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Teaching heathy food habits to kids
When I was growing up, I was not taught healthy eating habits. I was raised on meat and potatoes and always had to clean my plate. If we had veggies, they were dipping in butter. Needless to say I've been heavy all my life. I now have a daughter and want her to not have the weight problems I did. I don't want her to see…
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What is your motivation?
My baby girl. It will be a year tomorrow when my life changed forever....Love you Hartley!!!! IMG_2969 by amandahbell, on Flickr
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Before pics/during pics
5 June 2010 June 5, 2010 (about 270) IMG_2610 Sept 24, 2011 (about 230)
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OK I started it now you run with it....
I am gonna need help with administrators willing to keep things in line. Anyone wanna help? Anyone have a good picture?
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3 feet
I started my weight loss journey in June. The 23rd to be exact. I joined a weight loss challenge and there they took my measurements. I'm feeling pretty open today, so please be gentle, I will share my starting measurements: Place...................6/23/2011 Upper chest ................46.5 Chest…
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BEST PROTEIN SHAKE EVER!!!!
1 scoop your favorite protein mix 1 cup your fav soy/almond/low fat milk 1 shot Tia Maria 1 shot Kaluha 1 shot Creme de Coaco Mix in blender with ice and Enjoy!!!!! I know alcohol isn't really good for my diet, but at least I am getting my protein :drinker:
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What are your goals?
At the suggestion of one of our members, this thread it gonna be an area to post your progress. I like to have it spelled out for me to keep myself accountable. So here it goes: Highest weight (HW) 307 (9 months pregnant) MFP Starting weight (ST) 278-June 17, 2011 1st goal: 250 by 9/10/11 (Cousin's wedding) ***ACHIEVED…
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Things that work for me
Post some of your tips, tricks, recipes, whatever, that have worked for you to change your eating habitats and encourage a healthier lifestyle. 1. Protein, protein, protein and more LEAN protein 2. Move everyday, even if it is walking around the block 3. Guacamole = good fats and homemade is WAAAAAYYYY better than store…
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Peanut butter service announcement
Just saw on the new that the peanut crop is down about half of normal because of the droughts in the south eastern US. If you use peanut butter as favorite protein, you may want to stock up as they are expecting the price to double by the end of the year.
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I no longer hate towels
You know when you get out of the shower, dry yourself off, and wrap the towel around yourself? Well I could never get it closed let alone not having a huge slice of naked body hanging out. Well, I'm staying at my BFF's house (who is also an MFPer BTW) for a couple of days and I wrapped up in her average towel to run back…
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Chunky Cheeseheads
Looking for other chunky cheeseheads that need to lose 100+ for inspiration. BTW if you don't know what a cheesehead is, your not a cheesehead. :smile: But you can still be my friend.
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I'm no longer MORBID!!!!
OK so my BMI is 39.9 but that is UNDER the 40 cut-off for MORBIDLY Obese. Small victory but way better than the 45.5 I started at! Only 61 more pounds before I'm just overweight. HA! I said ONLY. I would have never thought getting healthy would be as easy as logging what I eat and talking a walk at lunch! Thank-you MFP and…
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Brainwashing
So I've been changing my lifestyle for two and a half months now. Drinking protein shakes instead of having a doughnut for breakfast. Salads and lean meat instead of fast food for lunch. Lean meat or vegetarian dishes for dinner (most of the time). I walk two miles during lunch. I've lost over 25 pounds and am feeling…
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NSV or SV...what do you think?
I WON!!!! I was in a 9 week weight loss challenge with about 10 other women. I lost 24.8 pounds, 13.25 inches, 8.6% fat, and won the $225 pot!!!!!!! Talk about incentive!! So would that be a NSV or an SV? LOL!!!!
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Getting enough protein
So, I started on my weight loss journey three weeks ago. I had a body scan done and it was suggested that I get get 125 g of protein a day with a 1200 cal diet. I am trying so hard to get enough protein while staying under my calories. I'm on the Herbalife shakes with milk 2X a day, snacking on protein bars, and having a…
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FitFlops for walking? Do they work or is it just bunk?
So on my lunch time walk today, I passed a sidewalk sale at an outdoor sporting store. They had FitFlops on sale for $25. I live in my flip flops and wear them walking. So I'm wondering if they really work to tone your bum and legs. Considering I usually wear my flip flops anyway, is it worth the $25 or should I just stick…
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What does it feel like?
I haven't been able to wear anything under a size 12 since I was in grade school, heck even an 18 has been evasive for over 10 years. I have never been able to buy clothes from Abercrombie & Fitch or Gap. Most of the clothes they make for big women either look like curtains or Moo-moos. I just want to know what it feels…
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It has only been a month
I started my weight loss journey just under a month ago at 277 lbs. I joined a weight loss challenge with my friend where the biggest loser gets $400. Seemed like a good incentive for me to learn to eat healthier and start exercising. I just had a baby in February, so I REALLY need to lose weight to be able to keep up with…
