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@RoxyWhoShrinkyDink, welcome! That is an extremely stressful situation with your son! My best friend has an 11yr old son with autism whose food repertoire involves mac & cheese, string cheese, carnation breakfast shake, Hershey kisses, apple juice, pretzels and chewable vitamins. Absolutely nothing else goes into his mouth…

The Winter Games! Name: Birgit Age: 62 Height: 6'0" Highest weight: 305 lbs. (4/4/16) Start Weight (Jan 8, 2018): 199.2 lbs. Goal Weight (Friday, Feb 23, 2018): (190 lbs.) REVISED 186 lbs Weigh-ins on week of Jan 5: missed it, jumped in late Jan 12: 191.8 Jan 19: 190.0 Jan 26: 187.4 Feb 2: 187.2 Feb 9: 186.6 Feb 16: Feb…

@kbeyer23 and @DebCountsAll - you both are women after my own heart. I live in NY state and for me there are two seasons: camping season and not camping season. Can't WAIT for winter to loosen its grip and to be able to get outdoors again, and I don't mean shoveling snow. Camping, hiking, kayaking... Can't wait! In the…

Thanks, @bapcarrier, for that synopsis. It's always nice to see how we're doing as a group. It helps! Altho no congrats are in order for ME just yet - I've revised my goal for this challenge down to 186 because the original goal (190) was quickly met just by dropping a bunch of water weight. So right now I'm still 1.2 lbs…

The Winter Games! Name: Birgit Age: 62 Height: 6'0" Highest weight: 305 lbs. (4/4/16) Start Weight (Jan 8, 2018): 199.2 lbs. Goal Weight (Friday, Feb 23, 2018): (190 lbs.) REVISED 186 lbs Weigh-ins on week of Jan 5: missed it, jumped in late Jan 12: 191.8 Jan 19: 190.0 Jan 26: 187.4 Feb 2: 187.2 Feb 9: Feb 16: Feb 23:…

@happygirlxxx - so glad the great came out in your favor. As for the weight gain, trust me, much of that is water. Get back on track today and when you step on the scale tomorrow you will see a big drop. The day after, a little more. After that, it's "real" and you just gotta work it. And you WILL! Don't beat yourself up…

The Winter Games! Name: Birgit Age: 62 Height: 6'0" Highest weight: 305 lbs. (4/4/16) Start Weight (Jan 8, 2018): 199.2 lbs. Goal Weight (Friday, Feb 23, 2018): (190 lbs.) REVISED 186 lbs Weigh-ins on week of Jan 5: missed it, jumped in late Jan 12: 191.8 Jan 19: 190.0 Jan 26: 187.4 Feb 2: Feb 9: Feb 16: Feb 23: Weight -/+…

You're right! I've found it harder cuz I don't float as easily.

The Winter Games! Name: Birgit Age: 62 Height: 6'0" Highest weight: 305 lbs. (4/4/16) Start Weight (Jan 8, 2018): 199.2 lbs. Goal Weight (Friday, Feb 23, 2018): (190 lbs.) REVISED 186 lbs Weigh-ins on week of Jan 5: missed it, jumped in late Jan 12: 191.8 Jan 19: 190.0 Jan 26: Feb 2: Feb 9: Feb 16: Feb 23: Weight -/+ this…

Welcome, @reshieroo - you have just joined and the only thing you need to do is keep coming back, read, and participate. We're happy you found us!

The Winter Games! Name: Birgit Age: 62 Height: 6'0" Highest weight: 305 lbs. (4/4/16) Start Weight (Jan 8, 2018): 199.2 lbs. Goal Weight (Friday, Feb 23, 2018): 190 lbs. Weigh-ins on week of Jan 5: missed it, jumped in late Jan 12: 191.8 Jan 19: Jan 26: Feb 2: Feb 9: Feb 16: Feb 23: Weight -/+ this week: -7.4 lbs Weight…

The Winter Games! Name: Birgit Age: 62 Height: 6'0" Highest weight: 305 lbs. Start Weight (Jan 8, 2018): 199.2 lbs. Goal Weight (Friday, Feb 23, 2018): 190 lbs. Weigh-ins on week of Jan 5: missed it, jumped in late Jan 12: Jan 19: Jan 26: Feb 2: Feb 9: Feb 16: Feb 23: Weight -/+ this week: 0 Weight -/+ this challenge:…

Where do you live, @b_lisieux? Near me, maybe? I'm in Amsterdam, NY.

