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Skin removal surgery with pics!
First of all, yes I’m wearing panties. They are pink so it doesn’t look like it! I had skin removal surgery on January 23, 2018 so I am barely 4 months out. I did so much research and suffered with lipedema before. I started at 327 lbs in 2010, but have worked toward this loss for the past 8 years. When I say WORKED, I…
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DXA scan for body fat %
I have discovered DXA scans! They are one of the best ways to look at body fat percentages separately in each part of the body. I lost 3.4% of my body fat over the past year. It costs about $75 per scan, but provides lots of great data and lets you see if you are making the right kind of progress and not losing muscle! In…
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159 lb loss with pic (loss in progress!)
At 327 lbs and 31 years old, I found myself needing a motorized cart in Walmart. At 168 lbs and 39 years old, I am a barre fitness instructor with the best body that I have ever had.....ever! I’m lighter and smaller than I was in the 6th grade! This transformation is 8 years in the making. I had a lap band, lost, gained,…
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Calories and Macros
Hey guys! I'm Heather and I'm new to Keto. I have been eating very low carb but high protein low fat for the past 6 months and have lost 65 lbs. I'm down 139.2 lbs total in the past 8 years. I had lap-band, which I don't recommend doing. I had my band removed and revised to a sleeve in December because of gigantic…
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Post your progress chart and tell us the details!
Yes, I have lost 80 lbs. No, my loss wasn't a straight line! It is easy to see the pounds lost on some profiles and think that person is far more dedicated than you could ever be. Instead, look at the journey! 5 years, crazy line that looks like an EKG, 80 lbs gone, perfection not required, but determination is eventually…
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How to get rid of cankles???
I am a very small boned girl. Size 5 ring finger, size 7 shoe, wrists smaller than the majority of my thin friends, but I can't seem to get rid of my cankles!!! I would love suggestions on how to tone up the calf and ankle area without adding bulk....I don't want man legs. I realize that I still have a long way to go…
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Workouts on attack phase???
It suggests that you don't workout on attack, other than the walking. What has been your experience?
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Reward System????
How do you reward yourself for meeting goals? I have to make quite a few small goals because I had 188 lbs to lose. I have rewarded myself with pedicures, new clothes (kind of a necessity), and spa treatments. Looking for other ideas! What kind of goals are you reparding yourself for and what are the rewards? P.S. I…
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BIG Loss in progress (with pics) 47 lbs down!
I have always been a bigger girl. I have struggled with my weight my whole life. You may look at these photos and still see a really big and unhelthy girl, but I am progressing toward a healthy BMI! This pic is from the last day of February 2011 This pic is from Saturday night (taken with an iPhone so the resolution leaves…
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Busting Plateaus.....HELP!
What was your longest plateau? Why do you think it happened? What did you do to break through and start losing again? I am in a mini plateau. No losses for almost 2 weeks, but I did just start exercising alot and have recently stared eating more calories. I know this is probably nothing, but I have been losing pretty…
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Need Circuit training help!
My girlfriends and I have started a circuit that we made up. We start with cardio which is jogging .2 miles or 2 mins on the stair climber. then we alternate 2 mins of strength exercises with our cardio (mentioned above). We will do this for 45 mins. We have weight balls, resistance bands, kettle bells, etc. We do standing…
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Insanity...30 day shread...P90X...What to do?
I am a bigger girl looking for a good toning and fitness program. I have heard about Insanity, p90X and 30 day shread. Which of these is best for larger sized people. I would like to work on strength training to tone along with continuing to do my cardio for fat burn and weight loss. Looking for tips!
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New Jeans!?!?!?
Today, two of my female co-workers said that I needed to get new jeans. They said that I was not allowed to lose this weight and end up looking frumpy and I would be getting them a present by going shopping! On Monday, my sister told me not to be surprised if I come home and my jeans have disappeared....because she threw…
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Setting goals with expiration dates!
I am a newbie, so I am an information sponge! I see lots of goals and ### lbs by such a date goals. Do you find putting time limitations for getting to a certian weight helpful or harmful? I know that it completely depends on the person and the personality. If I set a date goal and don't achieve it, I feel like a failure…
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Banded in Texas - If you only knew!
I am new to MFP and have been newly banded. I tried to post in a WLS forum, but it has been locked! This site has been very helpful with my loss so far. Most unbanded and even some banded people don't realize that you still have to count calories, watch what you eat, and eat healthy options. The band is a tool. It isn't an…
