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Conceiving and Calories
Currently I am 152 (5'6.5 inches tall) and I eat 1350 calories/day while exercising 525 calories 5 days/week. I do not currently eat back my exercise calories. My question is, how many calories did you ladies eat while trying to conceive? I will more than likely touch base with my doctor, but I wanted to gauge what worked…
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No Longer "Overweight"
As of today, I am no longer obese. I am no longer overweight. I am, in fact a "healthy" weight according to the BMI measure. That feels good. I've been working my booty off (literally) and today is also my 320 day anniversary of my diet and exercise. If I can do it, certainly you can too!
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No More High Cholesterol!
A great NSV (non-scale victory) from my weight loss and exercise: I no longer have high cholesterol (down 46 points), triglycerides (down 75 points), or LDL "bad cholesterol"! My blood work confirmed that I am in the healthy range for everything. This was done over the last 10 months of exercise and healthy eating. Wow…
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Non-Scale Victory with Clothes
Finally! Shopping is not the WORST. 60 pounds ago shopping consisted of "Does it actually fit? Are my rolls somewhat covered? Good. Let's get it". Now I can actually enjoy shopping without the anxiety of looking into the mirror at myself. I have SELECTION instead of having to settle. Losing weight rocks.
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So Frustrating!
Well today was the day...I gained a pound instead of losing. I have lost 48 pounds so far and was really looking forward to that extra 2 to make it to 50. But nope! BAM gained a pound. Anybody struggle with gaining on their weekly weigh in? This is my first gained pound since July. I'll stay the same...lose some...but I…
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NSV (Non-Scale Victory)
New victory for me: I weigh less than my husband now. I hated how I was like 40 pounds heavier, but now I have lost enough weight to be lighter than him. Whoop!
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Eggs
I know there has been a constant back and forth with eggs. What is everyone's thoughts on eating eggs with their high cholesterol?
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Multivitamin
I just began taking a women's multivitamin and it makes me incredibly nauseous. Anyone have any tips on reducing nausea? Thanks!
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Constant Bruising!
I have lost 37 pounds and I have noticed this time around (again) that I am bruising very easily and without reason. I get these painful, green bruises on my arms/legs which I used to attribute to working on a restaurant when I dieted before. However, now I work as a therapist so I don't really have chances to run into…
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Little Success
I know this isn't THAT big of a deal, but I can finally get my wedding band/engagement ring on and off my finger! When I got married, we combined my engagement ring and wedding band together, making the ring about a size smaller...and making it impossible for me to get it off without copious amounts of spit :blush:…
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Exercise Success!!
When I began my weight loss journey I was pretty determined to run as my main form of working out. At first, I wasn't able to jog more than 2 minutes before being wiped out. I am happy to say that I am able to run 38 minutes without stopping!!!! It's slow (5mph), but I couldn't be more proud of myself for my determination.…
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Metabolism "Kick"?
I have been consistently eating the same calories daily since mid-July and I have had one "cheat day" since where I do not calculate calories. My question is: is it good to have more "cheat days" in order to boost your metabolism and get it working more effectively? What is everyone's thoughts on "cheat days"? Thanks!
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Knee Issues! Help!
I just recently started running as this is the best cardio for me to do to lose weight. Last Thursday, I did something to my knees and how experience aching pain on the front of my leg, below the knee cap, right above the shin. I have been using heat, ice, epson salt, and Ibuprofen to help with the pain, but I still am…
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I Have High Cholesterol at 25...I Need Accountability
Hi everyone! I have struggled with weight issues my entire life. I go from being overweight to losing weight to being overweight again. I am at my highest weight now of about 220 pounds, and my goal is to lose about 80 pounds. I recently found out that I have high cholesterol...it has been on my mind recently to get it…
