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that moment when
Thought it would be fun to start a thread for people to post : That Moment When ( you first noticed something new since losing weight)/ Here goes: that that moment when I realized I was crossing my legs without having to use my hand to get it in place.... Your turn!!!
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anyone here familiar with IIFYM needing some input
Due to the fact that I have been on this journey for 3 years and I literally maintained the entire year last year, I am looking for change. MFP is killing me with these super low calorie suggestions. So I used an IIFYM calculator. My numbers are as follows: Total Calories 2360: Protein 177 Fat 103 Carbs 177 Fiber 44 I work…
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question for IIFYM pro's or if you are at least knowledgeable on this...
Due to the fact that I have been on this journey for 3 years and I literally maintained the entire year last year, I am looking for change. MFP is killing me with these super low calorie suggestions. So I used an IIFYM calculator. My numbers are as follows: Total Calories 2360: Protein 177 Fat 103 Carbs 177 Fiber 44 I work…
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I recently switched my goals to the IIFYM method..
Hey yall! Just needing some feedback. I have been stalled for 6 months. Yes, I know its my fault. I have binged and then exercise like mad to lose the gain, hence I have fluctuated the same 10 pounds since July. If I used the macro calculator and included my activity in the calculations, I should not log my "calories…
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My Fitiversary and my 40th birthday in the same weekend!
I didnt have any pics to include in this post. I just wanted to focus on some of the amazing NSV's I have experienced over the last year since beginning my weighloss journey. And in honor of being 40 I will list 40 benefits from losing 120 pounds. 1. New Personal best time for a 5k 50:31 My first one was 1:09:49 back in…
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I ran!!!
Ok so maybe it was more of a jog, but i did this for a full minute! I couldnt believe i was doing it and even when the minute passed I was in shock! I do a lot of walking and have been "jogging" on the elliptical but had never attempted it on the treadmill. I am so proud! I think its time to try the couch2to5k :)
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111 poundsgone and 1.1 away from the 200's pics
Hi!! Well it has been a while. I got frustrated several weeks ago when the blogs weren't working! But I am back and I have so much to say! So Stella got her groove back! LOL! I had been strugging for quite some time and it didn't seem like I was ever gonna get back on track! With all the various events going on; lunches,…
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Stella got her groove back!!
Hi!! Well it has been a while. I got frustrated several weeks ago when the blogs weren't working! But I am back and I have so much to say! So Stella got her groove back! LOL! I had been strugging for quite some time and it didn't seem like I was ever gonna get back on track! With all the various events going on; lunches,…
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Finding your why.....
Hi!! Well it has been a while. I got frustrated several weeks ago when the blogs weren't working! But I am back and I have so much to say! So Stella got her groove back! LOL! I had been strugging for quite some time and it didn't seem like I was ever gonna get back on track! With all the various events going on; lunches,…
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Abuse???
What exactly does it mean that I have 3 Abuse notifications? Is it that I made someone mad??? I cannot think of one time I have been "Abusive" towards someone.....a little clarification please?? Thanks!
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103 pounds down, nextstop the 200's
[img][/img] Hi just wanted to update my progress so far. To say that I have struggled here and there would be an understatement. I haven't been to the gym near as much as should, and my eating gets out of whack from time to time, but I drink water like its my job and at least 5 of 7 days food is perfectly on point. Since…
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Body Media Fit Tips??
I just started using my Body Media Fit monitor. I was hoping you guys could give me some tips.....I am a little freaked out by how much it keeps telling me to eat....
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What is your motivation???
I have been struggling with motivation for the last two or so months. I kept saying it was due to the holidays, parties, events, etc...but I think deep down I was struggling with how my body was starting to look with less fat in it. I fear I may have been self-sabatoging a bit as well. I caught myself reverting to old…
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Update! 83.2 pounds down! with pics
[IMG][/img] As much as I needed motivation, I uploaded these pics to hopefully help motivate others. I have about 160 pounds still to lose but I am feeling so much better these days. I had a little speed bump over the holidays but I am now back on track and feeling better than ever. So the Moral of the story is: Whatever…
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Lonely and looking for likeminded locals! :)
PanamaCity Florida that is.... Hi everyone!!! I am looking for fellow MFP'rs to maybe walk with or talk with, or even be accountability partners. I am a 39 year old Married mother of two teens. I am not into drama or anything like that just need some workout or walking friends!!!! BAD! I have been unsuccessful at getting…
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Is anyone on MFP from the Panama City Florida area??
