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So you just woke up one day and...
So all you successful people just woke up one day, started eating less and working out, and never stopped? I go on again and off again, never manage to lose any weight, and it's extremely discouraging. I've always been big, but then one day my thyroid was like "bye Felicia" and it was like I woke up HUGE. I managed to log…
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New To Lifting - Squats are not what they seem!
I just started mixing strength training into my life back on the 11th and I'm a little in love. Today I ventured into the "serious" section of the gym and attempted to do squats... Except it was so uncomfortable for me to have my arms slightly behind my head holding the bar, that I only made it through 3 baby squats before…
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What types of things stall your scale? even when you're being "good"
For me it's: -salt -bathroom habits (oy) -water intake How about for you all? What things affect whether or not you see your scale move vs. just fluctuate
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Nursing Student with 125 lbs to lose!
Add me and we can support each other!! I woke up this morning feeling good...just to step on the scale and ruin it (lesson learned) I am crazy busy with school and working 2 jobs, but I know that I need to make this my priority.
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Hi Everyone
Not new here...just (as always) newly committed I'm looking for friends with 100+ lbs to lose I'm a nurse tech and a student nurse and I'd like to be -70lbs by the time I graduate in May 2016! Ultimately I have about 140lbs to lose to reach my goal weight. I really need that extra push some days to go to the gym and be…
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Nurses, Nursing Students, Pre-Nursing Students?
Hi Everyone, I'm Jen and I'm a 23 year old nursing student looking to lose weight and get healthy so that I can be the best nurse that I can be. I graduate in May of 2016 with my ADN and December 2016 with my BSN. I have about 150lbs to lose but I'm wondering if there is anyone out there that loves nursing as much as me…
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Is Hypothyroidism an Excuse?
Hi everyone, I'm Jen - I'm 23 and this past year I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. I am approximately 150lbs overweight...with 50lbs of that coming on in the last year or so. I guess what I'm wondering is...will this really slow down my weight loss given how big I am? I know I was eating bad this past year so I don't…
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January Successes!
Here's a thread to reflect on everything you did right last month! I.... - Lost 5.5 lbs - Did a 1 min 20 sec plank - Started taking my thyroid medication again - Drank less soda - Ate out less and less throughout the month - Tried new work outs I really thought I'd lose more in January but... I'm 2 lbs away from never…
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Tight Calves?
They were bad yesterday but today I can barely straighten my legs or walk! That's what I get for trying to do yoga I guess haha Any advice?
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Need some accountability and motivation
I'm aiming to lose 127.5lbs before my graduation from nursing school in 2016 Looking for some dedicated friends for advice, accountability, and motivation
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Not new just...Newly motivated (hopefully)
Hi everyone, My name's Jen. I'm 23 and I am...the heaviest I've ever been. Last time I did MFP I lost 20 lbs so easy..and I've tried to come back a few times but...I just get knocked off course. SO..I'm back...and I'd like to have a few friends to help me along the way =] Other things about me.... I'm getting my B.A. in…
