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One Year on MFP – LONG!
First off, I have to say that there are no before/after photos. I apologize to people who prefer visuals, but I am not a person who puts photos of myself on the internet. I am 43, mother of two, and a teacher. I am 5’7” and I started my journey at 169 pounds. By mid-January (six months) I had reached the top of my goal…
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Maintenance is scary
Quick facts - I have lost 38 pounds since last July by counting calories and a combination of cardio and strength training. At this point I try to do cardio 4-5 days a week and strength 3-4. I met my original goal and kept going....from a size 10-12 to a (gulp) size 2-4. I have never been this thin (close but not quite) or…
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Teacher Mom worried about School Year Start
Hi! I have only been on MFP for two weeks, but I am very committed and plan to be here long term. I have been spending a lot of time exercising as well as shopping for and cooking healthy meals for my family (my teenage daughter and husband are also on MFP). We are all doing really well, but I am worried that when I go…