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157 Down and Counting
I started a year ago and I finally surpassed 150 down. I still have a long way to go, but God is good! 🙌🏼
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1 Year and 141 Pounds Down
It’s been 1 year since starting my healthy lifestyle change. There’ve been ups and downs and stalls, but mostly wins ☺️ My goal was to lose 150 pounds in a year, but I’ve lost 141 pounds (with diet and exercise), and I’m not complaining! God has been good and allowed/helped me to get to the point I am today. I’m not to the…
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NSV! What's Your NSV?!
NSV... my blood pressure has been high for several months now and I had to start taking blood pressure meds to regulate it. I checked my BP last Sunday afternoon without my BP meds (after losing 39 pounds in 4 weeks) and the right pic is the result! Praise the Lord! I checked it again today after not taking BP meds all…
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42 pounds Down/5 Weeks In
I started my Live-It February 19th, 2018 and I'm seeing great results! 42 pounds down in 5 weeks and no more blood pressure meds! Praise God!
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52 Pounds Down and Counting
Surpassed the 50 pound mark as of this morning. It amazes me everytime I see a picture of myself... I still feel like that person on the left. I only started February 19th and lost a lot in just the first 2 weeks, but weight has been coming off steadily the past month and a half. So excited to keep going! My husband has…
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52 Pounds Down and Counting
Surpassed the 50 pound mark as of this morning. It amazes me everytime I see a picture of myself... I still feel like that person on the left. I only started February 19th and lost a lot in just the first 2 weeks, but weight has been coming off steadily the past month and a half. So excited to keep going! My husband has…
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Help with Protein
I've been doing keto for right at 6 weeks now and my weight-loss has been going great. Due to my size and pain threshold, I haven't been working out a lot, but I'm down enough now that I've added more cardio, as well as strength training. In the past when I've lost a lot of weight I ate high protein because I was spending…
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3 Months/75 Pounds Down Pics
I started April 6th of this year and was down 75 pounds today... I have a long way to go, but excited about the difference! I hope this encourages someone! Vanessa
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Facebook Fitness Group
If any of you have Facebook, join my Fit and Free group. I post challenges, recipes, and my trainer tips on there and you can post things as well along with others who are working toward healthy weightloss. I hope you all join and feel free to pass the word! Here's the link... http://www.facebook.com/groups/fitnfree/ If…
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Totally Frustrated
Over the past year life has changed so much... For the good and for the bad. As of a year ago I had lost a total of 180 pounds... As soon as I hit that number I was admitted into the hospital for the third time for extremely low potassium... I was malnourished and had lost a significant amount of hair (my own fault... Only…
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167 Pounds Down and Need Help with My Diet/Nutrition
I started out at 400 pounds and I'm down to 233. I still want to lose about 85 pounds (maybe more). I've been doing horribly with my calorie intake, in order to keep losing at a good rate. It has only taken me a little over a year to lose 167 and it has slowed down some. I'm still losing weel, but I've only been eating…
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160 Pounds Down w/Pictures :-)
I started my diet on April 6th of 2011 and have lost 166 pounds, in just over a year. Strictly diet and exercise. Exercise does wonders ;-)
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GPS Watch Suggestions??
I'm planning on getting a GPS watch next weekend (payday :-). I've never even tried one on... do you have any suggestions?? The only one I've heard much about is the Garmin GPS watch. I'd like to stick w/in the $200 range (or less), but CAN go more, if it's necessary/worth it.
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My 1yr/153 Pounds Down Pictures
I've lost 153 pounds and a total of 59.05 inches in the past 1 year! AND I signed up for my 1st 1/2 marathon this weekend! What a difference just 1 year makes! I have more before/after pics on my page.
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140 Pounds Down and Counting! Progress Pics...
Here are my before/after pictures so far. I started in April of 2011 with diet and exercise and I'm continuing to the end! I have about 90 more pounds or so to lose. This is just proof that it CAN be done and it doesn't take diet pills or surgery! Just diet and EXERCISE! Feel free to add me!
