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Safe place
I am considering starting a group...... Called "It's safe here to share" I'd like to make it open to everyone here and in a few of my other groups. (BUT a closed group so that we do not get people in there making fun of or disrespecting anyone.....) I'm wondering if part of the reason many people do not share or disclose…
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Book I am finding very helpful.
I checked the "Beating Sugar Addiction for Dummies" from the library. Through almost the entire book right now. It definitely has made a LOT of sense to me and has made me realize just how much damaged I was doing to my body and have done to my body in the past. Although it doesn't promote a LCHF way of eating, it does…
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Cari's online journal
Hi there! I'm Cari from Wilmington, DE. Been overweight for the last 23 years of my life and right now.... feel like I've wasted 23 years hiding from people. You see... at 17, I was sexually assaulted by the guy I was dating at the time.. his younger brother. After going through massive amounts of counseling for the…
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I've shared this in a few groups, but thought it made sense here.
This entire process of losing weight SUCKS. I just read an article on Friday that my friend Carly shared where it points out that like only 3% of those who hit their goal weight remain there and don't regain the weight. Sometimes, quite often... I think..... WHY TRY!!!!!!! I currently weigh 273.8. I am at the same weight…
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Where does everyone live
I currently reside in Wilmington, DE but travel quite often to South Jersey; Southern, PA; and sometimes Elkton area in MD. I was wondering if anyone is in these areas who would care to exchange email address/phone numbers and maybe even meet in real life to help support each other??
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Good morning
I'm not sure which group I seen the 100lb weight loss challenge in 15 month board. I created a spreadsheet to start October 1st, 2016.... If anyone here is interested in joining, you can join anytime. The only thing I ask is that when you start the 100lb lost journey you start at 0 lost. If my timing is correct, this puts…
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Wendy and Carly
I spoke to people in the WW 200+ group who said the more the merrier and said I could invite you 2 to join us there. Very active board. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/115006-weight-watchers-200-group
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Weight loss game plan.
My weight loss game plan. I know right now, I'm following weight watchers and tweaking it to fit my nutritional needs.... but I know and understand that I need to have a plan in place in case I fall off the wagon. I need to have a plan in place to get me up... dusted off and back on the wagon right away. I've been thinking…
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Proud moment
As some of you may know... I have a very hard time walking. I'm scheduled for major back surgery next Thursday 06.23. After surgery I have to walk a minimum of 1 mile per day after the first 2 weeks. Well I decided after making a new friend on my fitness pal to give walking a try tonight. Just to see what I can do. I know…
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Proud moment
As some of you may know... I have a very hard time walking. I'm scheduled for major back surgery next Thursday 06.23. After surgery I have to walk a minimum of 1 mile per day after the first 2 weeks. Well I decided after making a new friend on my fitness pal to give walking a try tonight. Just to see what I can do. I know…
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6/5 journal page
Week 5 weigh in for me. I'm down 10.6 lbs. Although I restarted, recommitted with a new starting weight on 04/10/16 and I know today isn't exactly 5 weeks out, today was the 5th weigh in for me. I actually didn't go for 3 weeks in May. Between vacation and contemplating quitting weight watchers. BUT, I heard Tracy's voice…
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exercise web site
Hey there ladies and gents! I work with a very nice gent who is helping me by providing me sites I can use to create my own exercises routines from. The site is www.exrx.net. It also gives you instructions on how to do the exercise along with a video showing form at times. Thought I'd share.
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A page from my journal- hope no one minds.
It really helps me to share, so I hope no one minds these!! After being back for 10 days, I feel more in control. I joined a challenge on MFP to lose 100lbs in 15 months.... which is a spin off of the 78lbs in 12 months in my WW group. Difference being 1.5 lbs a week for 15 months vs 1.5 lbs a week for a year. I've also…
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another page from my journal......
It really helps me to share, so I hope no one minds these!! After being back for 10 days, I feel more in control. I joined a challenge on MFP to lose 100lbs in 15 months.... which is a spin off of the 78lbs in 12 months here. Difference being 1.5 lbs a week for 15 months vs 1.5 lbs a week for a year. I've also found a…
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a page from my journal.....
