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Same suit different me 40 lbs later! (5 months later)
First let me say I'm far from done but I can finally see a difference in myself. I'm on my journey to a 100 pounds and just taking a moment to reflect. Back in September I went to a wedding with my wife and realized just how much weight I had gained. First, the plane ride was more uncomfortable than usual. Next when i put…
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Friends list dwindling? Then click here!
Hey folks! I've been on this roller coaster the better part of 10 years now. I basically would starve myself with some fad diet to loose 10 lbs then gain back 15 more. I reached my heaviest point back in September and vowed to never be that weight again. I've since lost about 30 pounds and counting. I've educated myself on…
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What's your "official" weigh day?
I hop on the scale a few times a week but my official day is Saturday morning. I like to use Saturday because on Friday night I have a tendency to "cheat". Moving my official day to Saturday for the most part keeps me in check. What's yours and why?
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Better salad dressing (homemade)
So I try to make my own salad dressing when i have the time because even the store bought vinaigrettes are loaded with sodium and a bunch of stuff I can't pronounce. And we won't even mention the other fatty varieties (Ranch :tongue: )Here's one I came up with today that taste's great and I didn't feel bad putting a little…
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Don't to be the creepy guy anymore!
I'm not new but I will admit I wasn't posting that often. I would get on here and read your stories of inspiration and struggle just to hoard my own experiences. So how is that fair to you all? Well I've decided with this new phase and lifestyle to open up and share my experiences as well. I don't want to be that creepy…
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Calling all "Big" Fellas
I'll just put myself out there... I'm 6'5 315ish, and 35 years old! My weight has slowly crept up on me for 10 years now and it's time to change my lifestyle. I've been that guy who gets serious, looses 15 lbs, then gains back 30 for sometime now. I guess my new motivation is enough is enough. I'm tired of excuses and I'm…
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Back again
Well folks I'm back again... I was here about 8 months back and did well during that time. I lost about 15 pounds and thought I didn't need a support group like fitness pal. I was wrong! I've negated all the positive work I did during those initial months. I'm just looking for motivation and support so I can hold myself…
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Morning, noon, or night?
Hey folks! So I've read numerous articles about the time of day to workout/exersice and the science behind it but I still think it boils down to personal prefence. What are your preferred times to workout/exersice and why?
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Advice for Newbies!
1. Be Realistic! Don't think there is some magical fix, pill, or exercise that will instantly make you loose weight. Look at yourself and set small obtainable markers that are part of a big goal. 2. Don't get discouraged! We all have slip ups but don't let it get you down. Some weeks you may not "loose" any wieght but stay…
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Time to kick it up a notch! Insanity here I come!
So I bought the "Insanity" dvd series over a year ago and did like two half-*kitten* weeks. But that was then and this is now! My whole life is different now because I'm eating right, more active, and mentally ready for the challenge! It's been a few weeks and I've have been working myself back into shape and I believe…
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what was your breaking point?
So I'm brand new member here and I just wanted wanted to share my story with you guys. I was that guy who ate whatever he wanted because I knew I would burn it off. I lived and active lifestyle and thrived on it as well. that was until I went thru a divorce at 28 years old. Everything came to a screeching halt. As time…
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so here we go!
Hey folks! where did the last ten years of my life go? At 23 I was lean, mean, a gym rat and a health nut. Now at 33 I'm the product of a divorce and a night shift position that has wrecked havoc on my lifestyle. At my largest point I was 330 back in 2010 I've "slimmed" down little since and have been holding right around…
