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  • Smiphette, Great attitude! A TBI can really wreak havoc on your life. Good to see you're working through that.
  • Quzz, How is the new job? Congrats on being unafraid to move your life in a different direction! Mimi
  • Hang in there, Lottie. I've been MIA for a while. Tomorrow is always an opportunity for a better day! Thinking of you and your struggles.
  • I have not updated in a while. I hit the 15 POUND WEIGHT LOSS mark! Woohoo! I do not know what happened to March. Poof! It's gone. I've been at this for 3 months now. There have been ups and downs in March. What I did right: workout at least 3X per week, login to MFP every day, and generally, stay on track with my…
  • FIRST 10 POUNDS GONE. It took 8 weeks. My weight loss has certainly not been linear. I always gain during my cycle, and then about 4-5 days after, I have a "large" loss, i.e. 1.5+ lbs. So, I really only see weight loss during 2.5 weeks each month. I was up a few lbs after Vegas last month. The following week, my cycle…
  • Sorry, Lottie. It's tough when we try to keep control of things we can without seeing the results. A loss of weight is a loss. I certainly understand frustration without seeing a number to equal your efforts. Keep at it! Overall, the trend is the scale is moving down. Sucks about your taxes. Don't waste any of your energy…
  • Great job! Hope the nice weather stays!
  • Positive vibes!
  • Returned from Vegas yesterday. I knew I would indulge in eating, drinking, gambling, and shopping. So, the trip was a success! Through the highs and lows, I only lost $20 net gambling. I only spent $300 shopping. Enjoyed some fabulous food, drinks and entertainment. The warm, sunny days with friends were exactly what I…
  • Super Bowl. My husband made many treats, but they were all a "skinny" version. Regardless, I went over my calorie goal. Not too badly, and I enjoyed every bite! Back on track today. Plus, I completed several items on my To Do list this weekend. I'm not weighing myself every day. The fluctuations cause my attitude toward…
  • Great work!
  • Last night, I had my first glass of wine in over 30 days. Actually, two glasses. Well, if we're getting technical FOUR servings. 3.5 oz is a serving? Hahahaha. The wine was divine. It's definitely something I can't drink every day. I don't want to derail my progress. Wine has played a significant role in my weight gain…
  • Guardians of the Galaxy? My son always wants jam to that soundtrack before his basketball games! Hope your knees get feeling better, and you'll be "hooked on a feelin'" of health! ☺️
  • Lottie, I'm sorry for your loss. That's tough. You can do this! Work through the ups and downs. Take care of yourself. ❤️
  • Vanity sizing is really bad in the U.S. We think our waists are 2" smaller than they are. That's why we don't realize our true size!
  • Decided to have family pictures taken tonight. It's been about 6 years. I wanted a "fat" family picture to compare to a "fit" family picture to be taken in several months. I was dreading it, but they turned out nicely. My hair and makeup looked great, and although I wish I weighed less, I love having a picture of my…
  • @totaldetermination, thank you for the information!
  • As of today, I have lost 7 lbs in 23 days! That's a good start. A bit faster than I have set, but expect a bigger loss the first month. Why am I craving chocolate? I've had more chocolate in the last 2 weeks than in the prior 6 months. Oh well, as long as I have the calories to spare, mama's gonna eat it!
  • I'm weighing nearly every day. I'm not gaining any more from the PMS. I think I needed a bit of a minor meltdown to realize it's no big deal. My weight is now just fluctuating 1.5 lbs from day-to-day. I'm focusing on an overall weight loss trend for the month (that's what I'm telling myself). I think I've only gone over my…
  • You look great! You really took control of your health. One day at a time. Congrats!
  • Great job! Progress is moving forward no matter the obstacles. Seems you're doing very well with that.
  • Feeling a bit down today. I'm a bit overwhelmed with work. I need to set mini goals to power through my obligations these next three weeks. Usually, I get through these times with some comfort eating and plenty of wine. The only movement on the scale is up a pound or two or three or back down a pound. No weight loss this…
  • **I'm doing StrongLifts 5X5, not Powerlifts.
  • Good job! I have only been logging for about 3 weeks. I bought a digital scale over a week ago, and it helps to make sure I am eating the correct amounts of food.
  • Confidence is beautiful! I look forward to following your journey!
  • We are at similar starting weight. I look forward to following your progress!
    in Entry 1 Comment by mimi2974 January 2016
  • Congratulations! I look forward to reading about your keys to maintenance. I'm just starting my weight loss, but maintenance is key once I reach my goal!
  • Feel free to add me. Looking for more moti-pals (motivational friends). 42 yo F, 65ish lbs to lose. I would like friends at all stages of weight loss.
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