends. I have an 18…
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Not seeing what everyone else sees....
This might be on here somewhere but I need to post it for myself. I have been really struggling these last few weeks with body image. I have lost a total of 17lbs since I started to be serious about losing weight last fall. I started out at 175lbs and now weigh 158lbs. I've also toned-up and lost inches, scale # aside. The…
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Popcorn...what is with the conversion and serving sizes?!?
OK!! Popcorn: 3tbsp unpopped is 130cal. 1C popped is 15cal (WTH!?!) 3tbsp makes approx. 6C popped....sooooo I am eating 6C of popcorn if I eat one bag?!? Are you serious?!? and...who the hell eats only 1C popcorn? and who the hell eats just the kernels at 130cal for 3tbsp? #$%@!() I swear to God this feels like a…
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Are foods high in carbs addictive? Does anyone have this iss
I find that I crave foods high in carbs and salt....does anyone else have this issue? The craving is so overwhelming that I get really miserable if I don't satisfy it. I feel like an addict and I am finding this is a real sticking point to my losing weight. I do really good for a week and then BAM! I'm off the wagon and…
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Losing weight fast
I'm seriously not starving myself, I'm just counting every bit that goes into my mouth. I'm nervous about my body going into "starvation" mode if I keep doing things this way but it seems to be working right now. Does anyone have any advice for avoiding that "starvation" mode when you want to lose weight? I'm eating…
