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Anyone in Sacramento or sorrounding areas?
I'd love to meet people from around here (Sac) who would like to meet once or twice a month and support each other, as well as see each other's progress! :)
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Personal Trainer who needs support!
I have fallen off the healthy-eating wagon. I fell off so hard, it left bruises and scars all over my body. And I want nothing more than to hop back on and hold on for dear life. I'll start from the beginning. In May of 2011 I weighed in at 197.6 pounds on the scale in my bathroom. I was devastated. I couldn't believe I…
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Trader Joe's!
I feel so accomplished. I had but $24 in my bank account and I used $10 to pump gas in my car and $12 at the best grocery store EVER: Trader Joe's! I bought: Flax Seed Bread - the only bread I use for sandwiches and toast now. It has no flour & only 50 cals a slice! Chicken Breasts Bananas and Guacamole hummus - which I…
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Pork Chop Recipe?
I'm cooking clean meals for my boyfriend and myself, and I he suggested pork chops. So, do you guys have any yummy and healthy pork chop recipes? I have a Foreman grill but will that take away the flavor? Thanks :)
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How I lost 68 lbs and counting
If you haven't seen my transformation so far, you can check it out here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/444309-my-turn-my-weight-loss-so-far-pic-heavy?error_user_id=6767796&error_username=paulajfranco I have a lot of questions messaged to me, so I decided I'd share what worked for me. Keep in mind that weight-loss…
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friendly competition
I started off at 197.6 pounds in May of 2011. In January of 2012 I weighed-in at 128.9 lbs. Today I weighed-in at 144.8 lbs. In almost 8 months I gained 20 pounds because of my depression and eating disorder. I'm ready to lose the 20 pounds I gained and then some. I'm 5'2 so I'm hoping to get to 120 lbs and gain muscle.…
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not so new
I've been on this site for a while, then I kinda fell off the wagon because I developed an E.D. Anyway, I'm in school for personal training, and I'm going to lose these last 20-25 lbs for good. I'm commited to this lifestyle and I need friends who are as well. I would like to add friends who are positive, optimistic, truly…
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Learn from every binge!
I am currently doing so many things to fight this disorder (OA meetings, I have a sponsor, therapist, reading books, etc), and every time I have a binge, instead of crying about it and pitying myself, I try to learn from it. I wrote a blog on the most recent binge (which lasted THREE days!), and what I learned. Here is the…
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I'm shy and need help talking to boys
I'm, like, super shy. I have never been comfortable talking to boys 'cause I have always been big, so I'm new to this. When boys come up to me and offer to buy me a drink, I usually say, "you'll have to marry me and have my kids first," and shockingly, they never come back. I think I'm going to try a new approach where I…
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victory!
I kicked my parents off the pedestals I've had them on for all of my life, and I feel freeeeee. Also, I met a boy and I liiiiikkkeeee him. Like, I like him so much that I've been making him wait. Yeah. Go Paula, amiright? But I'm totally gonna give it up here soon, 'cause he deserves it lol I'm GRATEFUL! What are y'all…
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oh snap
I met the nicest fella ever and he likes me and, well, the feeling is mutual. He's responsible, independent, and soooo sweet. Did I mention he's respectful? Uh huh, he totally didn't take advantage of poor little drunk Paula. BUT. my brain is telling me I don't deserve him; "he's too good for you" it says. So, after…
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If you could massage someone on MFP...
OMG you guys are perverts for opening this. What's wrong with you?! Just kidding. Anyway, I'm looking for a massage buddy. Girl or guy, doesn't matter. Must love dogs.
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hypothetically...
pretend you're a 32 year old hot Italian/Spanish dude at the bar I went to last night. We speak. We hit it off. Then I tell you I'm only 22 years old. Are you still into me? If so, why the **** haven't you called?! It's been 13.4 hours and 33 seconds! I saw you watching TV; don't tell me you're too ****ing busy!!!
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meetup!
I went on Meetup.com to search for some hiking buddies, and I ran into a polygamous group. I don't know what that is, but they look nice, so I'm going to meet up with them. It's weird, though, 'cause the meeting place is in a bedroom? Hmm.
