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Looking for Bariatric Surgery Friends! 39F
I am about a month into my bariatric program and would love to find some friends who are on the same path as I am! I am 39F, SW355 lbs, CW 330 lbs, and am on the fence between bypass and the sleeve. Let me know if you'd like to connect!
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Starting the Bariatric Surgery Journey at 38 and looking for Support Buddies!
I am 38F and have just started a program for bariatric surgery. I would love to make friends on here who are also in the beginning stages of the journey! Starting this process at 330 lbs, close to my highest weight ever. I am currently 80% sure I want to have the sleeve, but am also open to considering RNY bypass. Anyone…
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Tired of being fat! Looking for friends who are 300+ and trying Intermittent Fasting
Hello friends! This is not my first rodeo but will hopefully be my last! I am 38, and have struggled with weight most of my life, but nothing hit me quite as hard as the pandemic. In 2019 I climbed my first mountain!!! But then 2020 came along and I lost every good habit I had worked so hard to make and I am now at my…
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Healthy Wage - Get Paid to Lose Weight??? Anyone tried this?
This showed up on the penny hoarder where you make a bet with Healthy Wage to see whether or not you can lose a certain amount of weight. You can choose how much weight you want to lose and in what time frame, and the payout is determined by these numbers as well as your weight, height, etc. It sounds too good to be true…
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What is your favorite healthy smoothie recipe?
I have a smoothie for breakfast every morning, but I'm getting a little tired of what I usually make. Looking for new ideas! My standard recipe is: 1 cup plain greek yogurt 1 banana 1 cup frozen fruit (I usually alternate between strawberry/peach and mixed berries) 1/2 - 3/4 cup of Almond Milk Lots of spinach (I never…
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Has anyone experienced health/body issues as a result of losing a significant amount of weight?
I overheard someone at work talking about how, after losing 75lbs, now she has problems with her feet. Not sure of the details since I wasn't part of the conversation, but it was interesting since it wasn't something I would have associated with losing weight. Just curious to see if anyone else has experienced problems too.
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Where is a good place to buy a nice plus size dress for a wedding?
I'm putting this question in motivation and support because I've only ever worn a dress once in my adult life, and I felt really self conscious in it the whole time. I want to go to this wedding with confidence (it's a fall evening wedding) but I have no concept of where to shop and what type of dress to get. I'm over 300…
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Let's get to know each other!
Hey guys! I love this group that has come together, so I thought it would be fun to ask some non-MFP questions so we can get to know each other a bit better! I don't know about you guys but I love filling out these kinds of things :D I just came up with some questions of the top of my head, so I'm adding an opportunity for…
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What's for dinner tonight?
I thought it'd be fun for everyone to share what they're having for dinner! Recipes are welcome but not required. I'm making Kale, White Bean and Sausage soup from this site: https://www.cookingclassy.com/kale-white-bean-sausage-soup/ But instead of kielbasa I am using chicken sausage. Can't wait to see what you guys are…
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Tips and Tricks to Stay on Track
Creating a thread so that we can all keep our tips in one easy to find place! Feel free to share anything you've learned along your journey that has helped you stay on track, or if you're struggling with something specific then mention it and maybe someone here can help. For me, a huge part of what helped me strangely…
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Calling South Shore MA Peeps!
I am looking for some friends in eastern MA (I live about 45 minutes south of Boston) who are interested in motivating each other to live a healthier lifestyle, and who possibly would be interested in getting together to hike this spring. I am currently over 300 lbs, so I am hoping to find others locally who face similar…
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Has anyone met friends from MFP?
I am looking for people to help motivate each other, to go for walks together, eventually to hike together, etc. I was curious to see if this is something other people have done and if so, has it been helpful? Meeting people from online is a scary thing but I don't have any other 300+lb friends who are in the same boat as…
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Reflection: What worked for you FIRST?
After you get into the swing of things, you develop tips and tricks that work for you. But what was the very first thing that made you think, yeah, I can do this? Things like how you first changed your diet, how you first started to work out, etc. And how far have you come since then?