Hi everyone!!! I am looking for fellow MFP'rs to maybe walk with or talk with, or even be accountability partners. I am a 39 year old Married mother of two teens. I am not into drama or anything like that just need some workout or walking friends!!!! BAD! I have been unsuccessful at getting my husband and children…
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78 pounds and Feeling great! With pic
I am now at 78 pounds lost I weigh 334. I still haven't updated my measurements :( I promise I will soon. Because truly that is where the loss is most evident! But here is the last three months in the same shirt. Notice in the one on top its getting loose finally (under the boob area. Slow progress is progress folks! If…
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68 pounds and counting!
So Since my 39th birthday I have been logging faithfully and working hard to lose weight. I have been fat my ENTIRE life (well maybe since about 12. I have been a hater of my own body, a binger, an emotional eater, a stress eater and the list goes on. I finally got tired of being told : "You have such a pretty face" SO I…
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NSV!!!!
Ok so only the severely obese will understand the joy in this NSV. Today I got into my jeep and realized that the gap between me and the steering wheel has increased by like 3 inches! About a month ago i noticed that there was finally a little gap and my tummy was no longer touching it but today I looked down for whatever…
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48 pounds and counting!!!
So I am finally able to post some real success photos. I have been overweight my entire life. My top weight was 414 that i know of. I had gotten to a point where when the doctor would weigh me I would turn around and tell him not to tell me. Serious DENIAL! I began what I would call half assing it in April, meaning I was…
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So just when i thought i was failing....
:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: So as I was turning in my accountability report for the Wellness program at work I got really happy!!! I was feeling a little bummed because it was just feeling like a bad week. I have had a lot of scale flucuation this week, and despite my best efforts to…
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Monthly reflection
So as I was turning in my accountability report for the Wellness program at work I got really happy!!! I was feeling a little bummed because it was just feeling like a bad week. I have had a lot of scale flucuation this week, and despite my best efforts to not let it bum me out it kinda did. I was down to 366 on Sunday…
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TDEE?????????????????
Hi everyone! Ok here I am once again asking a very familiar question. I have asked similar questions before but did not get a satisfactory answer, or at least it still didnt make sense to me. I did a TDEE calculation today and if I included my current activity level it says my BMR is 2340, and my TDEE is 3422 with 5 days…
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Progress !!!!
Hi everyone! I finally got aprogress pic that really shows my hard work. It is now my profile pic. I am not sure how to upload it because I am at work. But Icouldnt wait to toot my horn! LOL! The "before" pic was taken May 11 this year andI had actually already lost about 15 pounds and the "after" was taken June 20th. 43…
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One week can make a difference
This is proof of the difference one week can make! I was so shocked, I lost 9 pounds in one week. NO this is not what I was aiming for but it happened. I started drinking well over 100 ounces of water a day, logged my food meticulously, made consistent healthy choices and this was the result oh and I walked about 12 miles…
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Strength training for beginners w/o gym
Ok so here lately I have seen tons of posts touting the importance of strength training, but I do not have a gym membership. I cannot afford it just yet. But I do have one of those total gym machines, (it is quielty growing dust as we speak) Can anyone give me any recommendations? I am 5 foot 5 and 371 I walk 2 miles a day…
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2360 calories really????
I am fairly new to MFP and I plugged in all my info and it said to consume 2360 calories. This seems so execessive, however I started at 387 pounds and 5 foot 5 inches tall. I was moderately active ( I am a home visitor so some days I am on the run all day some days I am in the office all day. Now I walk 4 to 5 days a week…
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A beginner
Hi ! I am a 38 yo female. I have been overwieght my entire life, I really would like to know some of the key foods to avoid, I am 380 ish pounds and have been logging MFP but it told me my intake should be 2290, can that be wrong? it seems like I am eating the same amount as before? I have been making healthier choices but…
