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Like a phoenix, you will rise from ashes of your former life, and build a better one cause you will have eliminated all the steps that got you there. It's so wonderful to have a 2nd chance. Be bold.

I agree with others. You have done the hard part for a year. And you have gotten wonderful results. Guess what, the next year you can be down another 56 lbs. this a lifestyle change not a race. You have shown yourself that can do it. Just keep going. And I would more movement. Extra calories to enjoy a treat and give your…

Well done!

So amazing and so worth it! I too am done. It absolutely makes no sense to continue going down s path of misery. We make it hard on ourselves when all we have to do is eat less of favorite foods and move more. No starvation, no punishment cause you eat something you crave. Just get back to it. I Love how you persevered…

Not weekdays but on weekends. When I hit maintenance I know I will have drinks now and then, so I want to learn how to master these empty calories now. When I was on maintenance after a 45 lb lost (10 years ago), I restricted to non existence the items that I enjoyed so when I went to maintenance I lost my mind and gained…

Thanks for doing this. I'm a beginner, no gym membership, a few weights and a yoga mat. Here goes....

Keep quiet...I'll talk.

I love to eat out but the crowds and traffic and parking lends me to cooking at home. When I do go out though, I order veggies and protein, no carbs such as potatoes, rice, bread, no dessert (ok, maybe a spoonful of someone elses). I estimate the portions. At Chipolte, I asked how much their spoons were an equivalent to...…

You came back! How awesome is that?! We all have these triggers....our emotions and thoughts. When I see an overweight person, I think they are going through a rough time in their life. I understand them as I understand myself. You have ID'd your triggers. You are well on your way. Come here to vent with your friends, and…

I like it. A co-worker from long ago ate for his diet....he dropped significant pounds. So, yeah I like it but the sodium content is a turn off for me so I pass on it. Eggs are my new love.

Hey.. Welcome back. My second time too. Take it one day at a time. You will find that your approach will morph many times as needed and as you gain more information. Meantime, just keep logging, everyday. You can set it where only you can see your diary. Once done, get down and dirty with every little thing you eat. You…

I hear you. Family is like that sometimes. The holidays seems to bring out the worst in people. Only thing to do is love your family members where they are. If they aren't open to discussion, just leave them alone. You can bring a horse to the water but you can't make him drink.

The world is quiet and less people. Gets your mind alert, thinking and planning for the day. I have family to cook for and spend time with in the evening, plus I get ramped up and hard to sleep if I exercise in the evening. BUT as others have said, whatever time of the day that you will consistently do it, is the best time.

I don't have anyone to watch the kids.

Wait to you get old(er)....there's a wisdom that living almost 6 decades gives you. People judge because if that person is going to be in your circle of influence you had better figure it out quick. Not to mention mental instability that seems rampant these days. There is a reason for the saying "first impressions" are…

Include some exercise, like walking more, or bicycing....anything really. I suffer from anxiety and depression more often than not, but every since rejoining here, and moving more, I have had maybe one episode of anxiety. I sleep better too now that I'm exercising. I sit all day at my desk too, but I do try to walk during…

I plan to indulge but not over-indulge. Saturday I walked 10K. I plan to do this every Saturday. I live in a warmer climate so I don't have to fight the elements. That said, I have kettle bells and light weights at home. If I had a basement I would have a treadmill too. Sometimes I run in place during commercials if I'm…

I find this to be a good approach. I read somewhere that when you announce that you are doing something that takes the impetus off from doing it....like saying it somehow becomes I did it. And then you don't. So if you want to say something say it after you have some measurable attainments, like maybe lose 50% of what you…

Mini Goals 1. @ 220 by 11/30 (CW 230.2) 2. @ 210 by 12/31 So basically, mini goal weight by New Years Eve is 20 lbs. 2lb loss every week. I just want to start the New Year feeling like a million bucks so I grow in the confidence to make my other dreams into reality. .

Last night after work went to the grocery store for dinner items but left out the bottle of wine that I would normally have with dinner. Tempted but kept my plan in mind, and knowing how great I would feel when I woke up in the morning....and I did feel great...

The first day is hard. But if you can just focus on just one day, don't worry about the next one. Just do it today. You will wake up feeling a little like your old self, and that may inspire you to try to do it one more day. Change whatever routine it is that allows you to drink alcohol. Can you drink at work? Probably…

You are making different life choices besides hanging out eating, drinking, TV non stop....nothing changes until something changes. Great job!

Add spices. Get savory items. If you can, get raw veggies and fruits. The crisp and crunch goes a long way to food satisfaction. Add salsa to anything you can.... Baked potatoe, chicken, turkey burgers. Eggs are relish and pack a lot of protein and good nutrients. You can even add cheese and chives to scrambled eggs cause…

When I was in Weight Watxheds they would call these BLTs ( bite licks and tastes). Stick a piece of gum in your mouth right before you start cooking and or serving the kids.

So that she could appreciate what "home" and "family were which was being back with her friends...she didn't even go back to her mother's house who she has been looking for for so long. Her feelings for them gave her reasons and fortitude to face the Shadow Monster. She also learned how to hone her power from Kali.

I just got off..... :) OP please add me, if you'd like. I log daily and am active (walking 30 minutes a day), 6 days a week. You have done really well. Acknowledging out loud and others signify you are ready to change. Knowing you triggers is really important. Are you going through something? You have to get in your head…

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Your transformation is amazing! Did you do this on MFP or some other program?

I feel your pain. I have officially crossed over for a few years. What I have found is that you will lose weight, just not as fast as when you were younger. It takes patience that's for sure. And I have also found that it's best to eat all the calories allotted to you in the MFP plan. Eat more protein, and good fat. It's…

Great information, everyone.... but these really speak to me and getting me back on track after Halloween binge of a week. Getting back to it....!