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Random, possibly very dumb question about calorie / fat / nutrient intake?
I had my gallbladder out a month ago and ever since my stomach has been rejecting a lot of the foods I usually eat, including a number of fruits and vegetables. If the foods pass right through, does that mean my body isn't absorbing the nutrients (and on the reverse side, isn't absorbing the fat or calories either?). Sorry…
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Weight loss surgery: Yes or No?
I joined MFP several years ago and did really well for a while. I lost 75 lbs over one year and never felt better in my life. But then I fell off the wagon and gained back all of that weight and then some. For reference, I am 300+ lbs. Over the same time frame, I have had three different primary doctors (due to moving, not…
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High Energy Workout Playlist Ideas
I am looking for all types of music to add to my exercise playlist. What are your favorite songs to work out to? I always add Britney Spears, Ariana Grande, Kesha, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, etc. but I'm looking for more artists or individual songs, preferably a little more diverse as well. Thanks!
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Looking for friends who are in a similar boat!
I'm 300+ lbs and I'm looking to make friends with people who have had struggles with weight their entire lives. I would like to build a support system where we can encourage each other and be able to honestly talk about when we do well, and when we don't. Part of my problem is not admitting to people when I fail, because I…
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It's Soup Season! Post your Favorite Soup Recipes
I am excited that it's finally fall, and that means time to make soup! I'm looking for new, healthy soup ideas, so please post your favorite recipes :) This week I'm making my new favorite: Chicken Sausage, Kale and White Bean Soup (It was supposed to be turkey sausage, but I substitute Al Fresco jalapeno sausages for a…
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What are some fun Podcasts to listen to while at the gym?
I usually listen to music when walking outside, but I recently joined a gym where their music is so loud (and terrible!!!) that I want to take some other peoples' advice and start listening to Podcasts to keep my mind off of it. I tried Nerdist today, but the one I listened to wasn't exactly my cup of tea. I'll give it…
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What are your favorite quick, healthy dinner meal recipes?
I find myself not having enough time to prepare a full dinner several nights a week, so I end up popping a Smart One in the microwave way more than I should. What do you cook during the week that's quick, easy, and most importantly, healthy! I'm going shopping today so I need to stock my cabinets with this stuff for the…
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Need help prioritizing my purchases!
I'm not "poor" exactly, but I do have a budget. Sadly, as my pants become looser, my wallet is becoming tighter because of the increase in healthy food (there was a reason I was eating boxed mac and cheese for dinner every night!), and now I want to buy things like a heart rate monitor and food scale, get a gym membership,…
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Looking for weight loss buddies who are 300+ lbs?
I think this might be a strange request but I am looking for people who are (or were at one time) in my position... Over 300 lbs and just starting to make a change. It makes me feel better to know there are people who I can relate to, who have similar obstacles to overcome. Hopefully we will be able to motivate each other…
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What are your favorite fitness apps?
I love MyFitnessPal so much, but I never would have known about it if it wasn't recommended to me by a friend. So there must be other great fitness apps out there! What do you use?
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Exercise plan for someone who can't really run?
Hi all! A few months ago I jumped on the C25K bandwagon, but since I am so large and have never really run before, I ended up hurting my knee pretty badly. I want to lose a significant amount of weight before I start running again. The problem is, what do I do instead? I like to walk, but it gets boring if I use it as my…
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What is on your workout playlist?
I am going to reward myself with 1 new song for every 1lb I lose to add to my playlist... So I need new song ideas! What songs get your heart pumping?
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Chronic Overeating Help?
I don't have the self-control to open a bag or a box of anything without finishing off the whole thing. I once made an entire meatloaf with the intention of having it for meals for the next several days and ended up eating the whole thing in 1 day. I've been told to portion things as soon as I buy them or make them, but…
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I ripped my pants...
Hi all! My name is Erin and I just turned 30 years old. I downloaded the MyFitnessPal app almost a year ago, but just started using it when I reached the most awful of milestones... I tore a hole in my jeans because they were too tight. And they were size 28, the highest most plus-size stores go. Ordering clothes online…
