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Looking for some Super Friends!
So I'm on this weird journey. This life changing, mind changing, spiritual renewal, kind of journey. It's really cool. I have lost 35lbs, I am close to 6 months sober, I've been able to come off blood pressure medication, and more. It's a cool place to be going, but I need to have continued support as well as GIVE support…
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32lbs down, 5 months sober, and just getting started!
Hi. So I'm looking for some new people to journey with me. I love MFP and have met some really epic people on here. I'm looking for people from all walks of life. I must be honest, I am real. Like will say what I think or how I'm feeling kind of real. I walk a real walk in my life. It's served me well but has also cost me…
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Does Anyone Struggle with Self-Confidence
Hi all. I'm looking to hear some stories of people who struggle with self-confidence/self-esteem due to their weight OR people who have in the past and have overcome this. I have lost some weight and am starting to get compliments and, frankly, I'm not used to it. It's nice. We all know that people are generally unkind and…
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Self-Esteem and Weight Loss
Hi all. Last year was the first year that I haven't gained weight in the last few years. I actually lost. I lost around 30lbs. I am receiving a great amount of compliments which rocks but I notice that I still have the low self-esteem and fear of being fat. I look at at the mirror all the time, don't have a scale at home…
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At Home Exercise
Hi all. I am going to be stuck at home for the next 3 months (I'm on home confinement for drinking a bit too much... don't judge) Anyways, best thing that could have happened to me. I am looking to continue my weight loss journey through some at home exercises. I don't have much room, about have the space of a normal…
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Couch to 5K support
2 years ago I made an effort at Couch to 5k and after a few weeks of running in the wrong shoe (I supinate) I was the recipient of one heck of a bone bruise on my tibia (to be confirmed by a MRI). Worst pain EVER. Seriously. So now that I'm doing it again I am taking it extra slow and walking... I notice that the side of…
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Fish Oil: Good Idea or Just Eat lots of Fish
Does anyone know if Fish Oil is good for weight loss? I used to take it and now I don't.. I'm wondering if I would benefit from starting a regimen again? I know it's wonderful for blood pressure... but also has a high correlation to prostate cancer. Just trying to count the costs... thanks all!
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An open compliment challenge
I've noticed a lot of people on here like to nit pick and get onto each other about different things. While constructive criticism and observation can be helpful I've noticed that the people who seem to succeed the most are those who have the people in their corner and by their sides cheering them on to weight loss victory…
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Mental Health and Exercise
Hi all. I am wondering if any of you suffer from a diagnosed (or undiagnosed) mental illness (depression, anxiety, ocd, bipolar, etc) and how has exercise helped you? Has it alleviated suffering? I suffer from Bipolar Disorder and have put on about 60lbs since I've went on medication to be come "normal", it's disheartening…
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Walking or Running: What is better?
Hi guys. I'm starting to exercise again and walking my dog each day (so far 3 in a row) for 1 1/2 to 2miles up and down hills has been beneficial to me. I've stretched and am drinking plenty of water but I noticed today that I was having leg pain so I made sure to cut the walk a lil shorter than the other 2 days. I would…
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Looking for some new friends
Hey guys. I'm Dan. I'm looking for some new friends to journey with on the weightloss, being fit, being happy, and enjoying life ride. If you would like to journey with me feel free to add me.
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Looking for connection and support
Hi guys. I'm Dan. I've been on MFP before and had great success in the past. The problem is I let it slide and then stopped altogether. For months I did not log anything or devote time to exercise. Within the last couple months I have been drinking alot which has contributed to quite a bit of weight. I guess that's my…
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Cheat Day: A Necessity or a Setback? Your thoughts?
I've heard several people who have dieted and lost weight that they always incorporated in a cheat day. This special day (like a holiday to many of them) would allow them to have whatever they wanted, at pretty much any time of the day. I was wondering what all of you thought about this? I, at this point, don't use a cheat…
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Looking for people to connect with..
I'm a people person by trade and personality. I am wanting to "meet" different people from all over the place. Friends, companions, comrades, journeyers..... I'd like to connect with some people overseas as well as in state even to right down the road. So if you're interested in gettin to know a new friend... ADD ME! Best…
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Trying to see a difference...
^ Last summer... over 300 289... now. ^
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People looking for compliments... report
I'm thinking that so many people have heard all of their lives how fat, ugly, or unattractive they are... and now.. we are all united with one goal... to lose weight, maintain health, and look great! So I'm thinking it wouldn't hurt to throw out some compliments to each other. Feel free to make someone's day! Ya'll are…
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Looking for a watch/hr montior... what's good?
Alright folks. Looking for a watch, heart rate monitor, and calories burned monitor. Just trying to get an idea of what I'm burning a day really and keep the time haha. I looked at the Nike Fuel band and really liked it but they don't ship to me so I don't really know what I want or what to get.... any thoughts?
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KIK Friends
I just got KIK this morning and want some friends on there... I'm a texting fan so this works out great for me... so if ya wanna chat it up... message me and let's get our talk on. haha. KIK: six1908
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Discouraged
I like these posts because you get all kinds of people's reactions, thoughts, and messages. Plus you make a friend or 2 in the process. Okay, so here's the thing and my friends on here know it already.. but I'm discouraged today. I have been working out twice a day, not eating alot at all and when I do it's veggies and…
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When to Weigh In...
Hey all. When is the best time to weigh in? Morning, evening? After a day that you have hardly eaten, a day you've eaten more than usual? And what's the odds that you can fluctuate a great deal? I ate a super big meal last night with some buddies and according to the scale I'm up 6lbs... I find this hard to believe…
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Anyone from states surrounding WV? I'd love to be friends!
Let's make it happen. :-)
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Drunken Thought
m drunk right now and want to text and nobody will text me... Ugh.i
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Online Dating: The way to go or just plain desperate?
Hi. I figured MFP was the place to bring up such a silly subject, because to be honest, I've met cooler girls on here than I ever have on online dating... go figure. Anyways... have any of you went the online dating route and what was it like for you? Is it the way to go or just a cry of the desperate? I've went on a few…
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First 5k... ever... YIKES!
So I'm going to be doing my first 5k ever.... I'm pumped. Like excited to build my confidence up by starting something and finishing it. I am a little nervous and apprehensive though because I have this ultimate fear of failure. I like to do the eliptical and can go all day on it... well for like an hour at a pretty fast…
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Mirror Mirror on the Wall...
Most of the days I look in the mirror and think to myself.. "really, guy? Really?!" I'm disgusted with myself. Unhappy how I look. It's never good enough and never will be. The demons from my past experiences coming back to haunt me in my present. Then, I have a friend that comes along my side today and says.. "for you..."…
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Weight and Dating
Has weight ever been an issue for any of you out there when it comes to the dating world? I'm young, 28, a guy that has goals (plan on going to medical school to become a psychiatrist that specializes in children and adolescents) and truthfully can't seem to get the time of day from people. I've always heard don't change…
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How do you keep going?
I've been a lazy person my whole life. It seems like it anyways. I have experienced periods when I decided to go to the gym, get serious about being healthy, and would fight and fight to lose weight... and an amazing concept... it happened. But somewhere along the way, I stop feeling good about it, I stop having the desire…
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Does weight fluctuate daily? If so, how much?
I'm just wondering if you weight goes up and down every day. It seems I can weigh myself in the morning and then be at a different weight in the evening. Also my weight will differ from anywhere to 3-7lbs difference depending on the day. Is that normal? I have used several scales so I know it's not my scale. Any insight…
