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Tips for losing the last 10-20 lbs
Im happy to be in the home stretch of my weight loss journey but the pounds are coming off so S-L-O-W-L-Y! I average about .5lbs every 1-2 weeks. My calorie intake is 1200 plus my excercise calories. I do eat the exercise calories back. I work out at least 5 times a week doing a combination of weights, brisk…
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Bob Harper's DVD workouts
What does everyone think about Bob Harper's DVD's? I recently purchased his Beginner's Workout DVD and LOVE it! Awesome calorie burn and it was a fun workout.....45 minutes flew by! There is alot of talk on the MFP boards about Jillian Michaels and for good reason....she rocks (huge fan and have followed 30DS, NMTZ, Killer…
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Is my scale broken?
Ive been sitting at the same weight (+/- 2 lbs) since November despite staying at or just under my calorie goal (most days) and excercising 5+ times/week (cardio and strength training) for an avg of 30-45 mins each time. I use a heart rate monitor to track my calories burned and exercise output. After losing weight, slowly…
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Watch out - Your fingers lose weight too!
I finally came across a downside to losing weight....your fingers lose weight too! Over the past 6 months my rings have become very loose and Ive almost lost them a few times just doing normal, everyday tasks. Ive been lucky that I always felt them sliding off.....that is, until today. I have lost my engagement ring. :( I…
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Making it official.....Im not going back!
Ive been on a weight loss/health journey for just over a year now and have lost 42lbs with 18 more to go. Ive dropped a few clothes sizes and have bought some new clothes along the way just to have a few items that fit 'right' during my transition. But, for some reason, I have held on to many of my 'fat' clothes thinking…
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Calorie counting on Cruise???
Im going on a cruise in April and will still be in weight loss mode at that point. Has anyone been on a cruise while watching calories or is it just impossible? I plan to hit the gym while on the cruise and am pretty good about being careful what I eat, but would love to minimize any damage I may do otherwise. Thanks!
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Keeping your actual weight a secret from loved one?
Does anyone else NOT tell their loved one/spouse their actual weight? My husband knows how much Ive lost and has been very supportive along the way. But, I never told him my starting weight I guess out of embarrassment. He always guesses my weight to be much lower than my actual weight so I have never been motivated to…
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My NSV!
Today I was at a fund-raising event where they hand out T-shirts. Ive been on this journey for 13 months now and have lost 40 lbs, 20-25 lbs from my goal weight and it has been a SLOW process. Slow but so worthwhile with my share of small victories and setbacks along the way. At the event, the lady at the desk said "What…
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The WEIGHT of comments by kids....good and bad!
Funny how comments made by kids about your weight or weight loss can have more of an impact on you than those made by adults.... I am a step-mom of 3 kids, ages 4, 7 and 9. Over the last year, they have seen me doing my Jillian Michael's workouts and have even joined me for fun! They have noticed me eating differently and…
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Reactions of Others
Have you ever noticed or experienced totally different reactions of others to your weight loss? Ive lost 35 lbs and some people are finally starting to comment that they can tell Ive lost weight while others seem oblivious. Im not expecting others to have an over the top reaction, or to even say anything for that matter.…
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Minor Milestones
So, I broke down and finally bought myself a bathing suit. The last one I bought was 4 yrs ago (bikini) but I never wore it in front of anyone! What was the point of that???? lol Anyway, I am on vacation this week and have been at the beach....seeing everyone around me in all shapes and sizes in a bathing suit and there I…
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Just ordered Polar FT4 HRM!
Just broke down and ordered the Polar FT4 heart rate monitor! I have the Sportline S12 but am very disappointed in it and it is not user friendly. I really just want to be able to track my calories and HR. Hoping this new one will be easier to use and more reliable! Seems that it gets good reviews overall. Any experience…
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Old Clothes - Smaller Me
It's a wonderful problem to have but....what do you do when you are losing weight but cant really afford to replace them in your current size? I work in an office so I have to wear business type apparel. I have been able to modify some of my "fat" clothes for a while now but now they are looking ridiculously big now and…
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New to MFP
Hi! I just discovered MFP yesterday and LOVE it! I really like how MFP calculates your calories and your net calories after exercise. I have lost 33lbs so far but recently hit a plateau. I log my food in a notebook each day (this was a huge help) and am consistent with exercise. Someone had told me I needed to increase my…
