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That's so wonderful! Congratulations and well done!

I had a similar experience a few years ago when I was told that I could not receive treatment for the cancer I'd been diagnosed with unless I lost at least 50 pounds. Being denied medical treatment is an intense motivator. I actually lost 70 pounds in 6 months, and another 5 before my surgery. Keep logging, and keep…

I'm joining! I'm going to use my first February weigh-in from Feb. 3rd as my starting weight. Challenge Starting Weight: 2/3/19: 296 lbs Challenge Level *****: 25 pounds Challenge Goal Weight: 271 lbs on May 3rd

Tonight I made beef roast in the crockpot (with just water and seasonings, no creamy sauce), baked acorn squash with butter and brown sugar, succotash (sweet corn, baby lima beans, tomatoes), and homemade bread. Okay, my sister-in-law made the bread, but we still had it with dinner. :) I just found this thread, so maybe…

Hi everyone! I would love to have some friends for support, as I have virtually none at home. Even a "like" on my calorie count each day lets me know that someone is watching and giving me encouragement. I don't need much, just a little something! I was here a few years ago and left when I became discouraged after injuring…

This may sound like a stupid question, but is it better to go for a morning walk (walking is my exercise right now) before eating? Or should a person eat before doing morning exercise?

Can't wait to see your progress!

I'm also back, after about the same amount of time. For me, I gave up after I injured myself working out. Then we moved, and I just went back to old habits. I gained back all the weight I had lost. I just found out I have an illness that, without surgery, will kill me. And I'm too heavy for the doctors to consider surgery…

I'm on my way to losing well over 100 pounds as well. Friends here are great, I'll be sending requests!

The more friends, the merrier! Please feel free to add me :smile:

Oh, honey, you are soooo not alone! I've battled chronic depression since I was a teenager and a few years ago I also developed an anxiety disorder. Even though I've been on meds (again) for over a year, I still have issues. The anxiety is the worst. Like you, I didn't know what it was. I just knew I was extremely…

There are people on every social site who use it for hooking up, even MFP. That doesn't make them all dating sites or sites for hooking up. It can be whatever you make it to be -- social, educational, or even hookup. Just watch out for the *kitten*, just like any other site. :smile:

It's kind of like Facebook for Kinksters, so to speak. It's not a dating site, and actually just trying to hook up is frowned on by most members, but you can find people in your area who are involved in the bdsm lifestyle, groups of users who are into particular fetishes, discussion boards, events, etc. There are a lot of…

I've been using the site for a week now and I'm on a few times every day. I'd be happy to be a cheerleader if you'd like to add me as a friend :-)

I'm right there with ya. Add me if you like, and that goes for everyone else in the thread as well! :D

Hi! I have a large amount of weight to lose as well, so I know right where you're coming from. My fiance was just diagnosed with diabetes and we have 5 folks in the house, so I also understand trying to find good recipes that everyone actually enjoys. I'm just starting again as well with trying to get my weight down, so…

I don't think a nutritionist is a bad idea at all. I don't know about just anyone being able to call themselves a nutritionist, but I suppose it's possible. I went to one at a well respected medical clinic recommended by my doctor. Just make sure you see someone who has the proper credentials and who will take into account…