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being a size 8 feels a lot better than being a size 18 did.
One year ago, I was a size 18/20. I was around 254lbs. I snored, got winded walking up my driveway, breathed heavy, and was on blood pressure meds. Today I'm 161. Most of my pants are a size 8 and I even have a few size 6s. I'm off blood pressure meds and don't snore. I lost all of it with just a calorie deficit and trying…
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exactly 4 months ago
4 months ago, on April 17th, I was 252 lbs. I wore size 18-20 pants and a 2x top. My knee hurt me, I snored, and I had high blood pressure. I thought I looked chubby but cute, and was always surprised at how bad I looked when I caught site of myself in the mirror. Today, I'm 200 lbs. Still overweight, but down 52lbs. I'm…
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question about lifting weights with a calorie deficit
Here's some background info - I've lost 80lbs this year at age 49/50. I'm currently 175 and 5'4". I have a meniscus tear in my knee, so aerobic activity isn't an option until I get that fixed. All of my weight loss was done with diet change and slightly more walking than before. I still have more to lose, but I would like…
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so a little venting.
I have a close friend/relative who has struggled with her weight like I have. A few years ago, she got a lap band and lost some weight, then gained it back plus much more because she continued to drink soda and other high calorie, high sugar/fat foods. Around that time, I also lost weight and she asked if I had weight loss…
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50 years old and 75 lbs down (so far) (with pics)
Starting weight was around 254-257. Size 20 pants and 2xl tops. Today I'm 181. My goal is 150. I'm wearing size 12 pants mostly (I have size 14 jeans and size 10 pants that fit too.)
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question about weightlifting
History: I'm 50 years old. I've lost around 75lbs in the last 6 months and have gone from around 254 to 182 pounds. My goal is 150. I'm 5'4". For medical reasons, I can't eat much at once but I'm eating around 1000-1200 calories a day and not doing a lot of cardio other than walking when I can (at lunchtime or the…
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my 600lb life (tv show)
This is one of my favorite shows. For one thing, it often helps me understand how people let themselves get to that point, and also how *I* let myself get to *my* highest point (which was somewhere in the 250s). Not exactly the same, but some of the habits that obese people have are consistent. It also helps me identify…
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Weightloss has stalled at the most frustrating point
April 17 I was 252 lbs. Four months later I was 200.4. Big loss. I went to sleep thinking the next day I might be 200. Nope...200.2 Ok. It'll be the next day. Maybe even...UNDER 200??!! Nope..200.4 The next day...200.6 Ok, no problem. Weight fluctuates. The next day...200.4 Then I went to a party and 201 happened. I know…
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I hate when people scrutize my food
I can't eat much at once. Today in work we had a lunch meeting. On the way there, someone said they were hungry and I said me too. I had a little container of 2oz of tuna that I picked at. Someone in the meeting kept saying, "that's it? That's all you're eating? You want half my sandwich? Do you want to run and go get…
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Sodium at restaurants
I went out to dinner last night at a chain restaurant. I don't usually care about sodium levels but I was looking at the carbs, sugar, and protein levels on the menu. Everything on the menu had SO much sodium! Do you monitor that when trying to lose weight, or not, knowing it's just going to show up as temporary water…
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Snacking
Does anyone have any real info about snacking between meals? I eat until I'm full but have started to get a little hungry in between meals. I don't want to ruin my appetite for my next meal and I have the calorie allowance, but I'm not sure that snacking is the best idea. I've heard 2 conflicting doctors recently. One said…
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Started asking for a to-go box when my food arrives
I've heard of a few people who do this and I never tried it. My husband and I often eat at restaurants Friday and Saturday nights. Even a healthy choice would mean that I would over eat. For the last month, when I order my food, I ask for a box and explain I'm not eating much. When the food arrives, i just put most of it…
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vitamin b12... this might sound crazy but....
I dieted for 2-3 weeks successfully, losing something like 6lbs the first week, then 2 the next, then 1, then I stalled completely for a few days. I started taking vitamin b12 sub lingual (the kind that dissolves under my tongue) once a day and all of a sudden, the weight has been coming off steadily for weeks. I have been…
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when did someone notice your weight loss?
Im only down 12 lbs and I see the same people every day, but I've started to get compliments. I think people see that I look better, but can't figure out why. When was the first time (since you started MFP) that someone said, "hey... did you lose weight?"
