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One year later and 53 lbs down...with pics
Hello! I wish I had a heart-gripping inspirational story to share or some revealing secret I could pass on to you. I don't. I'm just a woman who wanted to lose weight, get back to running and feel better about herself. I lost those 53 lbs slowly and through perseverance. I didn't let setbacks or stalls stop me (and believe…
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How To Choose a Goal Weight...I DON'T KNOW!
Hello, Community! I've lost about 48 pounds in the last year and I've done it niiiiiiiice and easy. Problem is, when do I say "when?" I'm 5'5", 44 and menopausal thanks to a complete hysterectomy. Plus, my thyroid needs a lot of help. I'm not deluded enough to think I should weigh what I did when I was 21, but I'm not sure…
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A NSV In One Picture
Look closely at the indentations from my belt buckle. They tell a story of a successful work-in-progress! 15lbs to go!
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Okay to take a day off? Feeling guilty!
Maybe I'm looking for validation; maybe motivation. But this morning I started a workout and just couldn't finish. I felt fatigued, but not overly so. Just wasn't "feeling" it. So sluggish and reticent. Tried switching to yoga to bring down the intensity thinking an active recovery might help, but nope! I'm so proud of…
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Dressing for the body you have NOW
I've been reading a lot of articles about this topic lately. I have to admit that I'm guilty of avoiding shopping because I want to "wait until I've lost the weight." As a result, I'm stuck with frumpy, worn and trendless clothes. I'd love to subscribe to the philosophy of dressing for what I've currently got--who doesn't…
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Help! No Nutritional Info...What Do I Choose?
I'm supposed to meet some girlfriends for dinner tonight at Carlos O'Kelly's. (Side note: Of all of the fake Mexican restaurants out there, this is my least favorite). Naturally, they don't have any of their nutritional info posted on their website. Can you guys give me some options as to what I should choose? Some advice?…
