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Things I refuse to give up
Garlic and garlic powder Cream in my coffee(I do use no fat and measure out my 2 tbsp ) Sugar in my coffee( again I measure every time my 2 tsp ) coffee Beer ( I am an occasional drinker but I make sure it fits into my day if I want it) Steak Pickles Olives black or green :) Cheese ( I have found some great reduced fat…
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Measurements
I did my measurements today and they all went down. I do left and right thigh and upper arms, hips, waist, chest, bust, and one I call upper waist ( I have a big ole pooch between my chest and waist and want to track it ;) ). I started doing my wrists and ankles today. I am very happy with my results and also very happy my…
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Snoring & peeing & weight loss
Just curious ESP. with people who have lost/are losing a lot of weight, did you snore a lot , did you start snoring less as you lost weight and when/ how much did you lose before you noticed a difference? Same question about peeing, did you pee more when you were heavier and did it go to a more normal level after losing…
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NSV jeans!
So I have this pair of jeans I love that I have had for about 13 years haven't been able to wear them in about 9-10 years and even when I could they were very snug. They are jeans made the old way you know before they made all jeans stretchy. They have pink roses embroidered on the sides of each leg. I just love them so…
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Almond milk
So I decided I didn't feel I was getting enough calcium because I wasn't drink milk as often do to the calories in it, even the low fat ones have a lot of calories. So I decided to try almond milk, I was in the store looking at all the choices who knew there were about 20 different types to choose from lol. I happened to…
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Weight loss is not always linear
I am a good case in point. I set my goal at 2 lbs a week because I have well over 100 lbs to lose. My first three weeks I lost about 4 lbs a week then I lost nothing for three weeks. then I dropped another 4+ pounds in that next week. Then It took two weeks to lose one measly pound. Then boom week nine I lost 4.7 pounds.…
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25 pounds gone since August
I for the first time in well at least 13 years most likely more than that weigh less than 270 lbs!!! I love MFP have used MFPs suggested numbers with out adjusting it, as far as suggested calories not necessarily macros, I had a lot of weight to lose and chose to start at 2 lbs a week, and measured and weighed my foods as…
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2 nsv in one day woohoo
So I work in a kitchen so I don't wear my engagement ring and wedding band every day, my ER has a high setting and my wedding band is carved leaves so a lot of nooks and crannies that could contaminate food of get clogged up, plus my hands are in water all day and I hate hate hate water under my rings.any way to the point…
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Creative ways to add foods you love to your allowed calories
So I went to dinner last night with my husband at the Cheesecake Factory. I ordered off of their new Skinnylicious menu for dinner to stay in my calories, it was yummy. I had the steak option and sangria to drink. The steak option was 585 calories and my drink was 140 calories. Now it is the cheesecake factory and I love,…
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Broke through my 3 week plateau
So my first three weeks I lost 14 lbs and did not feel starved or anything it was great... Then I hit a wall, I went back to work (work in a school and had August off) , went on a short vacation with DH for three days and while I didn't pig out I also didn't log or weigh or measure my food, then once work started I wasn't…
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Fit bit
If you have or have had one did you like it or not and briefly tell me why. Thinking about getting one but the reviews I have seen so far are mixed. It seems you love it or hate it thank for your opinions
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BMR question
So there is a lot of talk about BMR on here and most people say you should never eat under your BMR. If that is the case then why does MFP have my daily calorie goal set for below my BMR. My BMR according to MFP is 1955, my daily calorie suggestion is 1640.
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Wedding food
So I am attending a wedding tomorrow and was wondering what you all do when you go someplace, I won't be bringing my scale & measuring cups. Any good tips for estimating on your food? I have been very carefully measuring my food when ever possible and only estimated a few times since I started and it has payed off to this…
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Subway
I love that on subways site you can put in your sandwich with your toppings and get your nutritional numbers. I thought I might get the basic numbers wasn't expecting to be able to build my sandwich exactly so cool. And yes I realize some differences based on how heavy handed your chain is w condiments but still pretty…
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Hi day one done
Hi my doctor suggested this app and so far I find it easy to use. I have been over weight my whole life and it runs in my family ESP for the women. It is time for a change. I am a mom who works full time and volunteers. I had started walking and was faithful for awhile when I was working part time but now that I am full…