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Onederland FINALLY! (with pics)
I'm around 5'4" and started here 6 months ago at 255lbs, size 20/22 jeans. I've been eating 1200 cals per day, pretty consistently, and feeling great. Most of that is fairly clean- fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean meats. I've cut out sugar, which I used to be addicted to. (I used to stop at a convenience store on my way…
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NSV- had a physical last week
Last time I was at the doctor, I was 258 lbs on his scale. I had my yearly physical last week, after having lost 52lbs in 5 months. (I was 206 on his scale) I told my doctor my calorie amount (1200) and exercise (mostly just walking). He did a full blood workup and an EKG. My blood pressure is down enough to cut my…
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so, what was the REAL motivation?
Everyone always says they want to get thinner to be healthier, or to look better in clothes, etc, but I've found there's usually something else that nobody really wants to share. What is the REAL thing that made you say, "thats it. I'm losing weight"? years ago I was quiet heavy and a neighbor made a comment about how she…
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if you could change your name...
what would you change it to? (feel free to tell us what your real name is. or not). My name is Gabrielle, but the name on my birth certificate is Calico. I like my name, but I wish she hadn't changed it (when I was 6... not too confusing for me).,, I like Calico.
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some NSVs...
I know everyone comes here to see before and after pics. I'm not there yet, BUT... In the three months since I joined MFP: -I stopped snoring. I was wearing a mouthguard to bed (very sexy) to stop snoring and I no longer need it. -I stopped having any heartburn. I used to take an antacid EVERY day. Often every night too. a…
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chia seeds
I had heard a lot of good things about them and picked up a bag today at the store. Does anyone use them, and if so, what do you put them in? also, the serving size is .5 oz and I don't know if my non-digital food scale will register that. Does anyone know the approximate serving size that might be?
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question about sodium
I am confused. Whenever someone posts that they haven't lost weight for a certain amount of time (more than a few days), someone inevitably suggests that the poster cuts down on their sodium, or suggests that that's the culprit for the lack of weightloss. I was under the impression that sodium may cause water retention for…
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my chicken and brown rice recipe
My kids (age 16 and 20) BEG me to make this. It's so good and easy. I don't know the calorie count, but it's easy to figure out. green onions/scallions (around 1/8 - 1/4 cup) 2-3 cloves garlic 2 tbls sesame or olive oil splash of teriyaki sauce 1 cup brown rice package of chicken tenders or breast 2 tbls hoisen sauce start…
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1200 is not difficult.
I've been reading the forums tonight and have read around 10 different posts from people saying that 1200 is impossible, or that unless they workout, there's no calories left for dinner, or that 1200 calories a day translates to starving yourself or living on only salads. My diary is open- I eat 3 meals a day and 2 snacks.…
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More than just weight loss
As I'm getting thinner, I'm reminded about the true win of getting thinner- the creation of a truly better person. As an overweight, professional woman, I've had to compensate for the fact that I don't get hired or promoted based on looks. Nobody wants me on their team for the same reason why they want the 26 year old thin…
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"FRANK.... GET MY JEAN BIN!"
I always laugh at that commercial for ebay, where the woman wearing horrible mom jeans yells at her husband to get her jean bin for her daughter (?) who is shopping for jeans on ebay. But last night I was cleaning out my closet and I pulled out every pair of pants I own (and I own a LOT). I was trying them on - throwing…
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is it possible to hit a plateau after 3 weeks?
I started here a month ago.I have been eating around 1200 calories, and the first 3 weeks were great- I lost 12 lbs. Then I had one day where I had around 1500 calories. The next day, I was 1 pound higher. No big deal- we fluctuate. Since then, I have been really good for the past week and the scale isn't moving.
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First NSV (a small one)
I just started MFP 2 weeks ago today and I'm really happy with my progress. A few days ago, I tried on a pair of jeans that never quite fit me right, and guess what???? they still don't fit me right. Today, however, I decided to try on a pair of jeans I got about a year ago. They're one size down from what I currently…
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consistantly under my calorie allowance
Is there anything bad about being under my daily calorie (1250) calorie allowance? I'm often in the 900-1100 range, except for this past weekend. I think i'm getting enough protein - I eat lean meat and low fat cheese, plus I often have non-fat yogurt. I usually have a piece of fruit for a snack and plain oatmeal for…
