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Mini Smiles.. Can I just say something?
I've been here for a while now... many of you may recognize me. I've seen a lot here, and have made some great friendships, and I realize that while there may be a few things that peeve me, there are plenty more that give me mini smiles... 1. People who have attained goal! HELL YEAH! 2. "Before and After" pics... Holy…
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Thank you! YOU ROCK!
Just wanted to take a moment to say thank you... To the people who have lost a lot of weight, and offer their experience to help others... thank you! To the people who bust their *kitten* day in and day out, and SHOW people how it's done... thank you! To the new person starting out, brave enough to TRY, brave enough to…
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Parents: If you could do one thing better...
There was another post about what we'd say to our parents if we could go back, and it was kinda (ok really) sad for me to read some of the stories and lessons learned. But it caused me to think, and that is SOMETIMES a good thing... If my kids were to come back to me, as adults... what would they tell me? If I could change…
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Body Recomposition - burn fat, gain muscle, huh?
I gotta say that I am a bit confused about how this whole 'fitness' thing works... When I started this ball rolling, I was about 185 pounds and a size 12-14. I am now 165 (ish) and am a size 5/6. For a long time, I sat at 175 and, while I had been at 175 for quite some time before, my clothes all fit much looser at THIS…
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OMG I bought a string bikini!!
This may seem like a "whatever" moment for a lot of people, but it is huge for me. When I was in school, I was mocked. A lot. For being tall (6'1") fat (I wasn't) stupid (I wasn't) unpopular (I was) and geeky (I was). I was nicknamed sasquatch, and told that noone would ever date me. I lived that identity and have fought…
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I do this... So that I can...
Why are you here? What is your reason for being on MFP? Here's a few of mine... Boxing... So that I am strong enough to carry my 60 pound daughter from the car to the house and up to the second story and place her gently in her bed... Without waking her up. Running... So that I can jog from the car to work in frigid temps…
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Happy Birthday Schmetterling1
May you have lotsa yummy foods... lotsa partying... wine aplenty... ALL CALORIE FREE!!! Love you sweetie! You deserve the best day ever! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :smooched: :smooched: :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:
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Smaller Plate... happier brain
I posted this on my wall, and thought I'd share: One thing that I have been doing over the past year and a half, is simple really, but effective... I use a smaller plate. I don't use a dinner plate, but rather a salad one. It helps with psychological portion control.. I still have a full plate, but not as big a portion.…
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Just count calories... really?
"Eat all the addictive processed crap you want, just count calories" I read this statement in one of the other threads, and it was intended as a slur to those who follow this mantra. I just wanted to say WHY that mantra works for me. I LOVE donuts, fancy coffees, ranch dressing, pizza, ice cream, cookies, and ooooooh…
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Your Band Name
Text of image above: THE COLOR OF YOUR UNDERWEAR + THE LAST THING YOU ATE = YOUR BAND NAME Mine: hot pink bananas and.... GO!
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Ode to padded bras
Dear padded bra... I apologize. I once shunned you, claiming you were fake and cruel. I questioned your purpose in life. And then I had two children, and nursed them. And then I lost a good percentage of body fat. I have to confess... I have grown to love you. You restore me to my former glory, well, at least help me safe…
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TALL (or not short) GIRLS: What are your problem areas
I dunno, guess I don't wanna feel left out, so I'm making a thread for me. :smile: If you are OVER 5'2, and have a vagina... or hey, if you like vaginas you can answer too... please tell me what your problem areas are... For me: - big feet - pants are too short - outfits that have a built in waist - the waist appears at my…
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OMG, you wouldn't believe what she has been saying to me!
There is this woman I work with, and see every day. She is always talking to me and saying what is on her mind, and it is unfiltered, unbridled hatred. Here are some of the things she has said to me... this past week ALONE... * * * Those pants you are wearing, they cut into your tummy and your fat rolls hang over. It's…
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Why the heck did I do that?
