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How to not gain the "Holiday 15"
'Tis the season for family feasts and office treats, cold weather and cozy couches. I'm fighting a losing battle of the budge this holiday season and need some guidance. Pushy relatives during family feasts, and a work snack table that's covered in new treats daily. I'm trying to exercise as well, but that doesn't seem to…
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Hypnosis/NLP and Weight Management Counseling
Anyone ever try hypnosis/NLP or get counseling specifically for weight loss? I've always been curious about the psychology of eating/exercise, especially as it pertains to my own struggles with weight loss. What are the blocks, why is it hard to break habits, and how have successful people broken through those barriers?
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Butt bible workout
Anyone ever try it? What were your results? Recommend it?
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Body Type on Dating Sites
So, I'm 5'6" and 181 lbs as of today. My body is curvy (full chest, small waist, round hips, and big booty). On dating websites, I usually check "curvy" as my body type because that's what I see when I look in the mirror (and I like it!). But there seems to be a stigma when checking off "curvy, " or, "a few extra pounds."…
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Hiiiiiii!!
I've been on MFP for a while, but haven't introduced myself! I'm Kim. Costume Designer. Makeup Artist. Craftster. Cat Lady. I've noticed that having friends in this community helps me keep things in check, so please feel free to add me. I feel 100% committed to changing my lifestyle and look forward to the journey.…
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Weekend Splurging is Ruining My Efforts
OK, the fact is, I do great during the week. I have my meals set up, I go to work, I do bootcamp at lunch, I go home and feel great, ergo eat a healthy dinner, and off to bed I go. NOW, I have a problem when the weekend comes. On Friday, I want a glass of wine. One glass turns into 2 or 3, and the next thing you know, I…
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Fighting Tooth and Nail
I've been at this for about a month now. Boot camp 4 days a week, walking on my 5th day. 1200 calorie deficit, primarily a paleo-ish, hypoglycemic diet (i.e. eating every 2-3 hours, no gluten, very little refined sugar/processed foods, limited wine- except last night! ha!). I think I'm doing everything right, but dang when…
