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Bringing your first pet home
How was your first pet experience? I've grown up with pets, but this is the first one that is my own. I'm bringing a 1 1/2 year old cat home tonight, and feel nervous and excited. I want to make sure she has a good forever home.
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A little confused about Ruby Tuesday Nutritional Info
The family and I are going out for Father's Day, and I was checking the nutritional info here: http://www.rubytuesday.com/assets/menu/pdf/informational/nutrition.pdf I want to get the petite sirloin with broccoli and spaghetti squash. My confusion comes from comparing the petite sirloin from the Fit & Trim section vs. the…
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An ode to old clothes
#Weightlossproblems ahead. I was doing a little spring cleaning, and thought I would share the stories of some of the clothes I had to donate because they were too big. I had trouble getting rid of these clothes because there were stories behind them, and they were well-loved. However, they were either too worn or too…
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If you're still feeling fat in your photos...
...it might just be the way you're taking pictures. http://www.reddit.com/r/LifeProTips/comments/215hd7/lpt_the_real_way_to_look_better_in_photographs_i/ Check out the video and read the comments too. Holy cow, did this ever help. I went from feeling like I needed to lose twenty more pounds to not being able to choose a…
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Pretty nice article about water weight
http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/30/health/upwave-water-weight/index.html?hpt=he_t2 A big part of it is apparently controlled by the kidneys. What do you think of the article?
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NSV - The small was too big
I went and tried on some clothes at JCPenney because a person on Reddit recommended that I shouldn't be afraid of size smalls. Sure, they were adult sizes, and I'm a pretty petite 5'1'', but when I tried on that first size small shirt and it was too big...it felt pretty good. Also, the skirt that fit was a size 6, and I…
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Little red bumps on my underarm?
I'm starting to get some loose skin and stretch marks underneath my upper arms (my triceps), which didn't bother me because hey, it's pretty common. However, I now also have what feels like lots of goosebumps under my arms, and a lot of them are pinkish-red. All the bumps are at the hair follicle like normal goosebumps,…
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Now a normal bmi (with pics!)
I started in March 2012. I was one of those borderline cases. I almost had high blood pressure, and I almost had pre-diabetes. I managed to stave them both off with lots of walking and calorie counting. I ate what I wanted, and just controlled portions. I remember being so happy to just be overweight and no longer obese.…
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Old NY Times Article - Why 95% failure may not be accurate
Ran across it while on Reddit. Thought it might be good motivation to know that "95% of diets fail" may not be accurate. http://www.nytimes.com/1999/05/25/health/95-regain-lost-weight-or-do-they.html Pretty interesting article. Some key points: 1. The study that stated a 95% failure rate for diets only had 100…
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My clavicle is really bony.
I've never noticed just how bony it could be. It feels weird, which is why it's in here and not in "Success Stories" lol. I never knew just how little fat actually covers the thing at a more normal weight.
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NSV - I don't know how these hygienists remember people!
I haven't been to this dentist in two years (because I lived elsewhere for a bit before returning to my hometown), but my hygienist still noticed my weight loss! She told me I was looking fabulous, and she loved my hair. :D It made me feel pretty good that it was significant enough for someone who hasn't seen me in so long…
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NSV - Five Different Sizes
I had to get a dress tonight because I'm going to a semi-fancy restaurant tomorrow. Basically, the only thing I had that fit me are jeans - everything else was too big. :D Anyway, I tried on a bunch of dresses, and it's amazing how sizing differs. I was a size 16-18 before. Now I'm: A size 6. A bit tight in the chest, but…
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Progress Pictures
So, I finally managed to grab old pictures of myself off my dad's camera. For fun, I wore the same clothes as the ones in the old pictures (except for one shirt which had been given to Goodwill). It's not a perfect comparison because the poses are different, but hey, I started this half on a whim, so I don't have official…
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Finally got my exercise high!
I had always wondered about this "high" that people get after they exercise. I wouldn't ever be completely miserable after a workout, but I didn't necessarily feel better after my workout than I did before. Well, turns out I may not have been working out hard enough to attain it. I felt so darn good after this workout, and…
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Why I Probably Won't Depend on the Scale Anymore.
A mildly amusing yet eye-opening anecdote from this morning: I weigh myself on Friday mornings in my pajamas - usually just a t-shirt. This morning, I had remained the same from last week - 147.3. A certain amount of exasperation had bubbled just below the surface. I brushed it off, and took a shower. It nagged at me, so…
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My first fitness NSV!
