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Looking for more buddies to trade motivation and support
Hi, I am not a 30 day shredder,new diet fad book girl. I eat lower carb and enjoy paleo recipes but am not die hard. And I love wine so you will see that in my diary. I have been here since May 2011 and lots of my friends have fallen off except for the really dedicated ones that know this is a life adjustment and not a…
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Fatigue and leg cramps
Hi-Anyone have one or all of this? I started keto on Feb 13 and have had left leg cramps every night while sleeping. Major fatigue during the work day and now accelerated heart rate at night around bedtime. I am thinking it's magnesium deficiency so I have added in a supplement but it's not really working yet-maybe not…
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Need kid to move on!! Advice please.
Anyone have kids that do not live at home anymore and still have a key to the house? I have one Stepson I did not raise (age 27) that drops in alot unannounced and leaves a trail everytime (uses our stuff and doesn't put it back). He's a great guy but a bit of a intrusion, thinks we are his storage unit, laundry facility…
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The honeymoon's not over
Being on this journey these last 14+ months with my MFP pals by my side, I have had the praise of my friends, family, neighbors and co-workers visually watching me melt. I am encouraged by people seeing me everyday and commenting on my ever shrinking frame. Then it stops, you get to a place where your weight loss is…
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It bugs me when....
I find a food in the database with only "calories" listed in it. People, there is more to food then calories! Hello.... try sodium, potassium, vitamins and fiber to name a few. It is important to the tracking and figuring out what might be driving your situation to have all the nutrients listed. Potassium for one helps…
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more friends in 40's please
I have great friends so far and would love to add more in my age bracket. I am 47, extremely supportive, serious about my weight loss and I am half way to my goal. I call it as I see it but with kindness! Feel free to add me if you are interested-thanks!
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Bounce to my step. The good kind!
I realized yesterday (As I was carrying my bird out from his mani-pedi) that I have a bounce to my step that has been gone a very long time. I don't mean the uncontrollable jiggle that has haunted me these 12 years. You know, the one that makes you walk a little slower so you don't shake the wobbly bits and scare the kids.…
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Anyone else cold?
Since I have dropped a few bags of potatoes I am freezing my *kitten* off constantly! My husband complains because I want to turn up the heat (he keeps it at 63.....brrr) but even 65 and I am looking for gloves!
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hot flashes returning and stalling weight loss
Hi- been doing great up until last 30 days, the hot flashes & insomnia returned after a 3 month break. Now I have been losing 2 pounds per week only to gain them back the next week. Feeling defeated and frankly bloated! Has anyone had the hot flash/plateau at the same time? I am wondering if they are connected.
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started Oliva method today
I get the math and all that, however, I am so full already and 300 calories away from my bmr calorie load. So......now what? We are supposed to eat at least the bmr and mine is 1509 and I am at 1287 total with 983 leftover. Maybe I should have a glass of wine or something?
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So frustrated with progress this month!!
Lately for every 2 pounds I lose on the scale, it magically reappears 3-4 days later. This morning I flipped my lid because it happened again. I ran a report and in the last 30 days I have lost only 1 pound because of the yo yo cycle. I am set up to lose 2 a week, I know there have been some indulgences but not without…
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Time for a pedicure
It's funny how all of the sudden, the fact that I can see my feet for the first time in 10 years (without being a contortionist!) reveals to me that I am not keeping my toenails up to par.
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losing control?
Hey- when you super freak and eat too much for whatever reason, ie stress, hormones, celebrations, or just uncontrollable cravings; share it! This is how you got here and we can actually curb our own indulgence by seeing others go thru it, ya know? it is not a weakness, just part of the process, kapeesch? You are still…
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Looking for more Northern California pals!
Just want to add more friends that can relate to the local weather, changes and challanges of achieving weight loss and moving our butts in the San Francisco Bay Area. Are you out there?
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The tweens and I don't mean 12 year olds....
Seriously, pants. 20 pounds lost and I have my fat pants and my skinny pants. Fall is rapidly approaching and I am not willing to drop cash on pants that won't fit me in a month. As it is I need to find a sewing machine to alter my shirts in a few inches and maybe even my bra band. So I went to Costco to pick up meds for…
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This is why I don't weigh myself everyday......
I weigh in on Friday, only because that is the day I started MFP. It has worked for me so far. Well, the ugly part is that yesterday was an active, shall we say "elimination" day so I though I must have lost more weight. I have struggled with some constipation for 2 weeks and also excessive sweats. So I jumped on the scale…
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weight loss and night sweats?
I have been told that excess estrogen is stored in your fat cells and that when I am overweight I have more estrogen in my system. So, that being said, ever since the weight loss has started in the last 50 days I have been having increasing night sweats and some hot flashes too. Anyone else experience this?
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Need a Kitchen scale and HRM
Hey peeps, I am looking for two things 1> a scale to weigh food in ounces and grams to help me sort out my calories. Any favorites out there that are accurate and easy to use? 2 > a HRM to figure out my calories burned, any referrals are welcome. thanks!!
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Potassium sources?
I am consistantly low on potassium, but to me the sources are big no-no's, potatos, beans and banana's? Any idea's on how to up this without too much calorie load?
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new from San Francisco Bay area
Here I am and finally taking weight loss seriously after years of hiding behind it because "I really like food". I love to cook and eat and drink great wine with dinner. And it likes me too! After 2 years of pilates and no weight loss, just more muscle, something else had to be done. So here I am, day 5 and, I cheated and…
