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This week's mini goal is to walk 10k steps every day, Sunday through Saturday. I hope to continue it beyond this week, but I'll start small first!

People generally say something to me after each five to eight or so pounds down. I always feel sheepish when they point it out, so it doesn't bother me if they don't say anything. I've started weight training this week, so I'm curious if any new muscle definition in the coming months changes what people say (or if they say…

Totally foolish, but if I ever marry, I want a fit, healthy husband. Hard to feel like I'm good enough for one if I'm not fit myself. I'm 31 and have never dated, though, so it's unlikely I'll even have to worry about this. Another petty thing: too many people in my life share their opinions on the beauty of women, with…

Age: 30 Height: 5'1" Highest weight: 128 Challenge Starting Weight: 118.9 Challenge Goal Weight: 114 Ultimate Goal Weight: 102-105 Day 1: Mon, 4/5: 118.9 Day 2: Tues, 4/6: 118.6 Day 3: Wed, 4/7: 118.1 Day 4: Thurs, 4/8: 118.0 Day 5: Fri, 4/9: 117.4 Day 6: Sat, 4/10: 116.8 1st Week Goal Weight: 117.5 1st Week Actual Weight:…

Age: 30 Height: 5'1" Highest weight: 128 Challenge Starting Weight: 118.9 Challenge Goal Weight: 114 Ultimate Goal Weight: 102-105 Day 1: Mon, 4/5: 118.9 Day 2: Tues, 4/6: 118.6 Day 3: Wed, 4/7: 118.1 Day 4: Thurs, 4/8: 118.0 Day 5: Fri, 4/9: 117.4 Day 6: Sat, 4/10: 116.8 1st Week Goal Weight: 117.5 1st Week Actual Weight:…

Age: 30 Height: 5'1" Highest weight: 128 Challenge Starting Weight: 118.9 Challenge Goal Weight: 114 Ultimate Goal Weight: 102-105 Day 1: Mon, 4/5: 118.9 Day 2: Tues, 4/6: 118.6 Day 3: Wed, 4/7: 118.1 Day 4: Thurs, 4/8: 118.0 Day 5: Fri, 4/9: 117.4 Day 6: Sat, 4/10: 116.8 1st Week Goal Weight: 117.5 1st Week Actual Weight:…

Age: 30 Height: 5'1" Highest weight: 128 Challenge Starting Weight: 118.9 Challenge Goal Weight: 114 Ultimate Goal Weight: 102-105 Day 1: Mon, 4/5: 118.9 Day 2: Tues, 4/6: 118.6 Day 3: Wed, 4/7: 118.1 Day 4: Thurs, 4/8: 118.0 Day 5: Fri, 4/9: 117.4 Day 6: Sat, 4/10: 116.8 1st Week Goal Weight: 117.5 1st Week Actual Weight:…

Age: 30 Height: 5'1" Highest weight: 128 Challenge Starting Weight: 118.9 Challenge Goal Weight: 114 Ultimate Goal Weight: 102-105 Day 1: Mon, 4/5: 118.9 Day 2: Tues, 4/6: 118.6 Day 3: Wed, 4/7: 118.1 Day 4: Thurs, 4/8: 118.0 Day 5: Fri, 4/9: 117.4 Day 6: Sat, 4/10: 116.8 1st Week Goal Weight: 117.5 1st Week Actual Weight:…

Cheering you on! You're doing great!

My petty reasons mostly just involve how I look. I work in finance and want my discipline and sense of responsibility to show in how I portray to clients and prospects. Right now, I feel like I look frumpy and lazy. And I don't want to look lumpy in a suit. Similarly, I'm surrounded by natural stunners--my sisters were on…

Been weighing myself, but haven't had time to post here! Age: 30 Height: 5'1" Highest weight: 128 Challenge Starting Weight: 118.9 Challenge Goal Weight: 114 Ultimate Goal Weight: 102-105 Day 1: Mon, 4/5: 118.9 Day 2: Tues, 4/6: 118.6 Day 3: Wed, 4/7: 118.1 Day 4: Thurs, 4/8: 118.0 Day 5: Fri, 4/9: 117.4 Day 6: Sat, 4/10:…

