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Is anyone still here?
It has been a long time since I have checked in on here...to say I fell off the wagon would be a gross understatement... I am back and trying to decide whether to pick up this group or to start another. If anyone is still following this group, would you please let me know? Kamalalue
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You are awesome!
Just in case no one has told you today...you're awesome! Hold your head high and keep moving forward! :)
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Welcome!!! Please introduce yourself!
:flowerforyou: My name is Katie, my username is Kamalalue. I am a 31 year old female. I live in Wisconsin with my fiance of almost 10 years... yes, 10 years! I am currently unemployed, but always looking. I love to be creative and find joy in art and cooking. I want to lose weight because I am not living - I am watching my…
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What is your biggest fear about dieting?
My biggest fear is failure. :flowerforyou: Kamalalue
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Hello Out There!!!!
Hello! How is everyone doing? Any recent struggles or successes? What are your upcoming goals? I am personally struggling to keep going to the gym - because the scale is not reflecting the effort that I am putting in. (On the flip side, I can see visual changes that the exercise is having on my body.) : ) I hope everyone…
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Non-Scale Victories (NSV) - What are yours?
I just found out what NSV means; I have been reading it everywhere on this site, and had no idea what it meant! For me, I have noticed that movement is getting easier, my legs rub together less, I have more confidence and I am gaining the self-respect that I lacked. What are some recent NSV that you have realized or…
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Check-In
Hi fellow Heavy Weights! I just wanted to check-in and see how everyone is doing... I have recently started a new job, and found that my time is a lot more limited than I had hoped. How is everyone doing? What is new with your weight struggles and successes? I think I have found a good routine that enabling me to lose…
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Anyone have any good low-cal recipes?
Can I get a little help? I am getting a bit burned out on the same meals... Does anyone have any healthy meals that they would be willing to share? I would really appreciate it! (If there is an interest in this thread, I will post some of my favorite recipes as well.) Katie :flowerforyou:
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Dr. OZ's 100 Weight Loss Tips
1. Automate your eating by planning your meals ahead of time. That way you're less likely to make an unhealthy last-minute food choice. 2. Oats are your friends! Eating a cup of oatmeal in the morning will prevent you from gorging in the afternoon. 3. Foods with healthy fats such as olives, salmon and walnuts help you feel…
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I need help with an Exercise Block...
Good Morning - I am having a real issue overcoming an exercise block. I know that I need to exercise, I have the time to exercise, but there is something mentally that keeps me from doing what I am supposed to. Has anyone had this issue, or does anyone know how to get past the excuses and get to the place of acceptance? I…
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Change
I saw a sign on pinterest.com. that said: "You have to make a change, to see a change." I saw this and had one of those epiphany moments... where I realize that the harder that I fight to keep my life the same, the harder it is going to be to change my life... sounds simple, but it is one of my biggest issues. I have…
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Heavy Weights... Looking for others that have 200 lbs to los
Hi, My name is Katie and I am a 31 year old from Wisconsin. I have been tinkering with this website for quite a while, but I have never tried to network or look for support. I am looking now. I have a lot of weight to lose (about 200 lbs), and I am looking for others who have a long journey ahead of them too. I am a…
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Welcome to the beginning!
I am at a point in my life, that it is time to make a change. Not a half-hearted change - but a "all in" sort of change. The other night, I realized a couple of things... 1) I have almost 200 lbs to lose. 2) I did this to myself, and there is no one to blame but me. 3) It has been a long time since I have lived. Has anyone…
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Recipes
I made Chipotle Chicken Meatballs last night for dinner, they were fantastic!!! I thought that I would share the recipe: http://www.rachaelraymag.com/Recipes/rachael-ray-magazine-recipe-search/budget-recipes/chipotle-chicken-meatballs The recipe was a little more complicated than I had originally thought, but they were…
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Fitness Programs: 5 Steps to Getting Started
Morning Everyone! I have found exercise to be my biggest adversary, time and time again... I stuggle with the idea of getting up and getting moving; even though I know I that I have to, if I want to reach my goal. I found this article, and thought I would share it with those that have the same issue:…
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Happy Thursday!
Howis everyone doing today?
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50 Ways to Stay Motivated to Lose Weight
Here is an article that I thought I would share: 50 Ways to Stay Motivated to Lose Weight Well, it's the middle of January, is your motivation starting to wane? Never fear! We asked some of the nation's top experts – doctors, psychologists, fitness experts, life coaches – to give us 50 of their best inspirational tips for…
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Questions, Comments or Suggestions
Started a thread for any questions, comments or suggestions.
