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total pounds lost
about three years ago i lost 100lbs. unfortunately, after hitting that milestone, i started getting back into my old habits. since then, i have gained nearly 30 back. in the past month, i have gotten serious again and started back on my health journey. i have lost nearly 10lbs and i am proud of that, but my old weight…
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fitbit vs. jawbone
which works best for you - are any of them vital to your weight loss? - and please direct me if this has been questioned to death
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this anger of mine!
i blame therapy. i used to be very oblivious when it came to anger - i never really felt it, so i didn't believe it could be an option. turns out i wasn't feeling it because i was eating it all away. well, you start therapy, you start losing weight and guess what ?? i am one p*ssed off little cupcake. but here is the…
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second leg
i am one frustrated cupcake. i successfully lost a large amount of weight (currently 107); however, i am struggling HARDCORE with my second leg of this journey. I want to lose another 100 pounds, but i have noticed such an increase in motivation. all the compliments, the smaller clothes, the faster speeds - it all went…
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losing my mind?!
since i started this journey in 5/2013, i have been open about my weight loss. i started a biggest loser competition at my work, i have posted here in the forums, i am happy to extend my support or knowledge or frustration with anyone that needs its. lately, i have been getting really discouraged and it could be that i am…
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a fashion NSV?!
being larger most of my life has forced me to shop in the larger-girl stores. and let's face it, some of the clothes are straight-up ridiculous. you think you find a normal pair of jeans only to discover a winnie the pooh patch dancing across your butt. or a shirt looks adorable, but when you raise your arms, you find the…
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gym honesty
i go to the gym as planned but despite my best efforts, i still view the gym as a job. i started my journey in may 2013 and fully believed that there would be a point where i looked forward to my workout. sadly, that has yet to happen. i appreciate the benefits (clearly, or else i would not partake), but there are moments…
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a different type of NSV
i started my weight loss journey last may. i landed a new job that forced me to walk with my commute - nearly 2 miles/day. i was never really active before and once i realized that i was capable of moving and how much i enjoyed it, i began to make other healthy changes. one year later, i am down nearly 110 pounds. it is…
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a breakfast lesson
this morning i was treated to an apple fritter by the boss because i had kicked a** a day last week. i enjoyed it, tracked and moved on. i didn't feel guilty, i planned my meals accordingly and rarely indulge in things like fritters, so it was all good. however, i have been craving sweets ALL day. i know sweets are…
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gym routine
the chicago weather forced me indoors up until last week. for cardio and toning, i was doing jillian's shred, but if i have to see/hear her one more time, i will scream. that and jogging around my apartment is getting old. fast. does anyone have a good regiment for back/arm days? i was hoping to maintain at least 3day/week…
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101 pounds gone!
i started in may, 2013. admittedly, i lost 10 pounds prior to signing up for MFP, but this is my official 100 pounds gone with this site. i have more to accomplish, but whenever i get irked at a 2.1 loss for the week, i will reflect on these pictures. i do not need to explain how difficult it is to post the before…
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phase 2
as of wednesday, 2/19/2014, i lost 100 pounds. i know my little ticker says 90, but i lost 10 prior to start MFP. initially i was elated, still am. it is a major accomplishment. but to be honest, it wasn't that hard. i don't mind working out and i felt that i was still eating enough food. the more dominant emotion is…
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proudest non-scale victory
i joined MFP in may 2013 right after starting a new job with a new company. this job introduced commuting via public transportation, which in turn, got me off my large a**. since may, i have lost a great deal of weight. 70 pounds or so with MFP, another 10 prior. so about 80 pounds since starting the new job.…
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purple spots inner elbow?
hey guys, just wondering if anyone has ever experienced this: i was stretching this morning before the gym and noticed approximately five tiny purple circles on my inner right elbow. yesterday i was on the arc trainer for 45 minutes with high incline. i was holding on for dear life with my hands before me, holding on to…
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only girl in FF league - team names?
so i am the only gal in my league. last year i picked first to draft so my name was easy - 'foster than the speed of light'. this year i picked ninth so i obviously cannot depend on a certain player. some ideas i had: - belle of the ball - daft punt victorious secrets has been done to death. i need something new.
