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Overcoming Mental/Emotional Roadblocks
I'm looking for advice on how to deal with my mental roadblocks. I lost weight before, but gained it all back (plus some), as many have done. I restarted my weight loss journey in late November, 2016. So far, I've lost 45 pounds (no complaints) -- I feel comfortable with my dietary lifestyle. I call it the "turtle weight…
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Feet shrinking
Has anyone noticed their shoe size shrinking as they lose weight? My feet shrunk a smidge in width and are a lot thinner than they used to be, which is understandable. But, I went out to buy a pair of shoes last night, and they were half a size SHORTER!! Anyone else experience this?
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I wish I was a giraffe
I just finished my breakfast, and I'm trying to figure out how to lick the container clean. Giraffes have long tongues -- therefore I wish I was a giraffe. Today's yummy, healthy and FILLING breakfast suggestion: 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 1 single serving container Trader Joe's Vanilla greek yogurt (130 calorie size) 1/4…
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Log-in/tracking record
I was wondering... what's the record for most days logged-in/food tracked on this site. Does anyone know? I just hit my one year mark (yay me!) and now I want to catch up to the REAL long-term loggers/trackers.
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Gold's Gym -- Opinions pls
I'm about to change gyms, and the most affordable, well equipped option in my area seems to be Gold's. Any opinions, experiences, things to watch out for, etc.? Looking for any and all constructive input.
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Funny NSV at the gym
As I was working out with my trainer last night, he came up with a funny comment (ok -- it was hilarious to me). His comment: "You know, I think your shorts are going to fall off!" My response, "Nah, that's what drawstrings are for."
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NSV -- the office
At my office, every Monday morning (or Tuesday after holiday) someone brings in some kind of fattening baked good. Cookies, donuts, pie, cake, etc. I absolutely must go into the office kitchen to heat up water for my green tea and get a big cup of ice for my water -- so there's no avoiding the temptation. But I've been…
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Parrot NSV
The parrot just chomped my collar bone.... wait the parrot could FIND my collar bone. P.S. I realized I need smaller undies... nuff said on that topic.
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NSV -- weight lifting
Tonight was a legs work-out day at the gym for me, so I started my routine. Leg lifts, leg curls, the abductor/adductor thingy, and then finally free-weight leg presses on the sled. I had increased weight on all my exercises before the leg press, so I decided to start slow and see where I could go. So, I started with 300…
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Bugs taste yucky!
I was riding on the Mt Vernon trail (Alexandria, Virginia) and I came upon actual clouds of mosquitoes, gnats and no-see-ums. Bugs in my helmet, my hair, down my shirt, up my nose, in my eyes and since I was mouth breathing (was at mile #6 in my ride) in my mouth. I can attest that bugs are NOT tasty.
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New Mentality
My birthday is next week, and hubby has been asking me what I want. Did I go for clothes? Nup. Jewelry? Nup. New purse? Nup again. I wanted a trip computer for my bicycle and a new bike helmet!! Boy has my mind-set changed. <lol>
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MFP exercise calories - a warning
I feel compelled to issue a warning/heads-up to my MFP friends. Please, please, PLEASE, do not trust the numbers that MFP gives you for your exercise. The numbers that come up are so grossly out of whack that they are almost useless. Especially, when MFP tells you to eat back your exercise calories. I would hate to see all…
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Skewed perspective
I've been working on losing weight since January 4, and according the scale, I'm having quite a bit of success (95.5 lbs down so far). My clothing sizes have changed several times now, I'm stronger, and my endurance has improved greatly. But when I look in the mirror, I still see the same me from nearly 6 months ago. I…
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Weird NSV
I went to the dr's office yesterday afternoon for my monthly allergy shots, and the receptionist loudly exclaimed "Wow! You've lost a LOT of weight, I can really see it now!" To which I politely thanked her for her observation. Here comes the weird comment: "And your boobs aren't sagging... they're still perky!! How are…
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Should I size the rings? or wait
My wedding band, engagement ring and anniversary band are all too big. The engagement ring is still snug enough that I don't worry about losing it, but I'm using it now to keep my other rings on (and safe). So my question is, should I get them sized down now, knowing that I'll have to get them sized again later on? Or…
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Becomming a Gym-A-Holic
For the past 4 months I've worked my way up to going to the gym 5 days a week, taking Friday and Sunday off, doing 60 mins of cardio and then 30-45 mins of weight lifting (alternating areas of concentration). Tonight I had about an hour to kill waiting for my manicure appointment, so where did I go.... to the gym for a…
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Trail Mix
Why didn't anyone ever tell me that fruit and nut trail mix is SO YUMMY after working out? OMG!!! I've been missing out on this post workout snack for months.
