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On days that I just can't follow through on my planned workout, I always have walking. I put on a podcast that helps me zone out and just go. It might not be that moderate cardio level of heart rate, but I'm still moving more than I would be on the couch at home. Or, I will choose something else that I know I enjoy - for…

'Meh' - as in not terrible, not wonderful, somewhere floating inbetween.

I have anxiety and seasonal depression. I found it easiest to start small. For instance, when I started, I just tried to walk for 20-30 minutes a day, more for the fresh air and sunshine than anything else. It quickly became habit-forming and the more I did, the more I (generally) craved to do it. Now I notice such a…

I have about 40 left to lose - currently 197lbs and seeking roughly 160lbs as my ultimate goal. I'm 5'8".

Food preparation has been the biggest thing for me. If I can grab four slices of pre-cooked turkey bacon to add to my usual toast and banana breakfast, or if I can throw cooked chicken breast into my salad, it squashes my hunger/cravings and I just do so much better.

I've been able to take photos of my face and self and feel fine about them. No special angles or make-up needed.

Having a coffee and finishing my lunch break at work.

So the thing that got me moving on the lifestyle changes I needed after being essentially sedentary for so long was a "tiny leaps" approach. All or nothing approaches got me nowhere very fast, but tiny leaps worked out well. For me it looked like this: -First step was going for a 20-30 minutes, 3 days a week. -Since I…

I like walking around towns and local shopping districts. Also I used to take ballet as an adult. It was for fun but I quickly learned it was also a workout!

For you, I'd replace your winter coat with a fresh one.

I think just constant self-reminders that some progress is better than no progress, you know? I like to do projections like, "Oh, okay I only lost 0.5lbs this week. Well, if I only lost 0.5 lbs a week for the next year, I'd still weigh 26lbs less than I do now at the end of that year." That's been really helpful to me, but…

I was able to wear a bra from before I had my second child (over two years ago). And actually, the band size is almost too big now... Also, looked at some measurements from over 3 years ago when i weighed less than I do right now - my belly is 3 inches smaller today than it was then. Thank you strength training!

Primarily for my health - you can't eat better and work out and not lose some weight. But also for vanity reasons - I did not feel comfortable in my skin or even in the mirror anymore. I can change that!

For it to be lunch time - god this day is long!

Some day, right? I'll keep trying!

I think you may have answered your own question there. I'm a mom too - I definitely give myself too much leeway on the weekends. It's not necessarily that we eat too much - but the rapid change up and then back down by 2-3 lbs you're talking about might mean not enough water, or weekend foods that are higher in salt or…

Shortbread cookies are my all-time favourite. Specifically my mom's recipe. It's finicky and I have never mastered it myself.

Thanks for sharing!! I'm excited to be able to wear what *I* want to wear again, with fewer body-shape/size imposed limitations. I really enjoyed all your insights. You have done wonderful things!

Breakfast: vanilla Greek yogurt, two slices of whole wheat bread with 1tbsp peanut butter and sliced banana. Any other meal - 1/2 cup long grain rice (I keep it prepped and portioned in the freezer), spinach and veggies, chicken breast (also prepped and in the fridge/freezer), whatever delicious sauce/dressing I want.

I can only speak for myself but all of it - the self-love, the body positivism, the strides toward a healthy lifestyle - is a work in progress. However, I didn't get anywhere with it until I started to be gentle with the me I was in the moment and the body I had in the moment. I loved my body at its highest weight because…

We have a radio station in my area that constantly changes their format and the demographic they're trying to capture. They started as a modern rock station. It went from hard rock, to mostly alternative, to ANY new rock, to whatever rock plus some classic rock - like....they totally lost me. I like the classic rock but we…

I'm not a Halloween fan, it's such a hassle for me. I can't wait for the kids to be asleep in bed, and the trick-or-treating to be over.

I just did my workout on my lunch hour, in the public park beside my office building, even with a gaggle of teenagers on their lunch break 50 feet away and strong winds blowing my mat away. That is persistence!

I'm wanting out of the 200s. I'm 207 right now, and 198 (because 199 is too close) is only 9 lbs away. I'd like to be there by Christmas.

I love this! My motto since I started this journey a few months ago has been "Keep showing up for yourself". Whenever I feel myself slip a bit, showing up pulls me out of the slide. I have a 64-day log-in streak and I'm taking such pride in that. Keep it up!

I would be pretty blunt: "I'm uncomfortable with you commenting on my weight and appearance. I'm healthy and happy. That's enough for me."

I was pretty vain when I was in my college days, before I gained weight. Sometimes I feel like gaining weight was punishment for my vanity. Also, although it's not advisable, losing weight to regain entitlement for my vanity is a motivator for me.

I started taking ballet lessons - yes, as an adult who had never done a pirouette in my life I starting taking ballet. And it required SO much flexibility and endurance and strength, so I started working on my fitness at home so I could be better in class. It turns out I needed something that you need to be fit to do, but…

I'm 31. My kids are 5 and almost-2. I have 50-60 lbs to lose (let's be real, I'll be happy with 20 but I don't want to stop there.) I'm done having kids and I'm finally ready to actually try.

A better night's sleep It's my 'Friday' Mindfulness meditation My kids wanting to be in the same room as me this morning.