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I weigh myself every morning. We (the scale and I) <3 each other, regardless of the result. I don't get too high or too low, whatever it says. Accountability is the bottom line for me. I don't hide anymore, especially from myself.

So true... success is slightly increasing the frequency of your number of small victories. Well said.

Accepting how imperfect we are is the goal. I know how you feel - I used to get really angry with myself when I felt I was sabotaging myself (or being sabotaged by someone else... or by life). Things started working for me when I cared less about any particular day, and more about gradually shifting my lifestyle. I still…

Your plan sounds a bit extreme to me. If it's not working, perhaps try something else? 500 calorie days seem extreme if you're doing that on a regular basis.

I log everything, good or bad. Being able to track a generally very positive trend takes the sting away from days in which I choose to go over my calorie goal.

Set easily reachable goals at first. Baby steps. If you haven't been exercising at all, a 5-minute walk is a billion times more exercise than that. A billion. That's pretty good. Self-judgment is a killer when it comes to motivation. We get used to comparing ourselves to others... or even to different versions of…

My wife thinks you should burn your yoga mat after every use.

Hypnosis is really effective for certain people, and your doctor could direct you to a number of cessation aids. Trying to do it alone works for some people, but there is a TON of support out there to take advantage of if you want it.

It's okay to recognize a mistake. It's even okay to feel bad about it for a minute. Start looking at your life like a very long movie, not just a couple of moments in a very short scene. You didn't make a mistake, you have a learning experience. I actually treat a lot of patients with chemical dependency issues. One…

Exercise is great to help with any psychological symptoms, but there are lots of other important areas that can affect your mood as well: sleeping the proper amount (not too little or way too much), proper diet, contact with friends and loved ones, and participating in some activities that you find pleasurable. It's better…

Goodness. I'd love to help you stay motivated! Feel free to add me.

I like looking in the mirror...

I am better at night... good luck with the morning! :-)

I haven't been able to exercise for 8 days after hurting my lower back. Hoping to be back in the gym in a couple of days. Staying away from stress eating is probably most important. Plan your meals at the beginning of the day (rather than tracking later), and do whatever exercise you can to keep your spirits up, if nothing…

197.6... never going over again unless it's at <15% body fat

Best: funny and mysterious Worst: apparently is 100 years old (profile information) and probably won't be with us much longer

Beautiful eyes.

Hate it (wish I liked it) Baseball

True-ish. Three MA's, plus a doctorate. TNP wears tighty whiteys.

Trying...

Still yes, and go ahead and tell my wife.

Actress

Punching self in the head? (you also look like an actress I can't name at the moment...)

Love! menudo

Definitely. Don't tell my wife.

Ex-military

True and false - it's complicated. TNP likes to suck toes.

Trying to think what it would take for me to say no... to anyone.

Those eyes...

Definitely not into the "giving up" thing. But I agree with CnC. When you get closer to "the end," sometimes it's a good idea to let up a bit on your calorie deficit, since your baseline metabolic rate goes down as you lose weight. It certainly helped make things more "doable" for me.