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I MADE IT TO ONEDERLAND!! MY STARTING WEIGHT: 240 (MFP starting weight) 5/9/16: 206.8 5/16/16: 204.6 5/23/16: 203.2 5/30/16: 201.0 (I simply cannot believe how close I am to 199!) 6/6/16: 199.2 (I had to weigh myself 3 times because I thought I read the scale wrong!) 6/13/16: 6/20/16: 6/27/16: 7/4/16: 7/11/16: 7/18/16:…

MY STARTING WEIGHT: 240 (MFP starting weight) 5/9/16: 206.8 5/16/16: 204.6 5/23/16: 203.2 5/30/16: 201.0 (I simply cannot believe how close I am to 199!) 6/6/16: 6/13/16: 6/20/16: 6/27/16: 7/4/16: 7/11/16: 7/18/16: 7/25/16: WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK: 2.2 pounds WEIGHT LOSS SO FAR DURING CHALLENGE: 5.8 pounds GOAL WEIGHT…

You all are doing great! It's hard to believe I'm so close to ONEderland. It's so surreal. MY STARTING WEIGHT: 240 (MFP starting weight) 5/9/16: 206.8 5/16/16: 204.6 5/23/16: 203.2 5/30/16: 6/6/16: 6/13/16: 6/20/16: 6/27/16: 7/4/16: 7/11/16: 7/18/16: 7/25/16: WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK: 1.4 pounds WEIGHT LOSS SO FAR DURING…

I'm so excited about this challenge! I wish you all the best :smile: MY STARTING WEIGHT: 240 (MFP starting weight) 5/9/16: 206.8 5/16/16: 204.6 (I honestly didn't believe the scale and had to measure three times!) 5/23/16: 5/30/16: 6/6/16: 6/13/16: 6/20/16: 6/27/16: 7/4/16: 7/11/16: 7/18/16: 7/25/16: WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE…

This sounds like a fun challenge! Thanks for doing this :smile: MY STARTING WEIGHT: 240 (MFP starting weight) 5/9/16: 206.8 5/16/16: 5/23/16: 5/30/16: 6/6/16: 6/13/16: 6/20/16: 6/27/16: 7/4/16: 7/11/16: 7/18/16: 7/25/16: WEIGHT LOSS FOR THE WEEK: 1 pound GOAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR TOTAL CHALLENGE: 12 pounds GOAL WEIGHT RANGE:…

Based on your description, I would say you are at the very least lightly active.

Sounds really fascinating. I joined as one of the Free People of Middle Earth just to get a feel for what this challenge entails.

@MsMarlaJean - You may be on to something with your comment "actually had to not "step up to myself and say NO!" what I had to tell myself was, "I am worth this time/money" and "I deserve to be healthy." Yes, I do get stressed out mainly because I put it on myself. I do find the psychological aspect of weight loss to be…

One suggestion I have is to try and identify why you hate cooking. I thought I hated cooking until I realized it really was the cleaning up part that I disliked so much. I worked out a method that works well between me and my partner where he cleans afterwards. Depending on what I'm making, he has even helped me chop/mix…

That is awesome! Don't ever forget how you feel so you'll have this memory to hang on to during your journey. :smile:

Haha, that's a great weigh to look at it! :smile:

HW: 240 CSW:207.4 CW: 205.7 CGW:199.9 -1.7 pounds loss (yay!) The numbers keep fluctuating probably due to water weight but nevertheless I'll take what I can get!

Welcome Becky! I'm Jessie (I think I forgot to put in my intor). You sound a lot like me in so many ways! Congrats on losing 70 pounds even though you gained back 10. I feel you there because I was in ONEderland before the holidays but now am 205.7. I did lose a little bit though and I know you can too! Let's do this.…

How exciting!!! I'm sure you'll find the dress when you see it. Have fun shopping. :smile:

Just to throw my two cents in, if you do decide to do this I would change up your route. Don't do the same routine. There are crazy people everywhere who like to notice people's routines - not that that will happen where you are but I'm of the school of thought of "better to be safe than sorry". Also, if you feel like you…

Awesome! That's doable in 8 weeks, just don't get discouraged. 130ish is my ultimate goal weight too (or thereabout).

Wow! You have so much to be proud of. I've never tried the couch to 5k but should look into it. I cannot fathom running 5 miles straight. That's freaking awesome!! :smile:

HW: 240 CSW/CGW: 207.4 CGW:199.9 -Jessie PS: I made it to ONEderland before the holidays and want to get back there again.

Haha! I love this! Not once, but three times!!! Who knows what positive influence you may have on others around you as well. Thanks for sharing :smile:

Oh what a great lesson for us! I remember when I first started this journey I thought I had to give up so much. However, you hit the nail on the head with your comment on learning moderation. Glad you are able to have your cake and eat it to! :smile:

That is no easy feat! Way to go! It was really hard for me to switch from my normal drinks to water but I feel so much better when I drink water as I'm sure you do too. Thanks for sharing. :smile:

I was actually opposite, skinny as a rail as a kid. In fact, I was frequently nicknamed "Skinny butt" or "Toothpick" growing up. I also grew up vegetarian and was fairly active. I was always sent outside to play with my brother while my mom cooked. I probably spent an average of 2-3 hours running around outside for a good…

Honestly, I used to think the same thing which is one of the reasons I was drawn to this thread. I guess after reflecting on myself a bit, I tried to put myself in their shoes. Of course, I definitely want to keep up the positive energy. I used to have a couple of friends who were constantly negative and no matter what…

I am so sorry for your loss. It is hard for sure and doesn't get any easier. I lost my brother in 2005 on November 14 and I still miss him terribly as if I just heard the news. We had a very close connection. Unfortunately, we never found out what happened to him. He just didn't go to work one day (he never missed a day)…

This is an interesting thread. Having a background in psychology and education, I’ve always been curious about the idea of encouragement and how that affects outcomes whether personal or school/work related. I just recently read an article that I think may have some relevance here (Psychology of Encouragement –it is quite…

I am 5'6 but not within the range of weight you said. I am currently 199ish (I haven't weighed for a while so I may be less) and am almost at size 16. My thighs are still a bit too big to fit but my waist can, go figure! I really think size depends a lot on the way weight is carried on a body. Some people carry more around…

I love it when people post pictures wearing the same clothes. I bet you feel awesome knowing your shirt fits less snug. I had the same thing happen the other day when I looked down and realized the shirt I was wearing wasn't moving when I leaned over. It used to ride up because of the pooch in my stomach (which I still…

@2020pinktogo - That's a great idea! Thank you so much for your comment and suggestion. I definitely want to honor my family instead of feeling sad/depressed. I want to be a different person this time of year because close friends of mine have mentioned in the past how I'm not the same. I knew I was but I didn't know…

Sorry I haven't been so active in the group lately. I'll try to be better! I can't wait until this semester is over when all my candy can be disappeared!! Regarding Thanksgiving, this is a tough time of the year for me. I lost my brother (Nov. 14), grandpa (Nov 22), stepmom (Nov 29), godmom (Dec 1), uncle (12/5) within…