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Walk @ lunch, dvds on weekends. Too little?
I struggle to wake up early and exercise and I struggle to want to exercise after work. So I've been walking during my lunch breaks at work for 25-30 minutes, Tuesday through Friday. It's a very brisk walk, and with two hills (repeated 4-5 times per walk). On Saturday and Sunday (not today tho..) I typically do a 30-40…
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How much do restaurant meals cost in Munich, Germany?
We'll be there in a week. SO EXCITED. I've ready cost of meals can be upwards of $22 per person... YIKES... Is that average or the high end? We really want to try local restaurants but also want some money to buy souvenirs and go sight seeing. Any tips? Our hotel doesn't do free breakfast (boo). And I know there are…
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Face, neck, and hands numb and tingly after drinking..
Anyone else experience this? I had too much to drink last night. This morning my face and neck randomly go numb and tingly. Same with my hands. I also have a ton of anxiety right now. I'm sure it is alcohol related, but never really experienced this before. Anyone else? I'll not be drinking for awhile...
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Poll: How many calories do you eat and what are your stats?
I started at 1200 calories but after 7 weeks that was too hard. SW: 240 CW: 219 Calories: 1400 (for now...) Height: 5'5" Age: 31 Gender: Female
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Huge NSV today - Someone noticed my loss!!!
I'm down 20 pounds of the 100 I want to lose. My clothes are looser, and I feel better, but nobody has said anything. Until today... a lady at work stopped me and said "Wow! You're losing weight!" I was so excited. I thanked her and told her she's my new best friend. :) And when I told my boss about it, she also agreed…
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My severe depression is not helping my weight loss...
I've been at this almost 2 months. I've lost 20 lbs. Awesome? Yes. But the past two weeks my depression has taken a turn for the worse.. and I feel like jumping off a bridge. I am slowly losing motivation to exercise. I've been much hungrier lately. I hate my job and want to cry. I'm seeing a psych and have been on meds…
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Do you limit cals on cheat days or just go crazy?
If I'm drinking a bit I try to keep under 1700 (tonight)... If I'm just cheating like a crazy person, I try to keep under 2500. Do you set "cheat" limits or just go all out?
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Levis jeans.. oh how you sadden me...
I have two pairs of Levi's jeans I've been wearing for awhile and they are just too big. Like they fall down when I walk. I order one size smaller, assuming that will do the trick (exact same jeans, style, length, etc..) I can't even button them. SERIOUSLY???? Twenty pounds lost and one size down won't even button but the…
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Past week I've been starving...
I've been doing 1200 since I started January 3rd. No issues with hunger at all. Past week I'm ravenous. I don't understand. Guess it's time to eat more. I know I can and still lose, I'm just confused why my appetite changed drastically. I am also getting super shaky and weak lately.
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Worst boss you've ever had and why...
I love bad boss stories. Maybe because I'm in HR. I've had some crappy ones. But two bosses (at the same job) were chatting in an office with the door wide open. It was my duty to introduce new employees to the HR team. With the door being wide open, I didn't think they were discussing anything confidential. I went up to…
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Weight loss and lowered cholesterol?
For those who had high cholesterol, did your numbers decrease with your weight loss? I see my doctor again in April for bloodwork and she said if I continue to lose weight, she is hoping the numbers will decrease. Otherwise, I have to go on a statin. I already take meds for so many other things... would love to hear…
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I normally don't eat my exercise calories back...
Confession - I rarely eat my exercise calories back. And I'm doing 1200 cals a day. I've lost 18 lbs. so far. Sometimes it's very hard for me to eat them back as I'm just not hungry. Is this really gonna hinder my progress? Thus far it hasn't.. but I realize that could change quickly.
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Should I weigh myself before or after coffee?
If I weigh myself before coffee, I don't have coffee in my belly. If I weigh myself after coffee, I've usually gone to the bathroom for the day... Does it really make any difference? This is before I eat anything for the day.
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One lonely stretch mark on my belly...
I have stretch marks all over my hips and bum and a few on my thighs but have always been lucky enough to never get one on my stomach. Then I swear one day I woke up and there it was. ONE hideous stretch mark right by my belly button. I have no aspirations of wearing a midriff bearing top or probably even a belly showing…
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NSV!!! You're gonna think I'm weird....
