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Sheddin' for the Weddin'
HELP! I'm getting married in October and I NEED to lose at least 20-30 lbs. The dress I ordered was snug when I tried the sample on in the store, but that's the size I ordered, so now I need to own up and lose the weight so I don't look like a stuffed sausage on my wedding day, My fiance and I just started the Keto diet,…
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Epiphany!
I had a stunning revelation this week. I always thought I was comfortable with my size--if not always happy. And for the most part, that's true. Sure, I have days when I can't stand what I see in the mirror, but I think everyone has times like that. Then today I realized...I may be okay with my size, but I operate under…
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100+ lbs to lose, feeling overwhelmed
Hey guys! I have over 100 lbs to lose (though if I lost eighty I'd be thrilled). I'm counting on it taking at least a year, probably closer to two. The thought of spending that much time thinking about every single thing I'm eating every single day...it's exhausting. The good part about being fat is that I can eat what I…
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My scale is crazy!
My scale has gone nuts! I just brought it to my apartment from my parents' house, and the weight it displays varies A LOT based on where on the floor I have the scale. We're talking a 30-lb swing! I don't know how even a slightly uneven surface could create that much difference--and it's a bathroom floor. It should be…
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Getting this off my chest...
Before I begin, let me just say that I AM obese, and I AM on a journey to lose weight. Now, to my issue... I'm really tired of people spouting off that obese people MUST lose weight because they ARE going to get heart disease/diabetes/etc. Or implying that it's all but guaranteed. I read an article about whether there is…
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Diet Buddies! 250+
Hey! My best friend and I just made a pact with each other to try to lose 100 lbs each. When we do, we're going on a tropical vacation and getting sexy bikinis to celebrate! I was down almost 40 lbs from my ultimate highest--273, but recent life events and my general lack of motivation made me gain back quite a bit. I'm at…
