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NSV!
My dad came down to see me for the weekend (he lives in Atlanta, I live in Mobile). The first thing he said when he saw me was, "You look so good!" When we got in the car to go to dinner, he said, "You look like you've lost a TON of weight." I've lost 22 pounds since the last time I saw him. Hearing him say that made me…
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Any 5'7 ladies?
What are y'all's goals? I'm wanting to get down to 140-145ish...I've never been that small but I'm hoping it can be done! :D
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A few NSVs from my journey so far
They're not too much, but they're exciting for me... 1) At the beginning of my journey, I could hardly walk through my neighborhood (which is very hilly) without needing breaks. Now not only can I walk the entire time with no break, I've increased my speed and distance AND added in a few spurts of jogging! 2) My mother,…
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Celebrity inspiration?
Do any of y'all have a certain celebrity you wanna look like at the end of your weight loss journey? Mine's Elizabeth Taylor, in her glory days...MAN was she gorgeous!
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Where do you notice it first?
When you lose weight, where do y'all notice it first? I always lose it from my face first, then my tummy. I don't lose too much from my legs, since they're really muscular (I used to dance). And unlike most women, my boobs are the last to go :D So what about you?
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6 pounds in a month--who's with me?
Hi all! Been using the site for a while. My name's Moni, and I'm a 20 year old college student from the southeast US. My ultimate weight loss goal is 62 lbs, but I think splitting it up into smaller mini-goals is a LOT easier to manage. Right now, my mini goal is to lose 15 pounds by the beginning of school; I'm down 9…
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Weird food habits
Do any of you guys have weird habits when eating? When I was a kid, I wouldn't let any of my foods touch (I still don't, to some degree) and I would eat them one at a time. Am I the only one?
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I just jogged!!!
Ok, so I've never been one to get excited about exercise. That's changed SO MUCH since I started MFP. I bought 30 Day Shred last night. I know how intense it's supposed to be...and I'm willing to put myself through all of that. And I just jogged. Granted, I didn't jog the entire time I was out. I walked a fair bit, but I…
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Still working, but I've come far...(pics!)
Y'know, it's funny how you don't realize you look different until you look at a picture from a while ago. The first one was taken when I was singing at a recital...the dress was either a 16 or 18, and it was nearly impossible to zip. The second one was taken just a few weeks ago, at a resort.
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Underarm fat?
Ok, I have fat pockets right at the corners where my arms meet my body. Anyone know good exercises to sculpt that area? Thanks in advance xx
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Random thought.
It just occurred to me today that it's not just about the quantity of calories you put into your body...it's about the quality! I know, I'm a bit slow on the uptake here, but I'm one of those people who thinks, "Oh well, I'll just order a burger...as long as my calorie count is under for the day, I'm good." NO NO NO!!!…
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Help me estimate?
This is a weird question. I'm at 193.5 lbs now, and my goal weight is 140-145ish. My 21st birthday is November 30th. Do you think I can reach my ultimate goal by my birthday?
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Here's an idea...
For each pound you lose, put away $5-10 in savings. Then when you reach your ultimate goal, use the money you put away to indulge on yourself! Just think, each 10 pounds you lose is another $50-100 in your pocket!
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Possibly a dumb question...
...but today was my weigh/measure day and something odd happened. I kept the same weight, but gained half an inch in my waist. Is this normal? Granted, I'm on my TOM, but it's near the end. Also, I didn't drink all of my water yesterday. I've been good about it the other days of the week though. I didn't gain/lose inches…
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Weight loss goals
I just reset my goals to lose 1.5 lbs per week (I've seen a lot of posts on here about if you set it too low, you'll actually gain weight, etc). And the little pop-up at the bottom of the screen said that I should expect to lose 7.5 lbs by August 7th. Is there any way I could lose more by then? Upping my exercise, lowering…
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My first NSV!! :D
It was so exciting I just HAD to share! My mum has always been super critical of me. "Oh, you'd be so much prettier if you were 20 pounds lighter." That sort of thing, constantly. Well today I got dressed and she came into my room and looked me up and down and said this (even writing it I still don't believe it): "Wow! You…
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Self esteem/pool issues...
Ok. I just got back from a mini-vacation at a resort, and while there I spent quite a bit of time at the pool. I'm a size 14, and I'm quite a bit smaller than I used to be (16/18, leaning towards the 18). I have a one-piece leopard print bathing suit that is slimming--it accentuates my natural curves nicely but hides…
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Any other college students?
Feel free to add me! :D
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Newbie in the 50+ club.
Hey guys. I'm Moni, and I just joined because I really need a supportive community. I'm trying to get down to 140-150 from 196. I'm a 20 year old college student who's always had trouble with my weight. Recently my parents divorced, and my horrible habit of "emotional eating" really came out. I shot up to 215--I looked and…
