ladieofthebees Member

Name: Rhi Age: 28 Height: 5'4.5" Start Weight (1 April): 210.4 lbs. Goal Weight (1st May): 200.0 lbs. 1st April: 210.4 8th April: 15th April: 22nd April: 29th April: 1st May: Weight lost/gained this week: Weight lost/gained this month: Successes/struggles this week: Have been really focused on losing weight since Christmas…

Well done so far! The time to take charge of health is definitely now :smile: It's a struggle, but it DOES get easier! Especially with awesome MFP friends! Welcome to the site, I'll send you a request if you'd like to add another friend!

We all start in the same place :smile:

Just turned 28 and trying to lose 90-100lbs... 25lbs down (was 240lbs the day after Christmas when I started!) still so many more to go!

I think it depends how you feel about the scale, and if it will have a negative or positive impact on you. I weigh every morning, but more out of interest (I keep a separate record just because I'm a spreadsheet junkie). I don't find this detrimental as I don't get upset by the upward fluctuations as long as the overall…

You're doing great! Scales are just a number after all - its how you feel and look that tells you how well you're doing :smile:

25 down, 50 to go! Anyone on this thread feel free to add me! :smile:

That's awesome :smile: You got this!

This has been my week too. Such a struggle!!! Nutella with cottage cheese on toast has been my saviour...

Well done! Way to keep your enthusiasm up, motivation is the most important tool we have!

This was awesome :)

I did this with my dinner last night (although I added a little fresh lemon juice). It went lovely with buffalo baked chicken and baby carrots. Thanks! :smile:

Awesome, great suggestions! I look forward to trying these out :smile:

You're not alone! I started just after Christmas, staring at 240lbs on the scale (I'm 5'4). I would suggest not overwhelming yourself doing it all at once - one step at a time instead of trying to climb the whole mountain in one go. I started making small changes like others have posted above, cutting out soda, then…

I feel your pain, I do! But honestly, just stick with it, once you get over the initial bump it gets easier. Also, you can exercise more to earn more calories - and as a bonus get all the happy, happy endorphins :smile:

I ate what I wanted (within reason) but logged all the calories. Don't deprive yourself on your birthday - feeling deprived always breaks down my will power! Remember you've earned it :smile:

Hello! I am also starting again for what feels like the millionth time, and trying hard not to get discouraged. Feel free to friend me :smile:

There are many amazing stories on this thread that have inspired me and given me the confidence to start my own journey - so many brave people willing to share their experiences! Have been terrified of committing to such a big change, but having just turned 28 and with all of these terrific role models to follow, I really…