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Holy crap, it's working!
I get so discouraged. I think about quitting, about cheating, about laying down and saying that its okay to fail. I struggle with the person in the mirror. Just when I decide to give up, I see a glimmer of hope. Then BAM, it hits me. image by Spawnspoet001, on Flickr Turned into this Party dress by Spawnspoet001, on Flickr
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What do you wear to work?
I start a new job Monday and the dress code is "business casual". I have no idea what business casual IS. I've been a work at home mom for the last 9 years! What do you wear to work? Are you the best dressed? Do you admit to being the least well dressed?
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Weight going up d
In April, I bought a bike. Once the snow melted, I got on my bike and started riding. I've ridden more than 86 miles in May now - often an hour or two of riding a day. It's quite a difference from my couch potato days! My weight has gone up and STAYED up... 179 to 182.5 ! At this rate, I will never get the shape I'm…
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Feeling Discouraged over Gain
With the weather finally getting better in Northwest Canada, it's FINALLY lovely for exercising outside. I bought a bike, and started riding - sometimes more than 10k a day! I'm going walking and hiking with friends. I did an outdoors exercise class. I also gained three and a half pounds. I've been meticulously watching…
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Cycling tips for Newbie? My butt is so sore!
Lay it on me, cycling enthusiasts! I have a cheapo hybrid bike that I picked up last month. I need tips though. How to get the best possible workout from cycling? I work too far away to cycle there :-( Should I upgrade the seat? Buy padded gel shorts...? Switch to clip in pedals? I used to bike a lot as a kid, and I've…
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How tacky is this? Vow Renewal / Giant Party
Quick Background : Hubby and I were supposed to get married in February 2007. Three weeks beffore the wedding, our daughter needed emergency heart surgery. We canceled the wedding with just 2 weeks to go. We didn't want to get married if she was dead, dying, or in the hospital. A few weeks later, we had a quickie…
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One year
I've spent nearly a year on MFP. Two ankle surgeries, 8 months of physio therapy. 25 pounds - give or take a few. Three sizes ( 16, 14, and now 12 ) I'd say I'm about halfway still, but I need the boost!
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HIPPIE CHICKS UNITE!
I know I'm not the only one out there... Essential oils, ground flax, apple cider vinegar.... What are your "crunchy" tips for loosing weight?
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Where can I buy a cute dress online?
Hubby and I are going to Vegas in October ... And while *i* would be happy in floor length hippie skirts, he would really like it if I wore something a bit more exciting. I thought I'd surprise him with a drop dead dress, but I'm clueless as where to buy anything! Online only! I have some money stashed away and this will…
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Okay, shoppers, help me pick a Vegas dress...
Some of you asked for details, I'd be happy for your help!! I am 5'7 and 178 lbs. all the extra weight is in my midsection. I could lead the itty bitty committee, so (in general) I prefer to wear a padded bra underneath. ( otherwise nothing ever fits! ) At this rate, I will be a size 12 when we go to Vegas. I won't wear…
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Modest Women?
Any other intentionally modest women on here? I gave up wearing pants a few years ago. I wear them only when I go to the gym, or physio. My skirts are knee length over leggings, but most of my preferred skirts are calf to floor length. I do not wear " tight " clothing. I do not wear clothing that shows cleavage. I do not…
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Coming back from an injury....
What is your experience in returning to the gym after an injury? I've had quite the slew of bad luck with my ankle ( 3 surgeries, etc ). I am cleared to return the gym as long as I wear the ankle brace. I'd love to hear from others who have had injuries and worked around them.
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Best Part Yet...
Today I gathered up my courage, took off the walking boot... and walked. See, I've been in the walking boot for most of the last year. I was in the boot from August till Surgery in October... then a cast, then the boot until JANUARY........Then surgery again in April and I've been in the boot since then. Today I took the…
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Insomnia
Anyone else? Four hours of sleep is just NOT enough.
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Whatcha doing?
I'm cleaning the house. Whatcha doing?
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Do you turn the lights off?
