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@mafiosa303 hey there! I'm actually looking into getting weight loss surgery. I'm also here in Denver. I'd love to connect!

I got it! I have plenty of issues with MFP as well. ;)

Hey @lindseyjane18 - glad to hear I'm not the only one who's had multiple starts. Sounds like you found something that really clicked for you. What was it?! Sent you a request!

Hi @tealtortoise - I'm sure you can get there. We all can! I think for so many of this, this is more of a mental challenge than anything else! Let's stay connected!

Girl - that is awesome! Congrats!!

@Skillet007 - You look awesome! Congratulations on all your success! I just moved to Colorado and all the hiking is pretty intimidating. Hoping I'll drop some weight and it won't be as daunting. Congrats again! I can imagine you're very proud of yourself!

Hey there! I have PCOS. I'd love to connect!

Hi Janica! Congrats on starting this journey of yours. 16lbs is a great loss so far. I'm a 26 year old female in Colorado who is looking to loose roughly 130lbs. I'd love to stay connected to you or anyone else!

Thanks, @annathebanana135 . I hope to be pretty forthright when it comes to documenting my journey. The ups and the downs. Seeing others journey helps keep me motivated!

Thanks so much, @yvettekeaton - I'd love to stay connected!

Thanks, @everher - Yes, MFP definitely seems like a good place for support. I don't have too many friends out here in Denver (mainly, because I'm too nervous to meet people at this weight), so it's nice to have the online support. Thanks for yours, specifically!

@lorrpb - Thank you so much. That is a great idea! I will be sure to hang onto them...maybe for the rest of my life to remind me. :) You look like you have come incredibly far in your journey. Congrats!!

Hi @meganbayramoff12 I've probably had PCOS since I was a pre-teen/teen, but wasn't diagnosed, unfortunately, until this summer at the age of 26. I'm currently on my journey to losing weight. I'm on a medically-supervised weight loss program and within one week have lost 9.3 lbs. CRAZY - definitely difficult, but clearly…

Thanks so much, @chimonetabron2014 ! I just found out I'm 9.3 lbs down, so that's been pretty cool to see. Granted that's about 1/3 of what I've just gained in the past year. So.... fingers crossed! Sent you a request!!

Hi @Anthoula75 . Right?! I love MFP for the super inspiring stories. Maybe I'll be one of them too. :) In the past, I've done that, but it's never worked for me because I'd always spiral out of control which is why I'm trying something different. I think you'll find a lot of people on here will say you can do that, but you…

Thanks so much, @Littletoepeep I appreciate the encouragement!

You're so sweet, @hellie - thank you. Yeah, it's hard. I've had some really nasty things that have been said to me. I think because some people assume that if you're overweight you have no self esteem. Not here! My goal weight (right now) is 210lbs at 6ft. We will see if that changes!

I'm sure you'll do it again! We always have to keep in mind (especially those of us who've been overweight a majority of our life) that this is truly a lifestyle change and not a "diet." 400 days is impressive!! Let's stay connected and motivate each other.

Haha. Funny you mention the "panties" shot. I actually did take some in them and maybe once I'm further in my journey, I may post them. (Don't worry - I'll warn you ;) ) but strangely I felt like I looked better in those than in the ones I actually posted. Idk I feel that way, but it kind of surprised me (aside from the…

Thanks @JasonRainboze - It's scary to put myself out there like that, but I felt like it was a good way to keep myself accountable.

I'm all about it! :) Accepted!

Good to be back, crzycatlady!

That is definitely what I've heard as well. I think, for me, I needed a really structured regime with accountability that also is with someone else. Having a great time will set me up for success in the future as I start to introduce healthy foods back into my diet!

Thanks, Micahel. It looks like you've really figured out what works for you. Congrats on your success!

Thanks so much, Cghsall. It's exciting to connect with so many people on this journey as well. It helps to keep me motivated (while I salivate as someone is passing by my desk with something that smells delicious ha!). Posting befores are definitely the scariest thing I've ever done. Definitely makes you very vulnerable,…

38 lbs?! That's awesome, melkelmore! I'd love to stay connected! Sounds like you've figured out something that works well for you!! Congrats!

Hi CarpeDentum - Thanks so much! I've never thought of that as being inspiring, so that's nice to hear! :) I'm excited to see both of us progress!

:) Thank you! Excited to connect!;

91 lbs?! That's awesome! Congrats on your success!!