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Question about "starvation mode"
I am not sure whether or not I believe in starvation mode. However, a lot of people on here seem to swear by it. My curiosity about starvation mode is why do people who get weight loss surgery and thus decrease their calories to extremely low levels still continue to lose. I am not commenting on whether or not surgery is a…
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What are your weekend plans to stay OP??
Weekends are always hard. The deviation from routine, the social gatherings, and the having less control over where and what will be available to eat. So what do you have going on and what are you going to do in order to stay on plan all weekend. Here is my plan: No restaurants this weekend. Track EVERYTHING I put in my…
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HELP! Need some resources.
Hey all, I have been doing great with getting my cardio in but the strength training just hasn't been happening. Does anyone have a good website they use for a resource for different strength training routines? Thanks!
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Looking for motivational friends
I am looking for some people who like to encourage and keep others accountable and in return I will be happy to do the same for them. I have my diary open and anyone can feel free to look or comment at anytime. Also, my lifestyle eating plan is eating clean, I realize this can mean a lot of different things I am…
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Nice to meet you
I have been creeping on the boards for about a week. So, I figured it was about time to start posting. I started seriously changing my lifestyle back in August 2011 weighing in at 290 lbs after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. My highest weight was 314 lbs. Like everyone I have had lots of bumps and ups and downs, but…
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Anyone want to start a no diet soda challenge with me?
I admit, I have an addiction. Well, besides my terrible food and sugar addictions. I LOVE LOVE LOVE diet soda. I have read so much research about how terrible chemical sugar substitutes are for you and the benefits of course of drinking water. So, I really want to kick this habit but would love to find some accountability…
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Football season
So, I live in the midwest. I am a huge follower of both a college and an NFL team. During this time of year that equates to at least two social events every week with tons of tempting food with lots of calories and little nutritional value. Not to mention the BEER. I will admit it I LOVE BEER, please note I do not have a…
