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anyone had a blood clot?
I saw my doctor today because of really intense tenderness in my lower leg - right below the calf muscle. I have been traveling a lot the last 3 weeks - first a 12 hour round trip, then drove 12 hours down to florida, and 12 hours back. I had an ultra sound done, and they haven't found any "deep vein" clots, but did find…
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silly ad....
I found the following ad on my MySpace page this morning. This is so ridiculous. No wonder people have a distorted body image, irrational weight-loss expectations, and fail at so many "diets"...
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I'm having a moment, here!!
My biggest goal for weight loss since I started in January has been for my 2nd graders to say something about how good I look. Well, today... 38 pounds later.... is the day! I came to pick the kids up from their lunch recess with my lunch still in hand (had to file report cards and do other lame teacher stuff during my…
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ongoing battle
I worked my butt off over the course of a year to lose about 55 pounds. Then, I started a new job, hated the new job, was stressed about the job, "didn't have time" to work out or prepare healthy meals because of the new job. and about 15 pounds of that crept back on. Now, I'm pregnant. I know that it shouldn't bother me…
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these dang blood clots
These blood clots in my leg are cramping my style!!! I haven't been able to do any "strenuous" exercise for a MONTH now. It's killing me! No jogging, no Body Blast, no aerobics, no elliptical, no stationary bike. I haven't gained any weight, but I'm a total flab monster! Any definition I had is now long gone. Boo. Hiss. I…
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Branapple Crisp
I got this recipe off of a cereal box, tried it today, and HAD to post it for you all! 3 apples, sliced thin 2 tsp lemon juice 1.5 cups raisin bran 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup flour 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/4 cup unsalted butter Combine apple slices and lemon juice, put in greased 8x8 pan. Mix cereal, sugar, flour,…
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It finally BUDGED!
I didn't really gain any weight over the holidays, but I didn't lose any, either. For the whole month of January, my scale read 162. Every week. 162. I started working out more (joined a gym, taking classes with a friend, falling in love with the elliptical machine), REALLY keeping track of my food. This morning I hopped…
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Cabin Fever
I was finally able to get out of the house yesterday (after LOTS of chopping, scraping, and shoveling). I have been holed up in my house in Lexington, KY for a week. No school, businesses closed, lots of people out of power and/or water... it's a mess. I snapped this picture outside of the *ahem* pizzaria I was *cough*…
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another snow day?!?!
My school district is out AGAIN today! For what??? the 1/4 inch of snow on the ground? We're supposed to get some freezing rain and more snow tonight and into tomorrow night too.... I might not go back to work til Thursday!! :frown: At this rate, I'll be in school til the 4th of July!! This does free me up for a nice…
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1st MFP Anniversary
Today is the 1-year anniversary of joining MFP. I have lost roughly 53 pounds and I couldn't be happier. While I set out to lose 60 pounds this year, I am satisfied with what I've done. The calorie counter, the progress charts, the message boards, the incredible amount of support and inspiration from MFP family members...…
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Christmas Vacation!
Hello Friends! I have a confession - I went for an entire month without weighing-in or logging my food. And I gained 5 pounds. On January 4th I joined MFP with the intentions of losing 60 lbs before Christmas this year. And I was 4 TINY LITTLE POUNDS away from that goal when I decided to see what I could do "on my own."…
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My sister's running a marathon!
I'm going to post a message my sister sent to me the other day. She's running her first marathon in January and is trying to raise money. If you're interested, just follow the link in the letter. Thanks! BriBlue "Hi I am Bri's sister, Bobbi Jo. It has been a goal of mine to run a marathon (26.2 miles) , but when I trained…
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Thanksgiving Chub
I went home last week for Thanksgiving. We stayed with my in-laws and had two big dinners. I managed to pack on 5 pounds in a week!!! My pants actually felt tight last night on the drive back to KY. I pretty much ate whatever I wanted - because let's face it - it's Thanksgiving! I managed a 15 minute walk on Thursday and a…
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My first 5K!
A friend and I ran/walked the Race for the Cure 5K this morning! We completed it in just over 33 minutes!!! For someone who was definitely obese and loathed physical activity just 9 months ago, this is a huge accomplishment! I'm really proud of myself and of my friend - I was actually a great motivator to her and she did…
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O/T Cold sores
I'm having a yucky week! :cry: I had a really great weekend, filled with shopping for new, SMALL clothes and an amazing hike in a state park on Sunday. But I don't feel rested at all. I'm exhausted, I'm cranky, and I feel physically *pooped*. I got bitten by something on Saturday at home and it has gotten worse since then.…
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weird day!
