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I haven't made as much progress as I wanted, and school starts in a couple weeks. I've lost some weight, partly because I feel like I'm melting in this heat and humidity. My immediate goal is to lose enough weight to go down one size so I can wear clothes that I have in my closet and won't have to go shopping for a new…

You could try doing one little activity just for today--walk around the block, eat a healthy dinner--just something to get started. Tomorrow do it again. Do it again the next day. Don't tell yourself that you need to keep it up every day because it would be too overwhelming. Just play the game of seeing how many days you…

I also agree that a lot of the problem can be your change in eating habits. Your headaches could be your body's way of screaming for more calories and nutrients.

I agree with all the others who say that caffeine withdrawal is probably the main cause. Have you had any other big changes lately like moving to a new place? When I moved into the basement of my parents new house, I started getting severe headaches so much of the time that I was nauseous most of the time and vomiting…

Congratulations! That's terrific!

You look terrific! Your hard work has paid off. Are you really sure you need to lose ten more pounds? Maybe your body is telling you where it feels best. What's your reason for wanting to lose ten more? Do you want to lose more inches? What if you focus on muscle strength and being leaner? That might be more encouraging…

I agree with everher. Start using the time you spend walking your dog as your cardio time. I don't think the trainer is putting herself in your shoes and thinking about what would work for you. It's better to start with smaller, attainable goals so that you can be successful and gradually aim for more and more.

Partly true. People can and do change. We don't know if he ever will, but chances are he won't. All you can do is encourage him to change and remember that the chances are slim to none. You are right that you only have the power to make yourself change. All you can do is encourage him, change yourself and take care of…

I'm engaged too. We don't have a date set, but I also want to make as much progress as I can before the big day.

Sounds like a plan. It seems like I'm forever learning the same thing, but I'm back at it too.

Stick to your plan. You are in control of what goes in you mouth. You have goals to reach. You can and you will. She will eventually see your progress. Maybe she'll want to pick up your habits. Giving in and eating what you want to is will only keep you from reaching the goals you have and satisfy her desire to bring other…

I don't have any experience or advice in that area, but I feel for you and wish you the best. Hang in there!

That's great that you are thinking and understanding why you do what you do. It's so important in knowing how to go about reaching your goals. Good for you!

I want to go straight to bed sometimes when I get home. I'm working as a paraeducator, but instead of helping teach, I spend a lot of time physically besides mentally dealing with their behavior. I'm going to apply to go back to teaching. I had a second stress test that finally showed that I have sleep apnea, so now they…

I live in my mom's basement and rarely use the kitchen upstairs. I refuse to use the kitchen because my mom wants to feel free to leave sweets and other snacks sitting out when she feels like it. I've asked her nicely if we could keep them put away so they're out of sight, never asking her to stop buying or making them.…

I just turned 54 and I have 40-50 pounds to lose. I have a stressful, low-paying job in education, so I working on getting a different one. I was just diagnosed with mild sleep apnea, so now I have a good, diagnosed reason for being tired, but I still have to get up and keep up at work.

Thank you for all your information, RosyTea! I have high blood pressure and hypothyroidism. I've been telling the doctor I have sleep apnea, but the first sleep study said, "Everything's fine. Nothing to worry about." They called with the results from the second study today and said I have mild sleep apnea. Since I have…

When did you start feeling like you had more energy? I must be doing something wrong because when I work out and/or lose weight, I don't notice having more energy.

That's terrific! You're doing great!

Most people say once a week, but when I did that I found myself thinking, "I can eat this and enjoy it now, then work out hard later. I have __ days until I weigh in. I can work it all off by then.” Of course, that hard workout never happened and I didn't lose much weight. I also was too impatient to wait until my weigh-in…

That's terrific! You're doing great!

Caffeine is physically addicting. It's not just a psychological habit. A lot of people get rebound headaches from trying to quit caffeine suddenly. I would cut down on it gradually until you can do without it. Can you have fruit flavored water?

Most people say once a week, but when I did that I found myself thinking, "I can eat this and enjoy it now, then work out hard later. I have __ days until I weigh in. I can work it all off by then.” Of course, that hard workout never happened and I didn't lose much weight. I also was too impatient to wait until my weigh-in…

I already drink a lot of water and don't have a lot of sodium in my diet, which do help. I normally eat a low fat, low carb diet. I told my doctor I have been losing weight and exercising, so I asked what I could do to start cutting back on my medicine. She said I could stop taking it and see if my BP stays low. But since…

I agree with what everybody else said. A lot of people say once a week, but when I did that I found myself thinking, "I can eat this and enjoy it now, then work out hard later. I have __ days until I weigh in. I can work it all off by then." Of course, that hard workout never happened and I didn't lose much weight. I also…

You can do it! Don't give up! (I read the whole thing and was inspired--it's not boring at all.)

1. Think about whether something you are tempted to eat will help you reach your goals. Realize that you have the power to turn it down and take action to improve your own health. Don't tell yourself that you'll never have it again or later on you'll resent it and lose all control. Just decide whether or not you're going…

I read this book that helped me a lot. "Thin for Life: 10 Keys to Success from People Who Have Lost Weight & Kept It Off" By Anne M. Fletcher, M.S., F.D. (1994) It's not about a diet or exercise plan, but lots of information from people about what worked for them. I see it's available on Amazon.

I agree with what everyone else has said. You look great, and your hard work and persistence are evident to everyone.

I have almost the same problem. My mother insists on leaving sweets sitting out on the table or counters whenever she feels like it "to keep the same lifestyle." They aren't always around, but I never know when they will be. I've just developed a routine of staying in the basement where my bedroom is and usually only see…