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I did! Or I lost the fat from behind my ears, maybe? Anyway, I notice that my earlobes seem to hang rather than being pushed out at an angle. And at my highest, I always had problems with altitude changes affecting my inner ear. I *had* to wear ear plugs on planes or I would suffer. Now I don't have issues. And the award…

Last minute for a long trip, I jumped on Amazon to get a sun-protection shirt next day delivery. Usually I buy my clothes from Woman Within, but I ordered XXL from two different brands, and crossed my fingers. BOTH fit me.

i'm here and reading. Super busy (and stressed) with getting ready for my trip, and not trying to lose any more weight in the middle of that. Thinking I might do some challenge or something in November, bc I'll probably come home having gained some weight. I'm cheering you all on!

oh my gosh, thank you for this. I think I've been getting glimmers that this is why I eat like I do (I'm much better with material stuff, or I'm getting there.) Thanks for stating it "out loud." Another thing that gets me is trying to plan ahead and expecting lack. "better eat now, might not get the chance later" then…

well done!

Flylady saved me years ago. I'm having a heck of a time getting back on the system, but setting a timer for fifteen minutes, decluttering, and "Do it now" still keep me from utter CHAOS.

They'll tell you that you have to exercise, and they'll tell you that you can't out-train a bad diet. But I don't remember anyone telling me that exercising would make me WANT to eat better. It's so much easier to make good choices! Is it endorphins? Is it not wanting to mess up my hard work? Could not tell you. But I'm…

yesterday I accidentally hiked a lot longer than I meant to, and I *enjoyed* it. Didn't start internally whining I was going to die until I was back on the road walking uphill back to my car that was much farther from the trailhead than I thought. (I think someone moved it about twenty miles farther away while I was…

Age: 52 Height: 5' SW: 266.6 (1/4/21) January 2022: 233.5 February: 235.4 March 230.9 April 226.8 May 225 June 224.6 July 228.6 Aug 1st 223.1 9/2: 222 9/9: 9/16: 9/23: 9/30: Onwards.

i've had four days of just not caring much about what I ate. I don't really know why--I just...ate what I wanted. I didn't get down on myself, I did try to make healthier choices, but I wasn't anywhere close to my budget, and probably over maintenance too (I didn't fully track.) I tried to halt it after day one, day two,…

whoops. seems I left this sitting in Drafts on Friday. Age: 52 Height: 5' SW: 266.6 (1/4/21) January 2022: 233.5 February: 235.4 March 230.9 April 226.8 May 225 June 224.6 July 228.6 Aug 1st 223.1 8/5: 225.1 8/12: 220.9 8/19: 219.9 8/26: 220.2 okay. I've pretty much resigned myself to not losing any more weight before I…

I'm currently paid bc I really love MFP and want to support it. I came here from Lose It! which didn't work for me. I don't plan to pay premium every year, though! So I guess I'll see what things look like when my membership runs out. I already let my Fitbit membership go, because this is the app I mostly use.

. when I got my first pedometer, I found I was walking maybe 2500 steps a day. Now it's a rare day I don't hit 7k. And I'm not really trying.

yesterday was a *horrible* day. I went in search of comfort food. Someone gave me Jack in the Box tacos she had extra from her lunch. I took two bites and decided I didn't want them--I wanted something sweet. So I told myself that after work, on my way to an appt, I would get a strawberry shake. If I'm going for comfort…

Age: 52 Height: 5' SW: 266.6 (1/4/21) January 2022: 233.5 February: 235.4 March 230.9 April 226.8 May 225 June 224.6 July 228.6 Aug 1st 223.1 8/5: 225.1 8/12: 220.9 8/19: 219.9 8/26: New low, new decade! I first dipped into the 220s in MARCH, so I'm super excited to get through them and hoping not to go back (though I…

Truth! The really sad thing is if you look at the history, at least in the US, this *wasn't* political--until someone needed something to turn some people against other people. It's much the same with LGBTQIA stuff--why else would it matter what someone else does with their body? Probably everyone here has felt attacked…

I think you're absolutely amazing, and I'm so happy for you! But if this is you reminding yourself you haven't done enough, please don't. You're doing WONDERFULLY and I don't want you beating yourself up. So that's on orders from some stranger on the internet. (also, that flab will hang out a while--it melts DOWN and sags…

you have such awesome suggestions, @springlering62

oh yeah, not planning on trying to eat right at that number! I'm going to be trying to eat a good 1k calories BELOW it for a long time yet. I was just amused to hit it right on. Age: 52 Height: 5' SW: 266.6 (1/4/21) January 2022: 233.5 February: 235.4 March 230.9 April 226.8 May 225 June 224.6 July 228.6 Aug 1st 223.1 8/5:…

Heh, yeah. My calorie totals have gone down since I convinced myself eating later at night screws with my sleep. I am very VERY fond of good sleep... yesterday my dinner was not terribly satisfying, so I ate more dinner, and then more. Sigh. But I was highly amused bc when I went from MFP (where I log calories) to Fitbit…

I hear ya! Serenity fan on the JW front, and also I work at a school for kids with autism. Getting them NOT to throw words they hear in pop culture at each other is quite the feat sometimes. I'm only up half a pound over yesterday! But I had another fast food cheeseburger for lunch (oops) so we'll see. Cheering us all on!

you're inspiring. I'm going on a long vacation (SO EXCITED) and I've been worrying about it.

Today I had to get new tires, and it was taking longer than expected. A lot longer, and I was hungry! So I walked down to McDonald's, (NSV number one, walking half a mile and then back) and got a McDouble and an ice cream cone. 590 calories. and it was enough--that's NSV number two! Now I'm 40 calories over my goal for the…

I am learning--slowly, with lots of screwups--to ask myself "are you hungry, or upset? Will eating a pint of ice cream make you feel better? Well, while eating it, of course, but then...?" Sometimes I go for the ice cream anyway, sometimes I maybe go for something lighter, and sometimes I just go take a hot shower. If this…

Someone on here quoted someone else (I think) saying "When you started, you would have LOVED to be where you are now! And if you quit, you'll be back where you started!" That's what I'm reminding myself, especially when it goes slowly. It doesn't matter if the going is slow--Just don't stop!

That's fantastic, @gbj4120 !! Can't wait to see what you do in August!

ASPARAGUS. spritz of avocado oil, sprinkle of Penzey's Mural of Flavor, air fryer. Om nom nom... also great with a shake of Penzey's Pasta Sprinkle and some grated Parmesan, if I'm going the cheese route.

that is VERY impressive. I will try to emulate you this weekend!

When my turkey neck bothers me, I look in the mirror and gobble. Then I flip it off. Rather be a healthy, moves-easily turkey than a beautiful but immobile and sick swan!

thank you! I meant to also say something along the lines of how much I appreciate your being willing to share your story and to answer questions, and then I got in a hurry and forgot that part. :neutral: