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Butter <3
I've been a margarine user literally forever. There was a thread a while back that discussed margarine vs. butter. Several people recommended Kerrygold Butter, so I decided to give it a try. I can't believe that I've been missing out so long. This stuff is AMAZING. Sometimes I just want to lick it. Thank you so much, MFP.…
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Do me a quick favor?
Can someone click on my username and tell me what you can see? My diary? My ticker? My photo? Thanks :)
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I lost what?
I thought this was fun - post yours! http://ilostwhat.com/
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Gratuitious Progress Photo
I started late last April, at 232.3 pounds. I was a size 18 in pants, XL in shirts. Today I was 165.6. I went shopping and got a size 10 jeans, and a size small shirt. I'm not done yet - I'd still like to lose around 20 more pounds. But I'm feeling pretty damned good about where I am today.
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Vinyasa Yoga Burn
I just did my first class today. I googled, and fitness sites list 290-600 calories burned an hour. The rough average of those sites is around 530. I feel like that's really high - but what do I know? It was challenging for sure. I have it logged right now as yoga, burning 188 calories. Should I stick with that to be safe,…
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Insulin Resistance Question
I know this would be better suited for my physician, and the internet isn't the right place to get health/medication advice. I'm still going to ask anyway. Last April I was diagnosed with insulin resistance and told to lose weight in an effort to reverse it. I was also put on Metformin (500mg) twice a day. So far I've lost…
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With less than 20 pounds to go
I'm starting to get really nervous. I've lost 65.5 pounds as of this morning. This is my first time trying to diet or lose weight in my life. I keep reading all the failure rate statistics and they've gotten me so nervous. I think part of me feels like being successful so far has used up any "luck" I had - which…
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When getting advice.......
Do you consider how much weight the person giving advice has lost? Does it matter?
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Creative protein ideas, please
I lack protein in a big way. I don't eat meat except at dinner usually and it's usually boneless, skinless chicken breast. I'll occasionally eat red meat. I don't have anything against it ;) I don't like the usual things with protein, like peanut butter, cheese (well, I eat this but it has to be melted) and nuts make me…
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Is it better to (lifting and weight loss)
I have about 25 more pounds to lose (bringing me to an 85 pound loss). I only recently decided that I want to start lifting when I finish losing. My question is: is that the best way to approach it? Losing first, then lifting? Or should I start now? TIA :)
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My shameful secret
I don't know how to cook bacon without burning it.
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I can't stop smiling! (w/ photos)
I'm not done losing yet (20-30 pounds to go), but I did hit 60 pounds lost this morning. And I feel really fantastic and just so proud of everything I've accomplished. Here was me when I first started (I'm in the grey shirt) Full body: And me last week (though I've lost 3 more pounds since the photo was taken) I just…
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Weight Set Point
Is this really a thing? I'm not trying to start a debate, just a conversation. I don't know much about it to be honest and wanted to learn more from people that have actually been doing this for a while. TIA :)
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Height and BMI
When you're figuring your BMI, do you use your exact height, or estimate? I'm 5'4.5" - I always use 5'4" when assessing my BMI. I was just wondering how it's usually (or supposed to be) done. I know that a few pounds either way, and my BMI aren't big deals in the grand scheme of weight loss and fitness, and won't make or…
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With 20-30 pounds left
I'm 58 pounds down so far and I'd like to lose another 20-30. What should my weekly goal be? It's currently set to lose 1 pound a week - just want to verify that's not too aggressive. I know there is a sticky around here somewhere with this info, I couldn't find it. TIA.
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How do *you* log a holiday meal?
Like any other day? Do you guesstimate? This is my first Thanksgiving since I've started counting calories. I'm leaning towards logging a generic meal with around 2,500 calories (about 2 times my normal intake) and calling it a day. Just curious what you typically do!
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Day 205
I finally hit a huge personal goal of mine - I'm not longer in the obese category. I feel pretty damned proud of myself, so I thought I'd share here. I started in April, at 232.3 pounds. And here I am a few minutes ago, at 174.4 pounds (feeling a little sassy). I'd still like to lose an additional 20-30 pounds or so, but…
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FitBit help
I'm really very confused and I need some guidance. Yesterday: Total steps taken: 4,486 Calories burned: 1,965 Total "very active" minutes: 3 Today: Total steps taken: 10,084 Calories burned (estimated): 2,119 Total "very active" minutes: 2 I honestly don't get it. More than twice the amount of steps were taken today - and…
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Eating below your BMR
I've been at this for almost 6 months now - I had no idea you weren't supposed to eat below your BMR. I've had trouble meeting my goals (because I drank most of my calories to get obese - soda, not booze). I've finally gotten to 1200-1300 calories a day, steadily. My average weight loss has been 2.13 pounds a week. I feel…
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Did your feet shrink?
I just got measured again, and I've gone from an 8.5 (where I was for years) to a 6.5. I didn't know that this was even a thing.
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I did it!
I'm not at my ultimate goal, but I hit two pretty big milestones this past weekend and I felt like I wanted to share. First, I hit 50 pounds lost. Then I lost a few more and hit a weight I haven't seen in 10 years. I'm feeling really empowered and strong. So photo.
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I need some help (super TMI, girly bits related)
So just a warning - this is TMI and it's probably gross. It's a girly issue that yes, I did google,, but I'm more interested in first hand experience with it. So hopefully I don't get any "do you even uterus" comments. I'm on the pill and my periods are clockwork, until this month. On day 14 of my cycle, I started cramping…
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Netflix Recommendations!
I just finished up Haven and I need something new. I've watched and enjoyed: Fringe Warehouse 13 The Good Wife The Following The Killing I like dark, gritty drama, sci fi stuff, and crime. Anyone got anything for me? (I also stream on Amazon, so those recommendations are welcome, too)
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How to help your brain catch up
So I'm 49 pounds down. I've been at this for 161 days. Obviously my body has changed a lot. Nothing I wore previously fits at all, and I can see the changes in individual parts of my body (my hands, arms, legs, etc). I even shrunk an entire size in my shoes. But I still see the 232 pound me in the mirror. I saw my shadow…
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If your doctor told you....
"You have a cute little figure and it's just going to keep getting cuter as you lose more weight" on your third visit to him, ever - would it make you uncomfortable? My doctor said this to me about a month ago. At first I was weirded out by it, but several of my friends said it was no big deal, and I knew he wasn't…
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What IS a VLCD?
I know it's "very low calorie diet" - but what is considered "very low"? Is there a universal number, or is it an opinion?
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Onederland!
I'm here, I'm here! Start: Now: SW: 232.3 CW: 198.8 GW: wherever I feel the awesomest! Overall I've lost 33.5 pounds, and 28 inches. I'm not done yet, but Onederland was a pretty huge goal of mine and I'm just feeling really proud of myself!
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Is it unreasonable (a vent)?
My husband is a plumber, and we own our own plumbing business (mostly new construction, some house flipping reno's). Lately, almost everyone in our neighborhood has found that fact out. So, at LEAST once a week we have someone pop by, asking for help. Neither one of us are very good at saying no, especially since it's…
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Marinade question
I just put together a marinade for flank steak that I use often - I plan on adding it as a recipe for future use. My question is, how do I go about figuring out a serving? I mean no one eats x ounces of the marinade. Do I just log it with the steak and roll with it? There's always some left over, so I'm not sure how…