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NSV - but not really
As of this morning, I've 'unofficially' lost 79 lbs (official weigh in day is Saturday). On January 4, when I started this journey, I weighed in at 390 lbs. I have lost 20% of my former body weight. My mind is boggled... in a good way. I just needed to share. :smile:
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Blackberries
Help!! I can't stop eating blackberries. They're just so darned good this year. My fingers are stained purple. I'm going to turn into a giant (yet thinner) blackberry!!!
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I think I see a difference..... not sure
I'm posting a pic from back in early February, when I weighed around 360 (starting weight 390 - no pics). I just came back from New Orleans, weighing in at 320. I think I see a difference, but not 100% sure. Thoughts please?
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NSV this week
This week's NSV.... no seat belt extender on the plane yesterday afternoon. Woohoo!!!
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My skin and the gym -- need advice for the bike
I 've developed a problem, that I just don't know how to remedy at the gym. I've become addicted to the stationary bike. At the start of every workout, I hop on to do my 60 mins of cardio. The peddling/sweat factor is great! It's not a workout without biking (to me, at least). The bike I'm using is an upright stationary,…
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NSV -- about 3 mins ago
I got my engagement ring off.... WITHOUT having to lick my finger!! Woot!! :bigsmile:
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Boxing
Had a training session last night and my trainer pulled out boxing gloves for me to use. I looked at him and just kind of said "Really??? You REALLY want me to hit you after the day I've had today and the mood I'm in?" He told me to aim ONLY for the smacking mitts (not sure of their real name) and not his head please…
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Food panic attack
I just looked at my remaining calories for the day and it said 426, and I haven't even had lunch yet! I was just about to hyperventilate with a full blown panic attack. Then I remembered that I planned out lunch AND dinner and had logged them already. Hmmmm.... weight loss may be the cause of early senility?
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Sanitizer skin splits
I go to a GREAT gym. It's extremely well provisioned. Towel service, well mainatained equipment, sanitizer wipes every 4-5 work stations and nice reminder signs to wipe down when your done. So, I'm good. After using every station, I wipe it down. And for the last 2 months, I've been in constant pain, due to the Purell…
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An overheard comment
Today was a strange day at the gym, workout wise. I was late getting to the gym, cause I had to run home for my gym bag (forgot it this morning). So I hit the bike for a quick 25 min ride before my training session. Then got through training, doing more reps than I thought I had in me. And thoroughly attacked that danged…
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Tuna fish
I'm eating lunch now, and just feel like shouting .... I LOVE TUNA FISH!!! I used to hate it in the cans, cause it tasted tin can'ish, but they came out with the pouches, and now i just LOVE TUNA FISH! Eating it now with lemon, canola mayo on top of crispy crunchy melba toast (my fav crackers). There! I've done my tuna…
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Not eating enough
I need suggestions please. I'm on 1600 cals per day. I do my 40-60 mins of cardio at least 5 days a week, and do weight training 3-4 days a week (500 cal burn on cardio only days, 900'ish on weight training days). Lately (past week or two), I haven't come anywhere close to my 1600 cal requirement -- for example, yesterday,…
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How am I supposed to eat 1500 calories tonight???
After entering all of my food choices for the day, I ended up 400 calories under my 1600 per day quota. Great! But I forgot to enter the 2 hrs I spent working out tonight. By the time I entered my workout, I had a 1500 calorie deficit. I had a healthy nutritious dinner (brown rice, chicken teriyaki and a big pile of…
