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11 month, -65 pounds (pics)
I never dreamed I would actually accomplish this! 11 months ago, I cried as I cropped myself out of my daughter's prom picture because I felt I ruined it (see my "before" picture). Last night, I was proud to stand beside her and get our picture taken together!! I started MFP in April 2011, about 2 weeks after this photo…
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Question for runners re: pacing
I am a somewhat newbie to running as I just started last summer. I've run a couple 5K's (well, ran and walked) and plan on running 5-5K's this year. I am trying to run at a steady pace so that I can actually run the whole thing without having to walk parts of it. My problem is that I can almost complete the distance on a…
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Waist Removers Challenge (CLOSED GROUP)
Let the challenge begin!! Beginning Monday, post your water and walking total each night. I"ll keep a running tally so we know how we're doing!! If you miss a day, it's okay -- just catch up as soon as you can! WOO HOO!!!
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30 pounds lost -- with pics!
Halfway to goal -- this time I think the pics work!! If not, I'm quitting the picture business..... First pics are from May 2011, 202 lbs, about a month after I started MFP. My original start weight was 210. I am almost 5'5" Second group are from Sept 3, 2011 at 179.4 lbs. Halfway to my goal of 150!! I've still got a long…
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(pics) HALFWAY - Down 30 lbs already
OK -- I've never been comfortable sharing pictures of myself. Especially not ones that show off how fat I was/am. This is the first time I've tried posting pics, so hopefully they come through okay. My original start weight was 210, and my goal is 150 (or less -- we'll see how I feel about it when I get there). First set…
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Which Smartphone is best for MFP apps??
I need some advice -- I am wanting to upgrade to a Smartphone, and have been looking at the myriad options out there. What smartphone do you have, and is it MFP-user friendly? :smile: I'm not interested in millions of apps or all the "bells and whistles" -- just a good basic SmartPhone! I do prefer touch-screen technology…
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Who Knew...Exercise Really Works!!
This is an excerpt from my blog, but I thought I'd share it openly. Today I was feeling totally unmotivated to work out. When I began my weight-loss journey, I started out exercising slowly, mostly by walking, but I've been doing the Jillian Michaels 30-day Shred for just over a week (6 times in 8 days). To be honest, I…
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Nutritional Info at Restaurants
Okay, so this may be a bit of a rant, but for the THIRD time in less than two weeks, I've gone out to eat and asked for nutritional information, and the servers couldn't provide it!! WTH???? With as many people who are watching their diets (for a variety of reasons) you'd think restaurants would be able to provide this!!!…
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First NSV -- shopping in the Misses Dept!!
OMG!! I had forgotten about a business dinner after work today, and had worn jeans/tennis shoes to school. I ended up running by the store to buy a new outfit for the dinner -- and SHOPPED IN THE MISSES DEPT ( a size 16, but still -- not the "Women's Dept) OMG!!!!!! I was so excited -- I've lost almost all my weight in my…
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Zumba, Shred or both??
I am wanting to ramp up my exercise -- I've been thinking about doing Zumba (at home) or Jiliian Michael's 30-day Shred. I currently walk 3-4 times a week, and occasionally do "dance aerobics" in my living room (1/week or so). I get out of school for the summer in two weeks (YAY!! Even teachers need the break!!) and want…
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In the beginning...
I've been on MFP for about 1-1/2 weeks, and am just now getting up the nerve to venture out and meet people!! I've battled my weight all my life, and always blamed genetics for how I look. Recently, I decided that genetics or not, I'm done with being overweight. I don't want to spend my life dealing with diabetes, high…
