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I am wrestling with this same issue. I started at 283 lbs and I am now at 178 lbs. ( I am 6'1") I have now had more than 1 person tell me it is time to stop. ( And I have also thought that they are just used to seeing me heavier) I am currently at my highschool weight. I think that you and I are asking ourselves the exact…

As I keep reading this, I can not help but to think of something that I have been coming to grips with myself as I lose weight. I think most anybody losing weight only thinks of it as a race with a prize at the end of being thin. This is not short term. To make the weight loss meaningful, you are changing the lifestyle. If…

I bought a pair of jeans today. Size 34 waist. The last time I was a size 34 waist was in my mid 20's. And to top it off...they were a little loose on me. 32 here I come!!!!

I am by no means an expert. But I have to ask...why would you not exercise? If you correctly entered your stats into MFP, you will probably lose weight. But the bigger issues will not be addressed. The longer you go as sedentary, the less muscle that you have. The less muscle, the harder it is to lose weight the older you…

50 here. ...curious to see how close to my high school weight that I can get.

The thing is....that one day does not make the difference. Oh how I wish it did....lol To be able to just work out one day and be in total shape...... So do not beat yourself up. Like I said, that one day does not matter. It is getting up tomorrow and doing it again. And then the day after that...and the day after…

50 y/o here. I have been doing this weight loss since mid December. I started at 283. My goal....is to hit 200 and see where this takes me from here on. Right now, I am somewhere between 238 and 242. It is somewhat hard to tell as I seem to fluctuate up to 6 pounds depending on time of day. I am guessing it is water..but…

Do not be shy to use the weights in the Gym. I know exactly how you feel. But if you ask around, I suspect that what you are going to find is that experienced lifters respect that you are trying. Everyone started at some point. In fact, you will probably find that these same people will likely give you some advice on your…

Awesome...Thanks,,,playing it now

I think I saw those Gelatin packs at the grocery...Knox Gelatin I think. It seemed to be powder and I wondered how it would be just mixing it into a protein shake.

I started doing Yoga for the first time in my life in the last couple of months...but do admit that I have not yet gotten far. It is not what I thought it was and I have a new respect for the Downward Facing Dog. I do plan to incorporate that more and maybe I will see some of those benefits as well.

Yaknow...for some reason I had not even considered Fish Oil. I thought it only had to do with the heart. Googling it after your comment shows me otherwise however. I might have to give that a try also. As for the exercises.....yes...I suppose that I am pushing it a bit. I do know how to do the lifts properly however and…

I am wondering ...because I am guilty of this myself. When you get meticulous...do you find that you repeat the same meals...over and over again? Is it possible that what you are actually doing is craving something a little different? Could you possibly create a little menu diary that is expansive enough that you do not…

I did not read every post so pardon me if this was already said. I do think that there is some value to the low carb way of life. I tried the no carb diet in the past. And I had excellent results. But I can not do that forever and my body responded even more to carbs when they were re-introduced. When this happened, it…

I am down 40lbs since Dec. My goal is another 40-60.....by July would be a great target date.

Thanks guys. I will feel proud when I hit my final goal. At the moment, I am going to my eye on where I want to be.

This is just me...but I have found it helpful. I usually mix some fiber with water. It does wonders to curb my appetite. Now you cant chug fiber of course...but it might be a tool in the toolbelt.