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Oh my gosh, glowing from your glow! Heart warmed, and thank you for sharing your lovely story and beautiful wedding photo!!

"This is the size my body wants to be." It was actually testing that theory that led to my presence here. I could see that I was solidly (I use the term deliberately) in the 'overweight' BMI section though didn't necessarily look it, was active and didn't have obvious health problems. I didn't think I would lose weight,…

We live as we live, but must also live with the repercussions of that life. Disordered eating can (in more extreme cases) result in loss of things like overall health, hair and life. So is it okay? Okay doesn't seem like the right measure. It is, ultimately, not healthy or safe. Should you or anyone dealing with an eating…

Absolutely smashing!!! You're doing it!!!!!

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This is an excellent example of that truism that turns up from those who've been there: weight is one data point of many. Love your fierce face in the 'recomp and pump' shot!!

Very similar. Sunday - Friday are my workout-days, alternating bodyweight and running, so Saturday is my 'have a lie-in, long breakfast with the family, gentle walks with my 9 year old before he starts chewing the wallpaper, do some meal-prep or more involved cooking' day. @7Liana7 You seem to think that you have to be…

I agree with this, and with others who have suggested that it's not a question of stop/starting: you're still living, no matter what. You're still fueling your body, even if you're not monitoring what that fuel is. For me, there is no wagon, no track, nothing for me to fall off and have to climb back onto. There's just my…

First: epic hugs following your last year. That sounds like a toxic, painful, debilitating time, and those always take a bigger toll than we expect or even realise at the time. You are still recovering, and just as you would with any physical injury, you need to allow your mind to heal. Second: I'm a big believer in making…

I have turned my exercise time into 'putting into myself' time; being a working mum to a small child who wants to spend quality time with my partner means that carving that time out is the only way I get it. Like some of the other previous posters, I find things to add in for that additional 'encouragement' (watching old…

@ultraastra Congrats on week 3 and your success so far! That is no mean feat. For me, being successful in my physical goals (not just weight loss, but also strength and stamina building) has absolutely hinged on finding a group (or two...) of supportive people here in the MFP community. Look through the Challenges…

Apply by this Friday to join a supportive, truly magical group!

Woo hoo, First Years!!! Seriously excited about Term 12 :)

Bumping this. The more the merrier!!

Your progress is fantastic! You'll make that next stone, even if it takes a while! Building data is my goal: I've stopped tracking whatever (weight, intake, exercise) too early to be able to build an accurate picture. I want to know what I'm working from.

Oh, not down south we don't. Folks in he Home Counties seem to be perfectly happy taking up all the space and ignoring anyone else who might be there. Maybe I need to start actually carrying a sword...

@springlering62 Love. Lovelovelovelovelovelovelove. LOVE That is awesome.

@brisingr86 Your comparison of Hogwarts and Ilvermorny (and the need to only be doing one challenge) so strikingly mirrors my own - is it any wonder we're Housemates ;) Why do I do Ilvermorny? (this will be my seventh term - it's a powerful number!!) Here's a brief selection (and by no means an exhaustive list) of…

Like @lcvrablik I love my snacks: I'm a grazer. So I make sure I can graze through the work day (using above suggestions like prepping when you've time [I know, time is the most scarce and valuable resource!] and pre-logging with tweaks come the day) on things that will satisfy my sweet tooth (red/orange/yellow bell…

I've been thinking about this thread for the last two weeks: Happy Scale is currently 'meh' scale as my moving average has remained almost static in spite of 'doing all the right things'. Suffice to say I'm not freaking out, I'll keep doing what I've been doing and what I know (in a science works sort of way) will do the…

Yes!!! Trainer code 5877 0436 7069 (UK gifts...) And I'm adding those who have already put theirs in ;)

I think I'm going to have to check out that thread mentioned above: I've had a go-to bodyweight series that I realise isn't doing it for me right now (perfectly happy to get up at 6 AM to go for a run. Totally a whingy whinypants about getting up at the same time for my warm bodyweight programme). Until I stop being cheap…

You've got a double whammy, because somehow being pregnant makes your body public property... I've had a couple 'Oh, you're so good,' or 'But it's easy for you.' Meh on both counts. Anyone who looks at my diary will see that it's not good, and the fact that I'm in deficit not maintenance tells me it's not easy, but okay.…

*FACEPALM* Yes, of course. I didn't even think of that, even though I love it. Silly brain. Must need more snacks...

Okay, a) gotta give that a try; b) how on earth did you stumble across that?!; and c) it really does go to show that the possibilities are endless! If I'm craving something like a Snickers (doesn't happen too often, but it does happen), I love a date with maybe 15g almond butter and a little bit of sea salt. (similar to…

This. All of this.

Well done! It is a great feeling, that first 10k (so's that first 5k, that first running for 5 minutes...) Makes me want to go strap my running shoes on :)

Absolutely wonderful! Go you!!!

Right, back at work second full working week of the year. I need this thread!!