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Vicotry and Motivation for today! Post yours below
No matter if this is your first trip down this road or your 10th, no matter if you have 20 lbs to lose or 200, take 1 day at a time. One victory at a time. I haven't gone over my calories for this week at all! Going into Sunday I have 28 calories left over for the week. Considering this is the best I've ever done in a…
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Needing motivation. Gained it all back and then some.
I started my journey on MFP about 4 years ago and got to my goal weight in August of 2014. Business/family/job stresses crept in and I stopped making time for me, partially due to depression from the stress. As the weight crept back on I was less and less motivated to try. :disappointed: Now I've gained it all back + more.…
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Help needed for a research project for school.
If you have time would you mind taking this survey for me? I am researching the effectiveness of treatment for eating disorders. No personal information will be collected. If you would be willing to share it that would be awesome. Thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XST85SF
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New to the group
I am new to the group and I've struggled with several eating disorders in my life, from binge-eating as a coping mechanism as a child to bulimia in college. I am currently in recovery but still struggle with BED urges due to stress in life. I am currently in school and doing a research project on the effectiveness of…
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My ED stats
I dealt with anorexia in high school and bulimia in college. I've been weight restored for 18 years. Recovered for 16 years (with 3 relapses but still weight at my restored weight) Symptom free for 7 years I am currently overweight and not at all ashamed. It beats the alternative. (Shame, torture, and health issues of ED)
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Not losing weight since linking my fitbit - HELP!
I've been using MFP or 2 years, lost down to my goal and failed at maintaining. Last year I lost with my goals on MFP set to sedentary and logging all exercise and most of my exercise calories back. I have a desk job but some days walk a lot at work but I didn't change it to the "lightly active" setting.Since I sometimes…
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Finally liking Clara
So...I've not been a huge fan of Clara, especially since I LOVED LOVED LOVED the Ponds. But, I have to say that she FINALLY has some personality. I'm warming up to her and I like her with the new doctor. Maybe it is Mr. Pink? Idk...but FINALLY, I like her. Anyone else?
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How long before I can tell if this is a real gain?
I'm up a few lbs today but it is Monday and I'm always up 1-3 lbs due to heavier eating on the weekends and it usually goes back down mid week. How long should I wait to see if the weight from the Holidays is real before I adjust my eating? I mean, I don't want to stress over a few lbs and push myself to cut back if I…
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How often do you weigh in maintenance?
I just switched to maintenance (I'm in my 2nd week) and so far I'm happy with how well I've been able to stick to my calories for the 1st week. I even saved some of my calories up for the weekend (I always looked at weekly rather than daily when I was losing anyway.) My question is, how often do you weigh? I assume that…
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Post Thankgiving Maintenance Question
I did a lot better than I thought I would over Thanksgiving weekend with 3 family gatherings to attend. I was over my calories for last week by 2700 - 3000 calories (yesterday I did quick add calories so it isn't 100% accurate so I'm guestimating high.) I know that if I did this every week I would quickly gain back what…
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Why I'm considering staying "overweight"
Today I'm wearing a pair of size 8 skinny jeans that I've gotten several compliments on. (From people whose opinion I trust. ;) ) During my journey I've overcome my emotional eating and have learned to eat only when hungry (for the most part.) I love the way I look, I love the way I feel, and my hubby does too! Even though…
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Is clean eating or restrictive dieting worth it?
I'm just going to leave this here. http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/10/25/orthorexia-when-healthy-eating-becomes-an-obsession.html
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Friday NSV - post yours below
I'll go first: I've worn my goal jeans to work every day this week after 2 months of wearing baggy jeans!
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Friday NSV - Post yours below
I'll go first: I'm wearing a pair of goal jeans today! ETA: I super cute pair of Lucky Brand jeans that I bought at a consignment store. I've had them for MONTHS!!! I'm still a few lbs away from the top of my goal range, but I'm already wearing my goal jeans!!! (I'm only 3.3 lbs away from getting out of the "overweight"…
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When is it time for maintenance?