I'm tired !!! I'm tired of being tired, having no energy, being in massive amounts of pain. Tired of looking and feeling like a beached whale. I'm tired of people looking down on me like I am less of a person due to my weight. People thinking it's ok to be mean or rude. IT'S NOT OK!!! I am a person and have feelings also.…
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mental health break
Good morning everyone!!!! Just letting everyone know that I might be scarce around here for a few weeks. With everything going on in my life, Mom's pending surgery; now dad's having knee replacement surgery; and my back surgery and my bipolar swinging badly from one spectrum to the other... I need a mental health break. I…
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New to group
Hi there. I'm Cari, 43y/o single female, no children, no fur babies and NO real reason in this world I cannot get this weight off. I've had all 3 bariatric surgeries. 2009- banded (got sick for 3 years before finally having it removed); 2012- sleeved; 2015 RNY. I was tired of fighting with my weight and was told by…
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X-Post
I'm taking break from MFP for the next 5-7 days. I will continue to log in and will catch up with everyone in a weeks time. I don't know what's wrong with me. I know I'm manic again. UGH, and I truly thought VLCHFMP was for me, but I'm finding it's not. I need some me time to try to figure out what's going on mentally as…
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X-Post
I'm taking break from MFP for the next 5-7 days. I will continue to log in and will catch up with everyone in a weeks time. I don't know what's wrong with me. I know I'm manic again. UGH, and I truly thought VLCHFMP was for me, but I'm finding it's not. I need some me time to try to figure out what's going on mentally as…
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Doctor's appointment- Cross post
I went to see my bariatric surgeon on Wednesday. My weight there was 288.0. I've lost 16 lbs since last time I seen him. I am so excited. He says I'm doing well, although losing slowly, he's pleased by my progress. He mentioned that I'll be a success as I'm not losing so quickly that my body can't keep up with it and…
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Doctor appointment
I went to see my bariatric surgeon on Wednesday. My weight there was 288.0. I've lost 16 lbs since last time I seen him. I am so excited. He says I'm doing well, although losing slowly, he's please by my progress. He mentioned that I'll be a success as I'm not losing so quickly that my body can't keep up with it and…
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Doctor's appt
I went to see my bariatric surgeon on Wednesday. My weight there was 288.0. I've lost 16 lbs since last time I seen him. I am so excited. He says I'm doing well, although losing slowly, he's please by my progress. He mentioned that I'll be a success as I'm not losing so quickly that my body can't keep up with it and…
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Kinda quiet in here
So I am taking roll call of the posters and lurkers. Who all is still here? What are you up to? What plan are you using? Do you find MFP helpful? Anything you need help with??
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Keto vs LC question.
OK.. I've read the launch pad 3 or 4 times trying to understand. My long story short version. I've had 3 (yes all 3) bariatric surgeries. Really wish I found this site/thread/group and some of the awesome people I call friends before having the 3rd surgery in Jan 2015. I need to lose about 140-150lbs still. I started off…
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It's working!!!!!
I didn't doubt all the awesome advice I was reading and getting myself on this thread, but to say I was totally skeptical it would work for me... well that was an understatement. I've been at the VLCHFMP for 7 days now. I'm in LOVE!! I'm RARELY hungry, trying new foods and just generally in love with this WOE. Since last…
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Jumping into KETO on 08/14/15
Good morning everyone!!! Just wanted to make it known, to make myself accountable, that I am starting 20g of carbs or less tomorrow. How long does it take though, once you go LC, for your body to adjust to be in KETO?? Just wondering. Thanks!!! I have a keto cookbook, LC cookbook and a 3 day weekend to really focus on me.…
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Day 7 of challenge August 9 thru 15
Hey there ladies and gents!! Hope this weekend was as amazing for you gals and guys as it was for me. I'm 2 days into VLC eating and feel amazing so far. Long story... and it's kinda past my normal bedtime, I'll explain tomorrow. Hope everyone has a safe and productive weekend. Hugs, Cari
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Day 6 of challenge August 9 thru 15
Good morning ladies and gents!!! It's Friday woohoo and I'm off work. YEAH ME!!!! I looked up the carb counts in veggies and fruits this morning and made my list for the store. I am so He** bent on getting into KETO, that I am throwing out all carb foods... And believe me, I had a lot of them. Today starts a new journey in…
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Is it a bad thing??
Once in awhile, maybe every other week, I have nature valley protein granola cereal. 1-serving. I try to balance my carbs for the week so on that day if I go over my 50g carbs, I'm under the rest of the week to make up for it. Here's the problem. I cannot stomach full fat milk. UGH. Even 2% makes me gag. I'm not a…
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Day 5 of challenge August 9 thru 15
Good morning ladies and gents!!! I posted this morning about jumping into KETO tomorrow. SO effen excited. I know. Turn my world upside down food wise and I'm excited.... RIGHT??? LOL. Saturday morning I'll be going to Zumba and Stretch at the gym. Thought both might do me well. I'm just so excited to have a 3 day weekend…
