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Same boat here. After a few years at a decent weight, depression led to gaining and then the antidepressant helped to pile on even more. Eating a ton might also have had something to do with that. 😋 Sending requests to all 3 of you.

Vegan and starting over (again). Sending invite. 🙂

"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." -Carl Rogers. I've found this to be absolutely true. I'm starting over myself...feel free to send a friend request if you want some company on the journey.

Hi. I'm starting over...again...also looking to lose around 30, although 20 might be more realistic for sustainability. Please add me - most of my old friends have gone kaput.

Welcome - many of us have been down that same bumpy road. Feel free to add me.

Hi Al! 50 is creeping up on me too. Lost a bit over 30 pounds recently, but am surprised by how quickly it comes back on when I'm not vigilant. That didn't used to happen!

House some local homeless Veterans and help provide them with rehabilitative services to reach whatever productive goals they set for themselves.

I agree with this as well, but maybe for somewhat different reasons, and from a management perspective. If you're in the U.S., OP, there is a legal definition of hostile work environment, and yes, you do have to be in a protected class to claim it. It also must be pervasive, not just one or two incidents. And it must…

Welcome Dennis! Feel free to add me if you'd like some company!

Feel free to add me. I've reached my weight loss goal, but still working on the fitness part - sounds like we might be able to support each other's goals.

Welcome! 49 here and just hit my goal of a 32 pound loss a couple weeks ago. Yeah, it's a bit harder the older we get, but it certainly can be done! Feel free to add me. :)

I had a primary care appointment last week for a routine exam, and was telling the nurse about how I lost the weight. She said she co-leads a weight loss and fitness group with a doc and that everything I was saying is exactly what they teach. Then she said "you should come in and talk and show them how it's done." Nice to…

I respectfully disagree with this. Those of us who know your story only via internet can in no way, shape, or form tell you what the core issues are or how to go about resolving them. Please continue to see your psychologist and above all else keep yourself safe. If you are not able to keep yourself safe, please confide in…

Microwaved egg whites with avocado - literally less than 3 minutes to make. Usually around 250 calories depending on amounts. Or vanilla yogurt with fiber one cereal mixed in - 200 calories or less.

Just reached goal weight and working on finding maintenance calories. Feel free to add me. I like extremely simple recipes I can make ahead - the crockpot is my friend! Might have a few recipes for you & would love more ideas!

Welcome - feel free to add me. Almost 50 and it's definitely more of a struggle now than in the past. But it can be done!!

Never thought of that...I have avocado with egg whites every morning, and sometimes eat it raw on crackers, or sandwiches, but not as a sub for mayo. Sounds awesome! I'm game for trying avocado-ranch dressing, what a great combo!

Wow, I could have written that! I'm 5'5", small framed, just reached goal weight, and am wanting to maintain while doing a recomp. Want to reduce body fat by another 5%. Feel free to add me! :)

Gabby - I'm 49 years old and still get hell from my mother about calorie counting, being "too" thin, etc. I think to some degree it's just a mom thing. But, she lives more than 3,000 miles away, and I've got the support of friends here.

Welcome, Brandon! Glad you found your way here. Feel free to add me if you'd like some company on your way to total awesomeness.

Lori, I'm Laurie :) Welcome!

Sorry for the soggy - but please send some water down here to CA!! Feel free to add me. :)

Failing again? You lost 70 pounds! That's definitely not a failure. Gaining it back is a learning experience - you know what derailed you and can plan accordingly. I've lost and gained the same 30-ish pounds about 4 times now - each time learning more about the process, maintaining, and about myself. It'll stick sooner or…

Hi.... Feel free to add me! :)

Don't mean to be contrary, but for many of us, there is absolutely nothing simple about this, and even 1/2 pound a week can be a major struggle. I did well here a couple of years ago, but struggled with maintaining, then slowly gained more and more, despite many attempts to get back to it. My final motivation was a picture…

This^^^^ again! I've ended up in a hypertensive crisis by ignoring nosebleeds. Please get it checked out if it happens again!

Hi Eric. Good on you for doing this while you're young! Feel free to add me.

I prefer organic as well, but since I eat egg whites every morning, it's just not affordable. I get mine at Costco, and easily go through the 8-pack in 2 weeks. Raley's used to have free range egg whites which were very good - not sure if they still carry them. I'm guessing Trader Joes, Whole Foods, or Sprouts would carry…

I've got the Aria. It's ok - auto sync is convenient, and although the body fat % may not always be accurate (too many things can interfere with it), it's nice to see the trend - I'd be worried if I lost weight and not fat! Mine was a gift - not sure I'd spend the money on it myself.

Do the smiles mean you're kidding? I'm getting close to your mom's age and I'd be pretty insulted if that was done.... You've tried doing the things that you think would help. Have you asked he what SHE thinks would be helpful?