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Hello all from a sunny Seattle today! It's actually reached 65, yea! I'm new here so bear with me - I made some notes a few days ago and have a few brief replies; sorry if it seems old news now! Lanette/Dana/Heather UK : I met my husband online too. Back in 2006, Yahoo had a personals. We'd both been doing the online…

Too funny! :smiley:

(quote) I am going to Italy for 10 days in October, so it is going to be very challenging to maintain a healthy diet and weight during that time!!! Oh, delicious Italian food! I hope that my new, better habits will be solidly formed before the trip. I also have to plan how I can eat 5 mini meals instead of 3 large ones…

Hi All, Lanette, thanks for the suggestion for the Merrell shoes! That's a brand I haven't heard of but I'm gonna look for them now. Becca, thanks for the intro! I hope your hubbs is doing okay - I saw the photo of his bandaged head but didn't see the post about it. From what I could tell (from other posts) it didn't sound…

Hello Everyone, I'm new to this thread but have been on mfp for 2 years (on and off). Thanks, Becca for telling me about this thread! I'm just getting started yet again & I really (!) need support. My husband talks a good game about eating healthier and going for walks, then he follows that up with how he wants to go out…

Well, without knowing your height and weight it's hard to say. If you still look like the photo you posted, I'm guessing maybe you're a size 14? Just a guess! Generally speaking, sz 14 = LG or XL, depending on the brand. And it truly does depend. I'm a lot bigger than you, wearing a sz24 at the moment, but that said, there…

Congratulations! I don't know what I can add to the comments, but I'm just getting going again and your story is a true motivator. (I loved the part about crossing your legs; boy can I relate!) The photos are great, you absolutely look 20 years younger! I think the best part is the happy glow in your eyes in the recent…

Hi there, Yes, "join the club" as they say! I lost 22 last year on mfp, then hit a plateau that wouldn't budge. Did ok over the winter, but in the last couple months have gained 7lbs. Damn. So, time to get going again before I gain any more! It's never easy, but somehow, knowing that there are many of us in the same boat…

Hi, I'm feeling a bit down myself. My father passed not 2 years ago, and his bday was a few days ago. I try not to let it affect me, but the grief bubbles up. This past week I haven't made the best food choices. But, I have at least gotten some exercise in, and truth be told, it does help to compensate. It's a long road…

I love that! Thanks for the laugh! :smiley:

Thanks for the info, Velvet! ~ And thanks for all the feedback, everyone! Appreciate it! :smile:

Hi Suz, LOL, Yes I like that dream too! -I actually started looking on Airbnb for places in Seattle with a pool to rent, but didn't find anything. And sure, I know, there are hotels, but too expensive. Ah well. There's always my husband's idea: fill up the tub with icecubes, LOL!

I appreciate your post - and agree that while ceoverturf meant well, he was a bit blunt, not to mention incorrect on a couple points. The one about getting enough sleep in itself is very true and a lot of people could use reminding on that point. And the lemonwater, I don't know whether or not it's good for metabolism, but…

I heartily agree. Change your ID, and please, stop calling yourself names! I am a firm believer that our "self-talk" has an effect on our self-esteem. Be kind to yourself, you deserve it. Please feel free to add me as a friend. I have a long journey ahead too. May I advise not to get too attached to reaching certain…

Hi Barb, I hear you. I began 3 weeks ago, and already it feels more like 3 months, LOL! I'm making progress, tho not quite as quickly as I'd like. I know I have a long road ahead & I'm committed to staying the course, but it's not easy. Some days are easier than others. But it sure helps having support from people on this…

So true! I've done the timer thing too, and it definitely gets you up and off the sofa!

Not a single one of you has told me ANYTHING new or anything I didn't already know. Not a single one of you has tried the Flat Belly Diet, which is what I asked about. Boy, ask a question and get everyone's opinions! Don't bother with any more of them, I'm closing this topic.

Yeah, I kinda figured. But I thought that if it's a healthy plan, it could't hurt to try it. That's all.

Hello again, Thanks for all the input. To answer the questions, I am eating at a deficit, generally 1500-1600 per day. And I'm exercising. The reason I'm curious about the whole flat belly thing is because for me, that's where more of my extra weight has settled in the last 5 years. I haven't actually gained any weight…

LOL, sure! ;)

Greetings Becky, I'm new too. I'm really liking this website; think it will help keep me going. It's great how everyone supports each other. Feel free to "friend" me! Have a good night!

Hi Violet, I'm new to this site, just started my journey June 1st. This is my first post here. My goal is 140lbs - it kind of shocks me to see that in print! I'm looking for friends too, so please add me & hopefully we can support each other. Some days I feel very motivated, others it seems like an impossible dream. I…

Hi Violet, I'm new to this site, just started my journey June 1st. This is my first post here. My goal is 140lbs - it kind of shocks me to see that in print! I'm looking for friends too, so please add me & hopefully we can support each other. Some days I feel very motivated, others it seems like an impossible dream. I…