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Congrats on your 31 lb loss! I know here in NY we have a few programs for those of us with disabilities or challenges to activities of daily living. One is called Acess VR that helps with vocational rehab for people with disabilities physical, learning etc. go back to college or work. Most colleges do have a disability…

Plattsburgh, NY RNY March 3rd, 2016 HW: 410 SW: 386 CW: 313 GW: 150

For me it's: Food Scale Body Weight Digital Scale Measuring cups / spoons Portion control Tupperwear (like that's exactly 1/2 a cup or exactly 1 cup - and has measurements on them) Elastic Bands for Resistance Training arms and legs - any time any where Hand Bike (just the crank part, I can do use my legs to turn the…

Hey, I lacked motivation for a long time heres what helped me: 1) I did a list of my motivation/motivators (my fiance, my pets, my family, wanting to have more energy, etc.) 2) and positives vs negatives to being healthy. (I know it sounds crazy lol but it was a wake up call to read it all in black and white) 3) For me the…

Hi, I'm new too and I know the feeling of needing help... So it sounds like you've pinpointed what you need to be successful - motivation. I think a lot of people have the same thing *I know I did* What motivates you to be healthy? For me it has it to be stronger than what motivates me to be unhealthy ( just eat junk food…

Good for you! Taking the first step is the hardest (I know, I'm a newbie too, with over 200 to go) - Feel free to add me if you'd like :smile:

I agree about safe outlets totally - Interesting... I never heard of that specific program, but I'll look into thank you - and I love the youtube link thanks! :)

I think that would be a great idea, I just have no idea where to start - how does one start knitting or crocheting if they're home bound and never have knitted / crocheted before? A book or dvd maybe? Do they sell kits? Thank you for the suggestion and such kind remarks :blush: .

I can do some Physical Therapy with my condition, I can walk maybe 50 feet at one time without stopping (with walker/wheelchair behind just in case). I can walk 200 feet in one workout. I live on a busy route in a semi rural area however I'm thinking of walking with my walker and wheelchair behind me in the large driveway…

I'm overwhelmed by so many kind words, and supportive posts. Thank you so much, I'm literally so touched, almost kinda wiping away a good tear right now (I'm emotional sometimes lol...) I totally agree with the above posters and while I haven't quite figured how to add friends (yet) I would love to friend all of you who'd…

He volunteers or uses his time to be a real life hero - thank you for your service :smile:

Tahiti - because, well, why not? After the winter we had up here, at least somewhere tropical, and preferably an island or atoll. Do you have any pets, - what are they or why not?