Any of the 494 members of this group still active? Just wanted to say "hey"!
kimmers100
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Was hoping to connect with some people in the same boat as I'm in. Have been checking back daily and have gotten a few responses but I don't see much activity.
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I'm active… but I don't get into the groups as much. Usually because they are not active! I try to keep my eye on them though and respond when I can.0
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Ditto. I am not a thread-starter. In fact, I mostly lurk. I respond occasionally. I'll pop in every few weeks, see that no one has posted anything new, and then be on my way.
Kind of selfish, I guess.
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Well kudos for us!!! We all tip-toed out of our comfort zones!!! Nice to see you both!0
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i am just coming back so I will say hi and to let everyone know that despite everything I have maintained a 31 lb loss over a year now and for me that is amazing and i wish i could say how i did it when so many other times i failed I just don't know0
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i am just coming back so I will say hi and to let everyone know that despite everything I have maintained a 31 lb loss over a year now and for me that is amazing and i wish i could say how i did it when so many other times i failed I just don't know
That is a major accomplishment! Congrats! You may not know what you did but sounds like you put in hard work and took care of yourself! Way to go!
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Hey, I'm here! I sound like a lot of you, mostly lurking, mostly reading, but glad to see folks here :-).
I must say I am NOT motivated at all to exercise sadface
aAnyone still here that does Atkins?0 -
I'm here!0
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I flit in and out from time to time. But don't really pay attention to the quiet groups, sadly.0
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I'm on MFP daily but very rarely on the groups.0
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I've been MIA from MFP for the past year, but I've been back on my diet for a month and have lost 10 Ibs! I'm hoping I can find friends to connect with and keep me on focused on my goals. I wish you all luck with your weight loss goals. Take care!0
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Hi there! I'm looking for some friends and accountibilibuddy's0
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Hello All. I am restarting MFP and I need to loose more than 200 lbs and could use friends that understand the struggle.0
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hey there group or anyone that's reading lol I need to vent to people who will understand... I have lost 30 pounds and I can't even tell... How in the heck do I expect anyone else to tell? I am very proud of myself but I am frustrated at the same time! I have so much to lose I don't even feel like I've taking a splinter out yet.
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Looking to connect also. Hopeful to find tips and encouragement. So HELLO0
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Shamrockettes wrote: »hey there group or anyone that's reading lol I need to vent to people who will understand... I have lost 30 pounds and I can't even tell... How in the heck do I expect anyone else to tell? I am very proud of myself but I am frustrated at the same time! I have so much to lose I don't even feel like I've taking a splinter out yet.
Hiya - I've just hit the 50lb mark and still can't see it myself. HOWEVER, clothes are looser, it's easier to do things i.e. tie shoe laces, and people who haven't seen me for a while are noticing.
Unfortunately, the heavier you are, the longer it does take for the changes to be really visible, particularly to yourself. We see ourselves in the mirror every day, so those minute changes are not obvious. If you took some photo's at the start, take some more now, and see if you can see any changes
Even if you can't see any, keep on keeping on. 30lbs lost is amazing, you must be feeling so much better, so don't let the mirror get you down - keep going, you will see the changes sooner or later.0 -
Greetings, all!! I'm also in the 200+ boat and while I'm one of the moderators on the 100+ thread, I feel that it would be good to be active on another thread with folks who can relate. Many of the people in my other group are hitting their 100 lb mark, which is awesome, but for them the finish line is in sight. I tried my best not to sound like a Debbie Downer when a group member congratulated me on my loss and I had to say "thanks, but I'm not even to my halfway point yet". But, hey, it's a marathon and not a sprint, right?
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Thanks Jordis
hey wish I was more motivated, and when my children or someone tries to politely motivate me it just pisses me off and makes me want to eat a whole rack of ribs lol0 -
I'm here! I haven't introduced myself here yet (maybe I should!) and am new to the group. I'm glad to know this group is still active!
