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Ever been hit on by a celebrity? Hit on more w weight loss?
Just curious.... since I've lost weight I get a lot more attention from the opposite sex... keep in mind, im very happily married! so, a rather well known chef from Top Chef has been hitting on me.... I'm attending this charity dinner he's at this weekend and he was very forward in wanting to spend time with me. I had to…
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If I can do it- anyone can!!! 40 lbs down!
I wanted to post here b/c as a newbie back in Sept I came to this page so often for inspiration..... I started MFP back in Sept of last year -- miserable. I was a size 16 in my pants-- actually- I could no longer zip them. In tops my XL's were getting too small. I was depressed. my best friend had a "come to jesus" with me…
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Halfway there-- need that extra PUSH!
Hi Everyone, Ive been on MFP since Sept 19 of last year and its been such a valuable tool and I'm so grateful for all the positive support on this site! I dropped from 200 lbs down to 164. I'm now hovering at 171... have gained a few lbs back which REALLY FREAKS ME OUT! I dont want that "old me" inching back in. I really…
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Anyone else tryinig to get some high protein in their diet?
I started the P90X2 Fat Shredder today and it's going well as long as I plan ahead. So far I'm finding a lot of protein in: egg whites cottage cheese whey protein chicken breasts steak/pork Any other high protein ideas?? Thanks all!
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It's not always about the scale!
I recently hit a plateau at 21 lbs down. Yesterday I found an old work photo of myself and I was surprised to see such a difference in my face. And very happy! Before: http://img15. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Last week: Uploaded with ImageShack.us
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Nsv. Realization
The last 2.5 months ive made it thru bdays and dinners out- more than i can count- But Today was bittersweet for me. I let my gaurd down. It was fun and I enjoyed it, but I saw way too many glimpses of the old me. And bad memories I don't want to think about. I'm grateful that I'll be back to the new Aimee tomorrow and…
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2 week plateau-- my persistence is starting to waiver. ANY a
Hi All, Been on MFP for about 60 days and ADORE it. Lost the first 20 lbs (goal is 40) rather quickly the first 60 days. Well, now I just figured out for the last 2 weeks I have been stuck at a plateau. In the past when Ive plateaud I took a hard look at my diary and cut out processed foods, salt, excess alcohol and picked…
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60 days in - 21 lbs down- 38 yr old Woman - FEELING LIKE A N
Hello Everyone! As I sit here, halfway to my goal, with tears in my eyes b/c of how much I have already achieved - I felt I needed to write how grateful I am for this site and all of the support I have received on here. At the beginning- and during certain times of this journey- I have felt defeated- but my glorious…
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My FIRST NSV after 45 days! PLANES!!
I travel a lot for work- and before I started MFP about 40 days ago the airline seats were getting a bit tight in the hip/butt area-- if you know what I mean :) I'm happy to report -that about 18 lbs down and I am typing this from my airline seat and I have ROOM on either side of me - even with the arm rest down!!!!!! I'm…
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getting teary eyed... 30 days in and now gaining.
any advice is appreciated: ive been on mfp since mid sept and had lost a total of 15 lbs - down to 185... this past week the weight's been slowly creeping up- and today I weighed in at 188. I'm dumbfounded. --- I'm eating my calories--- have gone over 1 time by like 80 cals ---I'm working out - not daily, but about 3 times…
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Need some tips and support for the weekends
For as long as I can remember I do fairly well during the week, but once the weekends come-- I sabotage myself... sometimes gaining up to 6 lbs from all the food and alochol. I've literally done this for the last 7 years or so (wow- that's really sad) I'm determined to make a lifestyle change and not be so reliant on food…
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how often do you weigh yoursel?
I'm just curious as to what everyone does. i know i should do it weeklyl, but i feel like if i dont do it daily I wont stay on track.
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anyone have a slowcooker short rib recipe?
hi there- we love braised short ribs, but i know they can be fatty. anyone have a great recipe w/ cals included?
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weighing pasta
hi-- having a hard time truly figuring out the calories in pasta. they give it by weight on the package-- but its that BEFORE or AFTER cooking? plus, its kinda hard to weigh cooked noodles! any ideas?
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hi
ive finally gotten up the nerve to write a bit of an intro on myself after lurking for a few weeks. im new here and my name is Aimee- I live in Minnesota and will be 38 next month. Have about 40 lbs to lose. ouch- how'd that happen? :) One day my size 8 jeans were tight and then I guess I just kept buying new jeans. I've…
