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60 pounds gone in 5 months!
I started at 235 pounds on the left in September 2014 and on the right I am 175. And all I did was change my eating habits!
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Not new, but needing a new start
I've been a member on MFP for 3 and a half years now and was living proof that calorie counting worked. I got down to my goal weight twice, but once that happened, I stopped tracking. I know tons about health and fitness (but am in no way a professional!), so I know exactly what to do, I just don't want to do it. I'm just…
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Not new to the site, but ready to get back on track
Hey there everyone! I'm currently looking for new friends as I have recently come back on MFP to count calories again, and finally lose this dang weight. I've actually been a member for about two years, but when calorie counting became obsessive, I backed off. Since then, I've gained some unwanted weight back. So a little…
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12 Week Winter Challenge!!
Time for a challenge!! We all know that the holidays are notorious for having lots of wonderful homemade goodies, along with big extravagant meals and parties. So I'm thinking about starting a challenge to keep us on track during this time. It'll be open to everyone, and we would weigh in on Mondays since that's the start…
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A reminder to myself.
I need to remind myself that all of this is worth it. Eating healthy and exercise makes me feel good. It makes me look good. And it's going to make me live longer because I will not have diabetes, or heart disease, or any other medical condition that is more prevalent in people who are overweight. I've been having a tough…
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White Chicken Chili
I've been wanting to make a white chicken chili for a while but couldn't find a recipe I liked that was low in sodium..so I made one up :) you can pretty much add whatever you want but this is what I came up with: 1 pound of raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 a package of white beans (you can make however much you…
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35 pounds down, with pictures of course.
I've really been needing some motivation since I don't really see much of a difference when looking in the mirror. I know the weight is gone when I see the scale, but not when I actually look at myself. My journey has been up and down, with my highest weight at 220 and lowest at about 160. I weigh about 185 right now, so…
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Vegetarian Recipe Ideas
I am planning on switching to a vegetarian diet in about a week (I have meat to use up, and I don't want to be wasteful by throwing it away). I know that to get all the necessary amino acids in your diet, you have to eat complete proteins, which is either quinoa or combining grains, legumes, and nuts/seeds in some way…
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overeating?
hey there everyone! I've bren thinking alot about my weight loss journey lately and how stuck I am. I do so well during the day, but once it gets dark, I can't control myself. for example, I ate my 1200 planned calories, then proceeded to eat lots of tortilla chips, a chocolate doughnut, a few candies, and a bowl of…
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vegan lifestyle
so I want to start the vegan lifestyle beginning in the new year, and im trying to come up with meal plans, but it seems kind of hard to get the 1300-1400 calories I want to get in a day without going overboard with carbs. any ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks? so far i've come up with oatmeal or toast with almond…
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What do you like about your body?
Instead of thinking about everything we hate about our bodies, I thought what we should talk about what we like instead. It is much more productive and there has to be something you like about yourself physically :) Personally, I love my arms and legs. My legs are still big, but it's mostly muscle and even when I was at my…
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Motivation Buddy/Partner
So I've been thinking that I need someone to keep me motivated and on track. There is no one in my life to do that, and it seems like everyone is waiting for me to fail. This past week I have been eating horribly and not exercising as much as I should, but that needs to change. That's where I though a motivation partner…
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dessert?
I have around 500 calories left for the day after dinner. any ideas on what I could make to satisfy a sweet tooth?
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potato nachos
yummy dinner tonight. nachos! but used nutrient filled red potatoes instead of chips. you can cut them in rounds, spears, or a large dice and just roast them until they are cooked. half cup smashed black beans, fourth cup of cheese (too much for me, so I'd use a eighth next time) on top and pop under the broiler for a few…
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small success
three weeks and i am down 5 pounds, 1 and a half inches around my tummy, an inch around my hips. half an inch from both my thighs, and a half an inch from both my arms. it feels awesome to know this hard work is paying off with not only pounds, but also inches. I still have a lot to lose, especially around the tummy, but…
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Losing weight too fast?
I feel like I'm losing weight wayyy too fast this week. I started last sunday at 171 and now im at 167.4. I eat my 1200 calorie goal and do not eat my exercise calories. Could it be because i have actually started drinking my recommended amount of water and its clearing out my system? I know everyone says slow and steady…
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unsupportive family
i was just wondering if everyone's family supports you during your weight loss journey. I still live at home with my parents and two younger brothers. i was finally fed up with my mom's cooking style (she thinks frozen veggies with about a half a cup of butter is healthy). so I started cooking for myself everyday. everyone…
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meatball sandwich
my mom was making meatball sandwiches for the family tonight and usually I make my own meals, but this sounded amazing. I made them a healthier way though. I just made little one ounce meatballs made from ground turkey. you can add whatever spices or even onions and bell peppers to the mix, but I hate both of those so mine…
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Food Diary
Hey there. Just wondering if someone can look at my food diary and see if I'm on the right track. FYI i just changed my meal names (adding different timed snacks) so now everything is in different spots and says i had something for a snack, but it was really a meal.
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Starting Again
My name is Brittany and I'm nineteen years old and I've finally had enough. Technically I started around Thanksgiving/Christmas of 2009 at around 220 pounds. I went to the doctor around that time and was literally in shock that I weighed that much cause I definitely didn't think I looked as if I weighed that much. The…
