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I hope that didn't sound preachy and I don't certainly don't know all the answers. Heck, I don't even know all the questions. I HAVE had a few more years of learning though. :) I did think of something else that goes with the "be good to yourself" advice. Maybe you already do this, but I have been taking extra time getting…

Yes, yes, yes, be patient! I have had some pretty major weight losses in my past (I just haven't been able to keep it off). I know from experience that if you just stick with your program you will get past this and then what will follow will be a week of a bigger than normal loss. I can't promise it will be next week but…

My son came over for his weekly dinner at my place. It's taken a long time for me to get used to his new body even though I watched him shrink each week. He went from over 400 lbs to 160 lbs by diet and exercise. His personality has transformed also. Before he only wanted to stay at home and do online gaming and now he is…

I really like how you mix up your workouts. I haven't added any exercise to my life yet but I am certainly more active than I was a few weeks ago when I started MFP. I must admit that I have been dragging my feet (literally, I guess) about that part. I've never found anything that I enjoy doing but I need to start…

Do you think part of the reason that you found their stay to be more difficult was due to the topic of this discussion? Emotional eating. You knew you couldn't (or shouldn't) use food to cope with the stress? I mean, even if I really love the guests, it's still stressful. Anyway, it's over and you can get your life back to…

I just got home from dinner out with the girls. I had never been to this establishment before and I knew it was more bar than restaurant so I was a little nervous. I had a great time and was able to make an acceptable food choice. I went with a chipotle black been veggie burger and side salad. I indulged with blue cheese…

I sure hope PocketAces comes back. My heart went out to him when I read his posts and that's the reason I started this discussion. I wanted to do what I could to help support him so when he started this group I joined right away. I typically only read what others have to say but stay silent myself. Maybe it will turn out…

Two pounds is fabulous, especially under these circumstances. My son came over for our weekly dinner date but I always cook and he is doing weight loss maintenance so it's always a healthy meal. In fact, he is the one that motivated me and encouraged me to use this program because he had so much success with it. I love the…

Thanks for posting again - I have been wondering how it's been going with the unexpected guests. Don't be too hard on yourself because I think you are doing amazing!! I have often been the sober one in a group (although not always) and I know exactly what you mean. It doesn't take much booze before people get pretty stupid…

Congrats! You did an excellent job. Stay focused on visiting with family instead of the food like you did today. You really made some wonderful choices and it sounds like you have a good plan in place to help you cope.

I wish that I had some awesome words of wisdom for you, but I don't. Maybe you can tell yourself that you will allow yourself to have ONE bite only of each of those foods that you see the rest eating. A saying that I have heard many times before that I often tell myself is, "Nothing tastes as good as thin feels." I wish…

This is something that I have been trying lately - when I have cravings (usually in the evenings) but it's not hunger, I stop and ask myself what emotions I am feeling at the time. Often the answer is nothing more than tired or bored. Before, I would have just eaten without even questioning the reason.

I also have many pounds to go but my 30 year old son just lost over 200 pounds using this website for calorie tracking and support. I figure if he can do it then anybody can because he loved his greasy food and Mountain Dew. It's going to be a long journey for me but I plan to keep my focus on getting/ staying healthy…