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I am in love with IF. I have successfully lost 75ish lbs and continue to lose/maintain. I usually do a 16/8 fast, but am a nurse so on days I work it may vary a bit depending on when I am able to sneak away to eat. IF has helped me realize food is not the most important thing in life and has given me my life back. I am so…

Through my dietary and lifestyle changes I was finally able to donate blood. I have tried many times before but my hemoglobin has always been to low, this time I was a full point above the minimum needed! Guess this balanced, clean eating really is better for you. Haha!

Hi all! I am a long time MFP member and actually just recently reached my 100 lb weight loss goal. My highest weight was 247 lb and my current weight is 145 lb. I know what this journey is like and would love to offer support to anyone going through it. I do log on daily and am active on my newsfeed. Please feel free to…

Hello all! I'm 5'3" My highest weight was 247 lbs, my current weight is 145 lbs and my goal weight is maybe 135 lbs. Right now I mostly just do intermittent fasting, I normally eat 5 pm to 1 am (I am a third shifter). During my eating times I focus on eating healthy foods like, fruits, veggies, lean protein and healthy…

Hello! Fellow night shift nurse here! I would try to work out before work like you did on days. I tried to work out after work and felt so nauseous that I knew my work out suffered. Plus, working out tends to give me energy so it really affected my sleep. That's why I prefer to workout prior to going to work.

My husband is fit and attractive and while he loves me unconditionally and in no way was pressuring me to lose weight, I was tired of being the fat wife our entire marriage. I worked my butt off and lost 102 lbs. Finally didn't feel like the fat wife and realized I was missing a whole lot of life being so overweight. So…

The most unexpected (and probably TMI) result of weightloss for me has been how much more enjoyable and easier sex is. You don't realize how an extra 100 lbs affects you in that department until it is gone. Definitely will do everything in my power to keep it off.

I used to love going out to eat. It was truly a hobby. If we were going to a new city I would research new restaurants for days in excitement and have to plan the perfect place or places to eat and entrees to order. Fast forward to present day and now eating out is such a chore. I don't enjoy the way I feel after consuming…

So jealous! I wish pole dancing classes were offered close to me, I always thought it would be fun to try!

5 years, off and on. Down 99 lbs.

I have to wear OR scrubs at work and my husband has been telling me my scrubs are getting way too big on me. A few months ago I did try to go down a scrub size but was unsuccessful as they were a bit too tight. However, I was in agreement with my husband and my current scrubs were way too big on me. I grabbed a size small…

Everyone looks amazing! Here is mine. There is roughly a 98 lb difference between the two pics.

I do it and love it. I work third shift so it really helps me control my appetite at work and at home. Keeps me on the same eating schedule whether I am at home or at work. I do 16:8, I usually eat my first meal of the day at 5 pm, and my last no later than 1 am. I have been using it for two years, I don't track at all,…

Yes, I've lost a total of 93 lbs. I've worked too hard to get where I am to start slipping backwards, so I like to keep track of my weight daily. By weighing daily I am much more likely to see the effects of my poor decisions sooner, rather than later, and adjust my eating as needed so that it doesn't hinder my progress in…

I work 12 hour shifts also and would also come home hungry despite the fact that I consumed an adequate number of calories and amount of protein/fat every that day. I found it works best for me if I just skip the snack before bed and go to bed hungry. At first it was difficult, but I eventually trained my body to be…

I bought two bikinis last week! My intention was to go shopping early enough so I could have time to pick a suit and work out until I was comfortable enough to wear it this summer, but i actually already feel comfortable in the two o bought. Any further progress will just be icing on the cake.

Hi! Michigan girl here also! Will add you.

Sliced cucumbers spribkled with salt, diced avocado with coarse salt and sirracha, baby carrots and hummus, hard boiled egg with salt and pepper, popcorn, toast with vegan butter.

Pasta, cheese, dessert, cereal. I'm sure there are others that I can't think of right now too.

I had to stop Depo due to increased appetite, weight gain and headaches. The side effects were not worth it for me. I ultimately ended up deciding on an IUD and am actually having my tubes tied tomorrow.

It's funny that I am reading this now. I actually just spent the evening trying on clothes and bagging up the ones that don't fit anymore so I can donate them. I have been maintaining my weight for a bit now and didn't see any reason to keep clothes that were too big and served no purpose. It felt good to declutter my…

I am 5'3" and have lost 83 lbs. I have had set backs here and there and still have about 15 to 20 lbs to go. I would like to be at my goal weight by summer.

My best friend and I had dinner this past weekend, we hadn't seen another in a few months and when she saw me she commented on how much weight I had lost and how great I looked. I guess I didn't even think about it, but I have gone down a pant and shirt size since I've seen her last.

Coming to the realization that I weighed 100 lbs more than when I was in high school, and if something didn't change quickly if be on a quick downward unhealthy slide. Considering I am married and have three beautiful kids, I did not want to find myself in a position with my health that would cause me to continue to miss…

HW- 247 lb (probably more, that's just the highest I ever saw on the scale) CW- 168 lb GW-135 lb, maybe less, maybe more, will reevaluate when closer to goal.

Had my annual physical and my total cholesterol was 103. It's never been put of range but doc was impressed I've got it so low. My other numbers were also in check with my total cholesterol, he commented that he can tell I follow an extremely healthy diet based on my bloodwork and weightless. Left the office feeling pretty…

This is something you need to discuss with your OB. Losing weight and pregnancy are generally not recommended. But, that doesn't mean you need to lose sight of being healthy while you are pregnant. You can continue to maintain a healthy, well balanced diet while keeping your weight gain reasonable. You can continue to…

L&D night shift nurse. I currently work 8 and 12 hour shifts, my schedule is 5 days in, two off, three on, four off and repeat. I don't love my schedule right now, it makes squeezing in workouts tough. But, this week I just accepted a 12 hour position and will only be working 3 nights a week vs 4 nights so I am very…

It had nothing to do with you. She put you down because her husband noticed you weight loss and commented on how you looked. She was jealous, simple as that. Hold your head high and just move on. Don't let her insecurities derail you. Congratulations on your loss so far, and good luck to you in the future!

100% agree!