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1 year—67 lbs Lost/So Much Gained
Hi, my name is Pam.. Every year my family goes to St. Augustine Florida for a mini vacation. I remember going last year and being miserable because of my weight and how sick I was always feeling. This year was a completely different experience. I couldn't wait to take our annual holiday picture so I could see the progress…
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Incentives to Complete the Ultimate Accountability Challenge
Hi all, This will be my second month participating in the Ultimate Accountability Challenge. I am just one day away from completing the October Ultimate Accountability Challenge. One thing that really helped me during the challenge was that I tied an incentive to completing the challenge. Just completing the challenge is a…
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2/3rds of the Way to my Goal of Losing 100 Pounds
Hi all, My name is Pam. I decided to post in the success stories since I recently hit the 2/3rds mark to my goal weight. I started my healthier lifestyle journey on January 11, 2013 weighting 272.80 lbs. Today, October 16, 2013 I weighted in at 204.20, with a weight loss of 69 lbs so far. My goal is to lose 100 lbs. I lost…
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Weighted Resistance Ball Exercises for a Beginner
Does anyone have any suggested exercises that I can do with a "weighted resistance ball" ? I just bought a Bally one that is suppose to be able to be used as a stability ball, core ball, medicine ball. I also have a 74 inch ball. I am a beginner and am really looking at strengthening my core at the moment. It did come with…
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My Aha Moment
I had an Aha moment this week. One of my biggest obstacles is that I let what I think other people think about me negatively affect the way I feel about myself. I have Vitiligo and really bad varicose veins (in addition to being obese). In the past, I would cover up the worse parts when I was at the beach/pool/etc. Last…
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5 Months.. 50 lbs Gone
A little bit about me. I am 45 years old, happily married, and the mother of a 20 year old. I am 5'8" and spent the first 30 years of my life weighing less that 150 lbs. Then as I got older, the weight kept on creeping up. During the last 15 years I had joined Weight Watchers several times and then stopped for one reason…
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Ocala National Forest-Trails
We are going to Ocala National Forest in a couple of weeks and would like to hike for a couple of hours and end up at one of the springs to snorkel and cool off. Probably looking for a 5-7 mile trail that would start and end at one of the springs. Does anyone know the best trail for this?
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Roasted Cabbage
A friend of mine shared this recipe on her facebook. She got it from a facebook group that she belongs to. It looks very yummy and easy to make. Unfortunately I don't have the nutritional information, but it shouldn't be bad. Roasted cabbage. INSANELY delicious, easy, inexpensive & healthy ~Frisky 1 tsp olive oil (5g) 2…
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Work in Progress...
Hi all, I started my new healthy lifestyle journey on January 11, 2013 at 270 lbs. I have lost weight before on WW, but had gained it all back plus extra pounds.. On January 11, I started a free weight management program that my work offers. I see a weight loss coach each week and weight in at that time. My coach suggested…
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Tuna Salad without Mayo
Does anyone have any suggestions for making Tuna Salad without Mayo or creamy dressings? Due to stomach issues, I am not able to eat either of them without getting really sick. I have been craving Tuna Salad lately, but I am not sure what a good substitute for the mayo would be. Any suggestions are welcome.
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Fibromyalgia and Strength Training
Good morning, I am new here and just getting started on a healthier lifestyle. I need to lose 100+ pounds so I have a long journey in front of me. I have Fibromyalgia so exercising might be a challenge for me some days. I have started walking already, but would like to do some light strength training too. Does anyone else…
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Extra Firm Tofu Recipes
I have been craving Tofu lately and picked up a couple of packets of Extra Firm Tofu. Does anyone have a good recipe for using Tofu? We usually make Mabo Tofu with pork, but I am looking for some other options.
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New Here--Hi :)
Hi All. I am new to posting on the Message Boards. I started tracking everything that I eat 2 weeks ago and am very happy with the results so far. I am not following any particular diet, just trying to make better choices and exercising. I am 5'8" and have approx. 100 lbs to lose. I have lost weight in the past, but always…
