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Starting Over (Humility Included)
On December 25th, 2012, I decided to start doing something about my weight. I was up to at least 270 and even at 5'8 that's a very unhealthy (and bad looking) weight. I have had trouble all my life with my weight and I have gone through a lot of guilt and shame over it. I have used binging as a way to comfort myself or…
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Emotional Eaters
I am one. For sure. I started out doing really well on Christmas of last year and was losing steadily until the beginning of March, after I got laid off of work. It seemed like once I no longer had a set schedule or tasks assigned to me for each day, I totally fell off the wagon. I tried to keep logging and exercising but…
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Need some inspiration, 5'8 ladies!
I'm 5'8 and am currently at about 270, trying to lose 100! I've been thinking that visualizing what I could look like at my goal weight would be helpful, so if anyone around my height has before and afters to share, that'd be great!
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TMI!!!
Deciding to participate in TMI Tuesday out of boredom. Anyone can ask anything and I'll answer. Add me and inbox me a question with an associated number and I'll post the number with the answer as a status. Don't be scared!!! I'm a pretty open and shameless person. :)
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BORED WITH WINTER!!!
I'm SO bored of this horrible cold snowy icey crappy weather!!! I feel so cooped up and depressed about it! I've been doing my best with the indoor workouts I can do, but I feel such a strong longing to be able to go outside and walk in the woods and ride a bike and roller blade and jump rope and swim! When the weather…
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Country Fans
Every time I hear this song on the radio it makes me think about this weight loss journey and how sometimes it's very hard and I just wanna stop and give up before finishing my workout or give into cravings. I grew up in the city but I've always been a country girl at heart and I love counrty music. The Only Way I Know-…
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Don't Ever Give Up! (1/5 of the way there...almost!)
I've lost around 22 lbs since I started MFP on Christmas, and still going strong, and literally getting stronger by the day too! I started small by limiting portions and doing 5-10 mins at a time on the treadmill at work. Now I use the elliptical on every single break at work (with some occasional exceptions) for 8-12 mins…
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Christian Ladies!
Add me! I know God is helping me through this journey and I can't take credit myself for any of my successes. He helped me quit smoking and He's helping me lose weight, and I am so thankful for everyone and everything He's put in my life to get me to this point!
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Plasma Center SV and NSV!
I went to the plasma center to donate for the first time in a few weeks. As of my last visit 3 weeks ago I was at 270 on their scale. Two days ago it was 158. (Their scale weighs me about 10 lbs more than mine.) The girl taking my stats commented on it and said that was really good. As for the NSV, my heart rate last time…
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Trying To Determine My Goal
I want to try to get a better idea of what my goal should be. I'm about 5'7 1/2. I have a medium-large frame. I've never been in shape so it's hard to know what weight I'd look good at or be comfortable at. My original goal was 170, then I lowered it to 160. Now I have it at 150, but I'm wondering if I should go even lower…
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Door # 1, 2, or 3?
Option 1: TDEE -20% Option 2: MFP recommended goal to lose 2 lbs/week Option 3: TDEE for goal weight What works best? I lost pretty quickly for the first month or so and now seem to have slowed way down. I know I am building some muscle from 30 Day Shred but I'm a little concerned about the scale. (Don't need any scale…
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Whipped?
I think I need to just start doing my 30 Day Shred workouts right before bed because I always feel totally whipped afterwards and ready to fall asleep anyway. What about you guys? When you do really intense workouts, are you able to go on with your day? How? lol I usually do it about an hour after dinner so that I still…
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Today's NSV
My NSV from the past week or so is actually focusing on NSVs and not on the scale. I've been steadily between 252-255, even though my lowest weigh in so far was 250.5. I've been doing Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred (like, who isn't? lol) 4 days a week (only started last week) and still doing the elliptical at work 15-30…
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Satisfied with being a "BBW?"
