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What should I do with my boyfriend for his birthday?
Alright. So my boyfriends' birthday is coming up on May 11, and I'd really like to give him a great day. I've already planned a very romantic and quiet/intimate dinner for us at a really fancy restaurant. And I've booked a room in a highrise hotel for us, with strawberries, champagne, candles etc. The whole works, for the…
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My Success Story
I think it's pretty special that we can all come together and share our struggles and success, without judgement and with genuine happiness for one another. We all have the same goal in mind. To be happy and healthy. And I wanted to share my success with all of you, as I have enjoyed reading all of yours. I'm still on my…
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Will this hinder me?
I'm sorry if this question has been asked time and time again, but I'm looking for a specific answer based on my situation, rather than just a general one. i woke up yesterday morning and noticed I had some pain in the back of right thigh. It hurts quite a bit and it's hindering me being able to walk for extended periods…
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The Best I've Ever Felt (Pictures)
So, I thought today would be appropriate to share my success story. I'll make it short and sweet. I started my journey at 340 lbs. The first picture is me at that weight. I hadn't really noticed how big I was. Especially around the midsection. However, through hard work, I now stand at 174 lbs. and I truly could not be…
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4 Day Mini Vacation - Need Help
My boyfriend and I have planned a little get away for 4 days next week. This is the first time since my journey that we are getting away and I need some help/support when it comes to my meals and how I'm feeling. For the first 2 days, we will be eating at Denny's for breakfast, as it's close to our hotel. I know I can make…
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In Need of Suggestions
My 'cereal' bar of choice for a while now has been Nutrigrain. However, I'm getting really tired and bored of them and they aren't the absolute greatest thing I could eat. But I do enjoy a good granola/cereal bar. What kinds do you usually eat?
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What do you think?
Do you find it a hinderence or helpful to have a workout partner? On one hand, I feel as if it's helpful because it can be a good sense of motivation to get to the gym and exercise, and perhaps that person can push me. But in a lot of my experiences, I feel like I don't exercise to my best potential when I have someone…
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Bowl Movements
Generally, I will have 3 - 4 bowl movements per week, which is normal for me. However, I haven't had a bowl movement for about 7 or 8 days now. I haven't changed anything in my diet. I don't feel constipated or any discomfort at all. Is this something I should be worried about?
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Trying New Vegetables
As of recently, I'm trying to expand my palette in terms of trying new things and incorporating new foods into my diet. The vegetables I eat the most are carrots, brocolli, cauliflower, green beans and red peppers. I'm open to trying new things. What are some other vegetables I could be having with my dinners?
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How to Cook Spinach
I know it may be a silly question, but I'm curious as to how to cook spinach. I'm not the best cook by any means and I've been wanting to branch out and try some fruits and vegetables that I don't usually eat. I do enjoy spinach but most videos and recipes I see online call for it to be dowsed in oil and salt and what not.…
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Organic vs. Inorganic
As of lately, I've been curious about organic foods and how they differ from inorganic ones. Are there Truly any extra health benefits to eating organically opposed to not?
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136 lbs. lost with pictures
I started out at 340 lbs and am currently 204 lbs! It's almost been a year and I still have 24 lbs. to lose! It's slow, but steady and I've managed to keep it off. It's been a challenge but I'm loving the results!
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Help!
So, I just weighed myself. And my weight has been the exact same for a week and a half. I didn't gain and I didn't lose. However, Monday night and Tuesday night, I did go to the gym and did an intense work out. My first work out in probably 6 months. Could it be that with even 2 workouts, I gained some muscle and that's…
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Motivating My Boyfriend
Alright. So my boyfriend is concerned about his weight. He's 6'1. And 222 lbs. He carries the weight really well and doesn't look like he weighs nearly that amount. However, he wants to lose about 20 lbs and I completely support that. And he talks about how he Needs to lose it, yet he doesn't take the steps to actually…
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Weighing Myself
Alright. So as of lately, I've been having an issue with myself. Back when I first started my weight loss journey, I'd only weigh myself one day a week, and that was on Friday's. And then I'd track my weight loss that way. But for the past 2 months or so, I've been weighing myself every single morning and it's really put a…
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Hi Everyone!
Hello there. My name is Jessica and I recently joined this site after hearing a few of my friends talk about it. I have lost 116 pounds and still going. I don't really use this site as a weight loss tool, as I have managed to lose the weight on my own. But I like to use it to keep track of my meals and my weekly progress.…