My apartment has a small gym. I went there during lunch today for a cardio session on the elliptical trainer, and was dripping sweat! After I got done, there was only one other guy in the gym walking on the treadmill. He was an older guy, probably in his early 60's. Since he was the last guy, I handed him the remote for…
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NSV - Narrower Feet
I've had a pair of sneakers sitting in my closet for quite a long time. They're really nice shoes, but a little narrow. I would get pain on the sides of my feet after a workout because they weren't wide enough. I thought I could break them in, but instead, they ended up in my closet. Today, I decided to try them again, and…
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Noooooooooooo
Been talking to a guy on okcupid. He's really nice, and we have nerdy stuff in common. We've been writing back and forth a lot, and then he writes - "Also, I have no idea how this site works or what the deal is with anything, if i am supposed to ask people out or give phone numbers or anything, also i think you might be…
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I went on an emergency fruit run.
This time last year, I would have never craved fruit like this. Yet, this year, I insist on making a special trip to Meijer to pick up bananas, strawberries, a honeydew, and a watermelon. The strawberries are already half-gone, and I also had a banana. Fruit binges ahoy.
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#WeightLossProblems
I need a new bra already because my band size has plummeted from a 40 to a 34. I bought 38's thinking they would last me a bit longer when I was that size, as I could adjust the clasps as I my band size moved down, but alas, even on the tightest clasp, they are uncomfortable. This is an NSV, btw. :D I am utterly loving it…
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I wish this "eating more" thing would work out indefinitely.
So, I started out eating 1290 calories per MFP (1 lb. a week), and not eating back my exercise calories. Had fairly decent losses. Net: Approx. 1100 calories. Had a stressful week, so I started eating back my exercise calories. Had even better losses. Net: 1300 calories. Injured myself, so I switched to 1/2 lb. a week,…
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An emotional parting with clothes.
It's time to part with much of my old wardrobe. They are just uncomfortably big, but not at all at a good enough quality to get tailored. I've had enough thrift store visits to last a week or two in clothes (along with the few pieces I am keeping), so now it's time to let the rest go. It's kind of a sentimental parting…
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That guy smiled at me!
Perhaps I'm looking too much into this. It was but a small upward twitch of the lips as he walked past with his dog while I was getting into my car after an especially blissful walk. Still, I don't think any guy has smiled at me like that before. I will think what I want! Nobody can stop me! My hair was looking good today,…
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Scale, whyyyyyyy?
Ahem. My food scale broke and won't turn on. I'm lost in a pit of using measuring cups and -le gasp- ESTIMATING until I get a new one. Recommend one for me? Mine was apparently crap because it only lasted a couple months. I don't need anything fancy. Also, share your food scale experiences and the compassion they bring…
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Nothing like a Goodwill trip to keep me motivated.
Since Goodwill carries many different brands, I can't shut myself down with "Oh, this store just sizes big, and I'm not really a 12." I went there today to get new jeans and shorts, and am now thoroughly in the 12 category. Every twelve fit, and some of them were even big! I can't even remember the last time I was that…
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Face comparison!
I haven't had a new profile picture on Facebook since I was 22! It was my pic on here too. I finally have a new one! I was not at my highest weight in the before picture, but it's been so long since I've had a new one, lol. Also, I got my highlights as a reward for 30 lbs. lost. Before (22): After (25):
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Do you prefer shorts or pants?
I walk a lot, so generally, I just wear jeans when I exercise. However, I want to start running some more and doing yoga/other exercises. Problem: None of my old workout shorts and pants fit anymore. I walked myself into a smaller size. xD Do you guys generally prefer shorts or pants when working out? What type of…
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Having a down day...
Feeling a little down today. I hurt my hip yesterday while on my walk - the joint has a tendency to "pop" sometimes on the left, and normally nothing happens (it just feel weird for a moment), but this time it didn't quite pop back right, and I could tell I'd injured it a bit. Woke up this morning, and the joint was crazy…
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Farmer's Market, I am excited!
I'm going to the Farmer's Market this weekend. What do you look for when you go? Any habits or strategies for getting good, fresh fruits and vegetables? I'm walking there, so I won't be able to buy a whole lot. It's about 1.25 miles away. However, I am bringing a tote for easier carrying. There will likely be plenty of…
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NSV - Doctor's Appointment
It went swimmingly. It was a physical, so normal breast exam, pap smear, etc. First, from March 11th to today, I lost 32 lbs. The scale read 150.2 with clothes on! (: It's good to know my bathroom scale isn't way off (last Thursday's weigh-in was 149.5). Blood pressure was down from 130/85 to 120/80. Biggest NSV ever - my…