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Help Me w/Carb Cycling!
My trainer told me today to try carb cycling to try to get me off this stinkin' plateau! HOW?! I looked online and kinda got the idea, but do I do low carb/high carb every other day? How many carbs do I eat on low carb vs high carb days? Help! :-0 Thanks!!
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120 Pounds Down... April 11-Jan 12... Progress Photos
I started losing weight in April of 2011 and as of this morning, I am 120 pounds down. I still have a ways to go, but I'm well on my way and loving it! It's all been by diet and exercise... No surgery/no diet pills! Feel free to add me or ask questions... I love helping people out w/their diet/exercise programs! 120...…
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Facebook Fitness Group
If any of you have Facebook, join my Fit and Free group. I post challenges, recipes, and my trainer tips on there and you can post things as well along with others who are working toward healthy weightloss. I hope you all join and feel free to pass the word! Here's the link... http://www.facebook.com/groups/fitnfree/ If…
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Fruit/Veggie Fun Facts
What fruit and vegetable facts do you know?? I'm creating a document to share w/my dieting friends at church and thought it would be fun to do fruit/veggie facts. When I'm done, I'll post it on here also!
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Looking for Low Cal/Fat Thanksgiving Recipes
I'm looking for some low calorie/low fat Thanksgiving recipes... I have ZERO! :-) I just broke through a plateau this week and I'm scared of messing things up... HELP! If you have any good or interesting recipes, please post or message me! Thanks!
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Fruit Facts
Fruit Facts: >>Razor+Peach=Nectarine. >>Watermelon is not a fruit... it is part of the gourd family... it is not part of the melon family... it is the state vegetable of Oklahoma. >>Pears are highest in fiber... 4.4-5.5 grams per pear, depending on size. >>Blackberries/Raspberries are 2nd highest in fiber... 4 grams per…
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Water Retention
I have edema and have been taking lasix, but my potassium plummeted and I was taken off of them. Does anyone know ways of helping with water retention?? I already drink tons of water, so I don't think that's my problem. Thanks for your advice!
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100 Pounds Down in Just Under 5 Months... Pics Included
100 Pounds Down in Just Under 5 Months w/Good Ole Diet and Exercise. If you think you can't do it, you can! I have a long way to go, but I'm well on my way! And if I can do it, anybody can! And it CAN be done w/out bypass surgery and w/out diet pills!
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Probiotics... to take or not to take ??
I went to GNC yesterday to get my vitamin packs and was recommended probiotics. I can already tell a difference :-) I didn't even know what probiotics were until yesterday... so, for anyone who knows anything about them; are they 'smart' to take?? I know these GNC guys work on commission, so it's hard to know if they're…
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??Whey or Hemp??
Whey Protein or Hemp Protein?? I've only had Whey, but it's about time to get more... which is best? Thanks for your input! Vanessa
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Calculationg Burned Calories... Question??
I've been calculating burned calories on MFP over the past couple of weeks and it doesn't could my strength training as burned calories. Should I by counting calories burned from strength training or just from my cardio workout??
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Exercise Classes - I Need Advice!
I'm a big chicken when it comes to taking exercise classes. I've lost some weight, but have a long way to go. Is there a good class to take that maybe I'd feel semi-comfortable in?? I'm not big on humiliating myself :-/ I keep hearing about Zumba, but I really don't think I could keep up (not really a dancer, but willing…
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I Need Advice About Purchasing Weights
I need to buy some weights/workout equipment. Where should I begin?? I've seen kettle weights, but have never used them. Would that be a good place to begin or should I buy some dumbbells? I don't have a lot of money to put into it, but I want to gradually build up to having a weight/workout room at home. All input…
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New and Losing
Hi, my name is Vanessa. I just found out about myfitnesspal this afternoon and it seems like a great app. I've been doing weight loss for almost 2 months and I lost 46 pounds in the first 44 days. I hope to meet new people so we can help motivate one another. Good luck to you all! Vanessa