I am edging closer to maintenance and am only about 3 lbs about the top end of the weight range that I want to be in. I have my goal set to still try to lose 1 lb a week, but I've been on maintenance calories the last 3 weeks due to vacation and other things. My plan all year has been to drop to 147 and then maintain…
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FRIDAY NSV - post yours below!
I'll go first. I gained a couple lbs back on vacation (we expected, no big deal) and I've been bloaty all week. BUT I still had to borrow a belt from my husband this morning to because my work jeans are waaaay to big, Since I don't' own a belt. So now I'm just hoping that no one notices the superheroes belt that I'm…
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Going on Maintenance for Vacation
I am actually about 8 or 9 lbs away from maintenance. But, I am going on vacation next week and In order to keep myself sane on vacation and really enjoy it (without going too crazy) I'll be setting my calories to lightly active & maintain weight. Is it possible to "maintain" for 1 week? I mean, I know how to stall weight…
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Friday NSV - post yours below!
Can be from this week, doesn't have to be today only. I'll go first: I've had a stomach bug all week, so I can't believe the 4 lb loss on the scale, obviously. BUT I'm going on vacation next week and I realized last night that ALL of my "new" cute summer clothes are too big! Even the stuff that I JUST bought last month.…
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Weight loss after stomach bug?
I've had either a stomach bug or food poisoning since Monday and haven't been able to keep anything down. Mostly Gatorade, crackers, baked potatoes, and popsicles. I've lost right at 4 lbs but I know that is mostly water weight. :( NOT a fun way to lose weight. BUT today is my official weigh in day (alternate day being…
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Friday NSV Post yours below!
Could be a NSV for the week, today, or any day this week! I'll go first: The scale has hated me the last 2 weeks (bloating and other issues have sabotaged actually weigh ins.) BUT, I have a pair a capris that I wear to work and the LEFT leg gets stuck on my calf when I stand up. I wore them for the first time in 2 weeks…
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What you "CAN'T" eat anymore?
What are some things that you no longer LIKE to eat now that you are eating better? I'm not asking what you don't ALLOW yourself to eat for XYZ reasons, but what you can't stand to eat now. I'll go first: I was craving greasy Long John Silver's fish and hushpuppies on Monday (no judgement :angry: ). Figured that I could…
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Is there something that you are TIRED of eating?
As I bit into my afternoon snack (today celery sticks) I thought...man I don't like plain celery. I would have had baby carrots but they were slimy when I pulled them out of the fridge and honestly, I'm tired of baby carrots too. You see, these are 2 options that I can buy rather inexpensively once per week and they last…
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FRIDAY NSV - Post yours below!
*Could be from any day this week but it is FRIDAY so lets celebrate! :) Mine - even though scale has shown water retention all week I am finally noticing that I LOOK smaller! I saw my reflection in a shop window last night...and actually stopped and stared! lolol. :)
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Friday NSV - Post yours below
I'll go first: The shirt that goes with my favorite Friday work outfit is too big!
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Dragon Con - Anyone?
Is anyone attending Dragon*Con this year? If so, are you doing any costumes?
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Friday NSV!!! Post yours below
I'll go first: NONE of my pants fit! I'm wearing baggy jeans to work again today, because all of my pants are too big. :) (I actually own jeans in the next size down and they ALMOST fit too!!!)
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Friday NSV - Post below!!!
I'll go first. My jeans are baggy FRESH OUT OF THE DRYER!!!!!! Ladies - you know what I mean. Jeans always fit more loosely after a couple days wear. I washed my jeans last night because I'd worn them for a few days so they were too baggy. This morning I put them on and they were still baggy!
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NSV - Cheek bones!!!
While putting on make up this morning I noticed that I can tell where my cheek bones are!!! Post your NSV for today. :)
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Are you friendly to others while working out?
Most of my exercise happens at a local greenway where people of all shapes and sizes walk/jog/run/ride. To me it seems like we're all working out together so I smile and nod to almost everyone as to say "Good job! Keep it up!" I don't actually talk to people because I know that sometimes seems creepy or flirty. lol. BUT…
