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Not losing, but...
Well, my scale hasn't budged for at least 2 WEEKS but over this past month I've acquired four "new" pairs of pants that I haven't been able to wear since last summer!! Just yesterday I tried the capris that wouldn't even fasten a month ago, and they fit fine. I'm doing lots of weight training so I know I'm building muscle…
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Never thought this would be cause for excitement, but
I'm overweight!! As in--no longer "obese." :embarassed: We all have to start somewhere, I know. Good luck to all on this site!
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Back into it!
So I finally updated my Ticker to reflect what I actually weighed when I started MFP; not what I weighed at my first weigh-in (only 5 lbs more, but still--the visual progress on the Ticker is powerful!). That, plus what I've lost this week, is really building back my belief that maybe...just maybe...I will someday see the…
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Plateau's over! Wow!
I wasn't expecting it, but I've lost another pound and got told today by a coworker who's been out on vacation for a week that my "face looks thinner." That's something, at least! I think Banks's interval workout is kicking things up a notch.
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Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
I got this recipe from epicurious.com. I thought it sounded just ok, but it's actually really good. I think it tastes best after being refrigerated for a day. Quinoa and Black bean salad Gourmet | July 1994 Quinoa, though technically a seed in the herb category, has traditionally been considered a valuable member of the…
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Yep, this really works!
So I had to come to work today wearing all black because I have a concert tonight. I know black is a slimming color, but FIVE of my coworkers this morning commented on how "skinny" I look! I never thought I'd feel "skinny" at 184.4 lbs, but here I am. I've still got a ways to go, but I'm just so happy with what I've been…
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Carbs and carbs and carbs, oh, my!
So I've been doing great and have hit a plateau of sorts (if a week without losing is a plateau?) but I'm fine with that since I'm still losing inches and clothes are getting looser and looser. Last night I was at a rehearsal for my friend's musical (she's a HS band director). I thought it was from 4-6 pm. At 6 pm I'm…
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Great article on proper eating after exercise
Give your training or workout some oomph -- with the right nutrition at the right time What you eat or don't eat immediately after a workout could be just as important as what you do on the field, in the pool or in the gym. Properly refueling spent muscles can help athletes feel less fatigue and perform better at the next…
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Chocolate Fruity Smoothie with Ovaltine
For the past several nights I've been drinking this, just in different quantities: Plain yogurt (I use Stonyfield Farm Organic Lowfat) Frozen Fruit Ovaltine (the Rich Chocolate variety) Just mix in blender. Unless you're really patient, it helps to microwave the fruit just a bit ( I finally learned this tonight.) Once for…
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Moment of silence for the retired Fat Pants
Well, it's official. Yesterday I realized my Fat Pants were just too loose to stay up (they don't have belt loops). I'm going to have to pack them away and hopefully never wear them again, except for maybe during the early stages of pregnancy. It's bittersweet, isn't it? I mean, they were really great pants, but they're…
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New - just saying hi
I started using this site six days ago and have already lost three pounds. Having to keep track of every bit of food I eat really has been eye-opening! Good luck to everyone. You all are doing a wonderful job. Let's keep going! (By the way, I have to share this - I went running for an hour outside this evening and didn't…
