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Well done!

Yes! This group is exactly what I needed! I love beer and wine and my husband is a terrible tempter and enabler! I have been dry for over a week and keen to continue. Good luck everyone!

Just for today: 1. Drink at least 2L water 2. Adhere to food plan 2. Avoid soda 3. Enjoy new recipe 4. Prepare for interview.

I know what you mean. I look at photos of myself at a heathy weight and remember how fat and ugly I felt. Why?! It makes no sense. What I have learned is that you need to decide how you will value yourself. If it is based solely on image, then it is guaranteed that you will be dissatisfied. Try thinking about the people…

I would not classify the above as motivating and supportive; this forum is to offer help and encouragement, not judgement. OP please disregard. Previous comments have hit the nail on the head. Do not tell yourself that you cannot drink soda. Gradually decrease/substitute and fit within your caloric goals. Making the drink…

Great advice. It requires more effort in planning but it is so much easier than trying make healthy meals when you are tired/distracted/stressed.

Hi everyone, good luck on your running goals! I'm new to running so my goal is 40 miles this month.

Hi, my name is Claire and I am aiming for 1,000 mins this month. Off to a good start: 130/1,000 Good luck everyone!

Thank you very much to each of you for your advice! I will try increasing protein and fat to curb cravings. It might also be hormone-related as I am at the end of my menstrual cycle.

Yes, I have faced that before and binged my heart out several times. It is really scary and unmotivating; you have to think about what you are worried about in order to overcome it. Here is what I have been afraid of by losing weight: - More attention - being obese has advantages in that you are often ignored/overlooked;…

Today I will: - Be kind to myself - Enjoy my meals and alloted snacks - Drink at least 2L water before tonight's workout - Put as much effort into my gym workout as possible.

Me too ~1700 calories atm and I love cooking! The MFP reciper builder is my new best friend.

I feel so bad for you; my menstuation is not nearly as irregular as yours. I have skipped periods before though due to stress, poor diet (over eating and under eating) and lack of exercise. I got the bland faced, "you're pregrant" from the doctor- a lot of help he was. I find that my cycle and flow is much better the month…

Today I will: - drink at least 2L water - stick to my food plan - do my gym workout - give myself love and praise

I share the same difficulty; if it is in the house, I will drink it. So I have had to rule with an iron fist and ban alcohol from the house and limit myself to one glass while out once per week. Re brunches, would you consider hosting at your house occasionally? It gives you better control over food and saves the piggy…

I'm grateful for my husband and the time he has gifted me to focus on my health and well being.

Yes, I've been TTC for a year and now I'm on a mission to lose weight for conception. Happy to offer support on your journey.

Well done on keeping to your calorie goal. I have terrible period symptoms and cravings too and am keen to hear strategies to overcome!

Sounds like you are doing wonderfully overcoming your challenges. I relate to so many aspects that you mentioned. My issue with the scales is that if I see my weight, I will give up on weight loss because it feels too hard. So the first three months this time, I didn't weigh myself at all. Admittedly it was slow progress…

Hi everyone, It has been nice to read through everyone's introductions. I wish each you the very best of success. I recently turned 28 and currently living with my husband in IL (we're Australian). I have been overweight all my life but became obese after enduring a horrible boss in a horrible job. I have been able to…

I couldn't find it either. Could I please get an invite?

My two cents: take it with a grain of salt and move on. Your body; your mind; your choice.

So glad that you feel comfortable at the gym; it is one huge barrier to success. Good luck on your journey, I'm happy to help!

I need motivation too and I'm happy to support you.

I'll join you!

Sounds great! Count me in!

Congratulations! I am so happy for you. You must be a wonderful inspiration to your family and friends, as you are here on MFP.

Awesome question! Most mornings all I crave is a nice hot cup of tea, then I am ready to start my day with breakfast. A little while ago, however, especially on lazy Saturday mornings, I would wake up to thinking about a cappucino and apple cinnamon danish from my favourite bakery which is now.... 8,879 miles away...

Oh my gosh, I can totally relate to the late night cravings. I also boredom/sad-eat during the day because my husband and I are expats and I am not allowed to work/study on my visa at the moment. So I am at home.... alone.... No one watching my snacking or Netflix watching.... Here is a little of what I do to keep my…