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Instead of eating less, check out the calorie density of the foods that you're eating. To feel full, you need to be able to max out the stretch receptors in your stomach with bulk. Here is a nice video that demonstrates the calorie density concept. I've lost over 45 lbs in the last year without counting calories, eating…

Although it was not my personal experience (my biggest fear was an event from high blood pressure), I've heard lots of stories like yours, like the YouTube star, JordanShrinks, who talks a lot about how it motivated her to lose 130 lbs. There is also this person's story from the Forks Over Knives movie that you might want…

I cannot answer that question for you, however, I can relate my own use of weight as a shield. Being overweight as a youngster was difficult and, later in life, I now prefer being ignored as an overweight person (a wallflower), as opposed to being slim and seeing the overly nice reaction of strangers as fake. So, yes,…

Check out the multi-use trails: https://www.traillink.com/city/omaha-ne-trails/

You deserve to put yourself first. Don't wait for them to tell you it's okay to put your needs first. Take care of yourself and your body because preventative healthcare is the best gift we give our families. Once you truly believe that you deserve this, what they say won't matter.

Woah... saw the first photo and then you just blew it away with the after. Awesome!

You look fabulous! Congratulations.

Take a deep breath and remember that in a day, week, month, or year from now, you probably won't remember this day. It is insignificant in your life.

This thread is eerie. I lived in Warrensburg for the two years I was in MO. Met my future partner in life there too. The topography of that area is quite beautiful. Have you visited the mansion north of Sedalia that's on the cliff? It's a wonderful story and building to visit.

Hi there! I'm in Lincoln, Nebraska now. I grew up in Iowa, spent a couple years in Missouri, five years in Georgia, and a couple other years in Oregon. I visited Tampa last summer and was taken aback by how friendly people were in the small towns of Florida. The kindness of the people there was much different than what I…

I suffered two tragic losses this past winter that have been very difficult to accept. I know I have needed to lose weight and prioritize health in my life for several years now, but just haven't had the emotional strength to do it. With the warm weather finally here and feeling the mental fog of those tragic losses…

+1 to this, go for high volume, high nutrient, low calorie foods I recommend Joel Fuhrman's book Eat to Live

Target also sells riced cauliflower.

The scientific article is linked within the popular article. I read the original research article and found it interesting that all of their results are based on self-reported measures. This led me to the thought that perhaps our ability to self-report on calories consumed and exercise might vary from 1988 to 2008. Indeed,…

So, how was the first day?

wow... I am so jealous of your arms. You look amazing!

Check the products your now using to make sure one of them isn't the culprit. Up your facial cleansing routine. Products with salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and sulfur (msm) have worked well for me. Actually, one of the best things I wish I would have discovered earlier in life are Clearasil facial wipes to use before…

+1 to Azdak Precision is not the same as accuracy.

Check out the Happy Herbivores group here on MFP

I would strongly urge against online bike stores. You will most likely get a bike that is not well fit to your dimensions. A better way to save $$ is to buy last year's model from a local bike store.

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shut the front door! You look amazing!

Are you considered underweight? If not, keep losing weight and ignore them.

Hi there, this is a great question. No, you don't need a special bike, however, you do need to buy a bike appropriate for your weight (everyone needs to do this). This is especially because of weight ratings for the wheels, frame, and for braking. I suggest that you visit several bike stores and ask for assistance. You…

I agree, the fitness tracker market wants to know that. It may not be a realistic expectation that our current technology can actually achieve that (and I didn't mean to suggest that measurements like running 1 mile can or should be converted to calories burned). The article above states that people who do not use fitness…

It's pretty easy to understand that if you start using metrics that are directly measured that you'd have improved ability to track your progress in a weight loss or fitness program than using a device that that lacks precision in estimating your activity. That's what this article is about.

Measure your activity with things you can measure directly (as opposed to indirect estimates), such as the time it takes you to run a mile, how many push-ups you can do, how many squats in 1 minute, etc. I'm not talking about measuring calories burned, that's an estimate too. I'm talking about using only metrics that you…

That's an amazing achievement. Maybe you can take a break from the scale and work on the consistency for a couple of weeks. Sometimes it's more motivating to feel the weight loss, as opposed to seeing it on the scale. Also, you're building muscle from the exercise, so I wouldn't be surprised if some muscle gain negates the…

Everyday, tell her one thing that you love about her. The gift of a positive self image will pay off, like an investment. Tell her you love her all the time. Give her affection and praise. You can't do this for her. People have to be responsible for themselves. The only person you can change is you.

@JetJaguar -- fight hard! You can do it.