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Sunken Cheeks
I've met my original weight loss goal ( SW 206, CW 168), but now have a revised goal based on bodyfat %. My wife is complaining that I look unhealthy with sunken cheeks, and have aged visibly as a result of the slimming. I think this is an exaggeration, but it's probably fair to say I look a little more haggard than I did…
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When to gain?
I've been dieting and running to lose the excess weight. I'm now around 172lbs (just under 6 foot), with bodyfat of around 16-17% I think. (My aria scales measure it 16; I get a reading of around 17 with calipers...although I'm not too confident I'm doing it right!). A history of eating disorders (all in the past now) has…
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Bears... Yes or no?
Lately, I've been thinking about allowing a little bear into my diet. What's the consensus on this? I used to have pretty strong views about it. For years, my family believed my uncle had been killed by a bear. Turns out, it was a sandwich that did it. I feel like my worlds been turned upside down and I don't know what to…
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Fit(ter!) by 40?
Hi all. I've been using MFP for a few months in an attempt to get myself into shape before I hit 40. I've lost around 20 pounds so far, and am trying to keep it off while upping the calories to help with my running (just started and loving it - first half marathon coming up in a few weeks - eek!) Finding it scary to up the…