I have been around goal for about 6 months. I was tired of logging my food, and thought I'd try and see how I did on my own without logging. I have managed to stay close to goal, but it's been a yoyo - up 7, down 5, up 6, down 3, whereas when I was logging, I was pretty steady around the goal mark. I know some of this is…
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Bullies, meanies, and Police! OH MY!
ETA: TL/DR - WE AREN'T ALL MEAN HERE Disclaimer... Not original... As per Nick (p2) :wink: * * * * I'm gonna get slapped for this one, but I have to speak. This site is full of BULLIES! People are so MEAN! Watch out for the MFP Police! Really? People, I mean, really? How old are we? Can we not realize that not everyone is…
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PAUSE... Shake... EXPLODE
I am going through a stressful time in my life, and have been hosting a bit of a pity party. I have been thinking about it today and have decided to... and think a bit... Life can be tough. We can lose a loved one, struggle with an ex, experience financial concerns, lose sight of our goals, backtrack physically, struggle…
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Enter? NO WAY... GET THE HECK OUT!
Don't come in here at all...
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Girl Muscles?
Can anyone give me advice on strength training exercises that will get me looking masculine? I am trying to avoid developing wimpy "girl muscles."
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Get Rich Quick... Get Poor Quick
Ok - first off... I know the grammar is not correct in that title, but since it's my thread and I like the way it sounds... *sticks thumb on nose and says* NYAH NYAH :wink: I have coined / developed a saying that I've used a fair bit on here... I am not sure if it is mine, or if it's been adapted from somewhere else... I…
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The brave and the human
I have struggled a long time with self esteem issues... Common thoughts of mine: - If you really knew me... you wouldn't love me. - If you could see me in person... you wouldn't be so impressed - I'm a let down when you actually get to know / meet / see me I have been on a blog campaign to bare the ugly in me... to be…
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The "I get to Freak Out" thread...
I have a very dear friend who is unable to post this on her own steam, and therefore I am posting it by proxy. This is not MY STORY, but it is hers, and it is one she cannot share on her own right now. This is a story by a woman who has endured much and is overcoming one step at a time.. and if anyone needs support, it's…
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Escalator to fitness...
Taken from my wall this morning... people seemed to like it - so here ya are! :-D I had an epiphany... Well as much a one as I get at 6:30 am... I figure "fitness" is like a slow moving downward escalator (a descalator), and every active thing we do is a step upwards. If we push hard, we can get close to the top, but if we…
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Women and Men... Who would you approach?
If you were going to walk up to someone and strike up a conversation... who would you approach? Someone who looks like a model? Someone who is of average looks? Someone with less than average looks? Someone who smiles at you, regardless of their looks? Please explain why. Note: the end goal is not necessarily to get into…
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STRONG AND FREE
So, I am on post 3002. I was going to post a topic for my 3000th post, but I got caught up in the bulky thread. NOT GOING THERE. I am posting this, well, cause some of my friends asked me to. :) I box. I love it. It has helped me get strong, and regain a sense of power. I look strong. People think I lift heavy, I do not…
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love love LOVE IT!
Ok, so I don't know if this is success, chit chat, or fitness and exercise... but I'm picking fitness and exercise. I'm posting this because I have to share my love for a sport, and hope that maybe my newfound passion incites someone else to try it and maybe love it too. I have blogged this…
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Things that restore your faith in society
1. People who serve, coordinate, and volunteer at soup kitchens 2. Witnessing random acts of kindness 3. Seeing people on this site who rally around those who are hurting and really want to change, and watching them help those people reach their goals 4. Watching people in a race, sacrifice their time goal, to help a…
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Betty's journey from fluffy to fit...
So... I have a sweet in my life whom I love dearly... But I'm worried about her. Her name is Betty, and she is my fur baby... Thing is she is huge. I used to free feed her dry food and saw her gaining weight. So I moved to three small meals a day and she didn't lose any weight. I fed her what was recommended but no luck.…
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Platypuses!
OMG... even cuter than baby kittens!