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Am I using him?
There's this guy who has liked me for a while now, but the feeling isn't mutual. Since he likes me, he is pretty much willing to do anything for me, and I was wondering if what I'm doing is considered "using" him. I don't use his money or anything like that. It's just that, when none of my friends want to go hiking, or to…
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Is it worth it?
I've been going through a lot, and I was speaking to an older friend about life. I told him that I was going to really work on improving my self-esteem and sanity, in order to live a happier life because this life is worth living. He said that life isn't worth it. He isn't a suicidal guy or anything, and he's fairly…
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Quiche recipes?
Help! I've never made quiche...I know, I know. Any suggestions/recipes?
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I have Binge Eating Disorder
All my life I've been obese. In May of 2011 I somehow managed to get myself on the right track and started losing weight. I lost a total of 69 pounds and got down to my lowest weight. I love exercise, and I am currently in school to become a personal trainer. Back in December I started to binge once a week, but I told…
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Play guitar?
I want to learn to play the guitar, and I don't even know where to begin. What brand guitar should I get? I'm totally a beginner :) Also, if anyone wants to give me lessons via skype, I'll pay you in gum...haha :)
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Do me a solid
Read my blog? I'm currently battling an eating disorder, and writing about my "future" is a way for me to deal with my feelings and it reminds me why I need to not give up in trying to fight it! I tried to make it kinda funny-ish so you might enjoy it :) Thanks!…
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Lessons for my future daughter
When I have a daughter, I’m not going to teach her that it’s okay to be fat. I’m not going to teach her that it’s important to be skinny. I’m going to tell her that she should only worry about one thing when it comes to her body: that it’s healthy. I’m not going to tell my baby girl that cookies are “bad” and broccoli is…
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I'm not disgusting
It's been a long time coming, and I never thought I'd say this, but I am BEAUTIFUL. And I mean it! I have had low self-esteem my entire life, because I am fat, and because I am boring, and because I am gross, and because I am short, and weird, and... Yeah, I always thought these things about myself. I lost all this weight,…
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motivation!
I have always had self-efficacy (confidence in my ability to succeed), but NO self-esteem. This has proven detrimental to my weight-loss, and I developed an eating disorder. Please read my bloggity blog that I posted just now. It helps when others can see what I'm feeling. Thanks :) blog:…
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Overtraining?
Without getting into it too much, I have been exercising like a mad woman for the past month. I'll usually go to the gym 2+ hours a day, 6 days a week. Here is my work out schedule for the past few weeks: Monday: Cycle class 60 minutes + RIPPED (acronym; stands for Resistance, Intervals, Power, Plyo, Endurance, Diet) 60…
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My turn! My weight-loss so far (PIC heavy!)
I'll try not to bore you with my story. Facts: 1. I started on MFP May 2011 at 197.6 pounds 2. I am 68 lbs down as of this morning - so, I'm at 129.6 lbs 3. I'm not sure what I want to be my final weight. I figure I'll know when I get there. 4. This new healthy lifestyle has changed me so much, that I am going to start…
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More male friends?
:) I have lots of female friends, and I LOVE them, but I could use more male friends. It's a different kind of support, and it's fun to have all different kinds. And I will also accept more friends who are female. I don't discriminate. The more the merrier!
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Was that a compliment?
I can always tell when people are sincere when they compliment me. Like, sometimes someone will say something only because someone else said something first (example: one friend says, "omg, you look great!!" other friend, in a monotone voice: "you look nice.") Or sometimes someone will compliment me to make themselves look…
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Any inactive folks?
Are any of you inactive? Perhaps you're wanting to start working out? If so, do you mind if I ask you a few questions for an assignment I have? I'm training to become a personal trainer and I could use your help. THANKS!
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Fat Acceptance
I wrote a blog on this movement, so please read and leave a comment :) I'm ready for a heated debate: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/paulajfranco/view/fat-acceptance-bs-208251
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Any Personal Trainers??
I'm in school studying health & fitness (and I'm on my way to becoming a NASM certified PT), and for one of my assignments I have to interview one of you :) Are any of you willing to be interviewed by me?
