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Back after a break...I've lost 150lbs, but back for some support
So I took a break for a while from MFP but I have decided that I miss the support and accountability that I get from the community on here. I've already lost almost 150lbs but would like to lose another 10lbs or so. So, if you need accountability or inspiration or just an extra friend...ADD ME!!! :)
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Half The Person I Used To Be...
I have been overweight pretty much my entire life, and I was never one of those overweight girls that was okay with being over weight. At a doctors appointment that I had been avoiding for years, due to the fact I knew I was heavy, I just didn't care of know just how heavy I was. But I went anyways, I had blood drawn and…
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With Great Success Comes Great Rewards...
So, I did it...finally! I have lost an entire person, or the combined weight of my 9 year old and 6 year old...150lbs gone forever! And with that, my reward is getting a new body...anchor tummy tuck, breast job and some liposuction on these stubborn saddle bags... What can I say...GO ME!!!! I have had every excuse to not…
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Surgery After Weight Loss
So, I did it! I lost the weight...all 150lbs of it! Its taken me four years, but I did it...no pills, potions, lotions or wraps... And with that, I have researched, questioned, and researched some more...and now have skin removal surgery scheduled for January 22nd...and I am so excited... With that, I am looking for others…
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Ive lost the weight, but feel like an imposter...
So, Im a rock star...I've lost 150lbs...go me! when I was heavy I would of course put very little thought into the way that I dressed...sweat pants, big t-shirts, baggy jeans...just clothes to cover up, not much thought to looking nice or put together... now, at what is the lightest and smallest that I can ever remember…
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Side-By-Side Progress Pictures - 148lbs gone!
ive never shared pictures on this board before but i got a feeling that it was about time when i did this side-by-side... pictures show a total loss of 148lbs, starting body fat was almost 60 percent and my progress body fat is 28 percent... hard work and planning really do pay off...once you stop making excuses the rest…
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Why do I sabotage myself?
I've been at this whole getting healthy thing for a while...almost three years to be exact and well, I've been quite successful... But why, oh why do I go through days or weeks at a time where I so easily fall back into making bad decision after bad decision? I know how to eat to feel satisfied. I know what to eat to fuel…
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Cheesy Garlic Meatballs
1 tablespoon olive oil 1lb of ground beef 93/7 (or you can use whatever ground meat you want) 2oz bread crumbs 1 egg 1 small onion, diced 3 oz mozzarella cheese, diced salt and pepper to taste 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon parsley (though I used Italian seasoning) 1 jar of pasta sauce METHOD combine ground beef,…
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Health and Fitness Apps???
I finally broken down and got myself a SmartPhone...what health and fitness apps do you guys find most helpful....besides the MFP App of course??? thankyou!!!!!
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Most Important NSV....
im a mother of two young girls, 5 and 8...and they are a huge reason why i changed my lifestyle and made taking care of myself a priority... today, when i tell them to go outside they have strapped on their tennis shoes and told me they are going running... so they go and run the street in front of our house, its a hill…
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Looking for fellow gym-junkies!
So, Ill admit it...Im a gym-junkie, group fitness in particular... Looking for others who are the same... I spend at least an hour in the gym every day, sometimes two... Add me, Im very supportive and hopeing that you can be the same!
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BEST NSV EVER!!!
When I first started changing my habits I had a certain group of friends that I hung out with. One thing that we used to do was go out to eat often. So, one night we went out and I ordered my food a certain way to help reduce the calorie count. When the food was bought out I could see that the food wasnt cooked the way…
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FEEL GOOD FRIDAY!
post something that you admire about yourself... can be weight loss related or whatever you want it to be... mine is my determination to keep going and not quit...even though this has been so much harder than i anticipated!
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Need a new kitchen knife,what kitchen knife do you love?
i need a new kitchen knife or set of knives... i cook mostly from scratch so i need a good knife or even a set of knives... do you have a favorite set of knives? let me know what kind and where you bought them... thankyou!!!
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OMG!!! I am starving today!!!
I was wondering if anyone can shed any light on why I sometimes get so hungry I can barely control myself... I eat good, regular meals and i drink a gallon of water a day... I do notice that I often the day following a day of going off plan that is when I get terrible cravings want to just eat the whole box of crackers...…
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Help with Self Image Issues???
Why cant I feel proud of how far Ive come??? I KNOW I should but I just feel like Im still that same girl who was 315lbs...! Has anyone overcome their self image issues...and if so, HOW???? I feel like until I get over this I will never be where I want to be, no matter how much I weigh...
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Wanting Input On My Workout Schedule...
Ive scheduled my workout in my planner and it looks like this... Monday - Curves 30 Minute Circuit Tuesday - Body Pump 1 hour class + 30 minutes on the treadmill Wednesday - Curves 30 Minute Circuit Thursday - Body Pump 1 hour class + 1 hour walking my beast of a dog around a track Friday - 1 hour Step and Tone group…
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NSV!!!
I was just sitting here updating my profile and my daughter who is 4 looked at my profile picture and said "Mummy, who is that person next to you in the picture?"... I told her that was me as well and she looked shocked...she then said "Mummy, that person looks old and fat!" She then gave me a hug and told me she loved me…
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already lost 121lbs but need to lose 40lbs more...HELP!!!!!
looking for people who know the struggles of losing a whole person and then some... im an awesome person and would love to support you _____________ (insert name here other awesome person)..... im sick of being in this funk...HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Getting Back on Track...124lbs down...!
I have more weight to lose and need some friends to help with motivation and support... Ive learnt a lot this past two years and would love to help you along your journey to health!
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Newbie looking for awesome friends and support
Hi Everyone!!!! im a newbie here and am looking for some awesome friends to suport me so i can also support you along this hard but so worth it journey... a little about me...im a single mum of two fabulous girls who are 8 and 4... the past two years ive managed to loose 121lbs pretty much by myself by changing my…
