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My lightbulb was my A1C being 6.2 and being told 6.4 is diabetic. My mom is diabetic and she is 5 3 and 100 lbs due to health issues. So I know it's genetic but I didn't want my bad habits to cause it in myself. I always said I would never calorie count. But I found mfp and I didn't even think it would work but it did and…

I am 5'3" and I started at 296. I think in the beginning I tried to stick to 12 00 to 1400 calories and I didn't start exercising for the first 9 months because housework and errands kept it coming off. For exercise I started with walking away the pounds dvds and I still do them but now I also have a playlist I walk to. My…

I am 45, cancer runs on both sides of my family and I have smoked for 25 years. I think he wanted to be sure I wasn't getting any "help" from something icky inside. Yes I know I need to quit smoking, and I did try on my bday but ended up smoking more. I had to step aside and think about why when this journey has been so…

That is fantastic! I still have trouble comprehending I'm on the other side of that line now. It's a wonderful feeling.

You look FABULOUS !!!

I'm always chilly now heh. I wear long sleeves because losing almost 130 lbs so far has left me with wings. Large wings and they are the only part of me i am self conscious about. All the other loose skin tucks in and isn't visible . edited to say that I just ordered a cropped open fitted jacket to wear with my dress which…

i see alot of people have removed certain foods from their diet. and I am so happy that works for you. I chose to not remove anything I loved. I make sure every 4 to 6 weeks to go to the store and get a slice of chocolate cake ( yes i'm a chocoholic heh) and I love love love good seasons italian dressing that you make…

Congratulations!!!!

You can do it. I was where you are 18 months ago I was 296 and am only 5'4". I had been around that weight for over 20 years. I will be 45 on Easter this weekend and today I saw 173 on the scale. I cried. That means I am no longer obese on that stupid bmi scale. I didn't even start exercising for the first 9 months. Just…

You guys all look amazing <3 keep up the great work !!!! Here's mine, 121lbs gone 20 or so to go :)

Sliced turkey rolled up around a little stick of cream cheese. Yummm

Today for the first time when I walked by the bathroom mirror I saw ME. not the old me, but the me I am today at 180lbs. not quite to goal yet but down to the last 35lbs ish. I honestly never thought I would be here. I was almost 300 for 20 years and I thought I would die that way. I thank God for my lightbulb momemt last…

Today is my one year, 2/3 of the way to goal. started at 283, currently at 186.5 :)

sw: 283 cw: 197 gw: 150 or whatever feels right, I will know it when I get there :) it's been 10 months since I started and i am hoping I will hit 100lbs gone by my 1 year date, however it's been a nasty hot and humid summer so it might not happen by then, but it will and I will just keep plugging along until I get where I…