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Just checking in! I hit my target of 274 for Oct 31st! Woo! It looks like I am on track to hit 266 for Nov 30th. Right now I am sitting at 270. Yay!

I have pretty bad anxiety. At times it had been totally overwhelming. What has helped me is learning about what causes the symptoms of anxiety and knowing it is a physiological response and not my fault or something I can always control. Do some searching about fight or flight response, it may help. Or nuerotransmitters as…

How is everyone doing?? I think I am on track. Down 2lbs! Thanksgiving (Canadian) put a wrench in my week but I pulled through!

Count me in! CW 280.2 October 31st 274.2 November 30th 266.2 December 25th 260.2 Woot!

I didn't know I was doing this until I looked it up. lol I dislike eating first thing in the morning so "breakfast" happens around 11 and I try not to eat beyond 7 or 8 (evening snacking is where I get off track). So I go 15 to 16 hrs between meals. This is just works for me right now.

I'm right there with you. I've been able to get down toast and a protein bar. I've lost 3lbs in 30 hours! Crazy... Hope you are feeling better soon!!

Add me too! I have about 130lbs to lose. Crap....it always sounds like SO much when I see it typed out like that.

Hey! I could use the support and am willing to support you as well! I am a mom to three (7 months, 3 yrs and 10yrs).

I am not at the point of getting rid of clothes yet but I am not looking forward to it. A few years ago I decided that even tho I am plus size I shouldn't dress like crap anymore (I famously didn't buy clothes because I was always going to "lose the weight"). So I dropped a pretty penny on a work wardrobe. I have the most…

I use TVP in any recipe calling for ground beef. We use it several times a week actually. I put it in a frying pan with olive oil, onion, and garlic for a bit and then add it to pasta with cheese (this is the kids favorite). I can not imagine it tasting very good in a smoothie....lol

My doctor made it very clear that attempting to lose weight while pregnant was not ok. He suggested I eat my maintenance calories and adjust as it goes. The first trimester I didn't eat much (all three times) because I was so sick tho. If you eat your maintenance range and stay as active as possible you shouldn't gain much…

I buy one call "Flapjacked". Its not bad at all! I don't like eggs at all so this is much better than homemade!

You can add me! I have three children, the youngest is 6 months old. I don't know how long ago you gave birth but my first advice is to take it slow. Get used to your new normal and heal from birth. Remember if you are nursing you need a fre extra calories to make all that milk too! Becoming a Mom is damn hard work!…

You can add me! I have a long way to go (cw 281 and gw 150) so I am down for mutual motivation!

You can add me! I am so sorry for your loss.

Thanks so much for everyone's replies! They are all so helpful. I will remember them when I am feeling rough from all the discomfort. One day at a time I guess!! If I can keep up pace I hope to feel better by Christmas! I truly can't wait to have my life back.

You can add me! I have a longer way to go than you (cw 281 and gw 150) but we can still motivate eaxh other!

When my middle was 8 weeks old she was hospitalized for several weeks. The nurses became my world. When we left I wanted to give them something for all their kindness but I remembered seeing donut boxes and muffin tins in their room all the time. I ended up buying them each Bath and Body works hand soap and gourmet coffee.…