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I've lost about 215 lbs in just over 2 years using MFP. Even when I maintained in between the losses, it's because I stuck with MFP. I've never been able to lose and maintain weight for this period of time. I log every day and I use a walk logger on my phone. Between these 2 apps, I'm set up for success for the rest of my…

Thank you for the responses. I'll just keep telling myself that I can live with the excess skin and it's better than being obese.

I love MFP. I've lost over 210 lbs in less than 2 years using it and when people ask what "program" or surgery I used, I tell them MFP and a walk logger on my phone. They usually look at me like I'm lying. This has been the easiest, most successful "program" for me and it hasn't cost me a dime. As long as you use the tools…

Thanks Eleted. It really is a choice you have to make every day. During the times that I think a Kit Kat or a big plate of pasta would taste great, I think about how much healthier and happier I am today than I was 2 years ago and that motivates me to make a better choice. Just keep making small changes and it will all…

I'm in my mid 50's and I've lost 205 lbs since December 2014 so just under 2 years. It's been a journey for me. I've been obese most of my adult life and the weight kept piling on. Finally, after a wake up call in the form of a heart scare, I realized I didn't want to die at age 54 nor did I want to live as a "fat, sick…

Understand that the changes you make must be permanent to succeed. I've lost 194 pounds as of today. It's taken about 16 months to do it but the changes I've made are life-long. I still want to lose another 50 lbs but I know I'll get there. My only goal is to lose the next 1 pound on the scale. My long term goal is to be…

Great job! Congrats!

Thanks for all the great responses. I am grateful to have a safe place on MFP to ask questions and get support. Everyone here "gets it" whereas outside of MFP, not everyone does. I am proud of what I've achieved thus far. My dh has been a huge support and has lost 65 lbs himself! I guess I'm still a work in progress…

Great job Chatter. That is awesome. And you're correct, this has to be a commitment. I am committed to getting to a healthy weight and staying there for the rest of my life, however long that will be. Good luck with the surgery. I hope all goes well for you!

One of the most helpful things I read here was a sentence saying "enjoy the journey". I have referred back to that many times over the last 18 months. The journey is a learning process and even during weeks (and months) that the scale didn't move, I learned that I need to be happy with what has changed in my life and how…

So true. It's not like I can hide how overweight I was (and still am to a degree). I guess it's denial in myself that I don't want to admit how much it was. I look at pictures and think " wow, why did I let it get to that point?" I have learned more about myself in the last 2 years than I did in the previous 40 lol. I…

From what I've seen and heard, the surgery is not the "easy" way out. Both choices have pluses and minuses. I was afraid of complications and figured I would get every one possible so I wanted to do it without surgery. So far, it has worked but again, I don't believe anyone that chooses surgery should be looked upon as…

Thanks for the responses. I am proud of what I've accomplished. I have been overweight most of my life but over the last 15 - 18 years, it really started to get bad. A serious health scare did the trick and I've towed the line ever since. I realized that I didn't want to die young or leave my dh a widower. But I was afraid…