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  • I have gained about 12 pounds and I am currently doing my best to lose it. So far, I have lost 3 pounds.
  • I share the same problems and issues that everyone is having in here. Losing weight is not easy and at times can feel like a losing battle. True, you can log in your foods everyday, but life can get in the day and everyday stress can sabotage you. True, there may be time when you log something incorrectly and may be fall…
  • I ate whatever I wanted whenever I wanted and didn't exercise at all. I was eating mindlessly to deal with stress and issues in my life instead of dealing with them the right way and ate when I was bored.
  • My mini goals are... 1.) To do an unassisted pull-up 2.) Run a mile in 9 minutes or less (currently at 13.5 minutes) 3.) Climb an indoor rock wall and actually make it to the top.
  • What works for me is, I log my food before eating and measure my food. Meal preparations are great as well. Also, I ask myself, "Do I want to eat this because I am hungry or is it because I am bored?" If it was because I was bored I workout or do arts and crafts or anything to entertain myself and forget about eating.…
  • Welcome back! What do you need help with? Why do you think you "fell off the wagon big time"?
  • I am sorry that you feel so unhappy about your weight, but look at the bright side you started MFP to help get you on the right path. Also, a community to help, support and motivate you. Don't dwell on the past and sink yourself into negative thoughts. Surround yourself with positive thoughts and know you have a lot of…
  • Thank you for adding me. I also wanted to say that I completely know what you all mean. When I first started I weighed 220lbs and was so completely unhappy and disappointed in myself. (Even more when you see doctors saying that a woman who is 5'4 is suppose to be 130lbs did not help.) I made small changes in my eating…
  • Congrats Kelly on starting your weigh loss journey. Making small changes to your eating habits and working out is a great way to started. You will have good days and bad days when losing weigh but no matter what... Don't give up! Keep reminding yourself why you started. MFP is a great tool to help you get on the right…
  • I know it can be annoying trying to use weight. Just the fact that you are out there working out and watching what you eat shows that you are on the right track. Also, there will be ups and downs when trying to lose weight, just keep doing what you are doing. For some people, the weight just seems to just melt off. While…
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