I started my morning by making some delicious oatmeal. I thought it smelled funny, but brushed it off as the aftermath of some burned popcorn from the weekend. Well, the smell got worse and worse, so I looked in the microwave... oatmeal on fire!!! I forgot to add the water and the apple slices caught fire!!! My house still…
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7 pounds to go!
I set a goal for myself to lose 60 pounds by Christmas. I'm 7 pounds away! The first pic is from Christmas 2007, and the second pic is from just yesterday! I might aim to lose another 10 or so after I hit my first goal, but I'm going to wait til after the holidays to aim for that! THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!
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Par for the course?
I had huge intentions of getting to school early this morning (6:30!!) to beat the rush to the copier. I was just past the first stop sign when I realized I had left my delicious lunch (homemade tuna salad on wheat, a fresh plum, and reduced fat Cheez Its) on the counter. GRRR Then, I am unpacking my stuff to copy, and I…
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is this week over yet?
I am very rarely one to complain, but this week has been dragging on for the longest time!!! I've been working 12+ hour days, not sleeping enough, not exercising, and not eating well! This all has lead up to some kind of sickness nestled in my throat and ears, a headache that won't stop, and a general cranky, anti-social…
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silly pictures!
I'm having a ridiculous amount of fun on www.yearbookyourself.com!! You upload a photo of yourself, and they morph it into different era photographs. HILARIOUS. my new pic shows what I would have looked like in 1960!
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another 2 bite the dust!
I weighed in this morning - - 2 more pounds gone, pushing me over that 50 pound mark!!! 51 pounds, to be exact. Couldn't be happier! 9 more pounds to go to meet my original goal of 60 by Christmas (I started January 4) and I can TOTALLY do it! I'll probably try for another 15 lbs after that, but those will be slow, I'm…
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success!
I've been struggling with about 5 pounds all summer!! I got down to about 167, then I had visitors and went on vacation and let my exercising slip. blah blah blah... I've been hovering at 169 for what seems like an eternity!!! but this morning - - 166.6!!! YIPPEEEEE! Probably because school finally started and I'm on my…
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...but keep the old!
Hello MFP friends!! I've been MIA for a week while I was visiting family and friends in Illinois. I had a WONDERFUL visit, but I missed MFP and all of you! While I was in IL, I hit up all of my favorite food stops - sometimes twice! I pretty much ate whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted it. My scale is being weird, so I…
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special day tomorrow! :o)
My hubby and I will be celebrating our first anniversary tomorrow!!! He's surprising me with the restaurant he picked, but says we've never been there. I'M GONNA EAT WHATEVER I WANT!!! hahaha. I'm not even gonna pretend to think about the nutritional information! We plan to taste the top tier of our cake, but it has…
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comparison time!
I'm posting two pictures. The first one was taken in March 2007 at the Grand Canyon and the second one was taken just a few days ago at a fair in Kentucky - July 2008. It's my sister and me. My sister has lost about 20 pounds since the first picture, and I have lost 45. Aren't we hot hot hot HOT???
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pudding lovers... ASSEMBLE!!!
Last night I had tons of calories left over (because I ran my *kitten* off in the morning - and because I'm a champ all-around), so the hubby and I had Dairy Queen because I was drooling over their Thin Mint Blizzard commercials. OHHH Boy was it good!!!! But I was sad while eating it, because I knew it was a special treat…
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addicted to success?
My husband's been telling me I'm addicted to this website for the last 4 months or so (basically when I realized it was working really well for me), and lately, I'm wondering if I'm not addicted to how it makes me feel. Not the website, necessarily (although you are all very wonderful!) but the process of logging exercise,…
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holy guacamole!
I haven't seen much change on the scale for the last couple of weeks, so I decided to take measurements. I don't really have a set measuring day, but it usually happens once a month or so. 27 INCHES OFF MY BODY!!! Including 10 off of my thighs (5'' each) and 7 off of my waist!!! More than 2 feet of surface area is gone!!!…
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finally moved!
Hi Friends! Just wanted to let you know that I made it to KY in one piece. We had some car trouble along the way, but that's to be expected on a 2,000 mile journey out of the desert! I knew I couldn't avoid fast food on the trip, but I was so happy when I hopped on the scale as soon as it was unpacked and found I actually…
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Cha--Ching!!!
I'm going through my closet donating old (BIG) clothes, shoes I never wear, and bags I never use in preparation for my big move coming up. This weekend, I found over $80 worth of unfinished gift certificates!!! $50 on one Bed Bath and Beyond card alone! Perfect for a housewarming gift to myself when we get to the new…
