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Yeah, but I only lose that when I'm exercising regularly.

Today I will . . . Exercise! Walk my poor neglected doggies. Track my calories. Make health a priority. Only have 2 glasses of wine with dinner. Drink more water. Find inspiration.

GW: 132 10/14 148.5 10/21 149.8 10/28 147.4 11/4 148.2 11/11 146.6 11/18 147.4 11/25 148.2 12/1 145.4 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/30

Name: Melissa Age: 43 Height:5'7 Start Weight (October 21st): 149 lbs Goal Weight (December 24th): 139 lbs Weigh-ins: 29th October: 147.4 5th November: 148.2 12th November: 146.6 19th November: 26th November: 3rd December: 10th December: 17th December: 24th December: Weight -/+ this week: -2.4 Weight -/+ this month:…

I'm 5'6 CW: 148.5 GW: 132 10/14 148.5 10/21 148.4 10/28 147.4 11/4 148.2 11/11 146.6 11/18 11/25 12/1 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/30

Well, I went on got the flu, so my eating has been terrible this week - lots of sweets in an effort to comfort myself. Up a little but I imagine this next week will be better. Name: Melissa Age: 43 Height:5'7 Start Weight (October 21st): 149 lbs Goal Weight (December 24th): 139 lbs Weigh-ins: 29th October: 147.4 5th…

I had the flu this week, and I ate all sorts of things in an effort to comfort myself for feeling so lousy, so a bit of a setback, but not terrible. Back on my game this week. I'm 5'6 CW: 148.5 GW: 132 10/14 148.5 10/21 148.4 10/28 147.4 11/4 148.2 11/11 11/18 11/25 12/1 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/30

I'm in. It's a daily struggle. I drink two pints of beer a day and none on Sundays, but I'm going to try cutting out entirely a few more days each week. Baby steps.

Name: Melissa Age: 43 Height:5'7 Start Weight (October 21st): 149 lbs Goal Weight (December 24th): 139 lbs Weigh-ins: 29th October: 147.4 5th November: 12th November: 19th November: 26th November: 3rd December: 10th December: 17th December: 24th December: Weight -/+ this week: -1.6 Weight -/+ this month: Successes /…

Yep. I've had this. Like someone said, look up the stretches online and do them religiously. Daily yoga for 15-20 minutes does wonders as well. Stretching was what healed me. And ibuprofen most days.

Highest 160 Current 147 Goal Weight 130 (125 when I'm feeling ambitious)

I'm 5'6 CW: 148.5 GW: 130 10/14 148.5 10/21 150 10/28 147.4 11/4 11/11 11/18 11/25 12/1 12/9 12/16 12/23 12/30 It's nice to see the scale going down a little bit. It's been a long time since I've seen that. I think I'm going to try step on the scale less often and focus more on the positive choices I'm making. Adding…

I've had sciatica, and it comes back now and again. I'm a professor, which means I basically sit all the time and work, and I commute long distances, which is also hard on my poor butt. I've got some kind of hamstring issue that flares up, so it seems like that nerve is always hurting. Whenever I'm working out a lot, it…

Do I have to just put ONE thing? Today I'm grateful I can run 2 miles, even though that's not as much as I used to, and that I moved to a state that is FLAT and I don't have to run hills anymore. I'm grateful for my doggies, that get me out of the door every morning to go for a run. I'm grateful for my children, who make…

Ya'll are so great. I'm newly inspired and it's so nice to know I'm not alone. Losing at such a slow rate is TOUGH. I can use all the encouragement and suggestions I can get. Thank you!

ugh - the lying scale. Perseverance. It's so easy to get discouraged. I've done a lot of good things this week. I've tracked every single bite for 6 out of 7 days. I've gone for a run EVERY day for the last 7 days - and I'm up to two miles, which is huge for me. I've made some new commitments today, so we'll try again next…

Yep, I think I just need to cut back even more. 1200 is super tough.

Hi there! I like the idea of an accountability group, especially with the upcoming holidays. I lose weight slowly, but I'm aiming for 1.5 lbs a week. I've got some new psychological motivation recently. I weigh daily, but record on Saturdays. I'm 5'6 CW: 148.5 GW: 132 10/14 148.5 10/21 10/28 11/4 11/11 11/18 11/25 12/1…

A little down this morning, because the scale is not cooperating. I've been working out consistently and the scale is not budging. I like the idea of this thread. Commitments today: Stay under calorie goal Don't take nerve pain medication (try naproxen today instead) 1 hour on elliptical stay positive and don't let the…

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I make working out part of my morning routine, so it's just sort of "something I do" without thinking too much about it. I'm lucky to have an elliptical in my living room, so I just jump on it and watch the morning news. When I'm tired I just do less - 20/30 minutes instead of 45/60. Eating is tricky, but I tell myself I…

Not helpful. This opening move doesn't give you an excuse to then be a jerk.

You have to experiment to see what works for you. I can totally relate to this, so I've fixed my diet to include only my favorite foods, and I do a lot of cardio so I can eat about 1700-1800 calories a day (burning 500-600 during exercise). I eat 1-2 candy bars a day, and I've found you can eat anything you want in…

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Me too! Although I adjust for workouts. Add me. I have no MFP friends (alas).

Hi! I'm Missy and although I've been using MFP for years, I just discovered the message boards. Yay! I've had a lot of life changes in the past three months, and I've put on about ten pounds as a result. I moved to a new state for a new job, and my eldest leaves for college later this week. My challenge right now is…

Will this ticker post every time I do? Hmmm - apparently not.

I'm in! Time to get serious before I gain anymore.