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Weight Loss & Health Revelations
Kind of a different spin on my weight loss success story... Over a year ago, I decided to become healthier. I had been disagnosed with severe asthma, and knew I needed to make some changes to improve my breathing and overall health in other areas, too. This year, for the first time in my life, I have gone to the doctor and…
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50lbs and Counting, Success Progress!
Photo taken exactly one year apart and 50lbs down. I am 5'4", started at 209lbs and currently at 158lbs. So happy about my months of logging and staying accountable! Still have another 10lbs to go, but wanted to share this progress since these photos are a year apart. :) I always hoped I would be close to where I am today,…
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Would Love to Have More Friends!
Hi everyone! I'm 27, and been fluctuating a lot over the past few years with my weight. I moved from the US to NZ and developed severe asthma, so wasn't able to do the workouts I used to when I first join MFP a few years ago. Now I've got it under control, I can finally be more active, get my eating under control, and make…
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Horrible Cravings? What they mean.
Don't sabotage yourself by binge eating! Sometimes a craving means your body really needs a certain vitamin or mineral. Here's a list of some cravings and what they mean for your body's health. This is just a list to make you think about your overall nutritional balance. Sometimes cravings are brought on by deficiencies in…
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Chub rub at the beach.
I am in the process of losing weight, and have a trip to Hawaii coming up in 5 weeks! I don't think I will lose enough to completely get rid of my chub rub right now. Does anyone have any tips for keeping the chafing rashes at bay while spending a day at the beach in the sand and surf? Salt water kills my legs! I can…
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New Wendy's Commercial & Food Rewards
Was on Youtube and saw the new commercial Wendy's has about a kid who was disappointed about her performance at her baseball game. So to cheer her up, they got a Wendy's frosty cone because they're celebrating that she didn't get hit with the ball. Now this isn't a horrible ad or anything, but the thought to me was a lot…
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Ten reasons WHY you want to lose weight/be healthy!
Thought some people could use some motivation from within and a reminder of what their health and happiness means to them. Please list your 10 reasons why you want to lose weight or maintain your healthy lifestyle, depending where your journey is taking you! 1. To look great for myself and be happy looking in the mirror at…
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Smaller shoe size?
I had heard that after losing some weight you can also go down a shoe size or so, depending on how much you have lost. Has anyone experienced this? I used to wear a women's 11 at my highest weight, but now I feel a 10 is more comfortable.
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Tips for reducing water retention
I have been eating out a lot with my parents lately, been making better choices but restaurant/fast food is always full of sodium! I know I haven't been over my calories and have been working out regularly, but feel the excess water in the form of slight bloating and swollen fingers (always shows there for me). Anyone have…
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Tips for staying motivated long term!
Hi everyone, I have been doing really well with calorie counting and getting my exercise in for quite a while now, but I am concerned some day I will just be 'too tired' to keep it up. Anyone have any tips to stay motivated? Anything you guys do or keep around to remind yourself of the importance of your healthy lifestyle?…
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My shorts fit!
My shorts from early last summer fit again! :) Now to lose more weight so my shorts from 4 years ago fit. Yay for progress!
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Just a little achievement but...
I finally broke 189! I've been stuck in the 190s and above for the past 2-3 years, so it felt good to see that number and that know my clothes are a little looser. Anyone else had some little achievements? :)
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"You never ask me to join you when you go to the gym."
My most dreaded phrase. I really like the 'me' time of working out and zoning out into the music and monitoring my heart rate. I have said politely that I have enough difficulty motivating myself some days, I can't also worry about someone else's motivation. Especially when they may not really want to work for it, they are…
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Cheap & out Of The Box Exercises
Lately I've been looking for out of the box ways to stay healthy to supplement going to our apartment's fitness center 3-4x a week. I've never been one for running outside, and it gets very hot here in Vegas in the summer, so something out of the heat would be ideal. Does anyone have any ideas about fun fitness that is…
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Multivitamins or a more balanced diet?
Currently I am eating minimum 1200 calories a day as per the MFP recommendations, plus the calories I burn working out. My question is, when on a restricted caloric intake how do you make sure you are getting the vitamins and minerals you need day to day? I eat a varied diet with many different fruits and vegetables, but I…
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One annoying thing about weight loss...
Or healthy living in general: People who always want to give you advice about what you should or should not do. Just like unwanted parenting advice, it isn't asked for and it isn't helpful! "Dr. Oz had a guy on his show today saying how you should eat less than 75g of carbs a day and how horrible gluten is for you." or "Oh…
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I did something bad... :(
I had too many chocolates and went way over my calories. I am just really frustrated tonight at other things and I'm trying to stop stress eating, but it's difficult. How have y'all tackled stress eating?
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Taking a mini break from weight loss?
I feel slightly guilty about it, but I just don't have time to focus on weight loss this week. I am trying to keep things more under control than I usually would, but I am just too busy and can't just keep tracking my calories constantly. My sister-in-law and niece are in town and staying with us, so I am having fun with…
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Company is in town! Uh oh.
How do y'all stay motivated to stick to your diets when you have company over or are on vacation and eating out all the time? I know it's good to 'live a little' but I really just want to stick to my diet and eat healthier. I have been making good choices and staying below calories, but it is incredibly difficult. Any…
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Places you find extra motivation.
Aside from MyFitnessPal and any family or friends you have that support and motivate you, do you go anywhere or look at anything for some extra motivation? I am addicted to the Pinterest Health and Fitness category! I have a board I've made and it really motivates me and gives me more ideas. My boyfriend looks at the…
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I didn't feel guilty - I WORKED OUT.
My uncle is in town and we all went out to eat at this awesome Tex-Mex restaurant by my house. I usually will gorge myself on chips and salsa and order a 2 enchilada plate and devour all of it. Instead, I only ate a few chips. I got the enchiladas, but changed out the beans for seasonal vegetables to balance it out, and…
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Bulking up my smoothies!
I have a smoothie every morning after I get a good walk in to help me get some fruit and vegetables. Usually I have ice, frozen pineapple chunks, banana, berries, milk or yogurt, lots of spinach, and some all day energy greens powder stuff my grandma bought but never used, so I have the task of using it up. I was just…
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Went out to eat and didn't overindulge!
Today marks 5 days straight of logging, and tonight I went out to eat with my parents. We went to happy hour and I feel really good that didn't overdo it, I watched my portions and checked out the restaurant and chose a meal beforehand and logged it in so I knew I wouldn't go over my daily goals. Feeling good! Just wanted…