I am a lights on person. Wherever I go, there are lights left on. Bathroom light is on. Front hall. Bedroom light. Even after I've left the room, the light stays on. On cloudy dark days, the lights never go off. I hate feeling dark and gloomy. My husband is a lights off person. I'm convinced he's half troll, preferring a…
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If I gave you $250 and told you...
you could ONLY spend it on something for your house/home/apartment... what would you get?
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Please be gentle... or I might cry. Again.
I am a very very very modest person when it comes to dressing myself. Until recently, I ONLY wore full length skirts, kept my hair covered, wore mostly long sleeves, etc. It has very little to do with weight, and a whole lot to do with the fact that I believe that my body is for my husband's eyes only. HOWEVER, it is his…
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Losing clothing sizes....
The only problem with the more modest clothing that I wear.... all that elastic, drawstrings, etc means that despite having lost 25 pounds, I haven't gone down a size in my wardrobe! Have you lost dress sizes or pants sizes? How fast did it go for you? How many pounds per size? What's your ideal size?
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Whatcha got cooking?
I am going to make turkey sloppy joes today! 1 package ground turkey 1 bell pepper 3 stalks of celery 1 onion 3 large carrots 1 can of drained & rinsed lentils Barbeque sauce Hot sauce Brown the turkey, chopping it finely so no large clumps remain- I add my carrots with the turkey so they cook through . Add all the…
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Falling down drunk...
I know that most people have gotten smashed at least a time or two in their lives. I know that I have, though I've never fallen down. What were you drinking? Why were you drinking? Did you embarrass yourself? The drunkest I've ever gotten was New Year's Eve 6 years ago. I had recently divorced and was dating a lovely guy.…
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Date Night - What's your go to?
Tonight is date night, and I'm all out of ideas :-( Hubby loves the movies.... I hate them. ( I am ALWAYS bored ) I'm on crutches, so no bowling, or playing pool, or going for long walks along the river. What do YOU do?
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Lost my first 25 & NSV
I'm so excited :-) I've lost my first, official, 25 pounds as of yesterday. I have been very concerned that after ankle surgery a month ago, I would pile the weight on like I did last year ( 30+ in a year ). But I am not. Instead, I am losing .5 pounds a week with little exercise until my body heals. I may have to start…
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Are you a slob or neat freak?
I admit it... I'm not naturally a neat person. I can clean and organize with the best of them, but in between - things fall quickly into disarray. My husband lovingly jokes about Mount Washmore, our unending supply of laundry. I don't have a wardrobe : I have a floordrobe. I'm cleaning up ( slowly, on crutches ) from a…
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Dying to work out... stuck on couch :-(
Let me live vicariously through you... Whatcha doing today for fitness? I'm stuck on the couch still after surgery on my ankle and I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to be out rollerblading, biking, or even going for a freaking walk.
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Weighing in.... with a broken ankle.
I had massive ankle surgery two weeks ago. I know I have lost weight ( I have stopped snacking completely, not eating at night, etc ) It is OBVIOUS that I have lost a significant amount of weight. I look thinner, my clothes are looser, etc etc, etc. I have hopped on the scale, and balanced there, lopsided, putting as much…
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What muscles will I use on crutches?
I'm going to be having a big ankle surgery and will spend 6-12 weeks on crutches. Last time, I was so freaking sore that I could barely crutch across the hall. I'm in much better shape this time, and I'd love to know what else I can do to strengthen my arms, chest, etc so that I can carry my own weight more comfortably.…
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Completely Inoffensive Post
This is a completely inoffensive post.
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Using the machines at the gym....
I only know how to use a few of the machines at the gym. I'd love if someone could give me some pointers as to which machines I should use. ( I am not ready for free weights just yet. I need to stay off a bum ankle ) If you tell me which types of machines I should be using, I will google them. I will hopefully get a…
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Measurements
Everyone has been telling that they see a change... but I don't. I decided to take some measurements. Before After Bra Band 37 36 Natural Waist 39 38 Belly 44.5 42 Hips 46 44 Thigh 26.5 23.75 Arm 11.5 12
