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I hate when people avoid sitting next to me on the bus. Even if its the last available seat.
Here I am staying on track. Exercising, working hard at my goal feeling good about myself. Then today I rode the bus to work and found a seat. I couldnt help but notice people getting on the bus looking my way but not taking the only available seat next to me. Reminding me that I got a long way to go. I dont know if I…
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Self Sabatage
I self sabotaged this morning. I don't know why I did it. The guy at the coffee and donut cart said I looked pretty and put two donuts in my bag along with the croissant and coffee I purchased. I immediately offered them to coworkers who refused so I took it upon myself to self indulge and now I feel like crap!!! 700 empty…
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I am posting this thread as a Confession the I Messed Up as a Parent
My 18 year old son has been steadily gaining weight in the past two years going from a size 38 pants to a size 46+. We went to doctor yesterday and he weighed in at 380 lbs. I have been obese for the last 20 years. A serial dieter going on and off diets with no real success. Only recently have I been successful losing 30…
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Protein Powder
What kind of protein power/mix do you use? I want to begin to make shakes to up my protein level. I want one that is both filling and not too expensive. Any suggestions?
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Right shoes for heavy person who loves running?
I am over 100 pounds overweight. I have lost 23 so far through hard work. During my journey to a healthy new me, I have found that I love running. I run in at lunchtime at work, over bridges, around the park, around my neighborhood. This is my "go to" cardio. I just want to know if anyone can recommend a good sneaker for…
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Foods that have become a regular staple at home:
Have you found that there are some foods that have now become a regular presence in your pantry or fridge since you have embarked in this journey to health? Foods that were really never part of your grocery store list before? These are my staple foods that have to be readily available to me now. Other than the chicken…
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Whole wheat bread versus white bread
Whole wheat bread versus white bread....what's the big deal? they are basically the same in calories. What do you think?
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Great Substitutes that leave you satisfied
I love food. I am a self professed "Foodie!". I am trying to stay within my calorie target so I realize that I need to make substitutions. I don't want to feel like I am missing out on something good. Last week I tried salsa on my egg whites. This was a great discovery!! Mixing it up to keep it healthy. What substitutions…
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Mom of 4 needs to lose over 100 lbs.
Hi there my name is Marisol. I am a mom of 4 who leads a very busy schedule between work, kids and home. I never find time for myself. I replaced the need to have time for myself by smoking cigarettes and indulging myself in carb filled foods. This would be my "me" time. I realized I had a problem. I stopped smoking in…
