Bitch About It, Joke About It, But Never Be Too Serious

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Hey Hey Hey! It's a brand new day so what do you people have to say???? Whine, Bitch, Bellow and Moan, just remember, you're never alone. Share your victories, vent your defeats, & share advice, just give our room a little of your own special spice! (Cheesy enough?)

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New to MyPlate

posted by joneta35 on 11:08 am

This is my first day to use MyPlate and in my healthy lifestyle change. Looking for all the support I can get!! According to my trainer - I have about 30 lbs to start shedding!!

by zerbit on Jan 9, 2012 at 3:35 pm

I lost 40 lbs 2 years ago and gained all but 10 lbs back. Now I'm back on Livestrong and toeing the line once again. I've already lost weight and haven't been on it for 7 days yet. I find logging my food doesn't allow for me to "sneak" food.
My advice too you: Log EVERYTHING you put in your face, no matter how minor it is. Set your calorie goal and then record, record and RECORD some more. This will keep you "honest". Also, drink a TON of water. My biggest success has been in having cut veggies handy when I feel like I "need" a snack. Best of luck to you!!

by joneta35 on Jan 11, 2012 at 7:18 am

I have been tracking EVERYTHING and really in just the first week have learned a ton. Plus - sticking to a 1200 calorie a day diet isnt quite as hard as what I thought it would be. Wokring out twice a week with a trainer and then on my own at least 3 times a week I'm sure will make a HUGE difference. Its going to be a long road and I've got only the first week down, but, I can already feel the difference in my energy level and just better mood. Thanks for the help!!

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Hopeful

posted by linds9300 on 11:02 am

I'm hopeful today.. wanting to get back to feeling better. I've been trying to eat more fruit, and drink more water.. I cut out the pop (soda). Going to start exercising daily. =] I have a tread mill, so that helps, I also have two dogs that I can walk. Wish me luck on losing my 27lbs =) i'm trying to get better about joking about the matter more, and being happy instead of stressing myself out!

by dimarsh on Jan 5, 2012 at 1:44 pm

Welcome to the start of a new you! Walking the dog is a great motivator for me. In fact, I got a big dog just so I had to go for a walk every single day. Four years later I have a trim and fit dog and I've lost 30 and have kept it off.
You can do it too!

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Member	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Totals:	115,293	4,481g	22,606mg	198,279mg	16,310g	5,288g	1,898g	6,757g
Averages:	977	38g	192mg	1,680mg	138g	45g	16g	57g
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Members Tracking:: 118
Calorie Goal:: 148,808
Calories Consumed:: 137,595
Calories Burned:: 22,302
Net Calories Consumed:: 115,293 (33,515 under)
% of calories burned:: 16.21%

New to the group

posted by tlcoats900 on 1:20 pm

Hello, I'm not incredibly over weight but have some high blood pressure issues and I'm simply looking to feel better and have some more energy. If I can loose few pounds too? I'll take it! I've been an off and on work out person and I usually go on a "Fad" diet with some sucess (low carb, Adkins, etc...) have a slip, and give up completely. I would like to try something different this time. Something more sustainable and not beat myself up cause I have a cupcake or slice of pie in a weak moment. I'm gonna get rid of the all or nothing approach starting now. Wish me luck.

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Bitching about it.

posted by zerbit on 9:11 am

I'm bitching about it right now. I let myself get back into my bad eating habits and spent yesterday just disgusted with myself. I am now taking the action I need to and will start joking soon. :)

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Member	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Totals:	122,499	4,873g	20,167mg	222,018mg	16,777g	5,506g	1,981g	7,143g
Averages:	980	39g	161mg	1,776mg	134g	44g	16g	57g
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Members Tracking:: 125
Calorie Goal:: 156,972
Calories Consumed:: 142,584
Calories Burned:: 20,085
Net Calories Consumed:: 122,499 (34,473 under)
% of calories burned:: 14.09%

Greetings all!

posted by zerbit on 1:33 pm

This sounds like my kind of group!

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Member	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Totals:	109,833	4,813g	24,752mg	229,887mg	15,511g	5,505g	1,783g	7,347g
Averages:	893	39g	201mg	1,869mg	126g	45g	14g	60g
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Members Tracking:: 123
Calorie Goal:: 155,510
Calories Consumed:: 140,038
Calories Burned:: 30,205
Net Calories Consumed:: 109,833 (45,677 under)
% of calories burned:: 21.57%

Member	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Totals:	82,682	3,474g	17,460mg	157,010mg	11,052g	3,755g	1,236g	4,935g
Averages:	909	38g	192mg	1,725mg	121g	41g	14g	54g
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Members Tracking:: 91
Calorie Goal:: 116,143
Calories Consumed:: 102,126
Calories Burned:: 19,444
Net Calories Consumed:: 82,682 (33,461 under)
% of calories burned:: 19.04%

here i go again....

