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New Baby, Major Health Scare - not a new member.
Hey Everyone, I've been a member since 2012, lost about 40lbs, had to have knee surgery in late 2012, and just fell off the wagon. I have always been obese, ever since I can remember (even has an adolescent). I graduated from HS in 2003 at 230lbs. I'm 5'5" by the way. I continuously gained weight since I graduated, and I…
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For the Upteenth Time
Hey Everyone, My name is Tara. I am looking for more people to support me through my journey. My MFP bestie got preggers (which I am so happy about) so she had to suspend her journey for a while. I need some support because I am one of those people, who without some motivation, i lose my steam. I'm 28, live in Alabama,…
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Type 2, High Triglycerides, & Bad Cholesterol..OH MY
Hey everyone. I'm a 28 year old woman and two Fridays ago, I got my blood work back from the doctor. I have Type 2 Diabetes, my body is 'Insulin Resistant', my 'good' cholesterol is too low, and my triglycerides are too high. The doctor also said, I have 'metabolic syndrome.' What a great report! *rolls eyes* I obviously…
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Losing because I can barely walk without Pain.
Hey everyone. This isn't my first rodeo on MFP. In July-October 2012, I lost about 30lbs. Then, in November 2012, I had to have left Knee Surgery. I gained it all back, plus about 11lbs. My knees are killing me. I can't get up from a sitting position to a standing position without help. I can't get on the floor with my…
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My weight starts with a 2 not a 3!!!!
SO excited! I started my journey 11 weeks ago to the day, and I am down 19.2lbs. My weight finally starts with a 2! I started at 318, and my weight today is 298.8! So excited! :)
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Black Pepper
Random question... I know that salt is bad (duh) for you - but does Black Pepper have the same effect? For example, I love boiled eggs with black pepper... I was thinking about using that as a "snack" - but if the pepper is going to have the same effect as salt.. i may rethink it.
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My first NSV....
I started MFP 3, almost 4 weeks ago. I was 318lbs, and while I've only lost 11lbs, I had my first NSV tonight. I have slowly been trying to build up my endurance when doing cardio. At first, I was only able to do about 3-5 minutes of zumba, jumping jacks, etc.... Then I began walking for 15 minutes on the treadmill...Then,…
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26 yrs old - Starting Over..yet again.
Hey everyone...my name is Tara. I'm 26 years old from Alabama. I am starting over (again) to try to get healthy and lose weight. I am morbidly obese...weighing in at 318lbs standing at 5'5". I wear a size 22 pants, and 2X-3X shirts. I have never been this big in my life. I have always been LARGER, but when I tipped the…
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Veggies / Fruits - Which to put in the fridge?
Hey everyone. This is only my first full week of doing the program, and I am confused. I am curious which fruits and vegetables do you put in the fridge and which you don't? We keep finding conflicting answers on the internet. For instance, I know you don't put bananas in the fridge...but what about: Apples? Oranges?…
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2 big for floor exercises? HELP
Hey everyone..I am doing this really basic exercise plan, and it's basically a pyramid effect. You start out very small and increase day by day... Well I have been doing it for 8 days, and today's "exercise" was 65 jumping jacks and 20 situps. First off, please don't reply with "you need to do more." Second off, I am doing…
