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Silentpadna Where did you come up with 1500 calories? Thanks for your concern. Actually MFP set my calories lower than that but I knew I couldn't go so low. My basal MR is set at 1730, so I deducted 200 calories from that number. I knew the initial loss of 10 lbs was water weight. The last 4 pounds has been coming off at…

Just checking in - how is everyone doing with their progress so far. I am learning that it is a process. I am focussing on logging everyday, portion control, and chewing each bite thoroughly. I realize that if I am not mindful of each bite, I tend to chew the food only halfway before swallowing and then I eat more in…

Party Person Happy Humpday Everyone! We've made it halfway through the week, I hope that you're all feeling good. I might have made a tactical error here - decided to start the 20mins a day challenge early. Just completed 20mins on an exercise bike. Had to sit on the bike for another 5 minutes because I couldn't lift my…

Congratulations on hitting your goal. Your tips are very sensible. I am applying some of the same strategies to my own journey. Next year I hope to be able to report my own success part 1 as I am reading your success - part 2.

I am speechless. That is such a great transformation. Just think, you lost the weight equivalent of two people at 150 pounds each. Wow. You are an inspiration. Congratulations!

I have to be mindful of everything I put in my mouth, and log it into my diary. I try to plan my whole day out at the beginning of the day, so I know what I can have for a snack or how many calories I still have that aren't allocated to meals. It's so easy to slip up, but don't give up - because the next mouthful may be…

This is a fantastic thread which I am now following. I am 61 yrs old and am trying to get healthier. I am in the morbidly obese category and it is affecting my health and my joints. I have lost the same 5 to 10 pounds over and over. i figure I have lost 1000 pounds, but I still look the same. This time I am determined to…

I'd like to join this group also. Will be sending out friend requests later and hopefully you will add me. I started back with MFP on Jan. 7 of this year, and have lost 14 pounds so far. 5 foot 4 inches tall so to get to a healthy BMI, I have 100+ pounds to lose also. First goal is to lose to 30 pounds. I used my Cash back…

21 days of logging - down 14 pounds. yay! It's working. I have to really watch my portion sizes and weigh everything. Its very easy to eat an extra 100 calories or more in just a few spoons more here, and a nibble of something there. So this week I will be concentrating on weighing and measuring all my foods to avoid those…

Thanks for all the pictures. They ARE INSPIRATIONAL. Started on this journey on Jan 7 2019. One day I will be where you are and will post a picture also. In the meantime, I will take pictures for my own comparison as time goes by.

Thanks for posting your pictures everyone. They are very inspirational. I'm just starting this journey - down 15 pounds so far in about 3 weeks. I am taking pictures so I can compare for myself - maybe I'll post as times goes on. Keep the pics coming.

@French_Peas Yes, that's how things started in the fall. I wanted to move the hostas that were basically sitting and dying under the maple trees. Moved them into other garden areas necessitating moving the plants from there - and on it went. We have about 20 maple trees in the yard. Love them and won't cut them down, but…

Great thread. Looking forward to planting some early plants like peas, lettuces, spinach. I have three raised beds. One has herbs like chives, oregano, thyme, parsely and sage as well as rhubarb at the other end. In between I might put in tomatoes. I'll put the spring plants in the other bed. Last fall I was relocating…

Congratulations on your weight loss. You must feel great!

You look fantastic and are an inspiration to those of us trying to do the same. Can you share some of your story? What are your best tips for succeeding at weight loss?

I think the answer to your question is that if you need 1700 calories (example) to stay at your current weight, if you deduct 100 calories per day, this will put you in deficit, helping you to lose weight. Perhaps someone else can provide a more precise scientific answer.

Okay checking in. I started a week ago on Jan. 7th. and today I am down 9 lbs. Feeling good. Went for a walk this morning and I didn't feel all sore and tired after. It's a start.....

I'm in. I also want to lose 100 pounds. So far down 6 pounds this week. (Yes I know that is water weight, but it is a start). I am 61 and I am tired of hefting this bulk around.

I'd like to join in too. I started on Jan 7th and am down 6 lbs as of this morning. I understand that is water weight. How long does losing water weight last? Have started many times, and as soon as some progress is seen, I let myself start grazing again. I am determined to be successful this time. I would like to lost 100…

Oh wow! Congrats! Having gained back about 20 pounds over the last two years, I'm first, looking forward to getting back into some clothes that I have hanging in the closet, and then being able to get rid of the old clothes and sew up some new clothes.

A 10 pound start is great. I too have been on this journey a long time, but lose a few pounds and then put them back on. After christmas +7 pounds. I know tracking food can work. I'm hoping that by adding friends this time, I will stay more on track. Looking for encouragement and hoping to support others too. Thanks.