@pneschich - feeling the same way, Bro! My weight is up about 5#s and nearly every day something happens to derail my efforts to get "back to normal." It's the holidays! And in your case you have a bunch of emotional stuff going on as well. Difficult stuff. So, in only 10 days the holiday season will officially be over.…

That the difference on the scale of only two pounds, up or down, can make me feel either "hugely fat" or "amazingly thin." Neither, of course, is true.

@Nikion901 - yeah, you're a nut. One that we all love! @BarneyRubbleMD - way to go!!! What a fabulous way to go into the new year! @happygirlxxx - three weeks, eh? Yeah, long time... But also an opportunity to get to know the woman who nurtured and formed the man you both love. You may not have much in common, but you DO…

My deepest condolences, @pneschich - to you and your family. Your MIL sounds like a lovely woman, and she deserves every tear shed.

@sign_painter, sounds like your and your friend have a sweet and wonderful relationship that's mutually loving and supportive. Personally, I always believe that open communication is key to any healthy relationship. So, how would it be of you were to ASK HER how or if she wants you to talk with her abbot this issue? Maybe…

@jam5660 - that is truly wonderful news! Congratulations, and Ann so glad you'll be staying with us here. @BarneyRubbleMD - I'm so happy to read that you're feeling back on track! Sounds like you're doing well and have a solid plan to get thru the holiday. I'm cheering you on from over here cuz I so can relate to your…

FALL CHALLENGE Name: Birgit Age: 62 Height: 6ft Start Weight (as of Sept. 16th): 182.4 Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th): 180 to 185 (goal is to MAINTAIN! No need to include my weight fluctuations in group's weekly stats) Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays) 1. Sept. 20: 182.2 2. Sept. 27: 182.2 3. Oct. 4: 185.0 4. Oct. 11:…

FALL CHALLENGE Name: Birgit Age: 62 Height: 6ft Start Weight (as of Sept. 16th): 182.4 Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th): 180 to 185 (goal is to MAINTAIN! No need to include my weight fluctuations in group's weekly stats) Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays) 1. Sept. 20: 182.2 2. Sept. 27: 182.2 3. Oct. 4: 185.0 4. Oct. 11:…

FALL CHALLENGE Name: Birgit Age: 62 Height: 6ft Start Weight (as of Sept. 16th): 182.4 Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th): 180 to 185 (goal is to MAINTAIN! No need to include my weight fluctuations in group's weekly stats) Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays) 1. Sept. 20: 182.2 2. Sept. 27: 182.2 3. Oct. 4: 185.0 4. Oct. 11:…

FALL CHALLENGE Name: Birgit Age: 62 Height: 6ft Start Weight (as of Sept. 16th): 182.4 Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th): 180 to 185 (goal is to MAINTAIN! No need to include my weight fluctuations in group's weekly stats) Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays) 1. Sept. 20: 182.2 2. Sept. 27: 182.2 3. Oct. 4: 185.0 4. Oct. 11:…

Good morning from NY to all of you! This post is for all those of you who are horrified at the sudden upswing in weight after a day or two of off-plan eating: DON'T SWEAT IT!!! As you know, I'm "maintaining," trying to keep my weight inside 5lb range. So last Sunday the hubster and I were out running errands and we decided…

@bapcarrier - thanks for the wonderful synopsis, and for your hard work tracking it all and putting it together! Really feels like as a group we're making great progress. And Barb, I just LOVE the culturally inclusive way in which you listed the upcoming holidays!!! Best wishes to All, Birgit

You guys are awesome! Thanks for answering my question. I use an Android, so will check out Libra. THANKS!

FALL CHALLENGE Name: Birgit Age: 62 Height: 6ft Start Weight (as of Sept. 16th): 182.4 Goal Weight (for Nov. 18th): 180 to 185 (goal is to MAINTAIN! No need to include my weight fluctuations in group's weekly stats) Weigh in Weeks (listed by Wednesdays) 1. Sept. 20: 182.2 2. Sept. 27: 182.2 3. Oct. 4: 185.0 4. Oct. 11:…

Exactly what I do!

@ihp2015 - I use a Fitbit to track my daily steps and heart rate, and I love it! I have no idea how accurate the "calories earned" numbers are - I never eat those back. I just try to stay inside my daily MFP calorie allotment and see my "steps calories earned" as a bonus. I have seen the calorie counters in the Fitbit app,…

@samiyha - welcome! I'm currently maintaining my weight, having lost more than 120lbs. During my weightloss phase I used those 5week projections very much to my advantage! Usually my Sundays were my least active days, so the least exercise calories earned. Also, Sunday was usually the day I'd be least likely to be very…