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Cellulite/ Stretch Mark Creams??
I know that the most efficient way to combat cellulite is by excersizing and a low fat diet- I was just wondering if anyone has had any success with any of the creams for cellulite or stretchmarks?? I've heard good things about Nivea "Goodbye Cellulite" treatments on their website but I can't find any real-people reviews.…
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NSV... :)
Went out last night and got called "skinny" at the bar! :) plus i have been asked out by three guys (!)... i know i might sound like im gloating a little but I have never had this kind of attention!!! ... atleast not in a very very very long time, lol. --PS- please no negative comments about "you should be doing this for…
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NSV! The dress ZIPPED!
I went to a wedding this weekend... and I had an amazing dress that I bought about 3 years ago that didnt fit. It still had the tag on and I was DETERMINED to wear it to the wedding... and I did!! It zipped and I felt WONDERFUL! Heres a picture I took in the bathroom for MFP... Had a wonderful time! Good luck everyone on…
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mermaid or whale
Recently, in large city, a poster featuring a young, thin and tanned woman appeared in the window of a gym. It said: THIS SUMMER DO YOU WANT TO BE A MERMAID OR A WHALE? A middle aged woman, whose physical characteristics did not match those of the woman on the poster, responded publicly to the question posed by the gym. To…
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My New Face!
Before: Today!: 1st photo: At my heaviest around 218 lbs 2nd photo: about 166 lbs taken this morning. Only 36 more lbs to my overall goal!!
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Healthy by New Years
Hello, all! I have been on a little "break" from my fitness pal lately but now that I officially used to my new schedule I am back and more ready than ever to lose those last pounds and get to my goal weight! My next goal is to be "healthy" by the new year- which means I have another 30 pounds (give or take a couple) to…
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Eat Your Breakfast!!
Interesting article/ video... :) http://xfinitytv.comcast.net/blogs/2011/tv-news/does-skipping-breakfast-help-or-hurt-a-diet/?cmpid=FCST_hero_hot EDIT: There are NO EXCUSES that your too busy! If there is one of these resaurants near by, stop in! Better to have something low cal in your stomach then nothing at all!…
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my before and during!!
So the first two pictures are when i was at my heaviest, between 210-218 lbs. The next ones I took yesterday, at 176! I am still a little embarassed about full body shots... and i dont even think i allowed myself to be photographed from the next down too much before i started losing weight... but these are my progress pics…
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face changes!
So, I have posted before and after pictures previously... but as I was going through old facebook pictures I couldnt help but notice my face "shrinking" as they got more and more recent... the first picture here was taken in the summer of 09 at a friends wedding, the most recent was taken 4th of July weekend. Its funny how…
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interesting articles...
http://xfinity.comcast.net/slideshow/news-simpleswapstocutcalories/?cid=hero_media (SWAPS! to save 500 calories...) http://xfinity.comcast.net/slideshow/news-7foodsthatfightfat/?cid=hero_media (7 foods to fight fat) http://xfinity.comcast.net/slideshow/news-8mostpointlesscarbs/?cid=hero_media ("pointless carbs" lol) just…
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lip gloss for weight loss?
http://xfinitytv.comcast.net/tv/Shark-Tank/104080/1884434131/Week-4/videos?skipTo=1292&cmpid=FCST_hero_tv lip gloss for weight loss?? haha- the things people believe...
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Diet Pop!
Hey, I saw this article and thought it was interesting... I always knew that diet pop wasnt good for you, but I figured since it was calorie-free it was ok.... Lately I have been trying to stay away from it completely... and i definetly think after reading this that I will!!…
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words to live by :)
Every day is an opportunity to make your life the way you want it to be. Anything is possible when you work toward it, one day at a time. Skip a day, and you lose momentum. Try to do it all at once, and you burn out. Steadily, consistently work, making every day count, and you will reach your goals. Today is a chance to…
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NO MORE SETBACKS!
I'd like to start this thread by saying I GO OUT EVERY WEEKEND... AND IT HAS TO STOP! Every Monday when I get on the scale I have a 1-2 lb increase from the Friday before. I know it is mostly water weight and bloat from eating bad food/ alcohol but it is sure is frustrating. Then I spend the entire week eating great,…
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dont quit!