posted by butrflychasr on 5:17 pm

new year and of course i am detrermined to lose at least 50 lbs, i am the heaviest i have ever been at 200 now :( i hide current pics of myself from friends on face book but do admitt to being a bigger girl then they remember (was 100 till i had my son) but just dont want them to see it ! i know i can do it, i have been floating between 150 and 180 then last year hit the 200 mark for the first time, lost 20 then let it all come back, i am going to need all the help i can get and hope you all can be there for me when i need it :)

by static_grace on Jan 2, 2012 at 12:21 am

I've seen every day people do some amazing things by being persistant, believing in themselves, and getting fit. It sucks when the weight comes back... it sucks when you see that awful number on the scale. Let that help to motivate you. I told my awful number that I don't want to see it anymore. Bid 200 farewell!

by butrflychasr on Jan 2, 2012 at 11:21 am

THANKS !

by hightea57 on Jan 3, 2012 at 12:57 pm

Im right up there with you. never had a real weight problem but have always had to watch what i ate as it loves to stick to me! but i let myself let it creap up on me and here i am at 220 lbs. said it was 226 this morning but that is water wieght from the holidays! by this time next week it will be the real 220. i have gained 70 lbs in the last 8 years and i am determined to get past it this year! i lost 33 lbs 2 years ago and it is coming back slowly. but not again. i am on my treadmill at least 20 min a day and i am staying to 1200 or less calories. i am also 54 and need to get it off or i will continue to be in hbp and heart problems. i just need to really work on drinking water! i can't do tap water and the water cooler is on the fritz. so i must get something going here! Stay Strong as that is what this webiste is supposed to tell us! we can do it! :) add me and i will continue to write back! hey... i need help too!

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Member	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Totals:	63,938	2,587g	12,870mg	101,043mg	7,282g	2,340g	763g	3,157g
Averages:	1,066	43g	215mg	1,684mg	121g	39g	13g	53g
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Members Tracking:: 60
Calorie Goal:: 75,735
Calories Consumed:: 71,686
Calories Burned:: 7,748
Net Calories Consumed:: 63,938 (11,797 under)
% of calories burned:: 10.81%

Member	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Totals:	13,905	582g	3,440mg	26,912mg	1,549g	472g	176g	752g
Averages:	479	20g	119mg	928mg	53g	16g	6g	26g
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Members Tracking:: 29
Calorie Goal:: 35,315
Calories Consumed:: 16,968
Calories Burned:: 3,063
Net Calories Consumed:: 13,905 (21,410 under)
% of calories burned:: 18.05%

Member	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Totals:	38,096	1,580g	7,009mg	70,039mg	5,180g	1,628g	533g	2,324g
Averages:	907	38g	167mg	1,668mg	123g	39g	13g	55g
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Members Tracking:: 42
Calorie Goal:: 52,939
Calories Consumed:: 48,178
Calories Burned:: 10,082
Net Calories Consumed:: 38,096 (14,843 under)
% of calories burned:: 20.93%

Member	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Totals:	42,287	2,195g	6,831mg	84,417mg	7,046g	2,596g	644g	2,590g
Averages:	755	39g	122mg	1,507mg	126g	46g	11g	46g
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Members Tracking:: 56
Calorie Goal:: 66,783
Calories Consumed:: 59,999
Calories Burned:: 17,712
Net Calories Consumed:: 42,287 (24,496 under)
% of calories burned:: 29.52%

facebook photo? hot or not

posted by Livvysmom2 on 7:22 pm

OK, so what is the rule regarding facebook profile photos. I have a great picture that was taken a hundred years ago before I got fat. Half of my friends knew me before I gained the lbs and the others knew me when I was a skinny and stylish. Why do fashion designers feel compelled to add a stupid dove or cat to every single blouse? Just because I’m fat doesn't mean that I want to dress like a 100 year old preschool teacher or dental assistant (no offence to the old folks and absolutely no offence to preschool teachers or dental assistants). Thanks in advance for not getting p.o.'d. Bye!

Linda

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hello. New here!

posted by Beckyj79 on 7:18 pm

Hello. Im new here. Just signed up to livestrong.com yesterday. Hope to get connected soon!

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Member	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Totals:	52,190	2,183g	7,344mg	114,872mg	7,546g	2,691g	739g	2,997g
Averages:	932	39g	131mg	2,051mg	135g	48g	13g	54g
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Members Tracking:: 56
Calorie Goal:: 72,899
Calories Consumed:: 64,412
Calories Burned:: 12,222
Net Calories Consumed:: 52,190 (20,709 under)
% of calories burned:: 18.97%

Member	Cals	Fat	Cholest	Sodium	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Protein
Totals:	30,032	1,567g	28,782mg	65,114mg	5,514g	2,081g	563g	2,054g
Averages:	626	33g	600mg	1,357mg	115g	43g	12g	43g
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