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Listing the Victories
So last time I posted, I was in a bit of a funk. I had been logging my calories for a year, and wondering if I could ever make it on my own. The answer I found is yes! So, around mid-September I decided to give myself a break. I wasn't going to log. I wasn't going to think. I was just going to exist and give it a shot. I…
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Reintroducing Myself (Possible Triggers)
Hello, it's been awhile since I've posted here. Sadly, I can't pinpoint when I was last here. I was sleeved in May of 2014. My peak weight was 463lbs. I currently sit at 299lbs. I'm here because I need help, and I'm here to hopefully help others with my story. The first seven months were exhilarating. I dropped down to…
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Will my brain ever be normal?
I'm getting ready to have my 7th Annual 21st birthday here in 13 days, and I've been doing some reflecting over my journey. I was a skinny and sickly kid until I was about 9 years old. I was dragged from doctor to doctor over allergies, asthma, and behavioral issues. I lived in a home where alcoholism was the norm and…
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A Year's Difference
This is the first picture I can actually tell a slight difference.
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Unexpected NSV
So on a whim I decided to try on a pair of Converse which had never fit in the past because my feet were too wide. Not only did they fit, but I'm in a Men's 12 instead of a 13. Did anyone else know their foot width would shrink too?
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Group Question
Does anyone know how to access this group on the MFP mobile app? I have a Galaxy III. I'd like to be more active, but to be dead honest I don't spend a whole lot of time on my laptop.
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Plateau Help
So, I'm getting ready to start into another plateau if history is any indicator. I went into one at the end of July/early August. Then, I dropped 20 lbs. Then, all of September I plateaued. I dropped 10 lbs in the beginning October and plateaued for the rest of October. November came along and I dropped 20 lbs. Don't get…
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Thanksgiving Blues
So this will be my first Thanksgiving post-op. I'm 6 months out. Everyone I will be seeing knows that I've had this procedure, yet I know I will have people pushing food at me. To make it worse I have three stops on the Thanksgiving circuit because my family doesn't get along well enough to spend the day under the same…
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Phase 4 Blues
I'm going to be dead honest here, I hate this phase. My body isn't telling me that I'm full until I'm tossing my cookies in the restroom. I'm sick at every meal. I don't dare try beef or pork. I can't handle vegetables. I'm tired of throwing up. I'm tired of brushing my teeth 4 or 5 times a day. I'm sick of people asking…
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New Recipes
Found a great subreddit for recipes called 1200 Is Enough. I'm not sure if I'm allowed to link here, but if you do a search I reckon you'll find it pretty easily. Enjoy!
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Really struggling
Hello, I had the gastric sleeve done 9 days ago and I'm having a lot of difficulty. My 2 1/2 week pre-op liquid fast was no picnic, but I managed to drop 30 pounds before surgery. Since having the procedure I'm down 15 more pounds. Don't get my wrong, I'm incredibly happy about the weight loss, but I'm scared. I can't get…
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ketogenic diets
Are any of you MFPer's out there doing any kind of ketogenic diets? I'm interested in hearing it all. Negatives. Positives. Successes. Failures. Don't hold back. I'm personally doing my best to stick to the MFP guidelines for my age, gender, and weight. Plus I'm exercising. It's working alright, but I am plateauing. So,…
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For the Underappreciated
Hi, my name is Paul, and I currently weigh 405lbs. You have no idea how proud I am to share that with you, because it means that I am within pounds of reaching a huge milestone for myself. If all goes well, and it will I will soon be under 400lbs. When I joined this site in January of 2011 I weighed, 435 lbs. By early…
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Can't Shake My Relationship With Food
So at my worst weight, I weighed roughly 440lbs. I'm down to 410-415. For the last year I've yo-yo'ed up and down the scale. I'll drop down this far and put it all back on. I've lost and gained 30lbs throughout the last year. When I'm not strictly scrutinizing my relationship with food, I'm a passive eater. I don't binge,…
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Liquid Lap Band?
