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Grad Student Solidarity?
Hello! I'm trying to get back on the wagon--I've lost weight semi-successfully in the past a few times but I turn 30 in a few months and I'm already noticing that it's a lot harder to lose even 5 pounds than it used to be. I have a significant amount of weight to lose. My BMI is around 32/33 and I'd love to drop a dress…
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Calf Injury -- not sure how serious. advice?
Hi there, I am 240 lbs, 5'8", 30 y/o F. Been trying to lose some weight for years now but I never stick to it. I especially struggle with incorporating gym/exercise time into my life because it's not something that comes naturally to me and I have never been athletic. Anyway, I have been exercising lightly the past 2-3…
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Looking for Support: 20s/30s with 50+ to Lose
Hi! I'm trying for the third time to lose a significant amount of weight and keep it off. My goal is to lose between 50 and 65 pounds this year. I'm grateful for all the MFP friends I've met along the way but I'd really like to connect with some people with similar stats to me and around the same age bracket. If you are in…
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How to start over?
Hi everyone, I'm a longtime MFP user but I've always used MFP inconsistently and, like many, have fallen victim to yo-yo dieting. I was a normal weight through adolescence, although maybe a bit on the chubby side. In my early 20s, I realized that I didn't have the same body-type as my friends and resolved to do something…
