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Am I losing weight wrong? A concern about body shapes
I hope the women here might be able to ease my mind some about a realization I had a few days ago. Some background: I'm 29 years old and currently weigh about 175 lbs with an hourglass figure. I am 5'4" and wear a size 14 dress...and a size F bra. At my heaviest (around 224 lbs), I was up to a size G bra. I have always…
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Operation: Couch to Cougar [Progress Report with photo!]
A bit about me: When I was in high school, I was very careful about what I ate. I got tons of exercise and was probably the healthiest I've ever been. Going to college posed the risk of gaining the infamous "freshman 15," but I was determined not to add to the statistic. All was going great until I was diagnosed with stage…
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The Calorie Roller-coaster
After almost a month logging on this site, I think I can say with confidence that I know how I got so fat. It isn't just a lack of sufficient regular exercise (though a contributor), it's how I eat. Now I know what you're going to say: eat healthier, and yes, I have realized that I eat a lot of processed crap. Partly this…
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Shopping Hell: What's Your Nightmare?
Alright, I had a recent shopping reminder why I'm trying to slim down. I like clothes shopping...for other people. I like going into a place and pulling out pieces and making outfits for people, but I really hate trying things on myself. It's awkward, frustrating and in the summer just plain HOT! We all have to do it.…
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New food suggestions please
This is my first week on the site and I'm spending it cataloging what I eat normally before I make any changes. One of the big things I'm noticing is that I seem to be perpetually low on my protein intake. Although cutting fats/sodium/carbs are good and part of the plan, the lack of sufficient protein is a big red flag to…