So I saw an ad for it and looked into it because the actual procedure is just so expensive. I've changed my eating and I exercise to the best of my ability. I also acknowledge that the natural way is the best way. I really need a boost. I'm steadily losing weight, 23 lbs since January to be exact. I'd like to get under…
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Bowling? MFP Accuracy?
I bowled tonight, which was a lot of sit, stand, throw, wait your turn. Is the calorie counter for MFP accurate at all on this sport?
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Green Tea Supplements?
I'm content with diet and exercise. I'm also not much of a pill popper. However, my aunt just gave me this bottle of Mega-T pills. I know she has good intentions, and I know that it's probably not bad for me. I just am not a fan of taking pills. So my question is whether or not anybody has seen a positive result using…
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Really Bad Today...
Go I'm feeling some guilt even though I shouldn't. I'm at work. I've had an orange for breakfast and low-fat Cheezits for a snack. However for lunch I'm at work and I allowed the cafeteria to grill me a cheese in addition to a grilled chicken sandwich. I've only had 800 caloriesish according to MFP, but I still feel awful…
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Citrus
I've recently given up soda, artificial sweetener, most candy, and just about anything sugary. But guess what?!?!?! I just had an orange and I swear it's the sweetest thing I've ever eaten. I don't how else to describe it other than to say that it's "hella-delicious"!!!
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Sometimes the small victories mean the most
So I work on the second floor of a building. The parking lot is near the stairs which is near my office. On the other side of the building is the elevator. Needless to say I take the stairs. Back in January, even throughout February I'd get to the top and spend the next 5 minutes catching my breath. I'm 23 and shouldn't be…
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Time To Introduce Myself
I’m about half a month into this, but never bothered to do an introduction so here goes. I’m a 23 year old senior in college. I’ve been overweight and obese since I was about 11 years old. I was a very skinny and active kid even though I spent a lot of time sick. (allergy and asthma related) I am an LGBT individual and…
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Wii
Are the exercises accurate on here? I don't believe I am burning as much calories as this website seems to tell me that I am...
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First Saturday Under? Maybe!
So, every Saturday I go over in calories like clockwork. I am determined to be under today. I already ate bad food, and logged it. Now I'm exercising to earn my dinner. LOL! Going over in calories? Not today! Cheer me on! :)
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Blargh!
So here I am at work, busy as all get up, hadn't had anything to eat. I grabbed Chex Mix and ate half of my daily calories. :( Stupid Monday's.
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Fluctuation
Do calories transfer over? For example, say my daily limit is 1800. Monday I only eat 1200, but on Friday I was to eat 2400. I just eat more/worse on the weekends, and really behave myself during the week. I haven't been setting out to do this, but it's just how it's happening. Am I self-sabotaging?
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Just a rough day
I'm just really down. Ever just have a day where you're like, "Damn it, I've busted my *kitten*, but I don't feel like I'm getting anywhere." According to this site, mathematically I should be losing weight (I don't own a scale, so I don't know how much I've lost since I initially started). I just don't feel it today. It's…
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Eating troubles
I've never discussed this with my doctor out of sheer embarrassment, but for the past 17 years I cannot eat a meal without vomiting. I'm not self-inducing. I've never wanted to. It tastes gross, has damaged my teeth, and gives me awful breath. I was allergy tested as a kid, and am allergic to quite a few things. I've been…
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Hump Day
I've made it to the pinnacle of the week staying under calorie count by 2517 so far. I've also been under calorie limits since Sunday. Since I've been logging over the past 2-3 weeks I've only been over 3 times. Once was a Wednesday office St. Patrick's Day Party, and both other times it was a Saturday. Which by the way…
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Ads
There's nothing I love more when trying to lose weight, than finding a Taco Bell advertisement when logging on to this site. [/sarcasm]
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Protein?
I'm going to go over my protein limit for today, but remain under with calories, fat, and carbs. Can someone tell me what the deal with counting my protein is, and why I should be concerned about it?
