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When you start to feel bones in new places
So I'm probably being a paranoid weirdo, but lately I've been getting worried because when my back is pressed against a hard surface (seat back, etc) I can feel my spine pressing into it. It doesn't hurt, but I feel a kind of pressure that is somewhat uncomfortable. My worry is that there could be a growth there, because…
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Body image: feeling weird about the "new normal"
So I have lost about 40 lbs, which is more than I ever thought possible when I started this thing. I'm still going with no specific goal, but my loss rate has slowed down (losing 4-6 lbs per month versus the 8-12 I was doing at the beginning). So my body has looked roughly the same for the last couple months, and I've…
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Fitness buddies
Hi all, I have been using MFP for about 2 1/2 months. For me, losing weight has necessitated a complete change in my lifestyle. So far, I'm doing well and mostly loving it, but I feel like I'm becoming that person who won't shut up about her diet and exercise routines. For my friends and family who aren't trying to…