@dawnbgethealthy Wow, you're making amazing headway! Way to stick with it! Highest weight: 128 Challenge Starting Weight: 118.9 Challenge Goal Weight: 114 Ultimate Goal Weight: 102-105 Day 1: Mon, 4/5: 118.9 Day 2: Tues, 4/6: 118.6 Day 3: Wed, 4/7: 118.1 Day 4: Thurs, 4/8: 118.0 Day 5: Fri, 4/9: 117.4 Day 6: Sat, 4/10: N/A…

I've been trying to lose the same 20 pounds for the last seven years. The process may be slow, but I'm determined to make it happen! I just turned 30 and I'm 5'1". Highest weight: 128 Challenge Starting Weight: 118.9 Challenge Goal Weight: 114 Ultimate Goal Weight: 102-105 Day 1: Mon, 4/5: 118.9 Day 2: Tues, 4/6: 118.6 Day…

Fear, because reaching my goals (weight and attitude) would mean changing the way I look at myself, and that's a terrifying proposition. What would happen if I saw myself as good enough, pretty enough, worth enough? My entire understanding and perspective of myself would be different, and I'm so used to the negative…

Hi @JudieJudes, I had to figure this out since they've changed a lot since the last time I was on the forums! You click on the user's name, and it will bring up a window showing badges. In that window, click on the username again, and that should take you to their profile and give you the option to add them as a friend.

I'm 5'1" on a good day, currently around 120 and goal 105. I was within 4 pounds of it earlier this year at the time I ran a half-marathon, but with running events being cancelled and the heat of a Florida summer creeping in, I've gotten lazy. My eating has also become atrocious. I'm trying to get that back in order and…

I'm still working at my (small) office voluntarily, though I've been told I can work from home if I want. I just know my productivity levels are going to crater if I do. My technology has been misbehaving a bit, too. And I work in finance--the days have been considerably more hectic with client calls and processing times,…

I'm in the early stages of a financial career, and I feel and look frumpy in suits and business casual. A lot about this business is how well put-together you look, and while I don't want that to be the reason clients hire me, I also don't want it to be the reason they doubt me! People say I look anywhere between 14-18…

SW (1/20/18): 113.6 GW: 102 1/27: 111.6

June is my goal, too, so I'm in! Goal Weight: 102 (no worries, this is healthy for me... I'm short!) Starting Weight (1/20/18): 113.6 -- eating, exercising, etc. has been awful since October. Time to fight back. January 27: February 3: February 10: February 17: February 24: March 3: March 10: March 17: March 24: March 31:…

Exercise: Yes. Calories: Yes. Tracked: Yes. Not a very exciting day for me today except that I twisted my ankle exercising. It's achy, but I suspect it will improve with a night's rest.

Congratulations, @craigo3154! That's so exciting, and thank you for sharing your story and what you've learned! Good idea about making a particular spot for engaging with eating. I tend to eat at my desk both at the office and home while I work, so I need to use meals as an excuse to step away and be intentional. Exercise:…

Sorry to be MIA! June 16: No, did not stay under calories. That was Pass #3. June 17: Alas, also did not stay under calories. It could have been worse, but it wasn't pretty. So I'm out of the running for July, but I've learned a lot about myself in this process and I'll continue tracking through the rest of the month. June…

Exercise: Yes; a very busy day yesterday (and my first violin lesson!), but kept moving and did my dedicated exercises. Calories: Yes--though I did indulge in a little ice cream. Tracked: Yes.

Exercise: Yes. Calories: Yes, even though we ate at Cracker Barrel for dinner, I was very careful with my food choices and separating out food to take home with me. I still had to dip into my exercise calories a little bit, but not by much. Tracked: Yes. Rest (particularly sleep) is one of those things I struggle to get…

Exercise: Yes, but it was brutal! I was already sore before the workout and gritted my teeth to the end. Now I'm hopeful I can get out of bed in the morning without falling over! Calories: Spot on. Tracked: Every bite.

Exercise: Yes, over an hour of Tai Chi and circuit training. Calories: Yes. Tracked: Yes. I love reading all the positive and motivating stories on here. Thank you all for being such an inspiration!

Exercise: Yes. Calories: Yes. Tracked: Yes.

Sorry for being MIA! This week has been a little weird. June 9: Pass day #2. I made a mistake with tracking and seriously underestimated how much I'd eaten! June 10: Exercise: Yes Calories: Yes Tracked: Yes

Exercise: Yes Calories: Yes Tracked: Yes