Of course not. That's why we're here, right? The other day on Facebook I saw a picture someone shared that depicted a drawing of a plump chick with thick thighs and big boobs who was generally "chunky" and said "Big and Beautiful. Yes you can be jealous." Um...NO THANKS! While I am all about getting that femine soft curvy…
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30 Day Shred @ ~250
This is my workout schedule: Sunday: 16-24 mins elliptical during work day (2-3 8 min sessions) and 30DS Monday: Elliptical only Tuesday: Same as Sunday Wednesday: Same as Sunday and Tuesday Thursday: Rest Friday: Rest Saturday: Same as Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday I'm on day 3 of 30DS and I'm so super sore. It's not…
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I Feel Limitless
Just joined MFP back on Christmas. Since then I have already lost about 18 lbs (give or take, as I'm not positive what my actually starting weight was). I started with small changes to my eating and exercise habits. If someone had told me 4-5 months ago that today I'd be doing what I'm doing, eating normal sized meals with…
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Anyone From MI?
I've been a member and logging since Christmas. I was just curious if there was anyone in my area, besides the friends I'm already aware of. I'm from Saginaw. Anyone close? Friend me!
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Boyfriend Says I'm Too Into Weight Loss
I feel kinda down today. Yesterday I created a Facebook page called Saginaw Fat Slayers, with the intention of starting a group for people in the area where I used to live and still work. I was very excited about it. I wanted to post cool facts and tips and stuff about weight loss. I wanted to have everyone collaborate on…
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Daily Calorie Goals- Seriously?
I've read and heard SO much on here and elsewhere about how eating too significantly under TDEE is detrimental to healthy weight loss. MPF gives me a calorie goal of 1710 right now. I've read on other sites calculating BMR and TDEE that I should be eating closer to 1900-2000 calories or even more on exercise days. I'm…
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NSVs
Just wanted to share some of my NSV experiences since joining, which was only back on Christmas. I've lost around 20 lbs so far. Not doing anything extreme, just following my daily goals for the most part and exercising whenever I get the chance. Started at 270. (I'm 5'7 1/2) -The only jeans that I wear started out very…
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Stretch Marks
I'm 23, 5'7 1/2 and want to lose 110 lbs altogether. I've already lost 13, as of my last weigh in. I'm currently at 257 and want to get down to 160. I have a lot of stretch marks mostly on my upper arms and belly. Is there anything I can do to help get rid of them while I'm losing or will they just become less noticable as…
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Emotional Eating
I just finished writing a blog entry, and this is the last paragraph. I felt I should share because I'm sure some of you can relate. I just realized that another reason why I'm having these emotional troubles right now is because I used to literally stuff my emotions. Binge eating was a pleasure that I could turn to when I…
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Homemade Bread
Have any of you guys made your own whole grain bread? What's the best way? Give me some tips/recipes. Unfortunately I can't do it until I get my own place but I think I'm gonna start doing it all the time when I do cuz I LOVE homemade bread.
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NSVs
I know that loss will naturally slow down after the first initial 10-15 lbs, or so I've been told. I've lost 11.5 so far since I've started trying. Not sure exactly how much I've lost since actually joining MFP, but I have been working at it every day. I burn calories every day that I work on the elliptical, and I've been…
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Friend?
Hi, my name is Lisa. I'm 23. I just joined this site and actually started logging on Christmas, and I've fallen in love with it! I've lost about 11 lbs (at least) altogether since I started trying about a month ago, and being a member of this site has been very motivational for me! I'm trying to lose 90-95 more lbs and get…
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Buttered Toast
I love it, but I am trying to cut down on dairy and find a lower cal substitute for butter. I don't really miss it when it comes to cooking/baking but when it comes to toast what's the best sub?
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More water = more peeing!
Just wanted to express how much it sucks working at a desk job where I only get 3 breaks throughout the day and trying to drink 8 cups of water without peeing my pants! lol It sucks because I want to get all the water throughout the day but I have to use the bathroom like crazy and I don't want to take a ton of personal…
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It Works! Products
I have a cousin who is a rep for them and I've seen a lot of before and after pics. It's definitely worked for her. I've been thinking about trying the wraps if I get the money to afford it. Has anyone else ever tried them or know anyone who has?
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1 down, 99 to go!
Hi, my name is Lisa and I'm reintroducing myself after I've lost my first pound! =) Well first since joining. Altogether I've actually lost about 9. So I'm off to a good start! SO sick of being this fat. I know I am still beautiful but I will look and feel so much better after losing this weight. I am very serious about…
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I will stand for it!
lol I'm a goof... But anyways, on a serious note, I have read online that standing while eating is a good way to boost calorie burn. Obviously, standing while doing anything is better than sitting! But does anyone have any actual knowledge or experience when it comes to whether specifically standing while eating helps you…
