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Old 02-09-2009, 07:18 PM   #1  
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Default I lost 5 pounds !!!!!
I know this isn't a significant weight loss, but it's a very important goal reached, as I've been saying for a long time (as I gained weight mostly) "If I could only just lose that first 5 pounds, then I'll be motivated". And well, I did it. I haven't seen this number for almost a year, and so, I'm very happy I"m going in the right direction this time.

I attribute my success to the fact that for about three weeks now, I've been hiking extra long hikes (over an hour) , and starting jogging intervals during the hikes, and fewer rest days , as well as not binging on anything. I haven't pulled in the reins yet on the calories , but I have been focusing on eating *more* superfoods,(way more fruit, yogurt, pb, nuts, ww stuff, beans, and fish) instead of empty carbs. I think I haven't been eating much cheese either, or white bread to speak of. I feel like I've been eating more, exercizing tons.... and well, finally , results !
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Old 02-09-2009, 07:29 PM   #2  
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I'm so happy for you! It really helps when your body gives you a little positive feedback on your changes
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Old 02-09-2009, 07:34 PM   #3  
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Awesome! 5 pounds IS significant and a big deal! Congrats!
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Old 02-09-2009, 07:36 PM   #4  
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Congratulations!
Sometimes that first five can be the hardest to achieve! You're doing great!
Keep it up!!
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Old 02-09-2009, 07:49 PM   #5  
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I THINK FIVE POUNDS IS SOOOO SIGNIFICANT! Hurray for you....actually judging by your stats there five pounds is a significant percentage of your goal! Like 10% right?? So good for you. I've been wanting to hike too but it's so c-c-cold in the a.m. (I know, I'm a baby, but it's cold for L.A.!)

Thanks for the inspiration!
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Old 02-09-2009, 08:34 PM   #6  
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Congrats!!!
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Old 02-11-2009, 03:58 PM   #7  
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Hey 5 pounds is five pounds. I was feeling really down on myself at the beginning of Jan. for only losing 3 and fatmad told me to be proud. So I made a new goal and now I am down 10.8 pounds! You can do it Hermit Girl!
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Old 02-12-2009, 09:36 AM   #8  
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Good for you!!! Congrats!!! I feel your excitement b/c I just lost my first five pounds too! I'm sooo excited!
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Old 02-13-2009, 12:08 AM   #9  
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Congratulations! Sounds like you've found a plan that works for you.
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Old 02-13-2009, 01:20 AM   #10  
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CONGRATS! 5 lbs is a big deal! that's a bag of sugar! go get a bag of sugar put it in a back pack and carry that around all day gone! just think that's gone from your body forever now!!! YAY you!
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