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Watching your calories is essential, but important to remember that muscle weighs more than fat. I am just as scale focused, but find that it helps my morale to try on a smaller size pair of jeans and feel how much looser it fits weekly. I did the dance of joy on the morning I could easily into a smaller size.

I was using my iPhone to track steps, but hated having to carry it around all the time. I as using a Vivofit 2 by Garmin so step tracking is 24/7. I hate wearing watches, but so far so good.

If I eat it, then it gets logged. For me, it is essential to keep myself honest by logging in all calories. I am more concerned about keeping track about carbs. You have to figure out what works best for you. If it stresses you too much to log on vacation, then okay to not log in. But, don't let this be considered your…

Make friends on MFP to help develop your support system. You also have to recognize that you are going to be your own worst enemy in this fight. Stop focusing on losing weight and focus in eating healthy and moving your butt every few hours. You need to smack that inner voice that tells you to slow down losing weight or…

I am a carb addict, but so far I've managed to reduce my intake of bread and pasta by substituting lettuce for bread in sandwiches and making veggie noodles. I still allow myself to eat these things, but usually at breakfast/lunch in controlled quantities. Depriving yourself 100% may not be sustainable in long term. I try…

Now is the best weight. The key is to race against yourself not other runners. I weight about the same when I tackled my first 5K. I was at back of the pack, but my arms were over my head held high as I sprinted (jogged slowly) over the finish line. I also shouted in my head "Fxxx Ya! I finished a Fxxxing 5K!" I had to…

Feel more energy from positive influence of losing weight. I am actually tackling clutter around house. Also, confidence levels have soared as I make a real dent in total weight loss goal. 28 lbs gone - BOOYAH!

All of the above. Quick results that only last until you eat a normal meal. Long lasting results can only come from hard work and keeping your eye on the prize of healthy nutrition and better overall fitness.

People need to stop hating our food choices. An oatmeal cookie can be healthy choice depending on recipe, but it doesn't matter. Deprivation is a great way to fail in losing weight. Enjoying something delicious while being mindful that it has to fit somehow into your daily calorie goal is best. If I want to enjoy a Godiva…

Try to not angst about the numbers. Focus on eating healthy and exercising. I bet you are developing awesome muscle tone from exercising. Probably feels great when clothes look/feel loose. Try to rethink your mental idea of what it means to get healthy. It is not just a number on a scale. That has helped me stay focused…

Important to not go too low calorie because your body reacts by not losing weight. You can exercise at work - plenty of blogs/YouTube info on whole body exercises. I like to stand by window at work and lifting one leg, just bend at knee. Sort of like a half squat. It helps get blood flowing after sitting all day. I also…

You are an inspiration for me! :)

Slowly drinking a glass of water to take the edge off hunger while physically removed from food. Once calm, I can enjoy every delicious morsel without inhaling...

Ah, mashed potatoes, I remember you fondly. I've switched to sweet potatoes for better nutritional values. Also, try substituting cauliflower in your mashed "potatoes".

Check out paleo recipes for low carb options. It's a struggle to eat low carb, but I have found that focusing on complex carbs instead of simple carbs has helped me reduce daily carbs. It sounds like you sound talk to a nutritionist for help in eating low carb and enough calories. For most people, 1200 and under is too low.

Agree with drinking water - gives you breathing room when cravings it. Focus on healthy portions rather than restricting foods to help reduce cravings. Perhaps chose alternative versions like a veggie burger with cheese wrapped in lettuce - one of my personal favorites. Or a regular cheeseburger (no bun) sitting on a salad…

Create a weekly menu to identify what items you need to buy in addition to weekly shopping. Check out blogs/YouTube videos on weekly meal prep where you spend 1 day preparing meals for entire week. Great for portion control. There are plenty of blogs out there on frugal meal planning that can help you stretch a dollar.

Lacto-ovum vegetarian inspired by raw vegans.

After talking to a professional, start focusing on healthy lifestyle not restrictive diets. Helps to develop healthy fitness habits that can be maintained over life time. Many of us understand how hard it was as teen with food or weight issues. Extreme diet/fitness is usually bad for you and unsustainable. And, don't beat…

Breathe. One of my coping techniques is screaming in the car - usually while singing very loud. Sounds like you have a lot of stress in your life. Sometimes, you have to set boundaries with family and not to take ownership of their pain. Sometimes, we have to be selfish if it means staying physically and mentally healthy.…

I'm working in goal to lose 150 lbs myself. Down 24 lbs to date. Stay strong!

I have Diabetes, Type 2. It has been hard to accept my diagnosis. Lots of denial and self-sabotaging nutrition. You have to accept you are a Diabetic. You have to make the necessary lifestyle changes to enjoy a long life. You can only ignore health problem for so long before it bites back. It took a recent diagnosis of…

First, she earned a VIP spot in hell for that act. Yes, I said it! You do not deserve to be treated that way at gym or anywhere else. You don't need to explain yourself to her or anybody. You just keep on doing whatever you need to do to be healthy. I don't lift heavy weights myself. I go for 3 reps using low, slightly…

Have you considered mall walking for variety? Wait, it's not just for senior citizens. I've enjoyed walking local mall early Sunday mornings where I could enjoy window shopping. I would walk 5K aka 3.1 miles making 2 loops of the upstairs and downstairs corridors.

I confess that I ate all the fried cheese sticks with marinara sauce ordered on Saturday night. I had accounted for a certain number in my food diary before sharing the balance with everyone else. But I couldn't help myself - gobbled the entire order. I have recommitted myself to staying on the path to healthy eating.

Hi! I just started this new adventure to lose approx 150 lbs. I welcome new friends to share support and positive energy. Lord knows that we get enough flack from society.

I have focused on complex rather than simple carbs to get more filling meals. I start spiralizing veggies to make noodles instead of regular pasta. I've managed to cut almost 100 carbs off daily nutrition goals. Good luck!

Found out I have gallstones and needed to change diet to reduce creating more. Stories of pain and suffering that leads to removal of gallbladder has been helping me stay on course.

Ditto on walking, it is great exercise for plus size folks. Start slow and increase distance gradually while increasing speed. Get a pedometer or install step counter on phone. Helps motivate you to take that extra few steps to reach higher daily count. Ignore other people - focus on you. I am also adding resistance bands…

I found him eating cookies - proof he joined the dark side.