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Too many comments to read them all... Just because he said he isn't attracted to you doesn't mean it's true. He very well may have said that as part of his seduction of the other girl. Unlike a lot of comments so far, I don't know if the problem is solely your husband. You sound very insecure. And it's interesting to note…

Thanks. Yes, she is delusional and I told her that. Just because person A accomplishes something and person B doesn't does not mean it was "easier" for person A. All other things being equal, I WOULD say person A was more determined. As I said, we are now the same size, almost. I'm still going in terms of weight loss. It…

I totally forgot I started th is thread! Glad to see the good comments... no she didn't mean that it was easy for me because I started at a bigger weight. She was saying that it was CLEARLY easier for me because I had actually done it and she can't seem to do it. Lame logic but it's like seeing a ballroom dancer and saying…

Oops, just saw this. Yay!!! Thanks.

59lbs in a little over 5 months. High protein diet (40% of calories). 4-5 days cardio and weights. Very little eating out (3 times and still within calorie allotment). Never went over allotment. Cook most of my own meals or buy from supermarket (yogurt, cottage cheese, smoked salmon, etc.). Very regimented with no…

It has happened to me and I hate it; causes me all kinds of stress. I don't think it's ever been longer than a week but my rate of loss changes dramatically. For some reason the scale likes to stick at certain numbers. I cautiously would say I have moved out of it because I've seen consistent losses the last few weeks. But…

Nice hands are a top 3 requirement! That's not weird to me. Dirty nails, nails that are too long or jagged? Argh!!! No way somebody like that can even touch me. And nice teeth, that's a prerequisite. That's top 3, too.

This was mean but made me LOL... so it's OK then!

You look fantastic!!! Congrats. You're a hottie!!!

hehehe, I was thinking the same thing.

How do you tag someone?

Congrats!

If you only have little to lose you may see reduction in your tummy sooner than later. But if you have a lot to lose it all depends on the individual. I generally lose inches all over but more drastic changes are seen in my face and upper body first. I suspect a super flat tummy will be the last thing I achieve. I have…

I believe the brand I have purchased most often is Harbinger. Some use velcro straps to secure and others are just slip-on type. They help but don't eliminate the discomfort. I sometimes feel pain because of rings so I have to take them off despite the gloves.

Good luck! I would suggest adding variety to your meals to keep things interesting and tasty. Also, eating protein in each meal is generally a good idea and keeps you full and helps maintain muscle mass with a strength training program. Maybe a bag of steamables, some grilled chicken and some rice or potato and make a…

OMG, I am an orbit gum addict. I was elated to find out they had reduced the calories from around 5 per piece to 3. But it still can add up when you chew it like me. It gives me horrible gas and bloating but keeps my breath fresh and my mouth occupied. I think I suffered from boredom eating. It eliminates that. I love…

I agree. I plan to have a range and will weigh daily. I know I easily let myself gain weight because I refused to get on the scale and acknowledge what I was doing. Almost like I thought I could fool my own self. I was afraid to wake up the OCD me who would have nipped all that overeating foolishness in the bud.

Wow, congrats on your loss! I admire people who have the perseverance to do this. I can definitely understand your concern. My highest was 240 which I got to almost overnight. It was so unnatural for me, I'm small to medium frame, that the weight literally is falling off. I don't even have stretch marks or lose skins and…

I mostly agree except I was a constant yo-yo'er. So I was never finding maintenance and staying there. Now I realize, for ME, I have to monitor forever. I've accepted it. I'm willing to do that so I never let what happened to me happen again. I was yo-yo'ing then got injured and gain a ton of weight. Life happens so I…

Ya know what? You don't LOOK a hot mess. I'll take that body and hot messedness in a heart beat. You can have my OCD.

I have seen the before already but not the new after. You look amazing. This is an awesome example of what LBM can do for you. Thanks for sharing.

I agree. I like the way you described the two feelings. I think it's mental. I changed my way of thinking and don't feel like I'm depriving myself. And eating smaller meals helps a lot. I always know I will eat again "soon" and won't ever feel "hungry".

Yeah, maintenance terrifies me. I can lose weight like it's my job. Maintaining, not-so-much. I will just have to be as OCD as when I'm losing. I have a spreadsheet, already, that will manage what I can eat "normally" and still be able to go out for drinks and food without worrying. I was hoping I would be able to manage…

What's your TDEE, if you don't mind me asking? I think mine will be around 1800-1900. If I pay attention and make good choices most of the time, I can't imagine being hungry too often.

Thanks for your input. I definitely want to look into this some more. I will honestly be happy at 150 or 140. I am thinking I want to get to 140, hoping this is mostly fat loss, and gain another 10 of muscle over time.

I'm sorry, that just made my head hurt. I don't understand. I think I need food now.

Hmmm. Now that is an interesting perspective. I will have to research that. What bodyfat percent would you say that is for a female (super lean)? I would think that would approach bodybuilding/fitness competitor levels. I'm hoping to get to maybe 19-20 percent. Whatever I need to get to in order to look RIDICULOUS in a…

Now that you mention it, I think you were one of the folks that said it! LOL. I think I was alarmed because you are in maintenance (I think) so I assumed you knew something I didn't. But I have seen others say this as well. I agree it will be harder to get that last 10 pounds because I will be crazy lean by then. I'm…

I do see people saying the last 10 pounds is the toughest. But not sure how maintenance is that much harder.

Yeah, that's like a small apple. I dunno why people say this. Have you heard this, too?