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80lbs lost, 80lbs gained, 80lbs lost, 80lbs gained...
I spent my childhood obese. I lost 80 pounds at 19. I struggled to keep it off for a few years but ultimately gained it all back. I lost 80 pounds again at 26 and continued to struggle. I gained and lost and gained and lost... If I wasn't dieting, calorie counting and exercising regularly, I was gaining. I recently started…
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Born Again! Vegan & Raw 'til 4. Looking 4 More MF Pals :)
Hello! I'm not new to MFP actually, I've been using the app since 2011. But I've been on a hiatus for many months. Consequently, I've returned and things have been quiet! Too quiet for social media for sure! So, I checked my friends list, and it turns on about 3/4 of my MFP pals are now inactive! Isn't that just the life…
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Vegans & Vegetarians
Just looking for more people who eat vegan or vegetarian to be friends with on MFP! Have a good day! :)
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VEGAN? Vegetarian?
Hello! I became a vegetarian back in June, and after two weeks went fully vegan. I'm looking for like-minded people who eat the healthfully and compassionately! Friend-request me! :D
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Eat more 2 weigh less! It works! (Thank God I took photos!)
I weigh 0.4kg more in the photo on the right. 45 day difference (July 10 to August 24). I am glad I took photos, because the scale couldn't have showed me the difference and it's hard to notice our own changes day to day. Even my measurements are pretty much the same. I lost a ton of weight and plateaued for a very long…
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65 Pounds Down - People don't recognize me, lol
Before: ...and... After: And that's my 65 pound difference.
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What's your favourite workout song?
I'm sure we all need a pick-me-up once in a while, and sometimes all it takes is a great tune to get the energy flowing and the mind in tune (haha, how punny). What's your favourite workout song? Mine is Seven Symphonies' "Someone Else". This song gets me riled up like nothing else, I just wanna give 'er every time I hear…
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Where do you have DOMS right now?
Just for curiosity (and maybe to learn a new exercise or two to target those muscles we want to tone)... Where do you have DOMS and what exercise is it from? (Past, present or future) (For those that don't know, DOMS = Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness - the muscle pain you get from micro-tears that happen during intense…
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Cardio machines are so inaccurate. Photo proof!
Well, there it is... I got my BodyMedia armband a couple of months ago and I finally see how inflated the calorie burns are on cardio machines... After only half an hour it's more than 100 calories over my actual burn. The armband measures my caloric burn through a few different sensors and is considered to be the most…
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What are your most inspiring/favourite quotes?
I find I have collected quite a few quotes over the years that keep me going, and I imagine we all have them. What are yours and why? Here's a few of my favourites and why. "Just do it." We all too often think our way out of something before we even try it. Our current state of mind gets in the way of making the attempt to…
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Body Fat Callipers - your opinion wanted!
I have been considering purchasing body fat callipers for a while, as my struggle with the scale has come to a stalemate... I have already lost over 65 pounds, and this plateau is getting real boring... I've been fighting with it for over two years now, and I'm certain I have another 30lbs of fat to lose. I am still…
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Always over on sodium & sugar
A few trends I've noticed with MFP (and I'm certain I'm not the first one to comment on this) regarding the dietary guidelines they suggest on here are: Sodium: I am always over Sugar: I am always over Potassium: I am almost always under The rest of the categories tend to fluctuate appropriately where they should be. I…
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Wanted: positive, consistently present friends
Hello! I have been using MFP fairly consistently for about a year (minus some major medical hang ups). I am back into the swing of things and feeling good, but seems many of my old friends here have dwindled or don't converse much. I enjoy sharing support, info, ideas and whatever keeps us connected and interested. Wanna…
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Seeking Advice: Breaking a Plateau
Looking for advice: I lost 60lbs a year and a half ago. I gained back 20, then lost 10. 7 months ago I ramped up the workouts big time, started eating even better and all I have done is gain tons of muscle. Though I am more fit than I have ever been, why can't I seem to lose these lingering 30lbs? I eat 1800-2000cal per…
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Seeking Advice: Breaking a Plateau
Looking for advice: I lost 60lbs a year and a half ago. I gained back 20, then lost 10. 7 months ago I ramped up the workouts big time, started eating even better and all I have done is gain tons of muscle. Though I am more fit than I have ever been, why can't I seem to lose these lingering 30lbs? I eat 1800-2000cal per…
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Looking for help!
Looking for advice: I lost 60lbs a year and a half ago. I gained back 20, then lost 10. 7 months ago I ramped up the workouts big time, started eating even better and all I have done is gain tons of muscle. Though I am more fit than I have ever been, why can't I seem to lose these lingering 30lbs? Also, I feel eating less…
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SLEEP!!! SOOO IMPORTANT!
So... I have been working out 6 days a week for over 6 months. Been eating organic veggies, whole grains and lean proteins. Watching portions, counting calories and, well, doing EVERYTHING RIGHT. Why no weght loss? For the last 8 months I have been sleeping about 4-6 hrs per night. NOT ENOUGH!!! Jillian Michael's book…
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SLEEP!!! SOOO IMPORTANT!
So... I have been working out 6 days a week for over 6 months. Been eating organic veggies, whole grains and lean proteins. Watching portions, counting calories and, well, doing EVERYTHING RIGHT. Why no weght loss? For the last 8 months I have been sleeping about 4-6 hrs per night. NOT ENOUGH!!! Jillian Michael's book…
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Would appreciate more MF Pals :)
I downloaded the app a while back and only recently learned about the huge online community. So great for support! I am an information junkie, read a lot and try to learn as much as I can about health and fitness. If you have info to share, please add me!!! 10 years ago I lost 80lbs, then gained it all back. Then a year…