My boobs are shrinking. Thank sweet God. I was always small chested until I got fat. I always wanted bigger boobs. Then when they finally got here (with the fatness), I despised them. I'm more than happy to go back to my mosquito bites!
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Not sure how to calculate this workout????
I did a level 3 Fitness Blender cardio workout. Lots of jumping jacks and such. I could barely keep up and I'm POURING sweat and panting like a dog. Normally if I do a 30 minute cardio workout such as a Leslie Sansone DVD or a fast walk.. I consider it low impact cardio. I am sweaty but not pouring. This workout is…
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It's 9pm, and I haven't eaten enough cals.
Should I eat this late anyway? I feel like eating late really does bad things to me.
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I've surpassed my normal "giving up" point... have you?
Although I ate bad last night, I'm still very proud of myself. I started my journey January 3rd and have kept going. In the past I usually give up around week 3. I'm well past week 3 and motivated to see this through and change my life. I've lost 18 lbs already and just had to buy new smaller jeans. I'm well on my way!…
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How do you recover after a binge?
I blew it last night. Rum, pizza... I ate roughly 3000 calories. My plan today is to stay on target. Have fruits and veggies. Drink water like it's my job, and take a nice long and fast walk. I'm bloated, tired, and feel horrible... What do you do after a bad night?
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When you reach goal, how will you stay there?
I have a long way to go. But this time, I MUST MUST MUST stay at a healthy weight for life. No more ups and downs. Of course maintaining a healthy lifestyle with food and exercise is critical... but what about mentally? I want to think about goal NOW and how I'll stay there. How can I keep my mental state in check so that…
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To those who have been thin before....
Do you look back at your former thin self and wish you could smack you in the face? I do and here's why... When I weighed 130, I thought I should weigh 120. When I got up to 140 I thought I was a gigantic cow. Anything past 150? Orca whale... So I look back at photos of me at 130, 140, 150.. heck, even 180... and I think I…
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Any chance I'll lose this week?
I normally eat 1200 a day. I've been doing great! The past week I've been down and not eating as well, however, I've only gone over twice. One day I hit 1725, and another 1400. I haven't exercised since Monday either. And I've been drinking. If I step up my game tomorrow and Sunday, is it possible I'll still lose? i…
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Family/work issues this week - not doing well!
I won't get into what the issues are, but I've gotten very depressed and down this week and have lost a lot of motivation. I've been drinking and haven't exercised in three days. I haven't gone crazy with bingeing yet.. but I can see it coming. I'm already being treated for depression.. I just need to get out of this funk.…
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What is your dream job?
What's your current job? What is your dream job? If money weren't an issue and you could do anything you wanted? Current - Human Resources Dream - Pet Sitter or Animal Rescue owner
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let's talk family/growing up... supportive? negative?
me - alcoholic cheating dad, depressed non-caring mom.... continues to this day. i've never had parental support in my life. neither parent tries to contact me (even when i make effort) you?
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Can I eat healthy during a trip to Germany??
I've often heard Europeans eat healthier in general because they use fresher foods and so on, but I also notice a lot of the restaurants in Munich (where I'm staying) are American.. so does that mean Germans eat crap too? I know Germany is also known for meats and beer, both of which aren't the healthiest. I have no clue…
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People with 100 lbs to lose, when did you plateau?
I realize some people don't plateau at all. But I have 100 lbs. to lose and I'm at the 17 pound mark. I'm wondering for those of you with 100 lbs. to lose, when did you notice a plateau? Thanks!
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Comfy, non skin tight exercise pants for big girls???
I refuse to wear the skin tight yoga or compression style pants. I would probably scare small children and animals. But the loose or regular fitting exercise pants always fall down if I work out. Ugh! I can tie up a drawstring, or buy a smaller size.. doesn't matter. Any suggestions? Today my pants actually fell off when…
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Can I do it? Can I lose 8 lbs. by March 8th??
I've lost 17 lbs already. I know healthy weight loss is 1-2 lbs per week. I'm heading to Germany on March 8th for a week and would like to weigh a solid 215 when I go. That means I need to lose 8 lbs. in three weeks. Putting me at 2.67 lbs. per week which is above average but not INSANE. Is it possible or even healthy to…
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What breed is this dog?
Clearly a mix, but what do you see most? We are fostering him.