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Starting this now. SW: 431 GW: At this time it is anything less than that. Today I need to focus on having a healthy day of eating within my calorie goals.

Same boat. I’m at a dangerously high weight and up until recently lacked any motivation. While the cravings and mental aspect remain a struggle, there is some great advice on here. I can control what I track even when I’m not “in control” of what I eat (or I seem to be out of control). Tracking eventually leads to data and…

You're the best....AROUND....nothins gonna ever keep you down! The Karate Kid.

Garlic is how I know G-d loves me. In every dish, roasted on its own, I have even found "puffed" garlic, which is essentially garlic deep fried like a potato chip. I love it all. I even love the smell of it on my fingers after I have peeled and cut a 100 cloves for a small cup of macaroni.

I’m 42. In a full time career with a 6 and a 4 year old and I started out at 435. I’m down to 375. Honestly it’s not simple as some people like to say. Eating healthy isn’t just “making better choices” as some like to say. At least for me I have found that it takes an incredible amount of planning and effort to eat…

I do notice it in my suits, but unfortunately I have not lost enough to fit into the next size down suits I have in my closet, which makes me think I was wearing those suits when they were a size to small, I must have looked ridiculous. Oh well. Hopefully another 10 to 20 pounds and I will have "new" suits!

What nobody tells you about losing weight.... how to say this tactfully. Hmm, well I am eating so much cleaner and healthier now, which just causes an -- we will call it an extreme regularity -- I was not used to when I ate like poop (pun intended). Multiple instances of "regularity" throughout the day. Probably to much…

The "paper towel effect"! I like it! Also, Bob's Burgers is a great show!

Shoot, I lost 50 pounds already and haven't gotten a comment yet! Oh well, I guess that happens when you start at 435 pounds. Maybe just maybe, if I continue to persist, someday, someone will ask me if I'm sick :smiley:

At 435 pounds at 41 years old, even though I'm 6'3", I pretty much had those moments every waking moment of my life. Constant pain all over my body, clothes not fitting, not being able to keep up with two little kids, a SECOND blood pressure medication added, not being able to buy a small, manual transmission car becuase I…

that's great! Dont worry about where you need to be just yet. Celebrate where you have come from.

Started with about 230 pounds to lose. Im down about 45. Still a ways to go, but i think the saying goes something like regret and discipline are both painful, but discipline is measure in ounces and regret is measured in pounds. I know its easier said than done, and I have to remind myself nearly every day, but just keep…

You have worked hard.

Thanks everyone for the encouragement.

40 pounds is awesome! Tell me, what differences have you noticed since losing that much weight?

Here again. Took a weight today and down 5.6 pounds! I’m going to keep on moving.

I have nothing to add, I just like your "handle". Big P&R fan!.

Here again. Got a mile walk in with the dog this morning, and so far everyday this week in addition to night time walks. Tracked everyday and stayed within calorie range. As I begin to get cravings under control, I want to focus on macros. I’m conscious of the but not going crazy about it at this time. Have a good day…

I’m in this group. 41, a five year old and a three year and I let myself get to 437. I’m done “wishing” I could lose weight, and am starting to do it. I owe it to myself. I owe it to my family.

The Facade is only one small part of a whole building. The insides matter too. There is a lot of mental aspect to weight gain and loss. It’s okay to think about it and deal with it. Don’t let it consume you though. If you always were who you are, then you will be who you are. If your BF loved who you were, and you were who…

Just finding this thread and I like it. JFT 8/19 1) Track everything I eat; 2) Make good choices regarding what I eat; 3) Remember I cannot undue years of abuse to my own body in a day, week or even a month and to not lose focus or motivation.

Im starting late, but Im in. Starting Weight: 435 Level 4 Goal Weight:415

I'm in the same boat. Let myself go and now have 190 to lose. I guess i didn't gain it in a day so I can't lose it on a day. I keep telling me myself each brick helps to build a foundation but no one can support a structure on its own.

I'm in.

It's not impossible by any means. I lost 265 pounds. I put about 130 back on over the last 4 years due to a back injury that caused me to spiral. But I'm here and going to get back down to my healthy weight. We can do it. It's not impossible. It can be difficult at times....but so is being obese so....