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I think it can be hard to get started when you have always been overweight, because it's hard to imagine a time when you will be slim - and it seems impossible to get there. I understand, as I've always been overweight since a teenager and I have often sabotaged my efforts to slim down. First things first, head to the…

Hiya - I've 60-70 to lose, which I'm tackling in 10 pound mini-goals. Living in Europe (France currently, UK soon) and recently changed to a plant based whole food way of eating, which is turning into an interesting experience in the kitchen. Feel free to add if you'd like more friends for support.

http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/broccoli-chickpea-burgers-with-spicy-cashew-mayo/ Just read this one on the mfp blog - might be interesting. Good luck with the dairy free =)

I'd advise trying the 1800 goal for one month, then re-evaluating based on your results for that month. All these numbers you've been given are guided estimates. After a month you'll know better based on actual facts from your own experiences, and then be able to adjust up or down as appropriate. I would say that with 2…

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If your goal is weight loss, don't get too worried or hung up on the numbers, especially the macro breakdown between fat, protein and carbs. For a month just focus on eating to your calorie goal and after that make calorie adjustments up or down according to your results after a month, and whether or not you are feeling…

I'm also someone who tends to do great for a few months and then wander away and regain it all. Of course this time I'm going to keep at it ... or so I hope. My resolution is to quit quitting. Feel free to add me if you wish!

I find that watching TV late at night is a bad time for me with regards to ruining my day. So I try to limit how much I watch and when I do sit down to watch a film or something that will last for an hour or more - I have now started to take a few pieces of fruit with me to the living room, so that I don't get up and fetch…

I resolve to quit quitting.

I've always found this to be an inspiring thread so I'm going to give it an unashamed bump!

Pretty sure I've posted in this thread before, but I come back to it often to read it and nod my head in recognition of other people's reasons. I find it helps to give me a kick in the butt when I've fallen off the wagon. My latest reason - my 5 year old nephew made a comment that I was round and his mum and dad were…

Off topic: Say yes to persistant food pushers, but then pass it on to someone else once they are gone, or if not possible, take it home and bin it. "Thanks! That looks delicious! I'll save it for later!" On topic: I sympathise - I tend to have a late, light lunch, a large dinner and then my breakfast in the evening as a…

I think many are confused by the word 'diet' but you've got some great advice in here. If you're feeling disgusted at yourself, starting something now will help you feel better as you are tackling it, taking control. But yeah, don't beat yourself up if you have days of indulgence over the holiday season - just be mindful…

Well done for taking control of your weight now and not 10 years time!

Now that's what I call a transformation. Congrats! A great example - thank you for sharing your before and after pics.

I'd say eat back your exercise calories if you are hungry - otherwise don't bother and just stick to your calorie goal for the day, or keep them in reserve as a buffer in case of unexpected food/drink situations. Listen to your body - make sure it's proper hunger and not just the chatter in the back of your head going 'ooh…

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Starting weight (July 31st): 197 lbs Height: 5' 4" August goal: 192 lbs Weigh in day:Thursday 3rd: 196 lbs 10th 17th 24th 31st: Total loss for August : - 1 lb Comments: Looking at the last week, there's about 1800 cals I didn't really need to have but had anyway - cherry jam in my porridge is nice but could easily be cut.…

That actually sounds like a lot of fun! Spending an afternoon trying on clothes that someone else picks out for you - and vice versa :smile:

you lost 42 pounds in 13 weeks? That's a blistering pace of weight loss - wow!

Well done! May I ask your height? And how long did it take to lose 3 stone?

Sometimes I buy them. Sometimes I tell myself to be an adult and leave the chocolate on the shelf. I then sulk my way through the rest of the shopping, mope at the checkout, then shake off the feeling on the walk back to the car.

Good luck on stopping smoking - that's a great thing to do for your health and your wallet. You'll only gain weight if you eat more - which might happen if you snack as a replacement for smoking. If you're aware of this and don't eat more than usual, you won't gain weight. I'd recommend not reaching for a snack or gum…

I remember hearing that joke and loved it too :smile: - have you seen her sketch on the perfect diet - slap chef? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfsAi95ghuU Yup, never forgotten to eat lunch! I deliberately miss meals, rather than forget about them.

This will be tough to do if you have an association with Sunday and indulging in food, but in the end trying to change that way of thinking and breaking that habit is the way to go. I know it's hard but ... yeah. I'm going through the same right now. In June I started to buy a large bar of chocolate every Friday which is…

Starting weight (July 31st): 197 lbs August goal: 192 lbs Weigh in day:Thursday 3rd: 10th 17th 24th 31st: Total loss for August : Comments: After doing rubbishy in a July challenge (only one pound down) I'm going to try to do better this coming month. Generally I think I need to avoid late night TV as that is when I make…

Age: 48 Height: 5'4" Start Weight: 198 lbs (6/28) Goal Weight: 193 lbs (7/31 - 5 lbs) Weigh-ins: July 3th: 198 lbs July 10th: 197 lbs July 17th: 199 lbs (tom) July 24th: 198 lbs July 31st: 197 lbs Weight -/+ this week: -1 Weight -/+ this month: -1 Successes / struggles this week: So not managed to reach goal, not even…

Starting weight (Aug 1st): August goal: Weigh in day:Thursday 3rd: 10th 17th 24th 31st: Total loss for August :

Congrats on your weight loss so far! Keep going!

Like many here, I've been struggling with my weight for all my adult life. I've lost weight, gained it back, lost again and regained with extra. And so it goes on. I thought I had my aha moment when I saw photos of a holiday in Venice for my 40th b'day. At the time, walking through the crowd of tourists, I thought I looked…