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60 lbs lost in 123 days - 130 to go
Finally. I ususally like to blog every at every 10 lb milestone - I look forward to it, so it acts as a positive reinforcement and reward for good behaviour. But I tell you, these last 10 lbs have been frustratingly slow. It took 36 days to lose the last 10 (granted, in line with the 2lbs/week target I set), but much…
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50 lbs lost in 87 days
I reached the next milestone today by having lost 50 lbs in the first 87 days of my "relaunch". I set out in earnest on January 1st (I know, how cliche), to get my health situation in order, and I'm pleased that I've kept to it. This time, while its taken a little longer to reach the 50 lb mark, I'm not punishing my body…
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40 lbs down in 68 days - 150 to go
So I cleared the next checkpoint this morning, and am now down 40 lbs in the the first 68 days of the journey. That said, it comes on the back of a weird week when I inexplicably jumped 2.5 lbs one morning after achieving 39.8 lbs lost, and then took the rest of the week to hit a new low - these plateaus are normal, and…
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Down 30 lbs in 45 days - 160 to go!
Glad to see that I've reached the next benchmark in my weight loss journey. This time around I'm really leveraging technology to help me stay on track. Not only have I been I've diligent with my daily tracking on MFP, I have and once again starting using my Fitbit tracker that I bought last year. The Fitbit has been real…
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100 lbs lost in just over 5 months....Updated Pics!
I sit here writing this blog entry, somewhat pleased, and somewhat in a state of disbelief. This morning I weighed in at 278.8 lbs, a full 101.2 lbs less than what I weighed on November 10th, 2010 when I started this journey just over 5 months ago. I thank all of my family, friends, and certainly the MFP community of…
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130 lbs lost in 9 months [pics]...
Thanks to all my MFP friends and their support. I'm sharing my latest blog with the rest of the community.... Well I finally dug down into the 240's yesterday, after spending the better part of the summer "enjoying the 250s'" - see previous blog. After joining MFP last November, I've dropped 130.2 lbs, and its been quite…
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What happened to.....?
OK, so I know I've transformed myself to some degree over the last year, and I've been asked dozens of times how I did it, but last night was the first time where somebody who knew me casually from last year, literally did not recognize me one year later. I coach a boys rep soccer team for the local soccer club, and one of…
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120 lbs lost on MFP in just over 7 months
What a month. If I wasn't sure as to my resolution around my weight loss before today, now I have no doubts. Before this morning's weigh in at 258.2 lbs I had been stuck in the 260-270 lb range. I have now lost 121.8 lbs in just over 7 months since joining MFP on November 10th, 2010. The start of summer, and its beer…
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A few P90X questions
Hello everyone - I'm planning on starting P90 in mid June, and have been doing the 30 day shred to get me at least partly ready. I know P90 is killer, but from what everyone says, the results are worth it. I have a few questions for those of you out there who are currently doing P90 - 1. On average, how long is the daily…
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110 lbs down in 6 months on MFP - With Pics
Sorry, I tried to just add the pictures to the earlier post, but I couldn't edit. Here's the post with updated pics. Thanks for everyone's kind words - and yes feel free to send me a friend request - From earlier today - Well I reached my mini-goal this morning when I clocked in at 269.8 lbs. I wanted to get to a nice…
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110 lbs lost in 6 months on MFP - Pics to Follow
Well I reached my mini-goal this morning when I clocked in at 269.8 lbs. I wanted to get to a nice rounded 110 lb loss mark for my 6 month (semi) anniversary, so it looks like the jogging the last couple of nights paid off. I ran into a couple of acquainances who hadn't seen me since last fall, and they're jaws dropped…
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Turning Back the Clock 14 Years - 107 lbs lost in just under
What have you got scheduled for the next 6 months? How about turning around your life? Almost 6 months ago I started on this quest to regain my life. Not that my life wasn't a good one. It was actually pretty good. But for whatever reason I was on a sure path to shortening it. Last November I weighed 380 lbs, and was…
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Surviving the Holidays
During the holiday season, I often reflect on how fortunate I am - and this year moreso than recent ones. One of things I have to be thankful for is this great network of friends at MFP, who are all at various points in their fitness plan - some starting out, some near completion - most, still in progress. However, one…
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Serial Dieters - Do you know why you quit before?
Are you a "serial dieter" who has tried different methods to lose to weight in the past, only to quit prematurely? My question is, have you figured out why? It takes a certain degree of motivation to get started, and for most, once we start, we enjoy a (brief) period of success. It easy to find out why people start - the…
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Almost there......1 more lb to go to a big milestone
So often times it happens that we live our lives in chains And we never even know we have the key. - Lyrics from Already Gone, peformed by the Eagles for their 1974 On the Border album
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What's the rush?!
