I have lost 20 lbs in six weeks and have never felt more alone~!

hicim705 wrote: »

Lady_Magenta wrote: »

My goodness. All of you. THANK YOU!

Now I understand more, having friends here really doesn't make any sense. I looked at the 'groups' but many (too many) don't seem to be active anymore. Maybe I start my own group. "Now or never and never is not an option" :-) or "Embrace your new lifestyle" because this is really what is going on. For the first time in my life, I am serious about losing weight and I don't care how slow or fast it happens, neither do I care how long it will take. This is a forever thing. My blood pressure is now normal. I called my doctor and gloated and bragged.

My glucose levels are out of prediabetic range. It feels like I am getting my life back. I am still so big, but smaller. Nobody notices the weight loss and how could they? I wear tunics and elastic pants.

I criticized my husband's dinner yesterday (which I had prepared lol). It was too unhealthy and it had unnecessary calories, he went for seconds. Who does that? (I did, almost with every meal or I overfilled my plates.)

I walk easier now. I have absolutely no sugar cravings. I haven't ordered it, which was my downfall. I have prepared meals in the fridge and I am experimenting with new recipes. I feel excited.

I will post in this forum and I will participate more. As someone said, perhaps I will greet some of the newbies here because it does sting(k) when nobody answers when you introduce yourself.

Now I feel at home here at MFP. I hope they bring the friendship newsfeed back because, without it, the whole friendship thing doesn't make much sense.

You guys inspired me and motivated me! Thank you for sharing so much of yourself and your stories.

I'm not sure why I found your post today, but I did. If you want to check out the 5% Challenges, it is a community that we brought from SP and adapted to MFP's threads, etc. We are finishing the 2024 Fall 5% Challenge and, at this point we are planning our 2025 Winter 5% Challenge that will start right after the New Year. There are team 'races' and also an opportunity to interact with your fellow teammates.

You can check out our current 5% Challenge Community and even join to be able to get updates. Just a thought - you can check out:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/147090-2024-5-fall-challenge-community-team-we-would-love-to-have-you-join-us

Heidi (hicim705)
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