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Weight loss progress - 75 lbs down
(okay, as soon as I figure out how to add pics, I will.) Here's my story. I started at 420 lbs in March of 2011. I lost 40 of it, then gained some back when I moved out to OH. in March of 2012, I started walking to try to start getting the weight back down, and by April, I'd completely compressed my knee cartilage to the…
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Progress pictures - 65 lbs lost
So, I know that my photos aren't going to be super drastic, considering that 65 lbs seems like a lot of weight (and it is) but to understand, here's my details: Age : 28 Height : 5'3" Starting weight: 420 Current weight (as of pics) 355 Goal Weight : 180 I'm sharing these pics because I struggle to see progress, and as…
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NSV - The stairs
When we first moved into our new house, I struggled with the stairs to the 2nd floor - I had to practically pull myself up them, because of the pain in my knee, and would be winded by the time I got to the top. Coming down, I had to grip the handrail for dear life, for fear I'd lean too far forward and tumble down the…
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Will Power VS Co Workers
I work in a large office, in a department full of people who all eat terribly. I'm the only person in my department actively trying to change my life style, lose weight, and live healthier. And it's starting to drive me crazy. My department in particular, is FULL of people who LOVE to have potlucks, and are constantly…
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Coffee Creamer
Do you drink coffee with creamer? I do. and I love flavored creamer. Here's my problem - I have a really hard time finding sugar free coffee creamer in more interesting flavors than "french Vanilla" and "original". So, Any suggestions? Do you have a sugar free creamer you like? or what do you use, instead? I was thinking…
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NSV - Wrist Bones
I know this probably seems silly, but I had to share. I've been big all my life, and so my wrists have always been really thick, and I've never really SEEN that little part of your wrist bone that's supposed to stick out when you bend your hand - until now!! I've lost over 55 lbs, now, most of it thanks to MFP, and all the…
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"I'm just curious!
This last thursday, I sent a message to my nutritionist about my weigh in, and in the course of talking, she asked me how many times I step on the scale. I said at least once a week, but sometimes more, as I use curiosity as an excuse to look... which I know is bad. She said in no uncertain terms, I'm not to step on the…
