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Poll: Giving compliments at the gym?
I was at the gym today and i noticed another girl my age who looked really toned and fit. Like basically the kind of body I'm aspiring to have. I really wanted to go up to her and give her a compliment but I felt too awkward about it and didn't want her to be uncomfortable. I know I love hearing random compliments from…
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Driver's License Weight
Holy moly my driver's license isn't lying anymore! I was probably 175 when I lied 3 years ago and said I was 150. And now it's true and have no shame about my current weight :)
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The color of your plate matters
I just came across this study and thought I would share it with the MFP community. I'm sure many of you have heard that an easy way to control portion sizes is to eat on a smaller plate (if you are trying to eat less) because the plate looks more full with less food. Well apparently, if your plate has a high contrast in…
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27 lbs lost (pic)
I started my journey at the end of April 2013 at my highest weight of 183 (I'm 5'6"). I didn't take any pictures then, but I wish I had. The first picture I took is below at 170 lbs about 3 months in to counting calories. Now I am 156 and only a pound away from a healthy BMI and 13 lbs away from my goal of 143! I certainly…
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Halfway There!
This is my first time posting a new topic but I just have to share how excited I am! I started 4/29/13 at 183 lbs, about 10 pounds heavier than I've been the last 5 years. I decided I needed to lose that weight and while I was at it actually make it to a mid-range normal BMI. My goal is to get there by my 24th birthday in…