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This board started several weeks ago. Others are joining now, likely at their own pace. Common theme is 40 to lose.

Mine fluctuates too. Drives me bonkers. How do u like 16:8? I do it a couple of times per week. Welcome to the board!

Thank you! That's right @gabi_texanmom ! It might slow us down but it won't stop us. You have all my empathy for your late night and daughter's school project. I swear, if it were just me - I might be able to swing through life and this weight loss. But carrying our kids stress and helping them either with projects or…

I second @solorex 's welcome! Hello and it's great to have more people on the board. I'vve been doing a lot of updates on my private wall but will make more of an effort to come back to post updates here as well. 40 + days in I'm 6.2 pounds down. B) It is slower than I like but I do have a thyroid condition and I'm 40+ so…

Welcome @shovav91 ! I can relate. I have had a dysfunctional relationship with food for the last 9 years but I am happy to report that I am finally fixing the dysfunction. Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need to.

Sometimes this is hard. And the progress is slow. But progress is progress and I’m 6+ pounds lighter than when this thread started. So thank you all for being here and for the support along the way.

It happens. Keep looking forward. I’ve had some ups and downs too. But what matters is today. Hang in there!

Sorry. Not Sorry. ;)

There’s always room! Welcome! I have a pair of pants that are begging me to come back too. Let’s do this!

progress is progress!

C'mon @Snowflake1968 -- you've got this! I understand about smoke and August chaos. Don't think about February, think about today. Every meal or move is a choice. Instead of taking something away, add something good. A walk, some exercise, some veg, some whole food. I start my mornings with a short visualization. What I'm…

@annabananaLA Never too late! Make some new friends here and let's do this. Since joining this group and MFP three weeks ago I've lost 6 pounds and I swear it's b'c of the daily logging and accountability AND the props I get from the peeps here.

Welcome @mybattle2006 ! 40 is a great start. [/quote] I need to break it down into smaller chunks so this will work. I have 100 to lose from my start weight. Already down 4.1 so it’s a start! So 40 by Feb is almost half way to my goal! 😊 [/quote] Agree! Smaller goals make it easier somehow to achieve. I’m buying all new…

Welcome @nikkilyn79 ... it sounds like you have some very dear reasons for wanting to get healthy. I’m relatively new to MFP too and am finding it very encouraging. Find some boards that resonate with you. Add some friends. And check in daily, even when it’s hard or you go over your calories. You’ve got this.

@godlikepoetyes thank you for this thoughtful post. I’m sharing it on another group here on MFP. Showing up every day, even when it’s hard is a big part of the many successes I’ve seen here. Thx u.

I found this post today. To me it’s a great reminder about simply showing up, logging the calories and weighing in, even when you’re over. https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10373426/how-making-choices-has-helped-me-lose-over-80-pounds#latest

Hi, I’d love to do a round, with you all. How does it work? When is the next one?

Life changing!! Thanks for sharing..

Congrats! Keep it up!

Welcome @mybattle2006 ! 40 is a great start.

@travelgirlnyc I agree! MFP has held a mirror up to my mindless eating too. Now, I know what it will look like on my diary and that last screen of the day “if every day were today...” and I step away. Good job for recognizing!

Wow @Bex953172 ! You are a busy mama! Give yourself some grace.. with three I suspect you’re not getting uninterrupted sleep, which is a factor in how we lose or hold on to weight. Definitely check with your doc re: calories and loss if you are still breastfeeding. But u can do this.. welcome!

That’s awesome @solorex .. welcome back! Hope u had a great vacay!

@judyz1 and @kmfeig87 you're in the right place - let's do this! :)

Hi @quiltingjaine , will there be another round? I like this idea. :)

Thx @Snowflake1968 ! I like the monthly cadence.

I finally took some measurements. :o Is anybody else doing this? How do I measure my waist without sucking in a bit?!??

...Yet - LOL. It’s helpful there’s no drama on the board. Just people around the globe hustling to lose a few pounds. :)

Totally reasonable goal! It’s one of mine too. I do even when I go over my allotted calories, it’s sobering but helps me stay on track. You’ve got this!

Hi, I have a friend in a similar position. Here are a few tips she rec to me. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/6-simple-tips-to-reduce-your-blood-pressure