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Obsessive calorie counting = stress?
I just wanted to share something personal that I'm wondering might help other people - I've been really strict the last few months with my calorie counting to get past a plateau (which seems to happen to me every 20lbs or so). I started at 224lbs in 2008 and managed to get down to 205 in 2010, through 2011 I got down to…
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Losing weight has changed me.
In high school I fell into the darkest depression I've ever experienced and in the process put on nearly 60lbs. Yes. That much. I couldn't figure out what was wrong. I did finally have my hormones checked last spring, and found out that was a considerable cause of my unexpected gain years ago. (Life lesson, check your…
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Weight loss has slowed down - What can I do?
Hello, So I've found that I plateau every 20lbs, just because that's the way my body is. I plateaued at 200, now I'm doing it again around 180. I only eat 1,100 calories a day or so, and I go to the gym a LOT, and I have tried not eating my exercise calories, eating my exercise calories, and then I tried taking about three…
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Anyone somewhat embarrassed by the weight loss?
I guess I've known I was over weight, but in my head I just didn't see myself as being the over weight girl. As I'm losing people are commenting on it, saying, "you look great," or, "you lost weight!" and I find it somewhat off-putting. I know it should make me feel good but I guess I find it embarrassing. I'm happy that…
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Mashed Cauliflower
One of my favorite things is mashed potatoes, but this is a good low-carb alternative. I know that this recipe has probably been posted, but maybe mine is a bit different? 1 Head of cauliflower 1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon butter Salt to taste Boil the cauliflower until soft, puree it in the blender until…
