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I lost 140 lbs in 7 months. I have kept the weight off for one year.

That is awesome. I don't believe I will ever be in the healthy range. I'm 6'6 232lbs. If I lose anymore I will look sickly.

I started at 360 Lbs at 6'6. I am now 230. I started using MFP at the 340 mark because I was counting calories already and the app made it easier. TDEE, BMR, BMI, blah, blah blah. I don't know or care what those things are. Steps 1. Enter data into MFP. 2. Set a goal 3. Track food and exercise 4. Don't cheat. 5. Buy…

You can typically have larger servings of healthier food and that makes it easier.

Honestly....age. I find a wide range of women attractive. Slender to thick, blonde to brunette, blue eyes to brown eye...etc. looks due matter because their has to be a physical attraction in the first place. All the guys saying it's strictly personality are lying. Age is important for me. 5-8 years either way is about it.…

I have had the same issue. I have several friends selling crap on face book. Ranging from wraps to diet pills. Advocare, Herbal Life ...blah, blah blah. I even had one friend block me and then use my image without my consent. I lost 130 total lbs, myself. With a little help from MFP.

My mother had a gastric bypass 9 years ago. She lost an amazing amount of weight. She has gained about half of it back. She now has heart problems. The gastric bypass really affects her available treatments for her heart. I was told by a doctor that I needed to start bp medicine, cholesterol Medicine, and medicine for…

Calorie counting and tracking activity are awesome features of this app but the best part in the community of others doing the same thing. I got virtually no support from anyone in my real life when I started my journey but I didn't need it. I got plenty here. 135lbs in 1 yr. 48 inch waist to 34. 4xlt shirt to a large.…

I was active duty military for 10 years. I could eat what ever I wanted because my activity level was through the roof. I went from 250 to 365 in about 7 years after getting out. I'm 6'6 so 250 looked good. My weight dictated what vehicles I could drive, which jobs I could work and what fun activities I could enjoy.…

Thanks for the kind comments. I'm still working on it.

I have sleep apnea (severe). I lost 130 lbs by calorie counting. Sleep apnea has completely disappeared. My weight was causing my sleep apnea. Not the other way around. Calories in / calories out is not a general rule. It's a law. If you use more energy than you consume you body has to get it from some where. If you can…

I honestly don't believe that to be possible. That's like saying "don't drive your car around with no gas, it will damage your engine". If you create a deficit you will lose weight. Starvation mode is a myth. If you use more calories than you consume your body will have to get the energy from some where. Anytime you are…

I am new to maintaining but I have done well for one month. I bring a pre planned breakfast and lunch to work and I carry no cash at all. Forces me to stick with whatever's in my bag. I budget my calories low so that I can indulge a little more at dinner time. Dinner is harder because it's usually a more social setting and…

I looked into the surgery option when I reached 365 lbs. The surgery just removes the sensation of hunger but it does it at a great cost. Side effects are endless. My mother had a bypass 7 years ago. Lost weight. Then regained it. Sometime in between she had heart issues (unrelated). She could not utilize the standard…

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Down to 238 from 365

I down to 238lbs from 365. Lost weight from aug 1st to Jan 15. Been maintains for 4 weeks. Enjoying the ability to eat "normal" again.

I was taking Hydroxycut Hardcore. It seemed to help a little but made me act like a crackhead. I stopped taking it and continued to lose weight but at a slightly slower rate. It's actually a good thing that I slowed down. I was losing at a crazy rate either way. I made a huge deficit to begin with. Lost total 130 lbs in 7…

Good luck. This site really does help. Take it one lb at a time and try not to get distracted. It's really easy to wonder off for short periods of time and really hard to get back to a routine. The people on here are full of encouragement and advice.

Honestly, I appreciate most of the advice. When I post here I know I will get advice, and sometimes I utilize it. I have my own agenda and I know it's working for me regardless if what the experts say. I look at my own pics and realize that most people in my previous shape will never be able to make the rebound that I have…

Gym pic....here every night, no excuses.

Once again, thanks for the support

I am aware that I'm not done. "Done"= goal complete, mission accomplished. I have more goals. My weight loss mission is done. I plan on building now. I have a gym at home. I am perusing my new goals with the same motivation and will power that enabled me to achieve my weight loss. Obviously people around here hate the word…

Thanks for the advice. I have my new goals covered. I'm going spend some more time in my "Body Shop". New goal is to turn 40 in 1.5 years while being in the best shape of my life.

364lbs to 240lbs at 6'6. 48' waist to 36' waist.

Good luck in your journey. Honestly, this app helps some. Especially when looking at the photos of those who have succeeded. P.s, sexy isn't a number .