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Come on in!!!
Hello to all of those who stop by! As I posted in the group description...I felt a need for a group like this to support those of us who are larger (I'm 5'10 and 335lbs) but still ACTIVE!! I DESPISE the stereotype that a person my size should not or CAN NOT exercise and do all the things that our thinner counterparts can.…
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Embarrassing and unpopular to admit but...
So, I'm 44 years old and will be 45 in June. I have never been married...never even be PROPOSED to and I don't have any kids. If you knew me, you'd know how sad this is for me. I LOVE kids...have ALWAYS wanted children and as a matter of fact, I started a scrap book for my (future) children when I was like 17 years old.…
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Healthy product, snack, recipe that you love??
What's helped me lose weight is just cooking healthy meals at home instead of going out and getting food full of sugar, fat, preservatives etc. Now I cook all my meals and they are about 90% SUPER healthy and 100% SUPER delicious! The only problem is that sometimes I get into a rut and end up cooking the same things over…
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Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred Challenge. JOIN ME!
Hello All!! So, I see a lot of JM 30DS challenges in the forums but I wanted to start one for US!!! At over 300lbs I am NOT going to have the same experience as some other folks! I see that you can just watch them for free on Youtube so that's a plus. Anyone interested in joining me??? Start date of Feb 1? Anyone??
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I apologize if this has been asked already but...
How are you all logging your C25K workouts into MFP? Or are you using a secondary app? What works best for the intervals? Thanks!!!
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A Lil Motivation from a Fat Girl (with PICS!!!)
Hey all!!! So, there is an Infamous (notorious??) Mountain near my house that all of the super FIT people go to hike every weekend. I mean literally HUNDREDS of people visit the peak every day. I had heard about it and it always struck a chord of FEAR through my body. One day I was driving along the main road through my…
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I'm SOO PROUD!!
Hey all!!! So, there is an Infamous (notorious??) Mountain near my house that all of the super FIT people go to hike every weekend. I mean literally HUNDREDS of people visit the peak every day. I had heard about it and it always struck a chord of FEAR through my body. One day I was driving along the main road through my…
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Darned near 50lbs lost! My before and after pics
So, I've been eating healthier and exercising (not as much exercise as I SHOULD be doing but still pretty good) since October 1. It's now Jan 28th and I've lost a total of 47lbs....and I feel great! I definitely have a long way to go and I 100% need to start doing some weight training so that I can tone up...but I'm happy…
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Progress photos! Only 30lbs but I'm excited!
Hey all! I was wondering where everyone was! I've been hanging around in the 300lb club group and there was no one there! LOL Anyway, so I know that it's only a 30lb loss but I just updated my progress photos which I do once a month and I can actually SEE a difference!! I mean, I have a LONNNNGGG wayys to go but I started…
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Question for my big losers (80+lbs)
I've gone up and down and up and down...I don't want to do that anymore. I've been thinking about what it takes to be successful at not only weight loss but MAINTAINING weight loss and it seems to me that the most important thing I can do for myself is to not focus on weight loss but focus on getting healthy…
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I'M GETTING THIS GROUP STARTED AGAIN!!!
Where is everyone???? I KNOW I'm not the ONLY 300+lb person that would like the support of someone that has a CLUE about what I'm going through! I just saw a picture posted in the before section of a girl who was ashamed to show her before picture because she was "too fat"...I think she weighed PROBABLY 120lbs...AT THE…
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How are you handling the Holidays and eating??
So, obviously the holidays are fast approaching and that can be a difficult time for folks. One, because some people get depressed during this time and a lot of us are emotional eaters...and then also just because most of the activities revolve around eating big meals. What are your plans with dealing with this time? "He…
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Progress photos!
So, I'm down 30 pounds and wanted to see some progress. Found THE picture that put me on this weight loss journey and compared it to now...I LIKE IT!!! (sorry the first picture is just SO HIDEOUS!!!!!!!) 367 (yuuuccckkk!) March 2, 2012: 337
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Best Picture for our Group??
So as you all may have noticed, there is no picture in the banner for our Group...any suggestions? It could be a picture you've found, a logo you designed or just some suggestions. I've tried to find public pictures of larger people living a healthy, happy life style or exercising and apparently there are none in this…
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Any Turtles here (ssuuuppper slow joggers)??
Hey all! So, I just finished W6D3 tonight and I basically "jog" at the pace of someone walking "at a moderate pace" according to MFP...basically the treadmill is set to about 3.1 MPH if I understand correctly that's a little less than a 20 minute mile. lol. Granted, I'm over 300lbs and I've NEVER been a runner so I'm fine…
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Best clothing and workout gear Reviews
What are your recommendations for workout gear? What items can't you live without??? Sports Bras that hold the girls on Lockdown without Jiggle? Yoga pants that make your butt look the cutest but also are comfy and stay on and UP for your workout? Sneakers that make you feel like you are walking on air?? This is the place…
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Group Member of the Month???
Just had this idea, see my post "Best Picture for the Group" for more info!
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Workout Video Reviews
Hey all! (I'm including you lurkers!!!) I would like to start a list of good workout videos for larger folks! You look around this site and you see everyone doing Jillian Michaels shred (can't STAND Jillian Michaels btw!!!!) and P90X and a whole slew of other workouts. I'm wondering if anyone has tried any of these OR…
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Do something Different to get different results
Hey all! I know I haven't posted much in this group but I've been REALLY THINKING A LOT about my life and how/why I've gotten to be this size. I will spare you the boring details, but suffice it to say that in an effort to keep the bad things away...I've also managed to keep the good things that I WANT away. If anyone…
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Favorite T-giving/holiday Recipes???
So, the BF and I have been eating healthier (LF dairy/lean meats/brown grains/fruits/veggies) since mid September and we love it!! The only thing is Thanksgiving is coming up and that is my MOST FAVORITE meal of the year!!!!! I would like to stay on track...but I'm feeling bummed that I will not get to have my standard…
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Hey Healthy People!!!! =)
I've been using MFP on my HTC EVO for about 2 or 3 weeks now and I absolutely LOVE IT!!!! This is the best fitness app I've found and I looked at a few. I was very happy to not only find the website, but to see that there is such a vibrant community here! I am soooo looking forward to sharing the ups, downs and ultimately,…
