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Progress pics
This isn't my best progress pics because I gained weight back but it's a starting point. Left is 194, right is 173. I should have titled this differently, but this is for MY progress pics.
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1 year ago
I haven't been on mfp for a year yet but I do have something awesome to share. Then versus now. I've lost 71 pounds in the last year. 45 from March till now. I haven't lost anything since October. Been gaining and losing the same 10 pounds but that's about to be over. Roughly 8 pounds away from my goal!
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Introduction
Hey everyone! I am Kara and I am excited to do this challenge with everybody! I've been on MFP since March 25th of this year and with the help of MFP and regular exercise, I am almost to the 40 pound mark! I would love to have some new friends on here! I am very open with my logging and I log everyday. I do not miss a day…
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My favorite NSV
Probably my biggest NSV since starting this journey. After almost 10 years on anti-depressants, I am finally off of them 100%. I kept forgetting to take them so I just quit and threw them away. I know you shouldn't quit cold turkey but oh well. I am learning how to deal with my emotions instead of a pill making them go…
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Paleo plan
Hey everyone. I know I don't post much in here. BUT recently, I subscribed to paleoplan.com which sends me emails weekly with meal plans for the entire week, (breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner) as well as the shopping list. It has been a life saver and because of it, I have been STRICT paleo for 5 days now which is huge…
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NSV
My newest, most epic, awesomeness NSV is probably my favorite to date. Even beats out being able to wrap a standard towel around me. I have a pretty banging 6 pack. Problem is, it's covered by fat. BUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT today in the shower as I was getting my fresh and clean on, I looked down and saw TWO of the six. TWO IS…
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40 pounds gone forever!
I like to take progress pictures every 10 or so pounds now that I am almost to goal. Today, I reached the 40 pound milestone! So excited and only 14 to go! This picture is my ultimate before. It's hideous and I hate it, but I am not that person. That was at my highest weight. Around 220 or so. The before in this picture,…
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Mid-week check in!
How is everyone doing so far? I'm doing pretty good. The water challenge is easy for me. Tonight though, we are taking my small group girls at church to get frozen yogurt. I'm still contemplating on eating some. I might just get a bowl and fill it with fruit!
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The zone
So I have fallen off the paleo wagon. Majority of my meals are paleo though so I guess that is better than nothing?! Anyways, I started crossfit and fell in love. I follow a lot of crossfit blogs. One in particular, has a post on the zone and paleo. The zone being how much you eat and paleo being what you eat. I ordered…
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The zone
Anyone here follow the zone diet strictly? I am reading the book and it seems a little daunting but I can't argue with the research presented. The numbers look fabulous.
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Body Fat %
I don't have a proper way to measure my body fat % to know it 100%. I know all tools outside of the bodpod and the water method are estimations. I'm okay with that. I have done the tape measure way and a trainer at the gym uses calipers. I am curious as to how much weight I would have to lose to get to my goal body fat %?…
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NSV
Went to buy a bridesmaid dress today for a wedding in October. My wedding dress is a size 8 and the last time I tried it on, about two months ago, it fit perfectly. Well, now I am happy to say I wear a size SIX! It's awesome considering my wedding dress hadn't fit since the wedding basically!
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My ultimate NSV
When I started this, I couldn't even run for a solid minute. Today, I RAN A MILE!!!! A 12 minute mile! This is the best thing that's happened. It's even more awesome than dropping pant sizes!
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Plateau Help
The whole month of July, I have been fluctuating the same 3 pounds (water weight) and I can't seem to get past it. I know it's just water weight but I'm just ready for the scale to move down. I know the scale doesn't define who you are, but it is comforting to see it move. I know I have lost a lot of inches this month so…
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30 pound milestone
Hit it today! 5'9 SW- 194 CW- 163.4 23.4 pounds to go!
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Shoulders
Ive noticed when I do certain exercises, my shoulders pop out of joint. Is this because my shoulder muscles are weak? I just started lifting a few weeks ago so I know it will be some time before they are strong.
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Introduction
Hey I'm Kara. I saw the link in the tall girl thread in success stories. Thought I would come join some women with the same goals or close to it. I come in at 5'9. My highest weight was 220. It was baby weight. That was January of this year. I am NEVER going to see that number again. I started MFP in March and OMG, I love…
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My newest NSV
I started working out in March. I could barely do a push up on my knees. NOW, I can do a few good form regular push ups! That is a huge deal for me! Back in the day, I could touch my nose to the ground while doing a push up. I hope to be able to do that again. I started with progressions. First I would do wall push ups.…
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NSV
As of this morning, I am now in a normal BMI range. Granted it's the high side of normal but I'll take it!
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Almost half way there
This is my first time posting pictures in here. I started my journey March 27th at 194 pounds. I had 2 kids back to back and finally decided to do something about the way I looked. 194 wasn't my highest though. I am not sure how much I weighed after I had my second son. Anyways- The picture on the left is on March 27th and…
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Ugh
I had a horrible weekend. My dad brought me Greek desserts and they are NOT paleo at all... I ate them anyways. But then I had major food regret and I walked 5 miles. Hahaha. It wouldn't have been so bad if I had just had the baklava. But no, I had to eat the powdered sugar wedding cookie among others.
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Exercise question
My trainer (is 2500 miles away) has this plan for me and there is one exercise that I can not find how to do it. Side lunge w/ medicine ball reach and punch Any ideas?
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HR Monitors
I'm interested in getting a heart rate monitor but I want an accurate one that is dead on with calories as well. Does anyone know of any?
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MIA
I am still here! I started my 30 day challenge on Monday! I have to say, it's going really well and I can already tell my palate is changing. I am having protein shakes though but I figure 90/10 still works! I'm making paleo banana ice cream tomorrow! I can't wait to eat it.
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I need help.
I'm planning on starting the 30 day challenge in June. That way I have time to get more prepared and rid my house of crap. I talked to my husband last night and told him that I would like for him to do the challenge with me. He says he doesn't need to because he is healthy. A. He's underweight B. He has tummy issues as do…
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Paleo diet?
Is anyone here on the paleo diet?? I am so interested in it but I am such a picky eater to begin with. It is going to be a long process to train my body to like the foods that are good for you. How sad is that? Any tips or advice?
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I'm new!
Hey everyone! I have been reading for weeks about going paleo and I am ready to jump on board. One problem though- I HATE most all vegetables. Does anyone have any tips or advice on how to train myself to enjoy them? I'm so used to eating crap. Thanks in advance!