Wasn't sure where to post this one, but I figured individuals looking for success stories and inspiration would best benefit from my comments. I've been spending the last 15 minutes taking a break from work replying to other posters, and the last couple have been along the same idea - people trying to rush their diets,…
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What will you do when the thrill is gone?
It's an interesting question - one that was posed to me recently by someone who had noticed my recent weight loss. He had asked how I had managed to lose 95 lbs in a short 5 months. I gave a lot of credit to finding MFP, their easy tools and access, and the great network of friends who cheer you on when you are doing well,…
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93 lbs lost - updated pic - Halfway to my goal!
This morning I weighed in at 286.8 lbs, which for many would seem to be a lot - and it is. What makes this remarkable is that less than 5 months ago, on November 10th, 2010, I weighed 380 lbs. Have a look: Today, I look a little different: A "serial dieter", I've failed before, but I have never lost so much, so quickly,…
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Would you like to lose weight - or do you WANT to get fit?
Here I am - 92 lbs lighter, in less than than 5 months (You can check my profile for pics). I joined MFP November 10, 2010 because I had enough. Enough of not feeling right. Enough of not fitting into clothes. Enough of being known as "big guy". Now, I get asked all the time - "You look great - what are you doing? I'd like…
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90 lbs lost in under 20 weeks!
In 2 days I will have been an MFP member for 20 weeks. And what a 20 weeks it has been. This morning I clocked in at 290 lbs, 90 lbs less than my weight on November 10th when I stumbled onto the MFP app playing around with my new iphone. For awhile I had felt that I needed to do something - again -about my weight. I've…
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The Debate Continues - Weigh-Ins: Daily v. Weekly
Hey everyone, just looking for some input - as well, this seems to be a popular topic. What are your thoughts on how often you should weigh in? Daily or weekly? My vote: Daily. I find it works for me - keeps me very focused and I don't beat myself up over daily fluctuations. I've weighed in weekly in the past when I was…
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Workout Music?
What's your favorite music to workout to?
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80 lbs lost in 4 months - Before and After Pics
Hey everyone - I just hit the 80 lbs lost mark this morning after just a little more than 4 months with MFP. I joined Nov 10th after I picked up my first iphone and found the free app. My "head" happened to be in the right place at that time, and with the new tool I found, I started this journey. I still have a long way to…
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HRMs v. Exercise Equipment - Accuracy of Calories Burned?
Just got back from the gym, and wanted to share some learnings about the accuracy of calories burned using HRM's v. Exercise Equipment. I used my Puma HRM for the first time at the gym tonight and was surprised to see the difference in calories burned according to the HRM v. the calories burned displayed on some machines.…
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70 lbs lost in 103 days!
Thank you MFP! I just passed the 70 lb milestone this morning after joining MFP on Nov 10th, and I tuly feel great, and ready to continue this jouney. I still have about 100 lbs to go, but I have found this weight loss process to be relatively painless. As I mentioned in previous logs, I was always skeptical and unable to…
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60 lbs lost in 87 days!
I just broke through the 60 lb loss mark this morning, and I'm still feeling great and motivated to lose the rest. I still have a long way to go, but this is the most amount of weight I've ever lost on a program, and I don't see anything standing in my way to reach my goal. The last 10 lbs took the longest to lose (27…
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50 lbs lost in 10 weeks!
Just broke through the 50 lb mark this morning, and got it done in just under 10 weeks. (68 days to be exact). While the rate of loss has been somewhat aggressive, I haven't been starving myself at all, and the more weight I lose, the more exercise I do, and the weight just keeps coming off. I did plateau a bit over the…
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40 lbs down and going strong
Third posting. Just broke through the 40lb mark for lost weight, and continue to feel motivated. The journey has not been as diffcult as I anticipated, though I've had to make some significant changes to my diet. Dropped the juices, cut out the pizza, and the late night snacking has all but stopped. The key to staying on…
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Now down over 30 lbs - Still very motivated
Second post - Just broke though the 30 lb loss mark this morning, and I'm still feeling very motivated. Still have a very long way to go, but this his been less painful than previous attempts. I find the flexibility to eat all types of food as being the key reason why I'm able to stick to my plan. What a great site! Thanks…
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3 weeks in, down 20 lbs, loving it
First post. Just wanted to share how great this tracking system is for anyone who may have just joined. I've been battling my wieght for years, and couldn't commit to the "no carb" type diets that are out there. Amazing iPhone app makes it easy to live your life, eat normal foods, while keeping an eye on your intake. I'll…
