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Me too! Starting and Current weight: 178 Goal weight for 26 weeks: 152 Goal weight: 125

True. Self-appointed elites.

No, not extreme at all considering all of the attacking that is being done here! Very sad.

My thoughts as well. This is exactly why I seldom post. Someone asks a simple question and the hyenas circle. Insulting someone by insinuating that they are unmotivated is just hurtful. She is looking for suggestions so that she can find something that works for her own situation. Kindness and understanding go a long way.…

So true. Marriage and family results in losing our sense of "self". At least it did for me. I had lots of hopes and interests but was and still am confined by obligations and expectations. This is when I started gaining weight. It's amusing to me when I read posts of guys getting into the gym at 6am or after work or…

It sounds like you just need to work out some scheduling. One activity that allowed me a great workout and my kids loved was when I put them in the bike trailer and rode all around on my bike. I would find the trails and ride to a local park, or to our city's big park(about 4 km one way) where there were animals for the…

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What a remarkable guy to have the fortitude to change his world like that. I love that the forum members recognized the sad place that he must have been in and showed him that they were there to empathize and encourage instead of criticize.

Hi everyone, This seems like a reasonable goal, and many of us are of similar weight so I'd like to join too. I've allowed myself to indulge and drop my exercising and have gained 3 lbs in just a couple of weeks. This will encourage me to get back on track! SW: 174 10%: 17 GW: 157 by Christmas Long Term: 125

Me too. Just counting calories doesn't work for me. I started by committing to a class that I signed up for, so had to go and then a month later started biking every Sunday with some other ladies (love biking) and put in a walk or a swim when I can and lift weights at home. For me, I fee so much better when I'm exercising,…

Thanks for your responses. I'm going to take your advice and increase my weight training and up my cycling.

Oops I just noticed that someone else asked the same question earlier. I'll refer to the answers on her post. Thanks.

Mm. This sounds good but best of all easy. What kind of chilli pepper?

Good luck. I am also shocked when I see a photo of myself. In my mind there's no way I look like that!

You don't need to be on the receiving end of this guy's abuse - it's not bad behaviour, but verbal abuse. The more you put up with, the worse it will get. Get out while you can. The stress is preventing you from commiting to your goals.

Thanks for that!

Add me too. I have 50 - 55 to lose and keep "starting over".

Oops, sorry, still don't know how to reply or add friends. I'm also 5'2 and need to lose 50 pounds. I'd be so glad to be friends with the rest of you.

Thank you Samantha and cjegv! Onward and upward!