I am not sure who wrote this, and in copying it I am NOT taking credit, but I thought it was cute, silly and motivating so I wanted to share!! Don't Quit When you've eaten too much and you can't write it down, And you feel like the biggest failure in town. When you want to give up just because you gave in, and forget all…
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couple more pics before/during!
1st one is about 210-218 (i tried to stay away from scales... and cameras- sorry its blurry!) I am the shorter (and larger) girl in the pic, lol 2nd one was taken last friday at work- at 168... 38 lbs till my goal!! If you would like to read more about my story or see more before and afters, check out an earlier thread of…
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tiny rant :)
Lately I have been hanging out with a lot of people I haven't seen in a long time (mostly due to our busy schedules). We have been going out a lot (don't worry, I eat before or I eat light!) and everyone keeps saying that they are "so proud of me" for losing so much weight. Don't get me wrong-- loving the compliments. :)…
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Rewards!
OK- Please do no respond if your only response will be "don't get a tattoo!" ...thanks :) I have been wanting a tattoo in latin for quit some time now but haven't felt comfortable enough to get one because of my weight. I still have about 38-48 lbs until my goal weight so I placed some reward incentives to keep me going…
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They were talking abou me!
Wonderful NSV! I went out to the bars with a friend of mine that lived in Ohio for a few drinks. We met up with a bunch of my friends that I haven't seen in a few months and they were all amazed at how different I look! One actually asked "did you get funnier since you have lost weight??" -- my response? i just feel more…
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Best Diets
So I am not one to follow an exact "diet" (other than counting calories and eating healthier) but I found this article on the US top 20 diets... check it out if you are interested! http://health.usnews.com/best-diet/best-overall-diets
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kind of nervous...
So the past couple of weeks have been great-- i have lost a ton of weight (well, more than usual) and I hit my halfway mark (see my thread: almost halfway there with pics!) But now I am getting nervous that the weight is coming off too easy. I haven't really been working out much (I work 8-4 then have class from 6-8 and…
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NSV!
along with my SV this week (almost half way there!) I also had an AMAZING NSV! last night I threw away ALL of my spanx! ladies- I am sure you know what I am talking about- those horrible undergarments that suck in your fat and squeeze you unconfortably. Sure, they smooth you out and make you look smaller, but who wants to…
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almost halfway with pictures!
At my heaviest I was 218 (picture #1). I was miserable and I knew I needed to change. So, thanks to MFP, I have lost just about 50 lbs (since my heaviest) and well on my way to a goal weight of 130-140! lets do this!! I love it when people post their success stories and pics, so although I am VERY embarrassed, i figured…
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Crazy for Salads!
I have been on this "salad craze" lately but my salads are getting kind of boring. It's always the same things: lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, pea pods, chicken and light dressing. They are so easy to bring to work and super low cal, but I need some variety of flavors or I am going to burn out- fast. I was…
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medication experience
I was prescribed to Concerta last year for adult onset ADHD. I wasnt taking it regularly (only on days I had classes) as reccommended by my doctor. Then as I started to work full time I noticed I needed it to pay attention to tasks at work. The past week I have taken my dosage (36mg in the am, 36mg at noon) and I have…
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NSV at the liquor store!
So I went to the liquor store to buy some (LIGHT!) beer the other day and the man at the register didn't think the picture was me! I took a look at it, and my face actually looks double the size it is now! It took some persuading (and showing him other forms of ID) but I was able to purchase the beer and feel AMAZING! So,…
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great deal!
I know I posted something similar to this a yesterday.... but I'm excited! So I am always trying to find ways to eat out without eating rediculous amounts of calories. When I started my weight loss journey I completely banned resteraunts from my diet but now that I have been losing weight I actually WANT to go out with my…
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new favorite low calorie find!
Everytime I am at the office and lunchtime rolls around almost everyone always wants to go out. I can't build all of those extra calories into my daily diet and still lose weight so I usually stay behind and eat a sack lunch (which is totally fine by me!). The only thing that really bothers me is when a group of people go…