Might be easier to connect on a more regular basis if we are friends? Mind if add you?0 -
MensaDropout wrote: »I'm here! I haven't introduced myself here yet (maybe I should!) and am new to the group. I'm glad to know this group is still active!
Might be easier to connect on a more regular basis if we are friends? Mind if add you?
Sure!
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I've been off and on the last 8 months. I was preparing for a gastric sleeve, lost 80 pounds with the diet and accountability to the doctor, but had problems near the end with the idea of permanently losing a large portion of my stomach. So, I canceled the surgery and over the last year have gained back the entire 80 pounds. I went from barely moving to walking around the block and hardly any arthritis pains in my knees. Now i'm in constant pain again and its so scary because I was able to feel the difference by gaining that amount in such a short time. So back to using MyFitnessPal to keep track of my eating. It makes me feel like a total failure but I can't give up because I have so much I want to do.0
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I have never introduced myself to the group so here it goes. I'm a 43 year old father of 4 and husband to my amazing wife for 19 years. Over the years I have packed on 250lbs and I am really starting to feel it. I have tried nearly everything to lose weight and keep it off but always fail eventually. A year ago I decided to listen to my doctor and start the process of having gastric bypass surgery. I've now completed all of the counseling, testing, and requirements of the program so I'll be scheduling the surgery in the coming 6-8 weeks. I'm trying hard to lose as much weight as I can before the surgery by eating very healthy, mostly paleo. Has anyone here had the surgery? Any suggestions? I know some people look at the surgery as a quick fix but I don't think that I can get my life back without it. It won't fix everything but it will give me a jump start so that I can become more physically active.0
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Hello all!
Yesterday I went to the doctor and she emphasized the fact that I needed to loose weight. I currently weigh 392 pounds, and I feel so unhappy.
I have considered surgery - but I really feel like I could lose the weight if I really apply myself. I know what I need to do, but don't. I don't understand why I do this to myself.
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Checking in again, gang, and greetings to all our new friends Since it's come up a few times in the thread, I'm happy to talk with anyone who is getting ready for/thinking about surgery. I had a gastric sleeve done in July of 2013, and lost about 100 lbs. in my first year. While I've kept close to that amount off for almost a year, I still have 125 more lbs to go and have gotten back into following the plan to the letter to help make that happen. While I've gone down 5 sizes and feel a lot better, need to be accountable for making it the rest of the way there. 0
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If anyone is looking for a friend I could use the help I am 35 and I weigh 381 lbs and my doctor wants me to loose weight since I am pre-diabetic and pre-hypertension.0
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*waving to everyone*
Hello. I'm the same as many of you seem to be, on daily but not in groups. I'll make more of an effort to come in and catch up with everyone. The more friends on here, the better!
Currently at 419 <eek!> but 23 down so far, so it's a start.
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Hello all!
Yesterday I went to the doctor and she emphasized the fact that I needed to loose weight. I currently weigh 392 pounds, and I feel so unhappy.
I have considered surgery - but I really feel like I could lose the weight if I really apply myself. I know what I need to do, but don't. I don't understand why I do this to myself.
I am looking for help and support.
I'm here, new n willing to help!!! Gayle Minneapolis0 -
gahrahstah wrote: »I've been off and on the last 8 months. I was preparing for a gastric sleeve, lost 80 pounds with the diet and accountability to the doctor, but had problems near the end with the idea of permanently losing a large portion of my stomach. So, I canceled the surgery and over the last year have gained back the entire 80 pounds. I went from barely moving to walking around the block and hardly any arthritis pains in my knees. Now i'm in constant pain again and its so scary because I was able to feel the difference by gaining that amount in such a short time. So back to using MyFitnessPal to keep track of my eating. It makes me feel like a total failure but I can't give up because I have so much I want to do.
I'm here, need to lose 200 n need your help!!! Gayle Minneapolis0
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