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You can use MFP and friends on here to keep yourself accountable. You don't need to pay someone for that. You don't need an oven or classes to make healthy food. Google healthy crock pot meal ideas. There are so many that you can prep and freeze. When you're ready to use them you just take them out of the freezer the night…

I started in January. I got up to 260 pounds. I was having migraines pretty regularly and just plain had no energy to do anything with my kids. I made a goal of 60 pounds for the year but t he biggest thing is I wanted to get out of plus sized clothes and to be able to keep up with my kids. I'm down about 95 pounds now and…

I'm 5'5. I started at 260 lbs and wore a 20/22. I'm now 165 and wear a 10 comfortably. My fat was fairly well distributed but now I'm all belly. I would probably be in an 8 if it weren't for this belly. :neutral:

Ultimately it is CICO. Make sure you are weighing your solids, measure your liquids and don't forget oils and seasoning when you are cooking. Also there are some bad entries for some foods so if you're unsure of something check the USDA or manufacturers website or packaging for the most reliable data. Having said that I…

Exercise helps but isn't necessary. I echo nearly everyone else with... prep your meals when kids are busy/sleeping, weigh and measure your foods, drink lots of water and don't nibble on what you make for the kids unless you log it. All the little bites really do add up, especially when it's calorie dense like peanut…

^^ Yes, I was just about to ask when a fish stopped being an animal.

If you have medical issues that make losing weight difficult, I would definitely make sure that your logging is spot on. Continue to weight solids and measure liquids. Make sure the entries are correct. If I'm unsure of an entry in the database, I will verify with what the USDA says or if it's something packaged I check…

It would be much better for you to eat more and continue with and even expanding on your strength training now. You are going to lose lean muscle as well as fat at the rate you are going now which just makes for more work later. Eat more, lift more. Slow and steady is healthy and sustainable.

Honestly, I just keep plugging away. I know I'm logging correctly, I know I will eventually see it. This past couple of weeks has been tough because I had been hitting the gym really hard and it caused a 2+ lb gain (darn water retention). Now, I've got my TOM and the inevitable gain caused by that. It's enough to drive a…

First, you can't spot reduce. It comes off in whatever way it wants to. Second, running on the treadmill and the elliptical are great for your heart and conditioning your muscles for endurance but not for strengthening your muscles, which is really what you want to do when you're talking about "toning". Lifting isn't my…

Aww. Sorry your day was tough. Awesome work planning out your activity and following through. Hope you had a great Memorial Day!

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Hi there! I'm Annie. I'm 31, married and mother of 3. My highest weight was 283 when I was pregnant with my second. I started the year at 260. I am currently 183.8 and working my way 135.

Can you try some slow cooker meals? I know I hate cooking after a long day but throwing everything together in the morning and coming to a cooked meal that is good for you is awesome.

I there! I'm 75 lbs down and have about 50 more to go. Add me!

Oh my goodness yes. When Dr. Now asked her how many calories he consumed in a day she said "last time I tracked it we were doing about 2500 a day". No... no mom. That's more like his breakfast. The pizza meal he ate on the show was a least 2300.

I'm giving myself a few mini goals to help motivate me. I'm aiming for 60 lbs. down this year and 100 lb. loss overall and I will reevaluate to see if I feel that I need to lose more. Feel free to add me!

How do you not float away?! Lol![/quote] The first week was rough. I was peeing every 30-45 minutes at work. Then my body got used to it and I can go longer without feeling like my bladder is going to explode. :smiley:

I drink about 98 oz or more Monday - Saturday. Those are the days I work out. On Sunday I try to get a minimum of 64 oz. On top of this I drink about 8 - 16 oz of coffee. I have done away with all juices and sodas. I used to drink nothing but coffee and soda and drank at most 8 oz of plain water every day. I have found…

You are pregnant and weight gain is inevitable. You can minimize it however. Ask your OB what they believe is a good calorie goal for you and use MFP to stick to it. You just have to do it, no excuses. Cutting out sugar and refined carbs (if you haven't already) will help you. Also drink a minimum of 2 quarts of water a…

So happy to find this thread. Please feel free to add me as well. Would love to encourage and be encouraged!

Hi there! Looking for more friends too. Feel free to add me. I also have a goal of 50 pounds down for the year!

Hi there! I just rededicated myself and I'm going to be here for a while. Also looking for support and to give encouragement. Feel free to add me!